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MPhil and PhD Studies
Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science
The University of Hong Kong
2018-19
MPhil and PhD Studies
Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science
The University of Hong Kong
2018-19
Highlights
~ HKU is ranked No.4 in Asia and No.27 worldwide in the QS World University Ranking 2016-17.
~ In the QS World University Ranking by Subject 2016, HKU Statistics ranks No.1 in Hong Kong, No.3 in Asia and No.23 worldwide overall.
~ According to U.S. News & World Report 2014, HKU Mathematics and Statistics rank the 9th in the "Best Global Universities Rankings for Mathematics".
~ HKU is ranked No. 1 in Asia and No. 10 worldwide in North American Actuarial Journal (2013 Vol. 17, 3-12), in terms of publication pages in the actuarial journals.
~ Established in 1967, the Department has currently 15 professoriate sta� and over 35 Ph.D. and M.Phil. students.
Fellowships and Scholarships Available
The following fellowships/scholarships are available for applicants with outstanding academic performance, research ability or potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities:
Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF): o�ered by the Research Grants Council for HK$240,000 per year and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 per year for a period up to three years. (www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd for details)
University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF): at a value of HK$70,000 in addition to the Postgrad-uate Scholarships, to be paid in 3 (for 3-year PhD students) or 4 (for 4-year PhD students) instal-ments of equal amount at the beginning of each year of study (in 2017).
Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS): o�ered by HKU for HK$195,960 per year (in 2017).
On-line application at www.hku.hk/gradsch September 1- December 1, 2017: Main Round application
All applicants are encouraged to apply for HKPF.
On-line Application and Enquires
Professor W.K. FungPostgraduate Admissions AdvisorDepartment of Statistics & Actuarial ScienceRoom 303, Run Run Shaw Building,The University of Hong Kong,Pokfulam Road, Hong KongTel: (852) 3917 8312Fax: (852) 2858 9041Email: [email protected]
Graduate SchoolRoom P403, Graduate Hourse,The University of Hong Kong,Pokfulam, Hong KongTel: (852) 2857 3470Fax: (852) 2857 3543Email: [email protected]: www.hku.hk/gradsch
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