The admission time is Spring (early January, the application deadline is usually the end of October of the previous year) and Autumn (mid-August, the application deadline is usually the end of May of the current year).

In full response to students' academic enthuslasm, the 2025 admissions deadline has been extended to June 30.

Application Procedures: 

1. Please contact the intended supervisor first; 

2. Online application: please go to the following website: https://pgapply.cuhk.edu.cn 

Required Application Materials (PDF format):  

a. Scanned copies of academic/professional qualification certificates (such as degree certificates and graduation certificates, or proof of enrollment);  

b. Scanned copies of official transcripts (including a complete record of courses taken and test scores), evaluation criteria for all university studies, and proof of academic ranking. The University reserves the right to request applicants to submit original transcripts when necessary; 

c. Two confidential letters of recommendation;  

d. English proficiency test scores: scanned copies of original valid official TOEFL or IELTS score reports, or meet any language requirements in the "Application Requirements" (please note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the date of the test, and some testing agencies will no longer accept transcript applications after a certain validity period.);  

e. Scanned copies of ID cards or other identity documents. Please note that applicants from mainland China should use their ID cards to apply. Otherwise, they will not be able to register with The Ministry of Education;  

f. Resume and personal statement (in English);  

g. Other materials (if any), such as essays, scholarship certificates, publications, etc.;  

h. The University may require applicants to submit additional information or supporting documents when necessary.  

3. Pay the registration fee: The registration fee is RMB 600 (paid fees are non-refundable).  

Please note that all original documents will be checked at the time of programme application and enrollment. Any misrepresentation in the documents and information provided will result in disqualification of their applications and subsequent enrollments in the University.

 1）持有研究型硕士学位者可申报博士项目；2）本科毕业生可申报哲学硕士或博士项目。所有申请者需具备计算机科学与工程或相关学科教育背景。1）持有研究型硕士学位者可申报博士项目；2）本科毕业生可申报哲学硕士或博士项目。所有申请者需具备计算机科学与工程或相关学科教育背景。

The applicants for a doctoral degree must meet the following requirements: 

1. Graduated from a recognized university with a master's degree; or 

2. Graduated from a recognized university with a bachelor's degree with an honors grade of not less than second class; or 

3. Graduated from a recognized university with a bachelor's degree. Grades not less than "B" and a GPA of not less than 3.2/4.0; or 

4. Completed studies at a higher education institution and obtained a professional qualification or similar qualification equivalent to an honors degree.  

The applicants for a master's degree must meet the following requirements: 

1. Graduated from a recognized university with a bachelor's degree with an honors grade of not less than second class; or 

2. Graduated from a recognized university with a bachelor's degree with a grade of not less than "B"; or 

3. Completed studies at a higher education institution and obtained a professional qualification or similar qualification equivalent to an honors degree. 

All applicants should fulfill the English Language Proficiency Requirement prescribed below before the submission: 

1) Obtained a degree from a university in Hong Kong^a or taken a degree programme of which the medium of instruction was English; or  

2) Achieved scores in the following English Language tests^b as indicated:

· TOEFL: 550 (Paper-based)/79 (Internet-based/Home Edition);

· IELTS (Academic): 6.5(Test Centre based/Online); 

· GMAT: Band 21 (Verbal)^c; 

· GMAT Focus Edition: Band 78 (Verbal); or  

3) Obtained a pass grade in English in one of the following examinations: 

· Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (AS Level); 

· Hong Kong Higher Level Examination; 

· CUHK Matriculation Examination; 

· General Certificate of Education Examination (GCE) Advanced Level (A-Level) /Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS-Level).  

4) Achieved Level 4 or above in the English Language subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination.  

Notes: 

a. It is assumed that all degree courses in Hong Kong are taught in English. Please note that the Graduate School of CUHK-Shenzhen may still require applicants to provide other relevant documents to prove that their English proficiency meets the requirements. 

b. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the date of the test. GMAT scores are valid for 5 years from the date of the test. 

c. The minimum admission requirement of GMAT: Band 21 (Verbal) will remain until the end of its score validity period. 

The tuition fee for MPhil-PhD program in Artificial Intelligence for the 2025-2026 academic year is RMB 140,000 per year. 

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen will provide scholarship support for outstanding applicants:

Presidential Fellowship

During the normal study period, a living allowance of RMB 180,000 per academic year after tax is provided. During this period, students are required to serve as teaching assistants for at least four semesters (including summer semesters).

The School also provides the following scholarships to applicants: