PhD Study at The Faculty of Education The University of Hong Kong Professor Frederick K.S. Leung

PhD Study at

The Faculty of Education

The University of Hong Kong

Professor Frederick K.S. Leung

Hong Kong: a unique fusion of East and WestHong Kong ． Asia’s World City Located at the crossroads of East and West,

on the doorstep of Mainland China Vibrant and cosmopolitan lifestyle Cultural fusion and diversity Instilled with the duality of a modern city’s vitality enhanced by a

traditional society’s historical richness and colour

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The University of Hong Kong“Sapientia et Virtus”

(To Cultivate Wisdom and Virtue)Established in 1911, The University of Hong

Kong (HKU) is an English speaking, international, and comprehensive university with 10 Faculties.

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HKU is a research-intensive university with top-class facilities.

HKU is a research-intensive university with top-class facilities.


An English SpeakingAn English SpeakingInternational UniversityInternational University


Founded in 1911Founded in 1911


The Oldest The Oldest University in University in Hong KongHong Kong

Best University in Asia

Ranked 26th in the World (3rd in Asia)The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)

World University Rankings 2013/14

Ranked 43rd in the world (3rd in Asia) Times Higher Education, 2013/14



• Academics recruited from leading universities across the world (over 2,600 teaching and research staff with 55% from overseas)

• Over Over 5,000 international students; academic links with more than 400 overseas universities

• Highest % of non-local PhD Students among universities in Hong Kong

An International University


• Wide Range of Fields of StudyArchitecture

Arts

Business & Economics

Dentistry

Education

Engineering

Law

Medicine

Science

Social Sciences

A Comprehensive University

10 Faculties44 Academic Departments/

Schools


Examples:

• Fully Wi-Fi campus

• Top-class Libraries• Over 2.85M print volumes and 64,453

periodicals;• Over 2.90M e-books, 55,000 e-journals and

680 e-databases

A University with Top-class Facilities

• Highest no. of international publications per staff among universities in H.K.

• Largest amount in research grants• Highest number of awards • Greatest number of Croucher Senior Research Fellows• Highest no. of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

Academicians in Hong Kong• 4 State Key Laboratories (SKLs)*:

–Emerging Infectious Diseases (2005)–Brain and Cognitive Sciences (2005)–Synthetic Chemistry (2010)–Liver Research (2010)


A Research-intensive University


• We place high value on our research postgraduate students - Research postgraduate students make up 12% of the total student population- Excellent facilities and support for research students

• Our graduates have bright career prospects Our graduates have bright career prospects - Our graduates are employed in high-level positions in universities, government, business and industry in Hong Kong and around the world.

Why pursue a PhD degree in HKU?

Graduate Graduate HouseHouse

HKU HKU Global LoungeGlobal Loungeon campuson campus

Sports Facilities

Flora Ho Sports Centre Stanley Ho Sports Centre Outdoor and indoor swimming pools Climbing wall Dance studioFitness room & gym Badminton courts Squash courts Table tennis courts Tennis courts Weight training room Track & field facilities

Areas for basketball, cricket, golf, handball, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, volleyball, etc.

Faculty of EducationThe University of Hong Kong

香港大學教育學院

The Faculty Origins in a Department in the Faculty of Arts, founded in 1917 A School of Education was formed in 1976 Developed into the Faculty in 1984World No. 16 in 2013/14 (QS World University Ranking for

Education) The Faculty is a comprehensive education body, engaged in teaching, research, community work and professional service.

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Faculty’s Vision The Faculty aspires to lead the study and practice of education, to influence public policy and improve

community life through education, and to nurture graduates who are passionately

committed to their professions.

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Academic Staff

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Hong Kong56%

Hong Kong56%

The Faculty has more than 100 academic staff from all over the world.

European Countries 11%European Countries 11%

North American Countries 11%North American Countries 11%

China 13%

China 13%

Australia & New Zealand 5%Australia & New Zealand 5%

Other Asian Countries 4%Other Asian Countries 4%

Research During three-year period

Over 1,000 publications in journals, books, and conference proceedings; and also published teaching resources.

Strong record of attracting research grants from Quality Education Fund (QEF), Research Grants Council (RGC) and various other agencies.

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PhD & MPhil Research Foci• Comparative Education• Curriculum Studies • Early Childhood Education• Education in China• Educational Leadership and

Administration• Educational Policy• Educational Psychology and

Psychology of Classrooms• Guidance and Counseling• Higher Education Policy and

Practice• Information Management

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• Information Technology in Education and Computer Mediated Learning

• Mathematics and Science Education• Sciences of Learning• Sociology of Education• Special Education• Speech, Hearing and Communication Sciences• Teaching Chinese Language and Literature• Teaching English and Chinese as Second Languages


PhD Studies in HKU

Admission RequirementBachelor’s degree (1st class Hons), or

Bachelor’s degree (Hons) plus taught Master’s deg, or

Bachelor’s degree (Hons) plus MPhil

from a good University

Study Period: 4 years (3 years for students with MPhil)

Fees: HK$42,100 per year

Tuition fee amounts to only 20% of the actual cost of education

80% of the cost is paid by the HKSAR Government

PhD Studies in HKU


Scholarships, Awards and Grants

Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF)

Available for selected full-time PhD candidates with outstanding academic performance and research ability / potential

HKPF is worth HK$240,000 (US$30,760) per year plus conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 per year

Online Application: www.hku.hk/gradsch/apply


University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF)

Available for selected full-time PhD candidates with excellent academic record

UPF is worth HK$70,000 on-top of the Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS is not less than HK$13,600 per month) – Total US$23,170 per year

HKPF applications to HKU are automatically considered for UPF. Separate applications are not required.


Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS)For every qualified full-time candidate

Not less than HK$13,600 per month i.e., US$20,920 per year (100 hours of services /year)

Financial Support for Conference Attendance / TravelConference support once or travel support once

PLUS other university scholarships, and scholarships, awards and prizes set up at Department and Faculty levels



Application

Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF)*- Initial application to RGC: December 1, 2014 noon- Full Application to HKU: December 1, 2014

*HKPF applications automatically considered for University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF).

Postgraduate Scholarships- Main Round Application Deadline: December 1, 2014

- Clearing Round Application Deadline: April 30, 2015

Online Application: www.hku.hk/gradsch/apply

For applications to the Faculty of Education, please submit your CV and preliminary research proposal to the Office of Research (Email: [email protected]) before submitting your application online, at http://www.hku.hk/gradsch/online

Application Deadlines

Supporting Documents

Research Statement or Research Proposal

Transcript

Certificate of degree qualification

Two recommendation letters

TOEFL or IELTS test report (for applicants from institutions

outside HK where the language of instruction and examination

is not entirely in English)

GMAT/GRE score report (for admission to Faculty of Business

& Economics)

Research plan and Vision statement (for HKPF and UPF)

Detailed requirements at www.hku.hk/gradsch/apply

Application

TOEFL / IELTS Test Report

TOEFL (taken within 2 years)

Arts Faculty* – 550 or above, AND TWE score

of 4 or above

Other Faculties^ – 550 or above *Except the School of Chinese and Centre of Buddhist Studies

^Including the School of Chinese and Centre of Buddhist Studies

OR

IELTS (taken within 2 years)

Arts Faculty – Band 7 with no subtest < 5.5

Other Faculties – Band 6 with no subtest < 5.5

Application

For students in mathematics education

• If you want to study under Professor Frederick K.S. Leung, please contact him at [email protected]

• Home-page: http://www.hku.hk/curric/fleung

• See also: http://www.mathunion.org/icmi/activities/awards/the-hans-freudenthal-medal-for-2013/

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Thank you very much for your attention!Remember: Deadline for applications of

Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF) University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF), and

Main Round of Postgraduate Scholarships:

December 1, 2014

www.hku.hk/gradsch/apply

http://web.edu.hku.hk/research.php

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