The global world is becoming increasingly urbanized. Urban and environmental studies are of prominent significance in China and are particularly important for Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area, one of the world’s fastest growing metropolitan regions. There has been an increasing demand of well-trained professionals who possess a deep understanding of multiple dimensions of urban development issues in China and the global world. This programme is designed for students who wish to pursue an advanced degree in the broad area of urban studies, with research focuses on urban policy and governance, urban environment and resource management, urban data and analytics, and urban sustainability. It aims to strengthen students’ knowledge in related subjects and train them to conduct interdisciplinary analysis and independent research, with critical and creative capability. Applicants should have an educational background in urban and regional planning, land resource management, public policy/administration, sociology, economics, geography, political science, sustainable development, and other related social science disciplines.

 

 

Required Application Materials

Please submit the following items (no. 1-8) to the system.

1. Copies of Bachelor and Master Degree Certificates;

2. Official Transcripts from the University attended by applicants;

3. Documents showing the applicant has fulfilled the English Language Proficiency Requirement;

4. Confidential Recommendation Letters from Two referees respectively with signatures (by providing referees’ email in the online application system);

5. Personal Statement;

6. CV;

7. Research Proposal;

8. Published Works (if any);

 

Admission Procedures

Applicants need to submit all required materials via online application.

 

Contact us

Hotline: 0755-84273180

Email: hssphd@cuhk.edu.cn

School Wechat Account: cuhkszshss 

Address: 12F 1214, Teaching Complex B, 2001 Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang District, Shenzhen (Zip Code: 518172)