Computer Science and Engineering

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Computer Science and Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to develop the skills needed to identify research issues related to a practical application, to formulate an original research plan that addresses some of those issues, and to independently create a computing-related solution. 

A candidate for a PhD degree in Computer Science and Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the field of computer science, and wide knowledge across the three major areas including systems, applications and theory;
• Make a contribution to their specific field of study through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work;
• Communicate effectively and professionally both in writing and oral presentations using appropriate technical languages, publish research outcomes in peer-reviewed venues, and interpret their research outcome both to a specialist and a general audience clearly;
• Set their own research agenda for the future, and to undertake a future career as an independent researcher in academia and industry;
• Follow the principles of ethics in their field and in academia; and
• Demonstrate a mastery of skills and knowledge at a level required for college and university undergraduate teaching in computer science and assessment of student learning.

Applicants may apply for individual concentration(s) such as:

• Energy Technology Concentration

• Scientific Computation Concentration

Courses include:

• Operating Systems
• Design and Analysis of Algorithms
• Theory of Computation
• Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

• Computer Science and Engineering Seminar
• and more…

Please visit the program website for further details.