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Can I do job and PhD together?
With a little time management and organisation, a part-time PhD combined with a full-time job is not impossible. One useful tip is to try to make some of your research at the end of your working hours at the office, not when you arrive at home, when you will be already too tired.
Do PhD students work in the summer?
A lot of PhD students take summer internships in industry, at least for some of the summers they spend in the program. These may or may not be a relaxing break from research/thesis work, but at least it’s a change of scene, some new people, maybe a new city to explore, and often a source of new research ideas.
Do PhD students get holidays?
From what I’ve seen, most university departments suggest taking up to 40 days annual leave as a PhD student. This includes bank holidays and days when the university is closed (over Christmas and Easter). This means you have around 25 days to use as you please, and 15 others already allocated.
How expensive is living in Hong Kong?
What are the general living expenses for Hong Kong? How much can you get by on?
| Living expenses in Hong Kong (excluding rent) | Hong Kong average cost |
|---|---|
| Single person, per month | HK$6,865 |
| Single person, per year | HK$82,380 |
| University student, per month | HK$5,298 |
| 4 person family, per month | HK$24,472 |
Do you have free time in PhD?
Most of the successful students I’ve witnessed treat a PhD just like a job. They work consistent 8 hours days, take some time off to workout, relax. They work on some weekends and relax on others. They have as much free time as any productive/ambitious individual in industry could have.
How busy are PhD students?
It’s likely that during especially busy periods – such as when you’re writing up – you may work considerably longer hours. If you’re studying a part-time PhD, your workload will be halved, at around 17 and a half hours per week. Depending on your schedule, this might be across a full week or a few days.
What is the Hong Kong PhD fellowship scheme?
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) invites candidates from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, with evidence of academic excellence, research ability and potential, and good communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities to apply for full-time PhD study under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS).
How much does it cost to study a PhD in Hong Kong?
You can expect to pay between HKD $90,000-$265,000 (USD $11,581-$34,100) a year for tuition fees. These are typically paid in two instalments per year. You can check fees for specific PhDs in Hong Kong by looking at the opportunities listed here on FindAPhD. Or you can access the information on your chosen university’s website.
What coursework is required for a 4-Year PhD?
Candidates for 4-year PhD programme will be required to follow an approved course of study and research, including coursework on discipline-specific knowledge, language and research skills. The coursework component is well designed to equip students for their research work and thesis writing.
What is the coursework component of PhD programme?
The coursework component is well designed to equip students for their research work and thesis writing. Candidates for 3-year PhD programme may also be required to take courses and satisfy coursework requirements. Please click here for details of the coursework requirements.