Doctor of Education
(EdD)
Prospective Students
Important Notes
1. Probity Requirements: Other than the application fee, applicants are not required to pay any additional fees during the application process. Please be reminded not to offer any advantage to any EdUHK staff, officer, employee, and/or any person involved in the admission process at EdUHK in connection with any application. Otherwise, you may commit serious criminal offences under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201 of the laws of Hong Kong), which is punishable by imprisonment.
2. EdUHK, has not collaborated with any agency in Mainland China or Hong Kong on admission, and does not encourage students to entrust their applications to any third-party agents and we always contact applicants directly on updates regarding the applications. You must complete and submit your own application via the EdUHK online admissions system and provide your own personal and contact details. Please refer to the official EdUHK channels, such as programme websites and the admissions system, for the required information to complete your application.
3. Applicants are also advised to read through the following important information:
- Basic knowledge about the anti-corruption laws in Hong Kong: Understanding Integrity in Seconds (秒懂廉政)
- Useful Information on Anti-Scam
Doctor of Education programme
September 2025 Intake (Semester I, 2025/26)
Application Deadline: 31 March 2025
programme Information
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Programme Code : A3D045 / C4D001
Study Mode : Full-time / Part-time
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Director : Prof LEE, Kwai Sang
E-mail : edd@eduhk.hk
- Non-local applicants are advised to apply for Doctor of Education (EdD) programme (Full-time).
- Local applicants can either apply for both Doctor of Education (EdD) programme (Full-time) & (Part-time).
* For definition of local and non-local applicants, please click here. Please check with the Immigration Department of HKSAR if there are any conditions / restrictions on your study in Hong Kong.
The University is committed to uphold the educational quality and standard of the programmes it offers. The University, being funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC), is one of the nine self-accrediting institutions in Hong Kong. In addition, the quality of the educational experience in all programmes offered by the UGC-funded universities is subject to the quality assurance process administered by the Quality Assurance Council of the UGC.
Individuals who wish to apply for qualification certification in Mainland China after graduation should contact the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (website: https://zwfw.cscse.edu.cn/cscse/lxfwzxwsfwdt2020/xlxwrz32/index.html) directly for updated details and confirmation. The certification in Mainland China is an independent process from the conferral of academic qualification in Hong Kong by the University. For the avoidance of doubt, no warranties are given in respect of individual graduate’s qualification certification or recognition in Mainland China or any other professional qualification or license outside Hong Kong.
programme Mission
The EdD programme aims:
To enhance professional expertise, preparing participants for leadership roles and addressing complex educational challenges;
To equip practitioners with skills to translate research findings into actionable solutions, driving meaningful change;
To promote international learning, empowering graduates with the ability to apply knowledge transfer across cultural and professional contexts;
To foster an entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging impactful social and commercial contributions through innovative approaches.
Upon the completion of the Programme, students should be able to:
Demonstrate an expert knowledge, understanding and competence in the Specialized Area and in the larger educational context;
Generate appropriate theoretical frameworks to address, analyse and propose innovative approaches to a broad range of educational issues;
Develop insights into research trends in the Specialized Area and demonstrate readiness to contribute to the professional literature in that field;
Analyse educational policies, processes or practices from different perspectives critically;
Effectively communicate concepts and theories within the Specialized Area to an audience of peers both locally and internationally; and
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of ethical practices within the Specialized Area.
Student Support
Development of Research Skills
The Graduate School (GS) is committed to provide students with opportunities to develop and enhance their research skills. The following workshops and programmes are organized for research students:
- Postgraduate Students Library Workshops
- Research Supervision Training Workshops
- Statistical Consulting Services
- Academic Writing Workshops
Award Schemes
Postgraduate Students Publication Award
To cultivate a research and outcome-oriented environment, the Postgraduate Students Publication Award is to reward students who produce quality research output in the form of journal articles.
Conference Award
To build and strengthen research capacity of students, the Conference Award is to reward students who present their work at international/national/local conference.
Programme Duration & Structure
The EdD programme comprises 72 credit points (cps) which normally takes 3 years of full-time and 4 years of part-time studies to complete. Students are required to attend face-to-face classes on weekday evenings, weekends, and/or during long holidays. Classes in the same or different semester(s) may be scheduled at the Tai Po Campus / Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre and/or other locations as decided by the University. Depending on enrollment numbers, courses may be delivered in directed study mode. Different modes of delivery, teaching and learning activities as well as assessment methods could be adopted as deemed appropriate.
| Normative Length of Programme | Maximum Period of Study | |
| Full - time | 3 years | 5 years |
| Part - time | 4 years | 7 years |
| Courses | Credit Points | |
| Taught Core Courses | Conceptualising Research | 3 |
| Research Methods I | 3 | |
| Research Methods II | 3 | |
| 2 Specialised Courses | 6 | |
| 2 Elective Courses | 6 | |
| Seminars for Thesis Writing and Knowledge Transfer | 3 | |
| Development of Thesis Proposal | 6 | |
| Thesis | 42 | |
| Total: | 72 | |
Specialised Areas
Each applicant can only choose ONE of the following Specialised Areas for their application :
* = Part-Time mode is not open for application for 2025/26 intake
^ = Full-Time mode is not open for application for 2025/26 intake
Curriculum and Assessment
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Curriculum Studies
Co-ordinator: Dr WAN, Zhihong
Email: wanzh@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/ci
The specialized area of curriculum studies in the Doctor of Education programme is designed for practitioners who aspire to develop their professional knowledge and skills in the field of curriculum. Curriculum Studies lies at the heart of the education process and is an important area of inquiry that focuses on what is learnt and should be learnt in educational settings. It is also a significant area of study in the era of global educational reform with learning experiencing paradigm shifts. Both the international and local perspectives in this specialization will help equip participants - in the course of rigorous training consisting of well-structured course work as well as research components - with the ability to develop the best professional practice. Participants will be given the opportunity of examining the complexities of curriculum development in various contexts – all of which have different degrees of influence on implementation issues, from political, social and cultural points of view. Consequently, through rigorous inquiry, participants will attain their scholarly and professional goals.
Specialised Courses
- A Critical Literature Review on Curriculum Studies
- Contemporary Issues in Curriculum Theory and Practice
- Theories and Perspectives in Curriculum Development
Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.
- Education Measurement and Assessment*
Educational Studies
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Civic and Citizenship Education
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Co-ordinator: Dr ZHAO, Zhenzhou
Email: zhaozz@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/ci
Civic and citizenship education is a priority for all societies. It is concerned with the development of the next generation of citizens who will have responsibility for the social and political processes that underpin the ways people interact and work together. School education plays an important role in this process but it is recognized that schools do not work in isolation from their communities and the values they represent. The influence of peers and families is also recognized as contributing to citizenship development. Specifically, this area is designed to seek a better understanding of citizenship issues in different cultural contexts, to expand that understanding with explicitly comparative studies, to move outside the bounds of the formal structures of government and investigate the role of civil society in the development of citizenship and to explore the theoretical and practical issues related to the way students view their citizenship responsibilities.
Specialised Courses
- International Perspectives on Citizenship Education
- Critical Literature Review on Citizenship Education
- Researching Citizenship Education: Issues and Directions
Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.
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- Early Childhood Education
- Leadership for Future Schools
- International and Comparative Education
- Special Education^
Language and Culture
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Language Education (English)
Co-ordinator: Dr MAK, Wing Wah Pauline
Email: pwwmak@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/eng
This area emphasizes critical analysis and discussion of key issues and theoretical concepts in the area of Language Education. It focuses on the respective roles of English and other languages in diverse multilingual and multicultural settings and will include, in the context of English language teaching and learning, the implications for language education of the developing roles of English in international and multilingual settings. The implications of this for language policy and pedagogy are explored. This naturally involves a study of the roles research can play in language education and includes paradigms of enquiry and critical enquiry.
Specialised Courses- Critical Literature Review on English Language Education
- Research Design for English Language Education
- Theory in English Language Education Research
- Special Topic in English Language Education
Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.
- Language Education (Chinese)*
- Creative Arts Education
Policy Studies
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Social Sciences and Policy Studies
Co-ordinator: Dr LAW, Kam Yee
Email: kamyee@eduhk.hk
Specialised Courses
- Principles of Policy Studies
- Sociology of Education
- Organisational Analysis and Behaviour
- Social Science Education in Schools
Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.
Science and Technology
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Information and Communication Technology in Education
Co-ordinator: Dr LI, Wenjuan
Email: lwenjuan@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/mit
The easy access to information using the Internet has transformed industrial societies to knowledge societies and facilitated globalization. Information Communication Technology (ICT) is becoming a powerful tool to empower learning, teaching, research and adminstration in the 21st century. The education reform and the importance of ICT open new opportunities for educators, administrators and practitioners to adopt ICT as a change agent to meet the changing needs. The aim of the ICT in education programme is for experienced professionals who aspire to try out innovations to improve their own practices or their workplaces. It aims to develop participants’ capacity for inquiry and to expand their theoretical bases for practice, to consider global issues and to address problems of practical implementation of using ICT in education. Upon completion of the programme, the participants are expected to be the leaders in education or non-education settings.
Specialised Courses
- Critical Literature Review on ICT in Education
- Research on ICT in Education and Related Ethical Issues
- Technology, Pedagogy and Education
- Leadership and ICT in Education
Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education and Education for Sustainability
Wellbeing and Health
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Developmental and Educational Psychology*
*Part-time mode is not open for application for 2025/26 intake
Co-ordinator: Dr POON, Kai Tak Ivan
Email: ktpoon@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/ps/?lang=en
An understanding of how humans grow, develop, and learn across the lifespan is essential knowledge for professionals working in the fields of education, psychology, health care, and related areas. The EdD specialization, Developmental and Educational Psychology, provides a platform for advanced study of issues in human development and learning. The specialisation is not only designed to advance the professional knowledge and expertise of students in understanding, facilitating, and enhancing development and learning, but also to prepare students for advanced research related to developmental and educational psychology. There are two key courses that must be taken and two electives that may be chosen to complete a specialisation in Developmental and Educational Psychology. These are listed below.
Specialised Courses
- Developmental Psychology (Theories and Principles)
- Motivation for Learning and Teaching
Elective Courses
- Developmental Psychology - a specific developmental problem (Pre-requisite: Developmental Psychology (Theories and Principles))
Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.
- Health Studies*
- Life and Values Education*
- Physical Education and Sports Science*
Admission Requirements
Basic Requirements
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must hold a Master's degree in a discipline within education or a cognate field relevant to their chosen Specialised Area;
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with four years or more of work experience are preferred.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend admission interviews / tests.
English Language Requirements
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a high standard of competence in spoken and written English. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:
- Overall score of IELTS 6.5# with no subtest lower than 6.0; or
- A TOEFL# score of 80 (internet-based test); or
- Other equivalent qualifications.*
# The results of IELTS/TOEFL provided should be within two years (i.e., for the 2025/26 intake, the IELTS/TOEFL test must be obtained on or after 1 Jan 2023); and should be “taken in test centres” (i.e., tests taken online such as IELTS indicator/IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Editions are NOT accepted).
* The College English Test (CET) is not accepted as an equivalent qualification.
Remarks: Individual Specialised Area such as Language Education (English) may have higher requirement.
Admission Process
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Application Period
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Submission of Application
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Documents to be Submitted with the Application
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Requirements of Personal Study Statement / Research Proposal
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Interview and Admission Results
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Credit Transfer
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Cancellation of Specialised Area(s)/ Course(s)
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Double Registration
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Right of Access to and Correction of Information
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Application Period
September 2025 Intake (Semester I, 2025/26)
Application Deadline: 31 March 2025
For enquiries, please send an email to edd@eduhk.hk
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Submission of Application
You can submit your application online at www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online. The University doesn't accept paper applications. Application fee for local applicants is HK$150 per programme. For non-local applicants, the application fee is HK$300. Please refer to the Section of "Non-local Applicants" for details. Application fee should be paid online by using either VISA/Master credit card or UnionPay. You may refer to the "Other Payment Methods" for alternative payment methods if you are not able to pay online. Please read through the important notes contained in the “Online Application – Guided Tour” at https://banner.eduhk.hk/BannerAdmission/index.jsp before starting the online application process.
Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable unless the programme in question is cancelled by the University. Upon successful submission of application, applicants will receive an application acknowledgement by email.
Choice of Programme Type and Admission Term
To apply for Doctor of Education, please select “Professional Doctorate” in the “Application Type”, and “SEMESTER 1, 2025-26” in the “Admission Term”.
Application Type Admission Term Professional Doctorate SEMESTER 1, 2025-26 Probity Requirements: Other than the application fee, applicants are not required to pay any additional fees during the application process. Please be reminded not to offer any advantage to any EdUHK staff, officer, employee, and/or any person involved in the admission process at EdUHK in connection with any application. Otherwise, you may commit serious criminal offences under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201 of the laws of Hong Kong), which is punishable by imprisonment.
Note: EdUHK, has not collaborated with any agency in Mainland China or Hong Kong on admission, and does not encourage students to entrust their applications to any third-party agents and we always contact applicants directly on updates regarding the applications. You must complete and submit your own application via the EdUHK online admissions system and provide your own personal and contact details. Please refer to the official EdUHK channels, such as programme websites and the admissions system, for the required information to complete your application.
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Documents to be Submitted with the Application
- Applicants should upload their transcript(s), certificate(s), language test result(s), personal study statement, research proposal and other supporting documents direct on http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/. The application will remain incomplete until we receive all the necessary supporting materials. Due to system limitations, the maximum capacity of the upload files is 25MB in total whereas the maximum size for each file is 4MB.
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If an applicant is a current final year student of a postgraduate programme, please upload a copy of the current year results when it is available. If an applicant is a graduate of the EdUHK in 1995 or after, he/she does not need to submit any copies of academic transcript(s) and certificate(s) obtained at the University. Applicant is, however, required to authorise the University to extract and use his/her records of studies at the University to process the application.
- Applicants with degrees awarded by overseas universities may be required to provide a “Report for Qualifications Assessment” issued by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in order to support their applications.
- Applicants who obtained degrees from universities in Mainland China are required to provide both Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree Certificate (學士/碩士學位證書）and Bachelor’s / Master’s Graduation Certificate (本科/碩士畢業證書). Also, an Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (教育部學歷證書電子註冊備案表) issued by the CHSI (學信網) https://www.chsi.com.cn/xlcx/bgcx.jsp is needed.
- Please do not send any original documents to the University in any circumstances as the University will not be responsible for any documents mislaid. However, original documents of the qualifications stated in the application must be presented for verification at registration. Failure to do so shall lead to disqualification of the application and any offer made will be rescinded.
- Applicants who have attended international university whose transcripts and/or certificates are in a language other than Chinese or English must submit those transcripts and/or certificates with certified English translations.
- Two referee’s Reports are required to be submitted in support of your application. The Referee’s Report can be downloaded from here. Referees are required to return the report directly to the Graduate School by email at edd@eduhk.hk. All information given in the Referee’s Report will be treated as strictly confidential.
- All supporting documents of unsuccessful applications will be destroyed at the end of the admission exercise.
Making, submitting or using any false instrument (including forged documents) are serious criminal offences under the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200 of the laws of Hong Kong). A person committing the offences relating to forgery or false instruments is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment. The University shall consider the relevant evidence and report suspicious cases to the Hong Kong Police. The University reserves the right to take appropriate legal actions against persons who make, forge or use a false instrument for admission and any other academic purposes before, during and after the admission process.
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Requirements of Personal Study Statement / Research Proposal
Applicants are required to submit (i) a Personal Study Statement and (ii) a Research Proposal indicating their motivation / expectations to undertake the EdD programme:
(i) A Personal Study Statement of 500 to 1,000 words, indicating the applicants’ motivation to undertake the EdD programme in the proposed Specialized Area and its potential contribution to their knowledge and/or improvement of practice, and describe the particular professional inputs that they could make to the programme.
(ii) A *Research Proposal in a scholarly form in no more than 4 pages of A4 (approximately 1,200 words) in length, including:
- A brief statement of the research problem with some reference to recent scholarly literature
- A set of specific research questions
- A brief account and justification of the proposed methods, including characteristics of sample and sampling procedures
- A reference section
*For specialized area Language Education (Chinese), the research proposal will have specific requirement, please refer to "Language Education (Chinese)" in the session "Specialized Areas" for more details.
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If applicants need extra guidance in writing their Research Proposal, please refer to the website at
https://iell.web.ied.edu.hk/InternationalEducator/tablet.html
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Interview and Admission Results
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend admission interviews / tests.
Successful applicants will receive individual notifications by post / email. Applicants who wish to accept the admission offer will be required to indicate their acceptance of the offer directly through the Online Application System (http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/). Applicants who have not been offered admission before the commencement of the programme may assume their applications unsuccessful. No individual notifications will be sent to unsuccessful or waitlisted applicants.
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Credit Transfer
Credit transfer may be granted to students in recognition of their prior learning experiences. Students may submit an application from the date of programme registration till the first two weeks of each semester in each academic year. For courses on offer in the summer semester (if any), applications should be submitted one week before the commencement of the semester. Late applications will only be considered on condition that there was enough time to complete the application process (normally 4 weeks) before the end of the courses concerned.
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Cancellation of Specialised Area(s)
The University reserves the right to cancel any Specialised Areas in which case all fees paid will be refunded.
Cancellation of Course(s)
The University reserves the right to cancel the offering of any courses. If a course is cancelled, students will be allowed to choose another course to which they are eligible.
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Double Registration
Students enrolled in any full-time award bearing programmes (lasting for one year or longer) of the University should not simultaneously register for another qualification at this University or a post-secondary qualification at another University except with prior approval of the University. Violation of this regulation may lead to discontinuation of studies from the University. In case of doubt, please seek advice from the Graduate School.
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Right of Access to and Correction of Information
In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, applicants have the right of access to and correction of the information contained in their application, and the right to request a copy of such data. If applicants wish to do so, they may submit their request in writing to the Graduate School.
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Application Period
Application Period
September 2023 Intake (Semester I, 2023/24)
Extended Deadline: 24 February 2023
For enquiries, please send an email to edd@eduhk.hk
- Submission of Application
- Documents to be Submitted with the Application
- Requirements of Personal Study Statement / Research Proposal
- Application Status and Admission Results
- Credit Transfer
- Cancellation of Specialized Area(s)
- Double Registration
- Right of Access to and Correction of Information
Sharing of EdD Alumni
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My research interest extends from my doctoral dissertation on educational policy to governmental concerns and real-life teaching practice of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching and learning in mainland China. All the projects and subsequent publications I have worked on correlate with the macro and micro considerations of English language education. This area has a strong, meaningful and worthwhile connection to my educational background and the modernization of China. To the up-and-coming academics, my advice is, in Chinese, “顶天立地”, literally meaning, “to stretch up to the heaven and to stand upright on the earth”.
Dr Chen Shanshan
EdD 2021
Associate Professor, Suzhou University, China![]()
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My research focuses on feedback studies. I utilize quantitative methods to explore students' self-feedback behaviors and motivation and how these factors influence their learning outcomes. I have published several papers in SSCI-indexed journals and am currently preparing additional manuscripts for submission to SSCI journals. I am also working on a book titled “The Empowering Role of Students' Self-Feedback,” which aims to further contribute to the field. The EdD program at EdUHK laid a robust academic foundation for my career development. The program's rigorous doctoral-level training equipped me with advanced research knowledge and methodologies, while its extensive networking opportunities facilitated valuable collaborations with scholars in Hong Kong and beyond. This comprehensive and rigorous training is undoubtedly crucial in shaping my professional journey and research endeavors. If you are starting your doctoral journey, I advise you to define your research focus, master research methods, build a professional network, and publish your work. During your academic journey, discuss ideas with your supervisors, mentors, and peers. Keep your options open by learning quantitative and qualitative research methods. Networking with others allows you to collaborate and share your research with a larger audience.
Dr Eric Yang
EdD 2022
Assistant Professor at Jingchu University of Technology, China![]()
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I have been researching teachers' competencies, especially for children with special education needs (SEN). My current focus is the competencies of SEN teachers in guiding SEN children to access inclusive classrooms. I have published my doctoral research in many journals in Indonesia, and I am still trying to publish internationally. I like teaching pre-service teachers because I can influence them to be better teachers for SEN children, whether working in a special or inclusive school. The Doctor of Education (EdD) program helped me become a better researcher and educator. It improved my research capabilities, academic writing and teaching skills. Working with Hong Kong academics has taught me to have more fun in an educational environment. In the future, I want to collaborate with other EdUHK alumni. For example, I plan to work with another graduate with a sports focus.
Dr Suprihatin
EdD 2019
Teaching educator, State University, Jakarta, Indonesia![]()
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I obtained this position six years ago through a recommendation from an EdUHK alumnus. My responsibilities include teaching, conducting research, and supervising dissertations. My area of expertise is early childhood education, and I genuinely enjoy my work. It provides me with continuous opportunities for learning and professional development. EdUHK facilitated my growth as an academic professional. I remember feeling nervous about using English when I first introduced myself during the early stages of my doctoral journey in 2012. However, after five years of postgraduate studies, I gained the confidence to secure a position at a university where English is the medium of instruction. Additionally, the multicultural environment at EdUHK helped me maintain an international perspective, which is very important in today's world.
Dr Sun Chun Rong
EdD 2017
Assistant professor and coordinator of the Bachelor of Education program, The University of Saint Joseph in Macau![]()
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The EdD programme equipped me to become a dedicated and enthusiastic scholar, enriching my knowledge in my areas of expertise. I fondly recall the enlightening seminars organized by my professors and supervisors, and I truly enjoyed the time I spent studying and discussing academic topics with my colleagues and friends. What resonated most with me was the attitude I observed in my supervisor. The professors' straightforward approach and treatment of students—characterized by encouragement, trust, and inspiration—have profoundly influenced me. Now, as a teacher, I strive to treat my students with the same care and respect I received. This value is the most important lesson I gained from my supervisors and my time at EdUHK.
Dr Zheng Qun
EdD 2018
Lecturer of Xingzhi College, Zhejiang Normal University![]()
Overseas Learning Experience
International Outreach Programme
To equip students with an international vision and broaden their exposure to multicultural environment through participating in outreach activities, the Doctor of Education programme has organised the International Outreach Study Programme (IOSP). During the IOSP, EdD students participated in various intellectual and scholarly exchange activities including workshops, academic sharing and networking with international research students, tours and cultural visits, etc. In the past years, students visited universities in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Japan, Korea and Singapore.
Tuition Fees
- The tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year is HK$5,500 per credit, i.e: HK$396,000 for the 72-credit point of EdD programme, which is provisional and subject to adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.
- Extension fees will be charged to students who have to extend their studies beyond the normal duration (i.e. 3 years for full-time and 4 years for part-time).
Scholarship
Entrance Scholarship for Outstanding Non-local Students
Doctor of Education (EdD) Entrance Scholarship for Outstanding Non-local Students (the Scholarship) is established to attract outstanding non-local candidates to the Programme.
The Scholarship
The Scholarship covers the 72-cp programme tuition fees and a living allowance of HK$40,000 per year (up to three years) to cover partial living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
The Scholarship applicant must be a full-time non-local* applicant admitted to the EdD programme
* For definition of local and non-local applicants, please click here.
Selection Criteria
The following criteria, in no particular order, will be assessed:
- Academic performance - in the study of master's degree with a final GPA of 3.3 out of 4 or 3.5 out of 4.3 or above or equivalent. If the applicant is a final-year student, the Scholarship offer will remain conditional. The applicant must provide proof of a final Programme GPA upon completing the master’s study; if the final GPA requirement is not met, the Scholarship offer will be revoked.
- Outstanding personal development and achievement (e.g. sports, art, music, culture, etc.)
- Outstanding participation in social and community services (e.g. overall impact, length of services, nature of services, location, number and profile of beneficiaries, public recognition, initiation of community projects, etc. should be provided)
- Contribution to the internationalisation of the EdD programme
Application Procedure
Eligible applicants will be invited to submit applications for The Scholarship. Invited applicants should submit a completed application form, a Personal Statement and supporting documents (if any) to EdD by a stipulated deadline.
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