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

2. Hong Kong: a unique fusion of East and West Hong 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 2

3. 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. 3 HKU is a research- intensive university with top-class facilities.

4. The University of Hong Kong An English Speaking International University

5. The University of Hong Kong Founded in 1911

6. The University of Hong Kong The Oldest University in Hong Kong The Oldest University in Hong Kong

7. Best University in Asia Ranked 26 th in the World (3 rd in Asia) The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2013/14 Ranked 43 rd in the world (3 rd in Asia) Times Higher Education, 2013/14 The University of Hong Kong

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

9. The University of Hong Kong Wide Range of Fields of Study Architecture Arts Business & Economics Dentistry Education Engineering Law Medicine Science Social Sciences A Comprehensive University 10 Faculties 44 Academic Departments/ Schools

10. The University of Hong Kong 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

11. 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) The University of Hong Kong A Research-intensive University

12. The University of Hong Kong 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 prospectsOur 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?

13. Graduate House

14. HKU Global Lounge on campus

15. Sports Facilities Flora Ho Sports Centre Stanley Ho Sports Centre Outdoor and indoor swimming pools Climbing wall Dance studio Fitness 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.

16. Faculty of Education The University of Hong Kong 香港大學教育學院

17. 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 1984  World 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. 17

18. 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. 18

19. Academic Staff 19 Hong Kong 56% Hong Kong 56% The Faculty has more than 100 academic staff from all over the world. European Countries 11% North American Countries 11% China 13% Australia & New Zealand 5% Other Asian Countries 4%

20. 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. 20

21. 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 21

22. 22 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

23. The University of Hong Kong PhD Studies in HKU

24. Admission Requirement Bachelor’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

25. The University of Hong Kong Scholarships, Awards and Grants

26. 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 Scholarships, Awards and Grants

27. 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. Scholarships, Awards and Grants

28. 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 / Travel Conference support once or travel support once PLUS other university scholarships, and scholarships, awards and prizes set up at Department and Faculty levels Scholarships, Awards and Grants

29. The University of Hong Kong Application

30. 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/applywww.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: edfacor@hku.hk) before submitting your application online, at http://www.hku.hk/gradsch/online edfacor@hku.hk http://www.hku.hk/gradsch/online Application Deadlines

31. 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

32. 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

33. For students in mathematics education If you want to study under Professor Frederick K.S. Leung, please contact him at frederickleung@hku.hk frederickleung@hku.hk Home-page: http://www.hku.hk/curric/fleunghttp://www.hku.hk/curric/fleung See also: http://www.mathunion.org/icmi/activities/awar ds/the-hans-freudenthal-medal-for-2013/ http://www.mathunion.org/icmi/activities/awar ds/the-hans-freudenthal-medal-for-2013/ 33

34. 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 34

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