MPhil Stream
- Coursework: at least 15 units (5 courses)
Exemption may be granted by the Graduate Panel with the recommendation of the advisor.
- Thesis Research: 6 units each term (Full-time) or 3 units each term (Part-time)
- Graduate Seminar: minimum 6 units
In the final year, the student must submit a thesis to the Divsion and pass an oral examination defending his/her thesis.
PhD Stream
Students are expected to pass the candidacy examinations within 12 months from first entry.
- Coursework: at least 15 units (5 courses)
In the final year of study, the student must submit a thesis to the Divsion and pass an oral examination defending his/her thesis.
Fields of Specialization
- Algebra: Commutative Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Algebraic Number Theory, Classic Groups, Algebric Manifolds, Moduli of Algebraic Manifolds and Hodge Theory.
- Analysis: Convex Analysis and Nonsmooth Optimization, Fractals and Wavelets, Harmonic Analysis, Operator Algebra.
- Applied Analysis: Applied Partial Differential Equations, Financial Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Mathematical Physics, Mathematical Biology, Nonlinear Evolution Equations.
- Computational Mathematics: Numerical Analysis, Applied Algebra, Image Processing, Optimization, inverse Problems.
- Geometric Analysis: Differential Geometry, Several Complex Variables, Nonlinear Analysis on Manifolds.
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have majored in Mathematics or related fields. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Graduate Record Examination in Mathematics may also be required in some cases.
For MPhil applicants: 31 January 2018
For non-HKPFS PhD applicants: Applications are accepted throughout the year.
(for PhD programmes only)
Room 220, Lady Shaw Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
http://www.math.cuhk.edu.hk/postgraduates/research-programmes