Application Procedure

Application forms are obtainable at the Graduate School Office (Room G01, G/F., Academic Building No.1, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T.).

Completed application forms and the required supporting documents should reach the Office of History Division on or before the application deadline.

Supporting documents required include:

1. Completed Application Form/Submit Online Application Form

2. Official Transcripts from the University attended by applicant.* However, CUHK students (or graduates) may submit photocopies of their CUHK transcripts

3. Copies of Degree Certificates

4. Documents showing the applicant has fulfilled the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Requirement

5. An essay/term paper on history in either Chinese or English

6. A research proposal in either Chinese or English

7. Copy of ID Card or Passport

8. Confidential recommendations from two referees*

9. Application Fee Receipt (Not necessary for credit card payment through online application)

* Official Transcripts and Confidential recommendation must reach the Office of History Division from the University and referees.

Applicants may also make their applications via the Internet. Please visit http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/gss for details.

The Selection Committee of the History Division will start viewing applications from March 2009 onwards. Selected applicants may be invited for an interview.

Successful applications will be recommended to Graduate School for admission. Application results will be announced via the Graduate School's homepage. Please visit http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/gss regularly.