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*

3. Copies of Degree Certificates

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

5. Evidence of language proficiency required by the Division

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

7. A detailed research proposal in either Chinese or English

8. Confidential recommendations from two referees*

9. Copy of ID Card or Passport

10. 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.