MPhil/PhD in Environmental Science, Policy and Management 36 months Postgraduate Programme By The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# =56QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

5,400 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

ESPM is an interdisciplinary research and education program covering a wide spectrum of environmental interests. The research programs focus on the dynamics and interconnection of scientific, technological, environmental socio-economic and policy challenges facing the world. Co-supervision on student thesis work is a core feature in the program, an approach that enhances the interdisciplinary education experience for students. Currently, the research concentrations include:
  • Air Quality and Built Environment
  • Circular Economy and Waste Management
  • Climate Adaptation and Resilience
  • Energy Transition and Societal Change
  • Environmental Economics and Sustainable Finance
  • Environmental Health Technology
  • Modeling and Assessment for Sustainable Urban Infrastructures
  • Physical/Biophysical Oceanography and Ecosystem Modeling
  • Smart Sustainable Healthy Cities and Society
  • Transdisciplinary Solutions for Carbon Neutrality

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

ESPM is an interdisciplinary research and education program covering a wide spectrum of environmental interests. The research programs focus on the dynamics and interconnection of scientific, technological, environmental socio-economic and policy challenges facing the world. Co-supervision on student thesis work is a core feature in the program, an approach that enhances the interdisciplinary education experience for students. Currently, the research concentrations include:
  • Air Quality and Built Environment
  • Circular Economy and Waste Management
  • Climate Adaptation and Resilience
  • Energy Transition and Societal Change
  • Environmental Economics and Sustainable Finance
  • Environmental Health Technology
  • Modeling and Assessment for Sustainable Urban Infrastructures
  • Physical/Biophysical Oceanography and Ecosystem Modeling
  • Smart Sustainable Healthy Cities and Society
  • Transdisciplinary Solutions for Carbon Neutrality

Admission Requirements

80+
6.5+
Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification; Applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution; or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years.

3 Years
Sep

International
5,400 USD

Scholarships

The Belt and Road Admission Scholarship

The Belt and Road Admission Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

50% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

1 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

MSc Program Admissions Scholarship

MSc Program Admissions Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

1 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

MSc Program Academic Achievement Scholarship

MSc Program Academic Achievement Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$1200

Deadline

1 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

HKUST Business School’s MSc Diversity Excellence Scholarship

HKUST Business School’s MSc Diversity Excellence Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$30000

Deadline

1 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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