Highlights~ HKU is ranked No.4 in Asia and No.27 worldwide in the QS World University Ranking 2016-17.

~ In the QS World University Ranking by Subject 2016, HKU Statistics ranks No.1 in Hong Kong, No.3 in Asia and No.23 worldwide overall.

~ According to U.S. News & World Report 2014, HKU Mathematics and Statistics rank the 9th in the "Best Global Universities Rank-ings for Mathematics".

~ HKU is ranked No. 1 in Asia and No. 10 worldwide in North American Actuarial Journal (2013 Vol. 17, 3-12), in terms of publication pages in the actuarial journals.

~ Established in 1967, the Department has currently 17 professoriate sta� and over 40 Ph.D. and M.Phil. students.

Fellowships and Scholarships AvailableThe following fellowships/scholarships are available for applicants with out-standing academic performance, research ability or potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities:

Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF): o�ered by the Research Grants Council for HK$240,000 per year (www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd for details)

University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF): o�ered by HKU for HK$205,900 per year (in 2016).

Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS): oo�ered by HKU for HK$188,400 per year (in 2016).

On-line application at www.hku.hk/gradsch September 1- November 1, 2016: early recruitment for HKPF, UPF & PGS September 1- December 1, 2016: regular recruitment for PGS All applicants are encouraged to apply for HKPF.

On-line Application and EnquiresProfessor G S YinPostgraduate Admissions AdvisorDepartment of Statistics & Actuarial ScienceRoom 303, Run Run Shaw Building,The University of Hong Kong,Pokfulam Road, Hong KongTel: (852) 3917 8312Fax: (852) 2858 9041Email: saas@hku.hk

Graduate SchoolRoom P403, Graduate Hourse,The University of Hong Kong,Pokfulam, Hong KongTel: (852) 2857 3470Fax: (852) 2857 3543Email: gradsch@hku.hkHomepage: www.hku.hk/gradsch

MPhil and PhD StudiesDepartment of Statistics & Actuarial ScienceThe University of Hong Kong

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