For full-time research doctoral applicants, they are required to invite at least THREE referees to complete the Confidential Recommendations Report.
Notes for HKPFS applicants: (1) The referee should be familiar with the applicant's academic achievements and research ability. Persons from non-academic background are not considered as appropriate academic referees; (2) It is important that the referee provides his/her academic or professional email address; (3) If the referee would like to attach a reference letter or include supplementary information on separate sheets, please do so on the official letterhead of the referee's institution or organization.
After successfully submitted the application, applicants can input information of the referees through the Online Application System for Postgraduate Programmes. The University will send invitations for confidential recommendations to the referees.
For applicants applying for other postgraduate programmes, the number of referees required is TWO and the same procedures as above apply.