Doctor of Education is a very successful professional degree doctoral education course in Hong Kong University of Education. The major of Asian and Policy Studies aims to provide students with high-level academic training in policy research, especially in higher education policy and management. After obtaining a doctorate, students will master theoretical knowledge, research methods and practical application ability in higher education and public policy.

Since the 20021academic year, the major of Asian and policy studies has been added to the doctoral degree program of education in universities. The major of Asian and Policy Studies will introduce students to the methods of critical analysis of policy issues in a wide range of social, economic and political backgrounds, taking into account the contemporary development of public and social policy development in institutional, local, national and global contexts. The Chinese course of Doctor of Education in Hong Kong University of Education aims to provide training for experienced educators and professionals, improve their professional ability in specific educational fields, and broaden their professional knowledge in different educational fields through related core disciplines.