BEng Energy Science and Engineering

Energy engineering addresses the pressing energy issues and the associated environmental problems in the modern society. The ever-increasing energy demand and dependence of fossil fuels has led to challenges like energy security, pollution and climate change. Energy engineering transcends the boundaries of traditional engineering disciplines to address these intricate issues with innovative solutions.

Key areas in energy engineering include:

• Energy management and efficiency
• Renewable energy
• Energy storage and distribution
• Energy-related pollution control and treatment

Energy engineering is extremely diverse and attracts people with different interests and talents. Specific problems may require specialised knowledge of materials science, electrical engineering, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and the following major-specific entrance requirements:

• Good grades in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at a high school or post-secondary institution

For details of the programme's curriculum structure, please visit the 'Undergraduate Catalogue'.

The ESE major aims to create a new generation of intellects/graduates capable of discovering and providing innovative solutions to the intricate issues of energy crisis, renewable energy, global warming, climate change and pollution. Such holistic education breaking down the barriers associated with traditional schools of knowledge is required to address our future energy security and its associated environmental issues, both locally and globally.

To prepare students for their future careers, the ESE major comprises courses in science, engineering, and energy applications. Students will study topics like energy efficiency in buildings, renewable energy technology, energy storage and distribution, as well as experimental and computational techniques. Since energy issues and the energy-related environmental problems cannot be considered in isolation, students will also be trained in economics, policy, pollution treatment and environmental impact assessment.

Integrated Enrichment Programme comprises a wide range of co-curricular activities and training that are tailored for SEE undergraduate students. Through the Programme, students will be exposed to not only summer programme and regular student exchange, but also industry-ready internship, professional training in leadership, presentation skills, business etiquette, business communication, and so on. The series of co-curricular activities organized by SEE every year aims to equip our students to be all-round professionals who possess skillsets highly sought after by the job market.

• ITC STEM Internship Scheme
• Industry Ready Programme
• Student Exchange & Overseas Summer Programme
• Industrial Mentorship Programme
• Career Aspiration & Development: Talks and Training
• Student Chapter

For details, please visit our page at:  
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/student-life-and-learning/integrated-enrichment-programme

Due to substantial energy utilization and the accompanying environmental problems, energy engineering is a fast-growing discipline in Hong Kong. Our ESE graduates are now pursuing careers in energy management in buildings, power generation, green technology development and consultancy on energy and environmental issues. They enjoy a wide range of career opportunities in various units such as government departments, NGOs, secondary schools and private companies:

• Energy engineers in the following types of companies: utility (electricity and gas), energy services, environmental consulting, environmental engineering, transport (mass transit, buses, ferries, ocean-going vessels, airlines, aircraft services), government departments, etc.

• Environmental/sustainability engineers  in corporations, property management companies, real-estate developers, and construction, manufacturing and transportation industries, etc.

• Professionals in companies/institutes involved in researching, developing, manufacturing and/or selling products related to energy generation, storage, efficiency and conservation, and environmental technology to prevent, control, treat and remediate environmental pollution

• Financial analysts and investors in financial institutions with business in energy and environmental investments and/or loans

• Consultants in non-government organisations with activities related to energy and the environment

• Secondary school teachers responsible for science curriculum

Some of our graduates also pursue advanced degrees in related areas.

Our undergraduate programme, Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering (ESE), is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).  The ESE programme meets the academic requirement for HKIE Corporate Membership in both the energy and environmental disciplines.  Additionally, our ESE students may choose to enrol in optional electives if they are interested in being a HKIE member in the Building Services (BSS) discipline.

The HKIE has agreements for reciprocal recognition of professional qualifications with engineering authorities in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the Mainland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and agreements of co-operation with other organisations in Europe, the Mainland, North America and Southeast Asia.

School of Energy and Environment
Undergraduate Catalogue  
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityUHK Talents Programme