School of Energy and Environment

Energy and Environment (Majors: BEng Energy Science and Engineering / BEng Environmental Science and Engineering)

能源及環境學 [主修: 工學士(能源科學及工程學) / 工學士(環境科學及工程學)]
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[SEE] Energy and Environment: The Grand Challenge
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Academic Year of Entry
2025/2026
Admission Code

1051 (JS1051)

Indicative Intake Target

Local Places:

32 (For First-Year Entry; Tentative)*


Non-Local Places  
(For Overall Direct Applications):

Around 400

Normal Duration of Programme
4 years
Programme Website
Admissions Tutor
Prof. Patrick SIT
Deputy Admissions Tutor
Prof. Fatwa ABDI
Deputy Admissions Tutor
Prof. Jason LAM
General Enquiries
Contact Type
Email
Contact Value

Miss Michelle WONG

mmswong@cityu.edu.hk 

Remarks

* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions

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Why Energy and Environment?

The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) performs cutting-edge research and provides professional education in energy- and environment-related issues. The School is designed to tackle interactive relationship between energy and environment through the development of new scientific understanding and new technologies as well as the training of new professionals with broad knowledge in the areas of energy and environment.

We have a highly internationalised and experienced faculty from various countries specialising in atmospheric and climate science, biological science, chemistry, chemical engineering, energy economics, environmental engineering, environmental policy, mechanical engineering and materials science.  SEE endeavours to produce a new breed of engineers and professionals capable of solving energy and environmental problems.

We currently offer the following majors:

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering

Students start with a common year of foundation study. The content of our programmes covers a wide spectrum of areas, allowing students to explore knowledge in a number of environments. At the beginning of their studies, they develop a broad scientific foundation by studying courses in basic science, covering mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry and biology before they are guided through an in-depth exploration of environment and energy issues. Students declare their majors after completing the foundation courses in the first year.

Mission of the School

  • Advancing research and development, fostering knowledge transfer in targeted themes of benefit to societal needs in energy, environment, and sustainability;

  • Preparing leaders and practitioners to address environmental and energy needs in a rapidly decarbonizing world and build a sustainable future;

  • Maintaining a collaborative and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, alumni and other stakeholders in advancing our interdisciplinary research and educational objectives.

Entrance Requirements
JUPAS Applicants

JUPAS Entrance Requirements

JS1051 Energy and Environment (Majors: BEng Energy Science and Engineering / BEng Environmental Science and Engineering)
HKDSE SubjectMinimum Level Required
English LanguageLevel 3
Chinese LanguageLevel 3
MathematicsLevel 2
Citizenship and Social DevelopmentAttained
Elective 1Level 3 in one elective subject from: 
- Biology 
- Chemistry 
- Physics
Elective 2Level 3

Notes:  
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.  
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.  
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.

Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements. Preference may be given to students who have studied subjects related to Mathematics and Chemistry/Physics at a high school or post-secondary institution.

Admission Arrangements

Applicants of this programme (admission code: 1051) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the School of Energy and Environment. Students will enter a major (current major options: Energy Science and Engineering; Environmental Science and Engineering) after one year of study. The top 40% of students# will have a free choice of majors offered by the School. The other 60% of students will be allocated a major within the School, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual majors.

# based on CGPA with no failed grades and completion of at least 30 credit units including School required courses

Applicants eligible for advanced standing entry may submit an application to the following programmes:

BEng Energy Science and Engineering (admission code: 1694A)
BEng Environmental Science and Engineering (admission code: 1702A)

Curriculum Structure

Subject Area

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Units

Gateway Education (GE)

GE1401 and GE2410       
OR       
LC0200A and LC0200B

 

(i) University English and       
English for Engineering     
OR     
(ii) English for Academic Purposes 1 and       
English for Academic Purposes 2    
(subject to students’ language background)

6

GE Courses in Distributional Areas

9

Mathematics

 

MA1200   
OR   
MA1300

Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I   
OR   
Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I

3

MA1201   
OR   
MA1301

Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II   
OR   
Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II

3

Computing

SEE1002

Introduction to Computing for Energy and Environment

3

Energy/EnvironmentSEE1003Introduction to Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering3

Physics

PHY1201

General Physics I

3

Chemistry

CHEM1300

Principles of General Chemistry

3

Biology

CHEM1200

Discovery in Biology

3

Total:

36

For the full curriculum structure, please refer to the School website at the following links: 

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Integrated Enrichment Programme

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.

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

Professional Recognition

Our undergraduate programmes, Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering (ESE) and Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering (EVE), are 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 while EVE programme in environmental discipline.  Additionally, ESE and EVE 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.

Major Options(s) Currently Available

Energy Science and Engineering
Environmental Science and Engineering

(The University reserves the right to make change to the major offerings)