As the demand for professionals with expertise in environmental engineering, green finance, and Environment Social Governance (ESG) continues to rise, it has become increasingly apparent that there is a shortage of local financial professionals with expertise in ESG, as noted in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address.  Given Hong Kong’s strength as an international financial centre, it is imperative to further establish its status as a preferred ESG investment hub. Investors will likely shift their priority to companies with high ESG performance and commitment towards the carbon neutrality target. Moreover, areas like green finance and carbon emission trading are gaining importance in the financial field.

In response to the aforesaid developments, the School of Energy and Environment is proud to offer, in collaboration with the Department of Economics and Finance, a new double degree programme, the Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering and Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Through this double degree programme, students will receive a rigorous and comprehensive education in both environmental engineering and finance.  They will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to address the challenges of sustainable finance, not just in Hong Kong but also in the global context.  By bridging the gap between these two fields, graduates of this programme will be well-prepared to tackle complex sustainability issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.

The programme adopts an integrated curriculum combining the essence of the two degrees.  Students will enroll in courses primarily offered by SEE and EF to complete a minimum requirement of 153 credit units in five years.

For details, please refer to the page at the following link: 
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/programmes/undergraduate-programmes/BEngEVEBBAFIN 

The programme is designed to meet the unique needs of Hong Kong’s environmental and business landscape, and to prepare students for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-related careers in the region.  The programme objectives are:

1. To provide students with a solid foundation in environmental engineering, economics, and finance, and to develop their knowledge and skills in climate change, social responsibility, and sustainable development;

2. To equip students with the technical and analytical skills to assess environmental risks and opportunities, conduct ESG audits, and design and implement ESG strategies in various industries and sectors, such as energy, manufacturing, finance, and consulting;

3. To develop students’ leadership and communication skills, enabling them to engage stakeholders and communicate effectively about sustainability issues, and to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve Carbon Neutrality goals;

4. To foster students’ ethical and professional values, including integrity, transparency, and accountability, and to prepare them to address the complex ethical dilemmas and conflicts that arise in ESG-related work;

5. To promote students’ global awareness and cultural competence, encouraging them to engage in international sustainable finance and environmental engineering initiatives and to work across borders and cultures to promote sustainability and social justice; and

6. To prepare students for lifelong learning and professional development, providing them with the tools and resources to stay up-to-date with the latest ESG trends, innovations, and best practices, and to pursue further education or professional certifications as needed.

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

Our graduates enjoy a wide range of career opportunities, including but not limited to, in various units such as government departments, NGOs, and private companies.

• Carbon Neutrality and Management

• Consultants in Engineering and Professional Firms (e.g., Big-4)

• ESG Reporting for Compliance (Multinational Corporations and Listed Companies)

• Green Finance and ESG Investing

• In-house Sustainability Officers

• Sustainability Taskforce of Government Departments

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The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE) at the City University of Hong Kong is unique in Hong Kong, as we offer a broad spectrum of construction-related programmes, from architecture to civil engineering, building services engineering (or architectural engineering) and surveying, within a single department. With this advantage, students are not only able to acquire professional knowledge of their chosen discipline of study (e.g. architecture), but they can also interact with students or other programmes (e.g. civil engineering) to broaden their horizon. The interdisciplinary knowledge and team working ability have made our graduates very sought after in the construction industry.

Applicants will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Students will enter a major (current major options: Architectural Engineering; Civil Engineering; Architecture and Surveying) after one year of study. The top 40% of students# will have a free choice of majors offered by the Department. The other 60% of students will be allocated a major within the Department, 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 College/Department required courses for the year.

Applicants seeking advanced standing entry can submit an application for the following programmes:

• BEng Architectural Engineering (admission code: 1698A)
• BEng Civil Engineering (admission code: 1699A)
• BSc Architecture and Surveying (admission code: 1707A)
• BSc Surveying (admission code: 1547A)
• BSc Architectural Studies (Top-up Degree) (admission code: BG20)

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering is one of the founding departments of City University of Hong Kong. The Department offers professional education at both undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels. Our programmes are academically rigorous and professionally focused. Adopting an inter-disciplinary approach, our programmes are delivered by a professional team that includes civil and structural engineers, architectural/building services engineers, construction engineers, material technologists, environmental scientists, architects, urban planners, building surveyors and quantity surveyors. Our graduates are therefore uniquely placed to serve the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.

The AEC industry in Hong Kong is flourishing. Infrastructure and building developments, and the maintenance and refurbishment of existing facilities, have contributed to Hong Kong's growing economy. There are notable opportunities for innovations and career development. In addition to the Hong Kong market, the local AEC industry can expect to participate actively in the markets of the People’s Republic of China. The Department has established close collaborations with universities and professional bodies both locally and in Mainland China.

The introduction of four-year university education offers a platform for the implementation of a discovery-enriched curriculum. Directed towards an outcome-based teaching and learning paradigm, together with excellence in applied research, the Department pledges to succeed in its mission of "Meeting the world’s challenges – Build tomorrow, create the future".

The Department currently offers the following majors:

• BEng Architectural Engineering
• BEng Civil Engineering
• BSc Architecture and Surveying
• BSc Surveying
• BSc Architectural Studies (Top-up Degree)

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Mathematics is the language of science. It forms the foundation for various disciplines, such as artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, physics, and even social sciences. Learning mathematics develops our ability of logical reasoning, precision, critical thinking, such that we can organize and analyze complex information, tackle complex problems in many different areas of your life and career. The programme provides students with a strong background of mathematical theory, skills and tools for mathematical modelling, scientific computation and technical computer software. Our graduates are in high demand in many sectors, including finance, technology, education, etc.. 

The Department specialises in applied and computational mathematics. Undergraduate teaching is backed up by extensive research on a wide range of topics. This places us in close contact with many modern uses of mathematics. Our programme is both relevant and up-to-date.

We are proud of our academic staff, many of whom are internationally renowned scholars. For example, Professor Philippe G. Ciarlet, member of the French Academy of Sciences and of seven other academies, was Chair Professor of the Department until August 2011. He joined the office of the College of Science and Engineering in September 2011 as University Distinguished Professor. Professor Ciarlet has received numerous distinctions, among which a Grand Prize of the French Academy of Sciences and an Alexander von Humboldt Research Award.

Professor Ciarlet is currently Emeritus Professor of the Department, and Senior Fellow in the Institute for Advanced Study of City University of Hong Kong.

本系專長於數學的實際應用及計算，系內同仁廣泛而深入的研究為良好的教學提供了紮實的基礎，教學內容緊密地聯繫現代數學的應用。我們的數學課程既緊貼時代發展，又具有實際運用價值。

本系的教員令我們深感自豪，當中不乏享譽國際的學者。法國科學院兼另外七間學院院士Philippe G. Ciarlet 教授，曾任本系講座教授至二零一一年八月，九月開始出任科學及工程學院大學傑出教授。Ciarlet 教授獲頒多個獎項，其中包括法國科學院的法國科學大獎及洪堡研究獎。

Ciarlet 教授現為香港城巿大學數學系的榮休教授，高等研究院資深院士。

We aim at equipping students and producing graduates with strong backgrounds in data analysis, mathematical modelling, scientific computing and technical computer software. Students are trained to think quantitatively and analyse problems critically.  Our graduates contribute to the commercial, financial and industrial sectors in Hong Kong and throughout Greater China. The programme focuses on linking the applied areas of mathematics and computing.

The Bachelor of Science in Computing Mathematics programme was introduced in 1994. This major is unique in Hong Kong.  It emphasizes the balance between theories and their applications to practical problems, with a special focus on applied mathematics linked to computational aspects.

The major aims at equipping students and producing graduates with a strong background in:

• data analysis
• mathematical modelling
• scientific computing
• technical computer software

Students are trained to think quantitatively and analyse problems critically.

As graduates of our programme, they are in hot demand in a number of fields, including data analysis, business intelligence analysis, mathematical modelling, quantitative business planning, and scientific programming. There is also a demand for mathematics teachers in Hong Kong secondary schools.  Most graduates entered the workforce in business, finance and education sectors.

Apart from joining the workforce, some of our graduates further their studies locally or in overseas universities, such as University of Cambridge and University of Oxford in UK, University of Toronto in Canada, Harvard University, Yale University, New York University, University of Chicago and Universities of California in the US, and ETH Zurich in Switzerland.

計算數學理學士課程於一九九四年開辦，著重理論和應用數學的平衡，尤其是與科學計算之關連。本課程旨在為學生在數據分析、數學模型、科學計算及專業軟件方面建立鞏固的學術根基，並提供數量思考與分析解難能力的培訓。畢業生為各行各業羅致的對象，包括數據分析、數學模型、科學程式編排、數學科教師等。大部份畢業生於商界、金融界或教育界開展事業。

除了開展職業生涯，部份畢業生在本地或海外繼續升學，例如：英國劍橋大學及牛津大學、加拿大多倫多大學，美國哈佛大學、耶魯大學、紐約大學、芝加哥大學及加州大學，以及瑞士蘇黎世聯邦理工學院等。

Students are required to complete 121 credit units in different courses. The major covers communication skills, general studies, and core subjects in Complex Analysis, Computing and Programming Techniques, Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Analysis, Numerical Methods, Optimization, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, and Probability and Statistics.

Electives include Actuarial Science, Applied Functional Analysis, Applied Statistics, Computational Geometry, Dynamical Systems and Chaos, Finite Element Method, Introduction to Stochastic Processes, Mathematical Finance, Modelling and Partial Differential Equations, and Sampling Survey Methods for Social and Market Research.

Students also need to satisfy the university requirements in language and Chinese civilization.  The curriculum is very flexible.  The university requirement for gateway education and free electives give students opportunities to develop their own interests in other subjects.

Please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’ for the programme’s curriculum structure details.

As a graduate of our major, you will find yourself in hot demand in a number of fields, including data analysis, business intelligence analysis, mathematical modelling, quantitative business planning, and scientific programming. There is also a demand for mathematics teachers in Hong Kong secondary schools. Most graduates entered the workforce in business, finance and education sectors.

The College of Science (CSCI) and the Department offer work placement opportunities through various internship schemes that provide students with full-time job attachments in firms not only in Hong Kong, but also in the Pearl River Delta region and overseas. Through such placements, students will:

• broaden their experience and enhance their employability;
• develop problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills;
• gain solid experience in a real-world work environment; and
• learn the right attitudes towards work and professionalism.

For details, please visit the College of Science’s internship schemes website.

Furthermore, for students to broaden their educational horizons, gain language experience and enhance their awareness of different cultures, the Department, College and University offer over 110 credit-bearing exchange programmes with various partner institutions around the world, including universities in Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region.

For details, please visit the University's outbound exchange programme website.

BSc Computing Mathematics students are eligible to apply for the following joint degree programme:

Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University

Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and The University of Edinburgh

The Programme emphasizes on applied mathematics, numerical computations and their applications on science, engineering, finance and AI commerce. 
本課程強調應用數學、計算方法及其在科學、工程、金融及智能商貿上的應用。

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Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT) is one of the Flagship Programmes offered by CityUHK. GREAT is a 4-Year undergraduate option introduced in 2021/2022 aiming to nurture students who are interested in pursuing a career in scientific research or starting business ventures that involve the use of new scientific discoveries and innovative technologies. Students will be admitted to the College of Science and study a tailored common first-year curriculum. After one year of study, students will have a free choice of GREAT streams offered by the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Admission Arrangements 

Applicants of this programme will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the College of Science. Students will have a free choice of their preferred research discipline offered by our departments after one year of study. The GREAT streams are designed for students who have a good and solid foundation in Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Physics. The three research stream options are:

• BSc Chemistry (stream: GREAT)
• BSc Computing Mathematics (stream: GREAT)
• BSc Physics (stream: GREAT)

Curriculum Structure

Please click here for the common first-year curriculum.

For details on curriculum structures of respective majors, please visit the Undergraduate Catalogue.

Flagship Scholarships

Local JUPAS students admitted under the Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT) programme, one of the Flagship Programmes of CityUHK, with outstanding HKDSE examination results shall be automatically considered for brand-new Flagship Scholarships.

The Flagship Scholarships include:

• An automatically renewed scholarship that covers tuition fees and hall fees incurred at CityUHK and is tenable for the normal duration of the programmes concerned
  • Full Scholarship: HK$60,000 per annum
  • Half Scholarship: HK$30,000 per annum
• Guaranteed berth in the Halls of Residence
• A one-off special sponsorship of a maximum amount of HK$500,000 for an overseas exchange of up to one year at a top-ranked university

Please click here for more details.

CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents have been set up for Hong Kong students with excellent HKDSE or GCE "A" level / IB results applying to government-funded bachelor's degree programmes. The scholarship awards will cover up to six years of study, depending on the normal duration of the registered undergraduate programme. The normal duration of GREAT programme is four years.

Please click here for more details.

Mr. and Mrs. Chan Kwok Kang Memorial Scholarship

One award of HK$10,000 in each academic year shall be awarded to a full-time UGC funded local student of the Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT) programme who has attained the highest CGPA in his or her first year of study (including both Semester A and B). In the event that more than one student attain the same highest CGPA, a selection interview will be conducted.

Career Prospect

The aims of this programme are to equip students with knowledge and experimental skills for their further pursuit of higher degrees by research, e.g. a PhD degree, in local/overseas universities and research institutes, and/or to establish their own technological startup business ventures.

Research articles published in international refereed journals, presentations in international academic conferences and patents obtained based on results of students’ independent research will be perfect testimonials of their research capability and should facilitate their applications for higher degree research programmes.

Scientific research of applied nature can also be translated into unique and innovative technical products/services for startups. Trainings on technopreneurship, patent application, business plan development and business pitching technique are useful for students to create their own innovative businesses.

Lastly, GREAT students are also well suited to be Research and Development Scientists in industry.

Student Exchange / Internship

The College of Science and Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics provide student exchange and internship opportunities to GREAT students to gain international perspectives, global engagement and industry experience. GREAT students will take part in overseas academic/research exchange, summer placement in local research laboratories or technological startup companies, and summer internship in overseas research institutes or technological startup companies.

College of Science

The College of Science, comprising the Departments of Biostatistics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, aspires to become a world-renowned hub for pioneering scientific research and innovation, quality teaching and learning in multiple disciplines of science for the betterment of society. We are committed to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of creative and innovative specialists in multiple disciplines of science, who possess a broad vision, and are willing and capable of using their knowledge to serve the community.

Did You Know?

The College of Science has four academic departments and over 80 academics active in research over a broad spectrum of mathematics and science disciplines. The College and its departments are well equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for cutting-edge scientific studies.

Research focuses of the Department of Chemistry include advanced materials for energy, environmental and biomedical applications; analytical and bioanalytical sciences; antitumor drugs development; catalysis; cell biology; computational chemistry; ecology and conservation; environmental toxicology; genetics and molecular biology; organic and natural products synthesis; organometallic and supramolecular chemistry; proteomics and metabolomics studies; smart responsive materials and sensor development. Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, is a Visiting Distinguished Professor of the Department.

The Department of Mathematics focuses its research efforts in applied mathematics. Research expertise of the Department include applied analysis, computational mathematics, mathematical modelling, and probability and statistics. Prof. Philippe G. Ciarlet, Fellows/Members of the various significant academies including the American Mathematical Society, the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics of the United States (SIAM), the European Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, etc., is an Emeritus Professor and Senior Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS). Prof. Stephen Smale, Fields Medalist and Wolf Prize Laureate, is now an Honorary Professor of the Department and Senior Fellow of HKIAS.

The Department of Physics is well-known for its research on atomic, molecular and optical physics; quantum materials; soft matters and biophysics; spectroscopy and imaging, and theoretical and computational physics. Prof. Alain Aspect, Nobel Prize and Wolf Prize Laureate, is a Visiting Distinguished Professor of the Department and Senior Fellow of HKIAS. Prof. Hesheng Chen, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Helmholtz International Fellow Award Recipient, is an Honorary Professor of the Department. The Department is actively involved in neutron scattering research, via the Joint Laboratory established by CityU and the Institute of High Energy Physics of the CAS, as well as the close partnership with the China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS) in Dongguan, China. CSNS is an accelerator-based neutron source consisting of a powerful linear proton accelerator, a rapid circling synchrotron, a target station and three neutron instruments.

A new Department of Biostatistics is established in July 2021 and is the first of its kind in Hong Kong. It aspires to provide world-class environment for ground-breaking research on biostatistical methods, as well as highly regarded educational programmes for training outstanding future biostatisticians.

Academics of the College of Science are also active members of more than 10 State Key Laboratories and Research Centres in the City University of Hong Kong. These include the Advanced Laboratory for Environmental Research and Technology, Biotechnology and Health Centre, Centre for Nature-Inspired Engineering, Centre of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, CityU Centre for Neutron Scattering, Futian-CityU Mangrove Research and Development Centre, CityU Research Centre on Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center, Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, Liu Bie Ju Centre for Mathematical Sciences, the State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, and the State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves. This powerful armada of experts and research facilities are going to provide excellent support to all GREAT students to pursue their goals in scientific research and technopreneurship.

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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.

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)

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

• Major in Energy Science and Engineering
• Major in Environmental Science and Engineering

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

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.

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

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