Both Architecture and Surveying nurtures professionals to become the gatekeepers of built facilities.

Architects are professionals to support Hong Kong's move to a knowledge-based economy and ensure its built environment quality befits its world-class city status. The stream curriculum aims to offer well-balanced teaching and learning with an emphasis on the technological aspects of architectural design and construction. It is designed to equip participants with the concept of full integration between architectural studies with other disciplines that produce the built environment, including building services and civil engineering, property development, surveying, property management, landscape architecture and urban planning.

Themes of Study

• Architecture studio/ project
• Technology – Technical and Environmental
• Communication
• Architecture History and Societal
• Professional Practice

Surveyors are always regarded by the general public as building economists, contract advisors, doctors and managers. The duties of quantity surveyors are to ensure a construction project is within budget and free of unnecessary contractual risks. As for the building surveyors, they uphold the standards of the building regulations by inspecting and approving the building design, examine the safety performance of existing buildings, etc. Surveyors’ legal, economic and technical knowledge in construction make them very sought after for managing a project.

Themes of Study

• Construction law and dispute resolution
• Construction economics
• Project management
• Construction technology
• Building regulations and control
• Building inspection
  
   

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:

• level 3 or above in HKDSE Mathematics;
• grade C or above in GCE A Level Mathematics;
• subject score of 4 or above in the IB Mathematics subject group; OR
• other qualifications equivalent to any one of the above and approved by the University.

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

Architecture Stream: We aim to provide a basis for continuing professional development and encourage professional specialization and higher academic study. This major is designed to prepare graduates for a multidisciplinary professional architectural practice by equipping them with a deep understanding of diverse architectural knowledge and a command of technology and integration that will enable them to serve the building industry as architects or other professionals. Graduates will become the driving force behind innovative and creative architectural designs that reflect a balance and integration of design and technology.

Surveying Stream: We aim to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to i) participate in real estate and infrastructure developments, ii) analyse building development proposals, iii) appraise contemporary building science and engineering techniques, iv) advise on appropriate means of procurement, v) pursue financial control of construction projects and vi) apply a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of construction processes.

The construction industry has been one of the major drivers of the economies of Hong Kong and mainland China. This trend is expected to continue in view of recent major infrastructure developments in Hong Kong.

Architecture Stream: This major aims to provide students with a sound professional and technological foundation to pursue higher professional degree studies. Given the fast pace of urbanization in the Chinese mainland and the rest of Asia, millions of people will move to cities in the coming decades. Constructing new towns and restoring old towns is an immense task. The number of architectural professionals in the Chinese mainland and throughout Asia is far from sufficient to meet the increasing social demand and expected growth as the economy improves and the property market recovers.

Surveying Stream: Surveyors will find career opportunities in many areas including real-estate development, construction, building economics, law, contracts, design, maintenance, project and facilities management and finance.

Graduates of both Surveying and Architecture streams are expected to be in high demand.

Architecture Stream:

The courses in the curriculum are built around five themes:

• Architecture Studio/ Project
• Technology – Technical and Environmental
• Communication
• Architecture History and Societal
• Professional Practice

The curriculum is structured around the Architectural Design studio sequence and supplemented by a broad spectrum of courses covering the subject areas.

The first two Architectural Design studios seek to strengthen your overall grasp of the understanding of space design and site responses. The next two seek to allow students to explore an integrated design for a building typology and responses of architecture to urbanism, respectively.  The final year comprises a Final Year Design Research Project, which enables students to integrate their knowledge and skills acquired so far, into exploring a topic of interest selected by themselves, resulting in a related architectural proposition. This takes place under the supervision of an academic staff member.

Surveying Stream:

• Technology: Construction Methods, Building Design and Appraisal, Building Science and Engineering, Materials and Products, Energy Utilisation, Fire Safety, Building Services, Building Structures and Maintenance Technology.
• Communications: Information Systems, Professional Practice and Language.
• Economics: Tendering Strategies, Life Cycle Costing, Budgets, Development Appraisal, Measurement and Valuation of Construction Work.
• Law: Hong Kong Legal System, Law of Contract, Tort and Property, Construction Contracts, Building and Planning Control.
• Management: Principles of Management, Supervision, Organisation, Planning, Decision-Making, Property and Project Management and Computer Applications.

The College of Engineering and the Department offer work placement opportunities through internship schemes that provide students with full-time job attachments to firms not only in Hong Kong, but also in the PRC and overseas. Through such placements, students will:

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

For details, please visit the College’s Co-operative Education website.

Furthermore, to help students to broaden their educational horizons, gain language experience and enhance their awareness of different cultures, the Department, College and University offer a number of 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.

The Architecture Stream will seek accreditation by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects and Architects Registration Board in 2027. The former architecture programme - Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies was accredited since 2014.

Surveying Stream:

1. This Major (Surveying Stream) is accredited by:

• The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in the form of partnership
• The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)

2. Graduates who are going to apply for entry to the APC scheme of Building Surveying Division (BSD) and Quantity Surveying Division (QSD) of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) have to complete the following courses:

The HKIS QSD:

• CA2126 Measurement of Building Works
• CA3214 Construction Economics
• CA4229 Land Use Planning & Applied Valuation
• CA4320 Cost Management of Building and Engineering Works

The HKIS BSD:

• CA4229 Land Use Planning & Applied Valuation (for 2017 intake onward)
• CA4623 Maintenance Technology and Management

• 100% of our graduates find jobs in related professional fields within three months of graduation.
• This major participants in an Industrial Attachment Scheme that offers students the opportunity to gain practical industrial experience.
• Under the Industrial Mentoring Scheme (Surveying), students have the opportunity to obtain advice from industrial mentors during their final two years of study.

Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Undergraduate Catalogue

The major aims to nurture students' cutting-edge engineering knowledge, computational, experimental and analytical techniques to plan, design, implement and improve technology-based manufacturing and operations systems. It emphasizes the technological, analytical and managerial skills of integrating different technologies in intelligent manufacturing systems.

BEng in Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering students are trained to become analytical and versatile engineering graduates with the right skill-sets to adapt to the rapid technological advancements in the world of modern enterprises, intelligent production, and boundary-less information flow and integration.

BEng in Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering graduates

• have a good understanding of today’s science, engineering and technology;
• are knowledgeable about the high-end technology and managerial skills of manufacturing system fitting the Industry 4.0;
• use systems concepts and tools to analyse processes and operational problems in enterprises, and to improve processes, operations and qualities in enterprises; and
• are equipped with analytic and quantitative skill sets to grapple with real-world problems that are associated with massive amounts of data and information in enterprises.

The programme aims to provide the best possible undergraduate education with cutting-edge engineering knowledge and techniques to plan and build technology-based manufacturing and operations systems. The programme prepares our students for successful careers in intelligent production and Industry 4.0 which are identified as a key component for Hong Kong’s future planning and growth.  Our curriculum allows students to further specialize in different areas of expertise including industrial Internet-of-Things, smart city, logistics and supply chain, robotics and automation. Our programme also has a placement component that allows students to gain real world experience, which will provide a significant edge when students look for employment after graduation.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied a science- or mathematics-based subject at a high school or post-secondary institution.

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

The Department of Systems Engineering (SYE) offers the BEng in Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering. This major aims to develop the abilities of our students in integrating intelligent manufacturing systems with:

1. Industrial Internet of Things,
2. Automation and Robotics,
3. Management Analytics,Artificial Intelligence, and
4. Industrial Big Data

As an outcome, our graduates will possess the practical skills in engineering sciences, design innovations, automation and data analytics, so that:

1. Our graduates can apply these skills to improve and innovate various operations of modern manufacturing enterprises in the Industry 4.0 setting;
2. Our graduates can also apply these skills to service industries and commercial enterprises, in automating their various business operations, to push for ever higher efficiency.

1. Our curriculum provides the students with systematic training in engineering sciences, design innovations, automation and data analytics, with a focus on intelligent manufacturing. Specifically:

2. The General Education and College required courses equip students with the necessary background in English, basic sciences and computer programming.The major core courses are divided into three blocks, namely, the Core Technology Block, Integration Block and Application Block –

• The Core Technology Block includes the scientific principles and applications in industrial engineering and management science, electronics and semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• The Integration Block emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge knowledge and applications, particularly in data analytics, intelligent manufacturing systems, automation and robotics, Internet-of-Things, and Industry 4.0.
• The Application Block provides practical opportunities and industrial experience to the students with the Engineering Workshop, Final-Year Project, Industrial Attachment and Internship.

3. Our curriculum also offers elective courses for students with choices to broaden/deepen their knowledge in areas such as electronics, manufacturing technology, and industrial systems engineering.

International Academic Exchange Programmes

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.

Please visit the University's website and the Department's website for details of our outbound exchange programmes.

Industrial Placements

The College of Engineering 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:

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

For details, please visit the website.

Our graduates are actively engaged in improving the operations of various enterprises in Hong Kong. Among their roles are:

• manufacturing and engineering in major corporations (e.g. assistant/senior engineers, quality assurance engineers);
• management/technology consulting/entrepreneurship in Big-4 and other major management consulting firms;
• operations management/business analysis in business enterprises (e.g. management trainees, business associates, business operation trainees)
• data science and business process automation in major corporations.

View Career Profiles of our recent graduates.

This programme has been granted provisional accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).

• Every year, over 90% of our graduates find jobs within six months of graduation.
• Department graduates are versatile and well sought-after, with about 50% finding their first jobs in the Engineering/Technical sectors and the rest in a variety of disciplines.
• Both industrial and non-industrial enterprises in Hong Kong and manufacturing companies in the Pearl River Delta region are very enthusiastic about offering jobs to our graduates. 

Department of Systems Engineering 
College of Engineering 
Undergraduate Catalogue

The comfort and convenience of modern life are intimately associated with the discovery, manipulation, and selection of natural and synthetic materials. Advancements in materials science and engineering (MSE) have led to a better understanding and manipulation of materials, which is a prerequisite for future technological processes. 

Our MSE program aims to nurture students to become material experts and contribute to the fast-growing high-tech industry. Besides a broad selection of expertise in construction materials, bio-materials, and energy materials, our program also offers training for students on Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted material development. There are also various opportunities where the students can gain hands-on experience through research and industrial internship schemes and strengthen their portfolios during their studies.

Join us to Make Something Extraordinary!

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied a science-related discipline at a high school or post-secondary institution,

OR

you have an Associate Degree or Higher Diploma in a relevant discipline such as Applied Science, Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other technical qualifications.

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

As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering was established to develop internationally competitive and cutting-edge research and provide a professional curriculum that equips graduates to contribute to various materials related sectors in Hong Kong, for the fast-growing high-tech industries.

The Department serves as a collaboration platform for developing cross-disciplinary academic programmes and interdisciplinary research projects with other academic units in the University. Further, it aspires to become a world-leading department in research and professional education with a focus on the following four target areas:

1. Biomaterials
2. Computational materials science 
3. Functional materials
4. Structural materials

The Department also serves as an international platform to encourage collaboration among the leading institutes in the world and to enhance our global research reputation.

BEng Materials Science and Engineering

In the Materials Science and Engineering major, students acquire knowledge that can be used to solve materials problems in engineering processes. Graduates of this major can seek jobs in engineering companies and join the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as graduate members. They can become professional engineers after receiving the relevant on-the-job training and completing the professional assessment.

材料是技術發展的基礎，隨着各國對核心技術的重點發展，在本地以至國外對材料科學的人才需求將會大增。本課程旨在培育材料科學及工程的專業人才，以配合社會未來在基礎科技的發展。課程包括材料原理、表徵、設計、製造、以及應用等多方面專業範疇，並涵蓋金屬、半導體、生物、建築、能源、納米等重要材料。本課程着重經驗培訓及理論實踐，特設有與公司及科研機構合作的項目。提升學生將來就業機會。相關學歷不但符合香港工程師學會會員的申請資格，修業後亦可申請全額獎學金資助在本地或海外知名學府攻讀相關的碩士或博士課程。

This major aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to meet local and worldwide needs related to materials science and engineering for the government, industrial and commercial sectors.

Graduates of this major will be able to understand the production, fabrication and service performance of structural and functional engineering materials, including conventional bulk materials, advanced thin film and nanostructured materials. Materials engineers usually work in a multi-disciplinary team with other specialists and scientists. Our graduates contribute to the design, manufacturing, maintenance, evaluation, quality assurance, performance and safety enhancement of the composing materials, engineering components, devices, structures and processing plants.

Materials Science and Engineering is an exciting and fascinating subject. Many of the novel materials invented in the past few decades have substantially influenced and dramatically changed the way we live. If you imagine a world without silicon electronics or engineering plastics, you will realise the obvious contribution of materials scientists and engineers in the history of mankind.

Materials Science and Engineering is essential to almost all industrial sectors. Upon graduation, you will be able to work in various areas such as electronics, toys, plastics, metals, ceramics and construction industries and testing laboratories. You may also be employed as a materials engineer, quality control engineer, production engineer, laboratory manager, R&D engineer or engineering salesperson for equipment, machinery and materials.

Our major provides professional training that equips students with the ability to understand engineering and scientific information, and to analyse complex engineering problems using systematic and scientific reasoning. Some of our recent graduates have applied their strengths in logical, technical and critical analysis to pursue successful careers in fields such as finance and business.

When you begin your studies, you will be equipped with fundamental knowledge such as engineering mathematics, computing, physical science, engineering drawing and communication skills. These are the necessary foundations for your progression to materials science and engineering study. You will build on these foundations with more in-depth study of the thermodynamics and kinetics of materials processing.

With a strong physical sciences background, you will then take courses related to the properties of conventional and advanced engineering materials, materials testing and examination techniques and the processing of various modern and advanced materials (such as polymers, composites, ceramics and electronic materials). Stress analysis, deformation and fracture of various materials for engineering applications will also be covered.

You need to plan for your career by choosing electives from a wide range of courses such as Environmental Degradation, Microelectronic Materials, Nanocomposite Materials, Advanced Thin Film, Materials Science Modelling, Failure Analysis, Building Materials, Biomedical Materials, Electronic Packaging, Energy Materials, Nanotechnology and Electroceramics.

Workshop training and design laboratory group project courses will allow you to gain hands-on experience in a simulated industrial environment. Selected students will also join established companies for internship training under the guidance of academic staff during the summer vacation.

Every student is required to work independently on a final year project spanning two semesters before graduation. This project is an independent investigation of a materials science and engineering problem. You might find something new and publish a paper in an international journal together with your supervisor! These integrated learning activities in simulated and real industrial environments are essential to you in becoming a professional engineer upon graduation.

The College of Engineering and the Department offer work placement opportunities through different internship schemes that provide students with full-time job attachments in firms in Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta region and overseas. Through such placements, students will:

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

For details, please visit the College’s Co-operative Education website.

To help students 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 universities around the world, including Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and others in the Asia-Pacific region.

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

This major is the first and currently the only Materials Science and Engineering degree accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.

Graduates of the Materials Science and Engineering major are all-round materials engineers who can participate in design, manufacturing and quality assurance teams in high-tech industries.

Department of Materials Science and Engineering
College of Engineering
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Undergraduate Catalogue
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

Since the last century, aerospace has been undergoing rapid changes, which were driven by the advancement in electric aircraft flight technologies, advanced digital communications (what is now being called digital aerospace), smart inspection, autonomous flight, supersonic flight technologies, etc. Our program takes cognizance of these changes but at the same time provides the students with the engineering skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the current climate and to adapt to the forthcoming changes.

Given the vision of aerospace, space, and aviation to 2040, it is clear that influential trends such as electric aircraft, technological innovations, climate change, space urbanization, changing consumer demands, autonomous vehicles, etc. are all capable of creating new industries and supply chain providers in addition to the demand that will be placed on existing industries.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied an engineering-related discipline at a high school or post-secondary institution

OR

have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award in an engineering-related discipline.

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

Aerospace has been undergoing rapid changes since the last century. Such changes have been driven by the advancement in electric aircraft flight technologies, advanced digital communications (what is now called digital aerospace), smart inspection, autonomous flight, supersonic flight technologies, etc. Our major takes cognizance of these changes but at the same time provides the students with the engineering skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the current climate and to adapt to the forthcoming challenges.

This major, aerospace engineering aims to provide students with a significantly broad base of engineering skills. They will meet the needs of the current and the changing aerospace industry, e.g. New Space (SpaceX), space flight and the next generation aircraft. Moreover, the multidisciplinary education also enhances graduate employment in areas such as technical services, consultancy, manufacturing and finance, which is aligned with the manpower need in Hong Kong.

The new major benefits from having a two-stream system. Students can specialize in either the Materials or the Aerospace Systems stream in the senior years of the major. This offers employment opportunities in areas that will form the backbone of aerospace technologies of the future. In an Aviation Forum regarding Global Megatrends held at the Royal Aeronautical Society (2019) and attended by delegates from around the world, it was clear that there will be a demand at local, national and global levels for training undergraduates in the fields of advanced materials, systems technologies, conceptual systems design, communication systems, space technologies/exploration, electrical technologies. The proposed new major covers these aspects in addition to the fundamentals of computing, simulation, numerical methods and professional engineering which opens additional career opportunities in R&D, technical services, finance, teaching/research and consultancy.

It is expected that some graduates will continue with postgraduate studies to specialize in some of the next generation fields of developing areas e.g. space urbanization, digital communications and AI, autonomous vehicles, robotics, materials for hypersonic flight, etc. Undoubtedly, career paths for these are already open and more are sure to develop.

The young professionals educated in this major will meet the needs of Hong Kong as an international financial center and aviation hub as well as the demands for development in innovation and technology, testing and certification. In addition, the major is developed upon the research strengths across a number of excellent departments, such as MNE, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and Department of Advanced Design and Systems Engineering at CityU. The major will offer professional teaching and conduct cutting-edge research in aerospace materials and manufacturing systems, aerospace statics and dynamics, electric and electronic systems for aircraft, aircraft system design and performance, flight mechanics, aircraft design and communication systems, testing, certification, safety and reliability, manufacturing and robotic technologies, aerospace structures and materials, advanced structural materials, flight control systems engineering, avionic power systems, noise and vibration control, machine learning and artificial intelligence, aeroelasticity, NDT Technologies for aircraft structures and materials.

The College of Engineering 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:

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

For details, please visit the College's Co-operative Education Centre's 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 a number of credit-bearing exchange programmes with various partner institutions around the world including universities in Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region.

Please visit CityUHK's website and the Department's website for details of outbound exchange programmes.

This major has been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), a signatory member of the Washington Accord under which all members agree to recognise each other's accredited Engineering degree programmes.

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Washington Accord
Undergraduate Catalogue

This major is a unique undergraduate programme in Hong Kong, aiming at meeting the current manpower requirements and also future economic challenges of Hong Kong. Students of this major will be trained in multi-disciplinary topics related to nuclear engineering and risk engineering. The major will concentrate on five related focus areas which are nuclear engineering, nuclear medicine and medical radiation, materials engineering, risk engineering, and crisis management. These five focus areas are in general aligned with three of the six industries of Hong Kong, namely testing and certification services, medical services, and environmental industries, which have been identified by the Hong Kong SAR Government as having clear advantages for further development. The following are some of the reasons why this major is needed:

• Rapid development in nuclear energy in mainland China, especially in regions near Hong Kong, would require many well-trained nuclear engineers in foreseeable future.
• The increasing use of radiation technology for medical treatments and diagnoses for the aging population means that there is a growing demand for medical radiation professionals.
• Risk engineering is not only essential to the nuclear industry but also to many big corporations and engineering systems. Many companies have now recognized the importance of assessing and managing risks to ensure the smooth running of their businesses. Risk professionals are highly sought-after.
• Disaster or crisis management involves dealing with threats after they have occurred. Several well-known disasters and product recall, such as the lead-in-drinking-water crisis in Hong Kong, Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and major vehicle recalls by Toyota due to out-of-control gas pedals, have highlighted the importance of crisis management for reducing the adverse impacts on businesses and governments. Many petrochemical companies, public utility companies, banks and big corporations do employ crisis management professionals to protect their businesses from potential crises.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied an engineering-related discipline at a high school or post-secondary institution

OR

have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award in an engineering-related discipline.

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

We aim to equip our students with multi-disciplinary knowledge in nuclear and risk engineering. In addition to providing discipline-related technical knowledge, we help our students to develop problem-solving skills so that they can analyse and solve a broad spectrum of engineering issues. Students gain a sound foundation in the relevant disciplines through practical hands-on projects and extensive exposure to real-world scenarios via industrial placements and overseas exchange arrangements, with a view to attaining the dynamic levels and standards required by highly competitive markets such as Hong Kong and Mainland China. Graduates are able to contribute their specialist skills, competencies and multi-disciplinary knowledge to a wealth of related industrial sectors such as nuclear engineering, power generation, materials engineering, radiation protection, radiation dosimetry, medical equipment, risk engineering, safety engineering, insurance and disaster management.

Since this major is multi-disciplinary, the related job prospects are promising. Graduates can choose to work in many related professions or industrial sectors including the power generation industry, materials engineering for large corporations, testing and certification services, medical radiation-related fields in hospitals and diagnostic centres, radiation protection and environmental protection in government departments and private consultancy firms, product research and development in nuclear radiation equipment companies, risk assessment in the financial sector and disaster management for the government, public utilities companies and big corporations.

There are eight main building blocks in this major:

• General Science and Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Nuclear Medicine and Medical Radiation
• Materials Engineering
• Risk Engineering
• Crisis Management
• Integrative Project
• Language and Out-of-Discipline Studies 

Innovative teaching approaches are adopted in the delivery of the curriculum to integrate theories with industrial practices. Problem-solving activities, experience-based learning, integrative workshops, industrial attachment, co-operative education and industry-based projects are the typical means for helping students achieve their targets.

The College of Engineering 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:

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

For details, please visit the College's Co-operative Education Centre's 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 a number of credit-bearing exchange programmes with various partner institutions around the world including universities in Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region.

Please visit CityUHK's website and the Department's website for details of outbound exchange programmes.

This major has been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), a signatory member of the Washington Accord under which all members agree to recognise each other's accredited Engineering degree programmes.

• Since this major is multi-disciplinary, it draws expertise from various departments of the Colleges of Science and Engineering. Hence, students receive high-quality teaching and training provided by the most appropriate departments.
• Rapid development in nuclear energy in mainland China, especially in regions near Hong Kong, will require many well-trained nuclear engineers in foreseeable future.
• The increasing use of radiation technology for medical treatments and diagnoses for the ageing population means that there is a growing demand in medical radiation professionals.
• Risk engineering is not only essential to the nuclear industry but also to many big corporations and engineering systems. Many companies now recognise the importance of assessing and managing risks to ensure the smooth running of their businesses. Risk professionals are highly sought-after.
• Disaster or crisis management involves dealing with threats after they have occurred. Several well-known disasters and product recalls, such as the lead-in-drinking-water crisis in Hong Kong, the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the major vehicle recalls by Toyota due to out-of-control accelerator pedals, have highlighted the importance of crisis management for reducing the adverse effects on businesses and governments. Many petrochemical companies, public utilities companies, banks and big corporations employ crisis management professionals to protect their businesses from potential crises.

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Washington Accord
Undergraduate Catalogue

As mechanical engineers are irreplaceably important in our society, Mechanical Engineering represents a fundamental branch of engineering knowledge. To fulfil the rapid demands of expanding markets in the area of automation engineering, dynamical and control analysis, engineering design, and materials/product testing, our Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering programme at the City University of Hong Kong has been established in order to offer a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum which prepares students with analytical and quantitative skills to tackle scientific and engineering problems, independent and critical thinking to develop/enhance engineering products, and integrated creativity and expertise to generate novel product designs to support the sustainable development of the industries.

• Motivated by the fact that the prospects for the development of the Mechanical Engineering industry are greatly expanding, the future manpower demands in the related Mechanical Engineering fields will be greatly increasing.
• Since the establishment of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) policy back in 2006, original design manufacturing (ODM) of all the “made-in-HK” consumer products, involves conceptual engineering design and product research and development, has become the key role of Hong Kong companies.
• In the coming years, it is expected that Hong Kong will have stronger needs in the Mechanical Engineering applications such as intelligent consumer products, improved product design and manufacturing, robotics and industrial automation, synthesis and testing of new materials, micro-devices and instrumentation for medical/healthcare purposes.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied an engineering-related discipline at a high school or post-secondary institution

OR

have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award in an engineering-related discipline.

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

The aim of the Mechanical Engineering major is to prepare students with solid, fundamental knowledge to meet the needs of industries. Our graduates are expected to serve and contribute to a broad range of mechanical engineering industries in their future careers, working for instance as chartered engineers, chief administrators/managers of technical teams, and technology consultants. Some of them may even choose to be entrepreneurs for their own start-up companies.

The objectives of the major are to:

• provide a systematic curriculum that combines education, research and development of innovative technologies and enable students to tackle engineering problems in mechanical related areas efficiently and independently;
• equip students with critical thinking, independent research, qualitative and quantitative analysis capacities. Students can perform high-impact and leading edge research and development for the continuous advancements of both industrial and academic expertise;
• prepare students for professional employment in areas such as engineering design of materials, dynamical and control analysis, automation engineering and micro and nano technologies; and
• nurture students to contribute to the community and professional groups through academic achievements and knowledge transferable products.

While maintaining the major aspects of mechanical engineering knowledge (e.g. engineering mechanics, materials engineering, mechanical product design, mechatronics, dynamics and controls, and thermal fluids), this programme focuses on the following areas for the future needs of society:

• Product design with comprehensive considerations of high levels of functionality (e.g. smart home and appliances) and environmentally-friendly product design and manufacturing.
• Automation (with control algorithms, sensors and actuators) and system integration of machines ranging from consumer products and building facilities to transportation vehicles.
• Providing a solid background in and integrated knowledge of both conventional and emerging mechanical engineering techniques, such that graduates can generate new products and serve as the next generation to inherit and handle the obligations of existing occupations.

The choice of electives provides students with opportunities to enhance their interests and apply what they have learnt. Appropriate quality assurance processes and guidelines will be adopted to ensure that the new programme is managed and delivered in the same way as other well-recognised international undergraduate programmes.

The College of Engineering 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:

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

For details, please visit the College's Co-operative Education Centre's 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 a number of credit-bearing exchange programmes with various partner institutions around the world including universities in Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region.

Please visit CityUHK's website and the Department's website for details of outbound exchange programmes.

This major has been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), a signatory member of the Washington Accord under which all members agree to recognise each other's accredited Engineering degree programmes.

The prospects for the development of the mechanical engineering industry are greatly expanding and creating a strong demand for manpower in related mechanical engineering fields.

Since the establishment of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) policy in 2006, the original design manufacturing (ODM) of "made-in-HK" consumer products, which involves conceptual engineering design and product research and development, has become the key role of Hong Kong companies.

In the coming years, it is expected that Hong Kong will have stronger needs in mechanical engineering applications such as intelligent consumer products, improved product design and manufacturing, robotics and industrial automation, synthesis and testing of new materials, micro-devices and instrumentation for medical/healthcare purposes.

In recent years, more than 90% of our graduates have found jobs in related professional fields within six months after graduation.

Many of our students have industrial placement experience before graduation. 

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Washington Accord
Undergraduate Catalogue

We live in an increasingly connected and smart world – the main driver for this growth is innovations in microelectronics engineering that produce high-performance and low-energy integrated circuits (IC) and sensing devices. ICs are found in every aspect of our daily lives starting from mobile phones and computers to automobiles and refrigerators. Many novel applications get enabled by ICs such as smart medical devices like pacemakers for the heart or deep brain stimulators for Parkinson’s disease or graphics processing units to drive a revolution in artificial intelligence research. If you are excited by these topics and want to learn about cutting-edge IC technologies, then you are at the right place!

The aim of the Microelectronics engineering major is to provide students with sound knowledge of the fundamental principles involved in the design and fabrication of integrated circuits (ICs), and a comprehensive understanding of electronics and information technologies. The curriculum includes application-specific IC (ASIC) design for novel applications, nanotechnologies for high-performance devices and microsystems, new designs and materials for ICs, wireless and optical communications, and embedded system design.

Upon completion of the major, students will be sufficiently prepared for employment in various sectors of the electronics industry, and well equipped with fundamental knowledge for pursuing postgraduate studies. In Hong Kong, companies headquartered in Hong Kong Science Park including Huawei, AMASIC, UMEC, REDISH, Infineon, and Solomon Systech have hired many engineers in different areas of microelectronics. There is also a huge demand for engineers skilled in all aspects of semiconductors in the Greater Bay Area as well as globally making this major very timely.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied an engineering-related or a science-related discipline at a high school or post-secondary institution.

For details of the programme curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

The aim of this major is to provide students with sound knowledge of the fundamental principles involved in the design and fabrication of integrated circuits (ICs), and a comprehensive understanding of electronics and information technologies. The curriculum includes application specific IC (ASIC) design for novel applications, nanotechnologies for high-performance devices and microsystems, new designs and materials for ICs, digital processor, system-on-chip, wireless and optical communications, and embedded system design. Upon completion of the major, students will be sufficiently prepared for employment in various sectors of the microelectronics and electronics industry, and well equipped with fundamental knowledge for pursuing postgraduate studies.

微電子工程學工學士課程為學生提供有關集成電路（IC）設計和製造的基本原理，以及對電子和信息技術的全面理解。課程包括特定應用積體電路(ASIC) 設計、用於高性能設備和微系統的納米技術、用於IC的新設計和材料、數字電路處理器、單晶片系統、無線及光學通訊，以及嵌入式系統設計。完成專業後，學生將為微電子和電子行業各個領域的就業做好充分的準備，並具備攻讀研究生的基礎知識。

The first year of this major includes basic courses in mathematics, physics, electronics, and computing, with hands-on experience in electronics circuits and computer programming.

Core subjects include Engineering Mathematics, Computer Programming, Logic Circuit Design, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Microcomputer Systems, Semiconductor Materials and Devices, Applied Electromagnetics, Embedded System Design, Applied Optoelectronic Devices, VLSI Circuit Design, and Microsystems and Nanotechnology.

The technical electives in the final stage of the major cover specialized subject areas, such as integrated photonics, microelectronics manufacturing, real-time embedded systems, and advanced ICs.

The job opportunity for IC engineers will be strong and will be on a steady growth. Artificial intelligence and 5G technology promise to deliver some of the most exciting challenges on engineering opportunities since the past two decades. Sophisticated and versatile ICs have made commercialization of these technologies possible. The industries have experienced a strong demand on IC design/manufacturing engineers in recent years. But companies globally and locally in Hong Kong are struggling to find enough talent. Locally in Hong Kong, the talent shortfall stems from the severe shortage in training IC engineers in the undergraduate level.

In Hong Kong, companies headquartered in Hong Kong Science Park including Huawei, AMASIC, UMEC, REDISH, Infineon, and Solomon Systech are the major players of IC design and technology. They all together have hired over one thousand IC engineers focusing on different areas. Jobs and demands from these international players are increasing because of the strong global market and the technological hub in the Greater Bay area. Across the border in Shenzhen, there are also huge demand on well-trained IC engineers. 

Placement Schemes

In collaboration with industry, the Department aims to equip students early with real work experience before graduation through different placement schemes. We have Professional Internship Programme (PIP) of different durations (one-semester/two-semester/one-year), and two local and overseas summer placement opportunities namely Industrial Attachment Scheme (IAS) and Overseas Internship Scheme (OIS).    
 

International Exchange and Summer Exchange Programme

Uplifting students' global outreach and international competitiveness through student exchange is one of the Department's goals. Since 2015, around 380 students have been sent out to top universities in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, mainland China, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the USA for semester-long exchange and summer exchange. Unfortunately, due to COVID, the exchange programmes have been affected for years.   
 

Student Learning Support Scheme

Student learning is always the Department's top priority, facilitated by the long-established Student Tutoring Scheme. The scheme aims to nurture good learning skills in our students, particularly during their first and second year with EE. Outstanding senior year students are selected to coach students on their studies through in-class or out-of-classroom support. The Scheme has successfully created a positive learning ambience among peers and has been well received among students.  

Every year, some 60 scholarships worth over HK$ 1 million are granted to students of the Department of Electrical Engineering. Click here for more information.

Over the years, CityUHK Electrical Engineering students have won many top prizes in various international, regional and local competitions and award schemes. Click here for more information.

This Department offers four majors in Computer and Data Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, and Microelectronics Engineering. All the long-established majors have been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), while the design of Microelectronics Engineering curriculum is intended to obtain accreditation by HKIE. Based on the Washington Accord, graduates will receive reciprocal recognition from equivalent bodies in Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Costa Rica, Hong Kong-China, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the UK and the US.

Largest EE department among local universities with 46 professors.

Ranked 20th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023); 11th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical Engineering (Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities, National Taiwan University Ranking 2023).

Six EE professors have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for eight times by the University.

A caring department emphasizing students' well-roundedness apart from their technical know-how through ample co-curricular activities.

Offering four undergraduate programmes, two taught master's programmes and two research degree programmes (currently around 1,400 students in total).

With the support from the Ministry of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves established in 2008 is the first such laboratory in engineering discipline in Hong Kong.

Laboratory space about 5,000 sq. meters.

Undergraduate Catalogue
Department of Electrical Engineering (EE)
College of Engineering
Graduate Employment Statistics
EE Student Achievements
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Washington Accord

Information engineering is an interdisciplinary subject that brings together knowledge and techniques from computer science, electrical engineering, and communication theory to design and develop systems that can efficiently and effectively process, transmit, and store information. Nowadays, the demand for professionals with expertise in information engineering is higher than ever. By studying information engineering, you can develop the knowledge and skills required to design and develop systems that can handle the massive amounts of data generated by our increasingly connected world.

Information engineering involves several areas: networking, communications, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), multimedia, and algorithms and optimization.

Networking and communications deal with the design and optimization of communication systems. Understanding the principles behind networking and communications is essential for developing systems that can effectively handle large amount of data.

Cybersecurity deals with securing and protecting information systems from unauthorized access. With the increasing threat of cyber attacks, cybersecurity has become a critical area of concern for organizations and governments around the world.

AI is a rapidly evolving field that relies heavily on information engineering. AI algorithms are designed to process vast amounts of data and extract meaningful insights. Learning how to design and implement these algorithms requires a strong foundation in information engineering principles, including data structures, algorithms, and multimedia techniques. Multimedia involves analyzing and manipulating signals, such as sound or images, to extract useful information. This information can be used in a variety of applications, such as speech recognition, audio and video processing, robotics, and computer games.

In the aforementioned areas, many problems can be formulated optimization problems. Hence we need to design and implement cost-effective steps (algorithms) to solve the problems. 

Career opportunities: Information engineering is a rapidly growing field, and there is a high demand for professionals with expertise in this area. Studying information engineering can open up a range of career opportunities in areas such as software engineering, data analysis, networking and telecommunication,  cybersecurity, multimedia, and AI. 
 

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied an engineering-related or a science-related discipline at a high school or post-secondary institution.

For details of the programme curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

This major aims to equip students a balanced understanding of the theory and applications of information engineering, which encompasses networking and communications, algorithms and optimization, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and signal processing. It offers all-round education, which nurtures independent thinking, creativity, and various soft skills. Upon completion of the major, graduates will be sufficiently prepared for further studies or employment in a wide range of economic sectors, mainly technology, but also business, banking, finance and trading in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region.

資訊工程學工學士課程目標：培育專業資訊工程師，教授電腦及資訊科技知識，重點有網絡及通訊、算法及優化、網絡安全、人工智能、及訊號處理。

This major focuses on five areas: Networking and Communications, Algorithms and Optimization, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Signal Processing.

Core courses include: Engineering Mathematics, Logic Circuits, Computer Programming, Java Programming and Applications, Data Structures and Algorithms, Microcomputer Systems, Signals and Systems, Optimization Methods for Engineering, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Data Communications and Networking, Internet Technology, Principles of Communications, Product Design, and Project.

In the final year, students may specialize in different areas of interest in preparation for their future careers and enjoy considerable flexibility through the selection of elective courses on topics such as advanced networking technologies, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Information Technology is amongst the areas that the Hong Kong SAR Government has identified for focused support, with manpower projections showing this technology sector to have the fastest growth. Even in the banking, finance, business services, trading, legal and public administration sectors, personnel with a solid background in technology are in great demand in this increasingly complex technological age.

Placement Schemes

In collaboration with industry, the Department aims to equip students early with real work experience before graduation through different placement schemes. We have Professional Internship Programme (PIP) of different durations (one-semester/two-semester/one-year), and two local and overseas summer placement opportunities namely Industrial Attachment Scheme (IAS) and Overseas Internship Scheme (OIS).
 

Global Outreach

Uplifting students’ global outreach and international competitiveness through student exchange is one of the Department’s goals. Since 2015, around 380 students have been sent out to top universities in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, mainland China, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the USA for semester-long exchange and summer exchange. Unfortunately, due to COVID, the exchange programmes have been affected for years.
 

Student Tutoring Scheme

Student learning is always the Department's top priority, facilitated by the long-established Student Tutoring Scheme. The scheme aims to nurture good learning skills in our students, particularly during their first and second year with EE. Outstanding senior year students are selected to coach students on their studies through in-class or out-of-classroom support. The Scheme has successfully created a positive learning ambience among peers and has been well received among students.  

Every year, some 60 scholarships worth over HK$ 1 million are granted to students of the Department of Electrical Engineering. Click here for more information.

Over the years, CityUHK Electrical Engineering students have won many top prizes in various international, regional and local competitions and award schemes. Click here for more information.

This Department offers four majors in Computer and Data Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, and Microelectronics Engineering. All the long-established majors have been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), while the design of Microelectronics Engineering curriculum is intended to obtain accreditation by HKIE. Based on the Washington Accord, graduates will receive reciprocal recognition from equivalent bodies in Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Costa Rica, Hong Kong-China, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the UK and the US.

Largest EE department among local universities with 46 professors.

Ranked 20th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023); 11th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical Engineering (Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities, National Taiwan University Ranking 2023).

Six EE professors have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for eight times by the University.

A caring department emphasizing students' well-roundedness apart from their technical know-how through ample co-curricular activities.

Offering four undergraduate programmes, two taught master's programmes and two research degree programmes (currently around 1,400 students in total).

With the support from the Ministry of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves established in 2008 is the first such laboratory in engineering discipline in Hong Kong.

Laboratory space about 5,000 sq. meters.

Undergraduate Catalogue
Department of Electrical Engineering (EE)
College of Engineering
Graduate Employment Statistics
EE Student Achievements
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Washington Accord

The BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering program at City University of Hong Kong offers a comprehensive education in the latest developments of the field. Led by expert faculty, our hands-on program covers topics such as wireless communications and data technology, microwave, terahertz and optical technologies, photonic, electronic, and sensor devices, and smart control and electrical power systems.

The program provides students with a sloid foundation in electronic and electrical engineering fundamentals while exposing them to the latest trends and developments. This prepares students for success in a rapidly evolving industry.

Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities. They can work in telecommunications, circuits and devices, energy and power, robotics, signal processing, designing and developing advanced electronic systems, and engaging in cutting-edge research projects. Others may choose to pursue higher degrees.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied an engineering-related or a science-related discipline at a high school or post-secondary institution.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award in an engineering-related or science-related discipline.

For details of the programme curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

This major aims to provide students with a solid education in advanced electronic and electrical technologies. Students will be exposed to the latest developments in:

         1. Wireless communications & data technology
         2. Microwave, terahertz & optical technologies
         3. Photonic, electronic, & sensor devices
         4. Smart control & electrical power systems
         5. Bioelectronics & bioinformatics
Our programme will transform students into well-trained professional engineers, ready to thrive in a rapidly changing, knowledge-based economy. Throughout their training, students will be equipped with the skills, vision, and opportunities needed to advance in their career paths.

科技發展一日千里，隨著各類電子產品及機電建設的迅速發展，香港特區政府已將「第五代流動技術」和「智慧城市」定為其中兩個重點支持項目。本課程旨在為電子、通訊、機電及能源工程業培育專業工程師，學生將具備專業技術和視野，並能設計及應用不同電子、通訊、機電及能源系統，迎接新科技帶來的挑戰。內容主要教授電子及通訊科技知識，重點有(1) 無線通訊及數據技術；(2) 微波，太赫兹與光學科技；(3) 光電子及電子器件、感應器；(4) 智能管理及電機能源系統；及 (5) 生物電子及生物信息技術。

First-year core courses are introductory courses in electronics and electrical engineering. These courses aim to provide students with a solid background for more advanced courses in later years. They are supplemented with plenty of hands-on experience to teach students concepts and skills in analog circuits, digital circuits, and software programming. Upon completing these basic courses, students will advance to learn more complex subjects in their second and final years.

Core subjects include Principles of Communications, Logic Circuit Design, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Signals and Systems, Microcomputer Systems, Computer Programming, Systems and Control, Introduction to Electric Power Systems, Introduction to Electric Machines and Drives, and Applied Electromagnetics. Most core courses are supported by relevant laboratory work. Additionally, students will participate in a second-year “design project course” that offers opportunities to solve real-life problems and applications in an interdisciplinary and teamwork setting.

In the final year, students will choose technical electives that covering various specialized subject areas. Examples include Microwave Circuits for 5G Wireless Product Design, Fundamentals of Antenna Design, Mobile Data Networks, Optical Fibre Communications, Introduction to Integrated Photonics, Sustainable Energy Systems, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, and Data Engineering and Learning Systems. Students will also work independently on their Final Year Project, solving high-level technological problems. Those who wish to gain work experience before graduation may apply for the Professional Internship Program in their final year.

To maintain Hong Kong's competitiveness, the government has taken steps to boost technology-based, high-value-added services and industries. Electronic and electrical technologies are among the areas identified for focused support. Even in the banking, finance and business sectors, personnel with a solid background in technology are in great demand in this increasingly complex technological age.

Placement Schemes

In collaboration with industry, the Department aims to equip students early with real work experience before graduation through different placement schemes. We have Professional Internship Programme (PIP) of different durations (one-semester/two-semester/one-year), and two local and overseas summer placement opportunities namely Industrial Attachment Scheme (IAS) and Overseas Internship Scheme (OIS).
 

International Exchange and Summer Exchange Programme

Uplifting students' global outreach and international competitiveness through student exchange is one of the Department's goals. Since 2015, around 380 students have been sent out to top universities in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, mainland China, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the USA for semester-long exchange and summer exchange. Unfortunately, due to COVID, the exchange programmes have been affected for years.  
 

Student Learning Support Scheme

Student learning is always the Department's top priority, facilitated by the long-established Student Tutoring Scheme. The scheme aims to nurture good learning skills in our students, particularly during their first and second year with EE. Outstanding senior year students are selected to coach students on their studies through in-class or out-of-classroom support. The Scheme has successfully created a positive learning ambience among peers and has been well received among students.  

Every year, some 60 scholarships worth over HK$ 1 million are granted to students of the Department of Electrical Engineering. Click here for more information.

Over the years, CityUHK Electrical Engineering students have won many top prizes in various international, regional and local competitions and award schemes. Click here for more information.

This Department offers four majors in Computer and Data Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, and Microelectronics Engineering. All the long-established majors have been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), while the design of Microelectronics Engineering curriculum is intended to obtain accreditation by HKIE. Based on the Washington Accord, graduates will receive reciprocal recognition from equivalent bodies in Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Costa Rica, Hong Kong-China, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the UK and the US.

Largest EE department among local universities with 46 professors.

Ranked 20th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023); 11th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical Engineering (Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities, National Taiwan University Ranking 2023).

Six EE professors have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for eight times by the University.

A caring department emphasizing students' well-roundedness apart from their technical know-how through ample co-curricular activities.

Offering four undergraduate programmes, two taught master's programmes and two research degree programmes (currently around 1,400 students in total).

With the support from the Ministry of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves established in 2008 is the first such laboratory in engineering discipline in Hong Kong.

Laboratory space about 5,000 sq. meters.

Undergraduate Catalogue
Department of Electrical Engineering (EE)
College of Engineering
Graduate Employment Statistics
EE Student Achievements
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Washington Accord

Are you fascinated by data's power to revolutionize technology? Our BEng in Computer and Data Engineering programme prepares you to master core AI technologies like computer system, data engineering, deep learning, and generative AI. As demand for data professional’s soars, our graduates are positioned for exciting careers across industries.
Whether you are passionate about developing AI applications, designing software systems, or using data analytics for business decisions, this programme provides the foundation you need. Join our community of innovators shaping the future through data and AI. Embrace the AI era and unlock endless possibilities with a degree in Computer and Data Engineering.
 

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied an engineering-related or a science-related discipline at a high school or post-secondary institution.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award in an engineering-related or science-related discipline.

For details of the programme curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

This major provides a strong foundation in computer systems, emphasizing data-driven technologies and AI. Covering software and hardware design, data science, machine learning, and IoT security, graduates gain proficiency in diverse areas including AI systems, data analytics, and cloud computing. This comprehensive skill set prepares students for various engineering roles, postgraduate studies, and lifelong learning in this rapidly evolving field.

本專業課程為電腦系統工程學習奠定堅實的基礎。課程涵蓋軟硬件設計、數據科學、機器學習和物聯網安全，使畢業生在人工智能系統、數據分析和雲計算等多個領域具備專業技能。這種全面的技能組合為學生在這個快速發展的領域中能勝任各種工程角色、研究生學習和終身學習作好準備。

Our programme offers a comprehensive curriculum covering computer and data engineering, emphasizing data-driven technologies and AI. Key focus areas include:

1.    Computer Science Fundamentals
2.    Data and AI Engineering
3.    Computer Hardware
4.    Networking and Security
5.    Multimedia and Human-Computer Interaction
 

Core courses cover topics like Engineering Mathematics, Programming, Data Structures, Machine Learning, and Operating Systems. Final-year students can specialize in areas such as AI, Computer Vision, Cybersecurity, and Big Data Management.

The programme emphasizes practical applications and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies like large language models and generative AI. Graduates will be well-prepared to embrace the AI era and contribute to future technological innovations.
 

Given the rapid developments in computer technology and multimedia applications, graduates will find ample opportunities in IT products and services, and data services. Potential employers include computer product development companies, software and system solutions companies, banks, finance and insurance companies and the Hong Kong SAR government.

Placement Schemes
In collaboration with industry, the Department aims to equip students early with real work experience before graduation through different placement schemes. We have Professional Internship Programme (PIP) of different durations (one-semester/two-semester/one-year), and two local and overseas summer placement opportunities namely Industrial Attachment Scheme (IAS) and Overseas Internship Scheme (OIS). 

International Exchange and Summer Exchange Programme
Uplifting students' global outreach and international competitiveness through student exchange is one of the Department's goals. Since 2015, around 380 students have been sent out to top universities in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, mainland China, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the USA for semester-long exchange and summer exchange. Unfortunately, due to COVID, the exchange programmes have been affected for years. 

Student Learning Support Scheme
Student learning is always the Department's top priority, facilitated by the long-established Student Tutoring Scheme. The scheme aims to nurture good learning skills in our students, particularly during their first and second year with EE. Outstanding senior year students are selected to coach students in their studies through regular meetings and out-of-classroom time. The Scheme has successfully created a positive learning ambience among peers and has been well received among students. 

Each year, approximately 60 scholarships worth over HK$1 million are granted to students in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Click here for more information.

Over the years, CityUHK Electrical Engineering students have won many top prizes in various international, regional and local competitions and award schemes. Click here for more information.

This Department offers four majors in Computer and Data Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, and Microelectronics Engineering. All the long-established majors have been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), while the design of Microelectronics Engineering curriculum is intended to obtain accreditation by HKIE. Based on the Washington Accord, graduates will receive reciprocal recognition from equivalent bodies in Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Costa Rica, Hong Kong-China, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Peru, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the UK and the US.

• Largest EE department among local universities with 46 professors.
• Ranked 20th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023); 11th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical Engineering (Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities, National Taiwan University Ranking 2023).
• Six EE professors have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for eight times by the University.
• A caring department emphasizing students' well-roundedness apart from their technical know-how through ample co-curricular activities.
• Offering four undergraduate programmes, two taught master's programmes and two research degree programmes (currently around 1,400 students in total).
• With the support from the Ministry of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves established in 2008 is the first such laboratory in engineering discipline in Hong Kong.
• Laboratory space about 5,000 sq. meters.

Undergraduate Catalogue
Department of Electrical Engineering (EE)
College of Engineering
Graduate Employment Statistics
EE Student Achievements
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Washington Accord