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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Leveraging Technology in Finance to Transform and Go Beyond

Jointly offered by the Department of Computer Science and the College of Business, the programme aims to educate a new generation of professionals with a unique combination of expertise from the important areas of computer science, computational finance, and financial technology. Finance is one of the pillars supporting the economy of Hong Kong, and the use of computational technologies has become pervasive in different business sectors. With recent significant advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies and their increasing applications in every aspect of the financial industry, the new programme, which comprises a broad set of courses from the Department of Computer Science and College of Business, will train students with a distinctive and interdisciplinary blend of knowledge across the complete spectrum of computer science/computational finance/financial technology areas, from AI, big data analytics, derivatives pricing, financial econometrics, portfolio management to software engineering.

Career Prospects

The interdisciplinary nature of the programme allows students to enter traditional financial careers, and simultaneously equip students with finance domain knowledge and technology background for opportunities in the emerging fintech industry. Employment opportunities available for graduates include:

• Quantitative/Finance/Business Analyst
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Specialist
• Data Scientist
• Risk & Compliance Specialist
• Blockchain Developer

After a few years in the field, graduates can take up a specialist role in any one of the above careers or switch among them. Management role, product/service director and entrepreneurship are advanced available options.

JUPAS Entrance Requirements

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

Curriculum Structure for Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance and Financial Technology

(applicable to students admitted from the 2022 entry)

The College of Business is one of the premier business schools in Asia, offering a full suite of programmes from BBA, BSc, MBA, MSc, EMBA, DBA to PhD level, as well as specialist executive education courses. We are a culturally diverse faculty with over 200 core members of some 17 nationalities, and teach over 5,000 students each year. We are passionate about teaching and research and are currently ranked #39 worldwide for research. We are continuously expanding our work horizons.

The Department of Computer Science has received worldwide recognition for its outstanding research and pedagogical development.

On the education front, our programmes are designed to meet the most pressing information and communication technology needs of business and industry in Hong Kong. The programme provides a solid foundation in computer science knowledge and introduces students to a wide range of modern technologies, design and development processes, and IT professionalism. Students have the opportunity to undertake a major design and development project in an area such as data science, virtual reality, multimedia, computer vision, cloud computing and information security.

Along with exposure to cutting-edge teaching and learning practices, these experiences are shaping a new generation of professionals capable of developing innovative solutions to challenges in new fields in computer science.

To strive for research excellence, the Department conducts world-class fundamental and applied research. With more than 200 projects in progress, the vital areas covered include artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cloud computing, multimedia computing, computer systems, cyber security, and bioinformatics. Two applied research centres of note are the Centre for Decentralized Trust Computing, and the TFI Applied Research Centre for Advanced Digital Media Technology.  A number of laboratories also conduct a wide range of research projects.

The Department maintains state-of-the-art computing facilities, including a private cloud infrastructure to support teaching activities and a high-throughput computing cluster for computationally intensive tasks involved in various research activities.

The Department’s research foci include artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, cloud computing, data science, evolutionary computation and metaheuristics, information security, machine learning, mobile computing, multimedia computing, software engineering, computer vision and graphics. Our staff members have contributed intellectually and professionally to the advancement of these fields.

The programme aims to educate a new generation of professionals with a unique combination of expertise from the important areas of computer science, computational finance, and financial technology.  Finance is one of the pillars supporting the economy of Hong Kong, and the use of computational technologies has become pervasive in different business sectors.  With recent significant advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies and their increasing applications in every aspect of the financial industry, the programme, which comprises a broad set of courses from the Department of Computer Science and College of Business, will train students with a distinctive and interdisciplinary blend of knowledge across the complete spectrum of computer science/computational finance/financial technology areas, from AI, big data analytics, derivatives pricing, financial econometrics, portfolio management to software engineering.

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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.

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

The Department of Systems Engineering (SYE) offers a single major, 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.

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.

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.

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.

As part of the CityU Talents Programme to attract high caliber students and inspire existing Year 1 students to raise their academic performance, the University introduced “Undergraduate plus Taught Postgraduate Degree Programmes”, where students will be awarded a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree together upon completion of their study. For details of the programme’s details, please visit our website: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sye/ugplustpg.htm.

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.

This major is designed to meet the accreditation requirement of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Accreditation from HKIE will be sought.

• 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.

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The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) aims to provide world-class education and to conduct research in emerging fields of engineering. To achieve these aims, the Department adopts an interdisciplinary approach and includes subject areas that ensure our graduates are equipped to meet Hong Kong's current and future needs. The Department ranked 29th in the world in the subject of biomedical engineering in the Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2022.

The Department currently offers a major in Biomedical Engineering. The Department’s faculty members have interdisciplinary backgrounds with academic strengths in areas including (a) biomedical imaging and bioinstrumentation; (b) cell/tissue engineering and biomechanics; (c) robotics and artificial intelligence for biomedical applications; and (d) biosensors and health informatics.

Please refer to the Department's website for more information about the BME Department.

生物醫學工程學系旨在提供世界級的跨學科課程和教育，以培養可綜合工程技術與生命科學從而促進人類健康的卓越人才。本學系在世界大學學術排名 (Academic Ranking of World Universities) 當中的生物醫學工程學科排名位於全球第29名。因應香港和世界各地日益增加的人才需求，本系畢業生能夠應用跨學科知識服務於多個領域，如醫療器械、醫學診斷與治療技術、醫藥開發、公共健康、食物安全、生物安全測量、以及各類與生物醫學工程技術有關的行業。學系課程按社會發展設計，包括4大範疇，分別是生物醫學成像與生物醫學儀器、細胞與組織工程、應用於生物醫學的機器人開發與人工智能、以及生物傳感器與健康信息學。

Healthcare is one of the fastest-developing fields. Air and chemical pollution in modern city, fast spreading of infectious diseases, cancer, aging-related obesity, diabetes, and Alzheimer disease, all impose enormous pressure threating our health and quality of life. However, because of many challenges ahead in this dynamic field, it requires a discipline which can integrate the knowledge of engineering and life sciences at the intersection for medical solutions and innovations.

Hong Kong government clearly identifies medical and testing/certification services being among the six industries which Hong Kong has clear advantages for further development. Considerable amount of job opportunities will be created locally and globally. Aligned with this, Biomedical Engineering will serve to educate the future professionals, ultimately positioning Hong Kong to become a major centre in the following areas:

• New biomedical devices for diseases diagnosis, monitoring, surveillance, and therapeutic treatment
• Food safety and bio-security
• New drug discovery

This major aims to pursue excellence in education, research and innovation through the fusion of engineering with life sciences for the advancement of human health. The objectives of the major are to provide integrative educational opportunities that allow students to learn passionately, think critically and independently and innovate creatively so that they are:

1. able to apply their skills to a variety of challenges in their chosen field;
2. equipped with the spirit of innovation, creativity, adaptability and critical thinking to solve problems in biomedical engineering-related professions;
3. able to function effectively in multidisciplinary team environments and communicate with a variety of audiences;
4. able to demonstrate competency in their chosen fields, and make decisions that are socially and ethically responsible; and
5. able to build and expand upon their undergraduate foundations by engaging in learning opportunities throughout their careers.

As a graduate, you will find career opportunities in the medical device industry, engineering services in hospitals, consultation for public health, regulation and management in government departments and laboratories, and research and development in the commercial and educational sectors. Alternatively, you might choose to pursue postgraduate studies locally or overseas. This major will provide you with the expertise required to meet the needs of increasing public concern and demands on medical diagnostics and therapeutic treatments, biomedical instruments, food safety and quality, advancement in pharmaceutical and health maintenance products, as well as an awareness of human health and wellness.

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

The curriculum has been categorised into four main areas:

Technical Foundation courses

Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Principles, Biological Thermofluids, Biomechanics, Materials for Biomedical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Engineering Graphics, Engineering Computing

Medical Devices and Systems

Medical Biotechnology in Imaging and Measurement, Biomedical Signals and Systems, Micro and Nanotechnology, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Biomedical Instrumentation, Bio-sensors and Bio-devices, Biomedical Systems and Control, Consumer Mechatronics, Robotics and Machine Vision

Cell and Molecular Engineering

Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering, Cell Transport and Signalling, Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, Gene Therapy

Health and Wellness Technology

Human Quantitative Physiology, Robotic Technology in Healthcare, Bio-safety and Security, Technology for Drug Discovery, Radiotherapy Physics

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

• gain solid experience in real-world work environments;
• 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.

Students in the department can also opt for technical final year projects offered by companies, under the joint supervision of a BME faculty member and a company mentor.

The Department, College and University offer a number of credit-bearing exchange programmes for students with various partner institutions around the world, including universities in Australia, Canada, Europe, the USA and the Asia-Pacific region. Through these, students can broaden their educational horizons, gain language experience and enhance their awareness of different cultures.

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

This major has been granted 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.

Eligible students will be invited to apply for the “Undergraduate plus Taught Postgraduate Degree Programme” offered by the Department. Students in an “Undergraduate plus Taught Postgraduate Degree Programme” will receive a conditional offer for a Master's degree programme when they join CityU as undergraduate students. They can benefit from higher-level courses, including those with research elements and normally taught at the postgraduate level, during their undergraduate study. They will be awarded the Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering (BEngBME) and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MSBME) degrees upon completion of the programme.

Please visit CityU’s website and the Department’s website for details of the Programme.

The world is currently suffering from the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Biomedical engineering is a major player in the fight against COVID-19, including the development of biomaterials for vaccines, devices for rapid tests, and image technology for diagnosis and treatment.

Over 400 million people in China, 31% of the population, will be over 60 years old by 2050 (www.chinadaily.com.cn). In addition, air and chemical pollution, threats to bio-security, obesity and the rapid spread of infectious diseases will continue to impose enormous pressures on the provision of trained professionals in the field of biomedical engineering.

The Hong Kong government has clearly identified medical and testing/certification services as among the six industries with clear advantages for further development. The Biomedical Engineering major will educate future professionals in these industries.

本課程旨在為香港及大中華地區培育生物醫學工程專業人才，畢業生將具備跨學科專業技術及國際視野，以應付人口老化及疾病對人類健康帶來的挑戰。

Department of Biomedical Engineering
College of Engineering
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Washington Accord 
Undergraduate Catalogue
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityU Talents Programme

With the use of materials science and engineering, we are able to unlock various possibilities of different objects, like waterproof clothing with water-repellent nanotechnology, and composite materials to create products with the best of both or even more worlds like fiberglass.

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

Join us to Make Something Extraordinary!

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:

• Biomaterials
• Computational materials science 
• Functional materials
• 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。

The Materials Science and Engineering major aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to meet local and regional needs in the industrial, commercial, government and education sectors.

In particular, graduates of this major understand the production, fabrication and service performance of engineering materials, including conventional bulk materials, advanced thin film and nanostructured materials. Working with other engineering specialists, our graduates contribute to the design, manufacture, maintenance, safety enhancement and testing of engineering components, devices, structures and processing plants.

Materials Science and Engineering is an exciting and fascinating subject. Many of the novel materials invented over the past few decades significantly influence the way we live.

Materials Science and Engineering has permeated all industrial sectors. Graduates may choose to work in many different areas such as the electronics, toy, plastic, metal, ceramic and construction industries, or in testing laboratories. Graduates may also be employed as quality control engineers, production engineers, testing engineers or technical sales engineers for equipment, machinery and materials.

A materials science and engineering education predisposes students to a life enriched by the ability to understand technical information and analyse problems using scientific reasoning. In the past, materials science and engineering graduates have pursued successful careers in other diverse fields such as finance, business and education.

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; andbroaden their experience and enhance their employability.

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

To help 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 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.

The Materials Science and Engineering 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
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CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityU Talents Programme

Mechanical Engineering is a highly popular degree programme that offers students a wide range of career opportunities. At City University of Hong Kong, we provide a comprehensive Mechanical Engineering programme designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to excel in any technology-related field. Our programme includes three majors, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Nuclear and Risk Engineering, offering students a range of options based on their interests. With an almost 100% employment rate, a degree in Mechanical Engineering from City University of Hong Kong ensures you a promising future with excellent job opportunities. Join us today and embark on your journey towards a successful career in Mechanical Engineering.

Applicants to this programme (admission code: 1207) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Students will enter a major (current major options: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear and Risk Engineering) 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

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

• BEng Aerospace Engineering (admission code: 1704A)
• BEng Mechanical Engineering (admission code: 1696A)
• BEng Nuclear and Risk Engineering (admission code: 1700A)

Remark: The above First-Year Curriculum is only applicable for students admitted into the four-year programme (1207).     
 

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (MNE) aims to educate and train students to be professional engineers, providing them with broad-based knowledge and the fundamentals of mechanical and nuclear engineering, and the capability to integrate the diverse disciplines of mechanical, electronic and computer engineering. To achieve these aims, the Department takes an interdisciplinary approach and includes subject areas that ensure our graduates are equipped to meet Hong Kong's current and future needs.

The Department currently offers majors in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear and Risk Engineering. It has over 25 faculty members, with academic strengths in four specific areas: (1) thermal-fluids; (2) design, mechanics and materials; (3) robotics, automation and control; and (4) nuclear and risk engineering.

Please refer to the Department's website for more information about the MNE Department.

機械工程學系旨在提供世界級的跨學科課程和教育，以滿足香港和鄰近地區日益增加的人才需求。學系提供航空航天工程工學士學位課程，機械工程工學士學位課程，以及核子及風險工程工學士學位課程。課程概要如下：

1. 航空航天工程: 課程旨在為學生提供廣泛的工程技能基礎。學生將能附合當前和不斷變化的航空航天工業的需求，例如智能製造, 智能檢測, 超音速飛行, 太空飛行,下一代飛機(例如無人飛行器, 仿生飛行器, 電動飛機等)。此外，跨學科教育亦促進畢業生在技術服務、諮詢、製造和金融等領域的就業機會，以配合香港的人力需求。

2. 機械工程: 課程旨在提供一個集教育、創新科技與研究的全面課程。畢業生能夠應用機械工程知識作出專業剖析和判斷，應用於廣泛領域如材料開發、系統分析、自動化工程和微納米科技等。

3. 核子及風險工程: 課程旨在為核子和風險工程領域培養出具備多門學科知識的卓越人才，包括低碳發電、醫療和風險工程。畢業生可從事核電行業、材料工程、核醫學、輻射防護、環境保護、核放射設備、金融業風險評估和災害管理等相關專業工作。

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Explore electronics, electrical systems, computing, artificial intelligence, and beyond. Design the world's future - from smart devices to groundbreaking applications. Join us to be a technology trailblazer! For more information, please click here.

Applicants to this programme (admission code: 1205) will be considered for admission to first-year studies in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Students will enter a major (major options: Computer and Data Engineering; Electronic and Electrical Engineering; Information Engineering; Microelectronics Engineering) by the end of Semester B.

For students admitted in Semester A, 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, completion of at least 30 credit units including College/Department required courses and no academic dishonesty record for the year

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

• BEng Computer and Data Engineering (admission code: 1573A)
• BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (admission code: 1585A)
• BEng Information Engineering (admission code: 1597A)
• BEng Microelectronics Engineering (admission code: 1703A)

CUs - credit units 

* Students will take EE2066 Engineers in Society in their final year of studies

The world today is interconnected via a myriad of communication channels that may be either wired or wireless and with ever increasing amounts of data. Whether you are walking in the streets or travelling on the bus, nearly everyone can be seen checking emails, viewing the latest news, interconnecting socially, or playing games. Everyone expects connectivity at any place and any time, but very few recognize the technologies used or the complexity involved in both the hardware and the software. The Department of Electrical Engineering offers majors that allow these technologies to function seamlessly across continents whether for work or for play. We offer four majors that have sufficient depth to prepare students to succeed in their technology-driven career path and beyond, and yet are broad enough to allow them to pursue other career paths. Most of the required courses in the first and second years are common to all four majors, covering mathematics, physics, electronics devices and circuits, computer programming, and information technology. These courses set a solid foundation to prepare students for their third and final years.  Strong links with industry have made our majors more applicable to Hong Kong. 

The department offers majors in:

• BEng Computer and Data Engineering
• BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• BEng Information Engineering
• BEng Microelectronics Engineering

Computer and Data Engineering major provides students with a strong foundation and broad skills in the core and related computer and data analysis technologies. Students will be equipped with the knowledge in both theoretical and practical aspects of computer systems. The curriculum encompasses hardware and software design, multimedia technologies, data analytics and security, cloud computing systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Upon completion of the major, students will be sufficiently prepared for employment, and to pursue postgraduate studies and engage in life-long learning.

電子計算機及數據工程學：培育專業電腦及數據工程師。教授電腦及數據技術，重點有電腦硬件及軟件設計、多媒體科技、數據分析及保安、雲端運算系統、機器學習及人工智能。

Electronic and Electrical Engineering major provides 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; and (5) bioelectronics & bioinformatics.

Our programme will transform students into well-trained professional engineers in the rapidly changing knowledge-based economy. They will be equipped throughout the training with the skills, vision, and opportunity to progress further in their career path.

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。

Information Engineering 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。

Microelectronics Engineering major provides 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。

As part of the CityU Tiger Programme to attract high caliber students and inspire existing Year 1 students to raise their academic performance, EE Department introduces “Undergraduate plus Taught Postgraduate Degree Programmes”, where students will be awarded a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree together upon completion of their studies.

Normally, a Bachelor’s degree at CityU requires students to complete 120 credit units in 4 years, and a Master’s degree requires full-time students to complete 30 credit units in 1 year. Students in an “Undergraduate plus Taught Postgraduate Degree Programme” will receive a conditional offer for a Master's degree programme when they join CityU as undergraduate students. They can be engaged in more advanced courses such as those with research elements taught normally at the postgraduate level, during their undergraduate studies. Upon completion of their studies in CityU, students will be awarded two degrees (Bachelor's degree + Master's degree).

Please refer here for details.

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 Industrial Attachment Scheme (IAS) and Overseas Internship Scheme (OIS), which offer local and overseas summer placement opportunities; and Professional Internship Programme of different durations: 4 months / 8 months / 12 months, providing flexibilities to suit the different needs of students and companies.

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, more than 360 students have been sent out to top universities in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, 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.

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, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Costa Rica, Hong Kong-China, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the UK and the US.

Largest EE department among local universities with 47 professors.

Ranked 20th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023); 16th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical Engineering (Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities, National Taiwan University Ranking 2022).

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.

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• Computer and Data Engineering
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• Information Engineering
• Microelectronics Engineering

This programme is one of the leading Computer Science programmes in Hong Kong, providing students with a well-balanced curriculum and solid education in both the theoretical and practical aspects of computing. This foundation enables students to lead successful careers as professional software developers, system architects, system analysts, technology officers, etc. Besides acquiring a broad knowledge of Computer Science, students can elect to specialise in different technology streams, such as artificial intelligence, information security, multimedia, software engineering/project management or data science.

• A well-balanced curriculum which comprises a set of highly focused core courses and a wide range of electives, with 5 study streams on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Security, Multimedia Computing, and Software Engineering and Engineering Management to allow in-depth study in different areas of expertise.
• All students acquire working experience before graduation through the 9-month mandatory IT Professional Placement, an integral component of the curriculum with emphasis on developing applicable skills and addressing the industry needs.
• 100% full-time employment according to the Graduate Employment Survey 2021 conducted by the University.

The Department of Computer Science was established in 1984, and has evolved from a teaching-oriented department into one that excels in both teaching and research.

The Department launched its first BSc in Computer Studies in 1987 (renamed and restructured as the BSc Computer Science in 2000), followed by the MSc in Computer Science in 1991. The Department also produced its first PhD graduate in 1994.

In addition to offering traditional courses such as foundations of computer science, computer architecture and software engineering, our curriculum exposes students to the latest advances in cloud computing, machine learning, and bioinformatics. Students have the opportunity to undertake a major design and development project in areas such as electronic commerce, virtual reality, multimedia, computer vision, cloud computing, and information security.

All teaching within the Department is subject to stringent quality assurance procedures. The Department maintains state-of-the-art computing facilities, including a private cloud infrastructure for teaching activities support and a high-throughput computing cluster for computationally intensive tasks involved in various research activities.

The Department's research foci include bioinformatics, cloud computing, data science, evolutionary computation and metaheuristic, information security, machine learning, mobile computing, multimedia computing, software engineering, vision and graphics. Our staff have contributed intellectually and professionally to the advancement of these fields.
 

We provide students with a thorough grounding in the theoretical and practical aspects of the computer science discipline. This prepares them for successful careers as system architects and technology officers in the continually developing information technology environment. Our flexible curriculum enables students to develop a strong foundation in the overall discipline and specialisation in a particular area. Through a wide range of electives, our students can keep pace with trends in technology.

For details, please visit the website of Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University.

After completing the first two years of full-time study, CS students will take a 9-month IT Professional Placement (ITPP) course in the third year. This structured placement/internship programme enables our students to integrate and apply what they have learnt in class in a real-world environment. Students perform IT-related projects/developments, and learn how to work as a team member in business or government organizations. In the past, we had students who work at international computer vendors, such as IBM; at banks such as HSBC and the Bank of East Asia; at the Hong Kong SAR government and related organisations such as the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, the Hospital Authority, the Housing Authority and other enterprises such as Hongkong Electric, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Limited, Siemens Ltd. and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. During the placement year, students will take one day off weekly from work to study a number of courses. For more information, please visit the ITPP website.

If time permits, students may in addition opt for additional short-term overseas internships between the ITPP and semester start. For more information, please visit the University’s Career and Leadership Centre 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 on Outgoing Exchange opportunities, please visit the University's Global Engagement Office website.

This programme is the first computer science programme in Hong Kong accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).

This is one of the most popular computer science programmes in Hong Kong. We have student exchange partnerships with well-known universities including University College London (UK), University of Bath (UK), University of Sheffield (UK), University of Alicante (Spain), McGill University (Canada), University of Toronto (Canada), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (US) and Vanderbilt University (US), the University of New South Wales (Australia), Peking University (China) and Tsinghua University (China).

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There is an increasing number of legal tasks in which a detailed knowledge of mathematics is a significant asset to lawyers. The law-math double degree programme therefore fills an important market need in the legal profession. The training provided by this double degree programme will bring additional mathematical knowledge to law students and equip them with critical skills in areas such as probability and statistics, quantitative analysis and formal logic that are becoming increasingly important in the legal world. The mathematical and computational skills that the graduates acquire in this double degree will give them an advantage in several legal fields.

Students will study a mix of law and mathematics courses throughout the 5 years of study, with the fifth year on self-financing.

The minimum number of credit units required for graduation is 150 credits. In line with the University’s tuition fees policy, any extra credit units exceeding 144 completed in the first four years and any credit units taken in the fifth year of study and beyond will be charged on a self-financing basis.

More details can be found on the programme website under the "Suggested Study Path" section.

Students who complete Law Major and two PCLL prerequisites electives (6 credits) will satisfy all the requirements stipulated by the Standing Committee on Legal Education and Training to apply for admission to Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL).

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• Double Degree Programme (Bachelor of Laws & BSc in Computing Mathematics)

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Are you curious about how Nature works? Do you aspire to apply your classroom learning to real-world scientific challenges and contribute to technological advancements? If so, come and join us at CityU. Our undergraduate programme offers rigorous training in fundamental physics and its applications across various specialized fields such as medical physics, soft matter and biophysics, financial engineering, materials science and optics. In addition to acquiring core physics knowledge, you will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will benefit you throughout your life. You will also have the opportunity to engage in a range of activities such as overseas exchanges, internships, and research attachment in one of our professor’s research groups to enhance your learning experiences beyond the classroom. For students with excellent academic performance, you can also apply for the Joint bachelor’s degree programme between CityU and Columbia University (New York) where you will earn two degrees - a BSc degree from CityU and a BA degree from Columbia U - upon completing all the course requirements. Last but not least, you will not be alone on your study journey with us. You will be assigned a professor from our department as your academic advisor and paired with a senior student mentor who can share with you his/her university life experience and provide support in your studies.

(For First Year entry)

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

Building on the excellent tradition of the physics faculty in the former Department of Physics and Materials Science, the Department of Physics aspires to become a leading physics department in the Asia-Pacific Region. Our faculty members have received international recognition, including fellowships from prestigious societies such as the American Physical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Materials Research Society.

Students pursuing the BSc Physics major are taught fundamental physics topics, and various specialized physics-related disciplines such as biophysics, medical physics, financial engineering, optics, and material science/solid-state physics, paving their way to diversified career paths in the medical and health care, engineering, education, commercial and industrial sectors or postgraduate studies. Students may take part in the Department’s research attachment scheme, which gives them early exposure to discovery and innovation. Students who meet certain requirements can apply for admission to the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University in the US (http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/) or Undergraduate plus Taught Postgraduate Degree Programme (BSc Physics + MSc Applied Physics) (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/phy/ug-plus-tpg).

物理學學士學位課程，涵蓋基礎物理學及應用物理相關專題，包括生物物理、醫學物理、金融工程、光學、和材料科學 / 固態物理，，為學生開拓多元化的就業前境。畢業生可應聘到醫院、工程界、科技公司、教育界、工商界等不同機構工作，亦可選擇繼續升學深造。本學系設有研究實習計劃，讓學生及早接觸科學探索，啟發創新思維。同時，修讀本課程並符合指定條件的學生，均可申請報讀香港城市大學－美國哥倫比亞大學雙聯學士學位課程 (http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/) 或 物理學理學士及應用物理學理學項士學位課程 (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/phy/ug-plus-tpg)。​

We equip our students with knowledge and critical thinking skills that will enable them to tackle difficult problems throughout their careers. The curriculum teaches not only foundational courses in physics, but also technology-driven courses such as computer modelling and advanced instrumentation. It enables students to acquire knowledge and skills from the following areas: Biophysics, Medical Physics, Financial Engineering, Optics, and Material Science/Solid-state Physics. Graduates are well equipped not only for developing a diverse range of professional careers but also for pursuing postgraduate studies.

Physics graduates enjoy a diverse range of challenging careers from medical physicists, financial engineers, data scientists to professionals in STEM education, scientific research and technological development. Graduates may also develop their careers in the commercial sector or take up public sector roles in organisations such as the Hong Kong Observatory, the Environmental Protection Department and the Hospital Authority.

Our physics major also prepares students for further studies in fundamental physics, biophysics, medical physics, quantum physics, computational physics, materials engineering and other related fields.

Nate YEUNG Kin Ho (FX Trader, Deutche Bank)
Dr Monica KAN Wai Kwan (Senior Physicist & Department Manager, Department of Clinical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital)

Department of Physics Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

Undergraduate students who are admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Physics programme through the JUPAS route with outstanding academic performance will be automatically considered for the scholarships.  For details, please click here.

The College of Science and the Department offer work placement opportunities through different internship schemes that provide students with full-time job attachments to companies in Hong Kong, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area 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 website on Internship Schemes.

To broaden students’ exposures beyond the classroom and enrich their international experience, the Department, College and University offer a wide range of credit-bearing exchange programmes with around 350 partner universities over the world, including Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region.

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

Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University: Students who meet certain requirements can apply for admission to this Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program (http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/).

Research Attachment Scheme: Through this scheme, students can gain additional insights into the fascinating world of physics and related disciplines and equip themselves for undertaking final year projects or further studies.  

State-of-the-art Equipment and Facilities: The dilution refrigerator in our low-temperature labs, a HK$4-million piece of equipment, can generate temperatures much lower than deep space, enabling our students and researchers to observe quantum mechanical effects. Students can also access the China Spallation Neutron Source at Dongguang, one of only four pulsed spallation neutron sources in the world.

Undergraduate plus Taught Postgraduate Degree Programme​: Elite students can apply for the programme where they can benefit from advanced physics courses normally taught at the postgraduate level (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/phy/ug-plus-tpg).

Some outstanding students choose to join research teams or further their studies in prestigious universities such as Columbia University and Northwestern University in the US, Oxford and Cambridge in the UK.

Prof. S T Chu and his collaborators have achieved a new world record of the fastest internet data speed by using a piece of equipment known as a ‘micro-comb’. Their research findings were published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Communications, and featured on BBC news. It was also widely reported by the local media. 

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