Are you captivated by the transformative power of data and artificial intelligence (AI)? The BEng in Computer and Data Engineering programme equips you with cutting-edge skills in AI, computer systems, and data-driven technologies, preparing you for a dynamic career in a world increasingly shaped by data.

This programme is designed for those passionate about:

• Developing innovative AI applications and machine learning models.
• Designing robust software and hardware systems.
• Leveraging data analytics to drive impactful business decisions.

Join a vibrant community of innovators at the forefront of the AI revolution, and unlock a world of opportunities with a degree tailored for the future of technology.

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 a detailed breakdown of the programme’s curriculum structure, please refer to the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with hands-on experience, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for industry demands and further studies.

The BEng Computer and Data Engineering programme provides a robust foundation in computer systems, with a strong emphasis on data-driven technologies and AI. The curriculum covers:

• Software and Hardware Design
• Data Science, Machine Learning and AI
• IoT and Cybersecurity
• Cloud Computing and Big Data Management

Graduates will develop expertise in areas such as AI systems, data analytics, and computer vision, preparing them for diverse engineering roles, postgraduate studies, or lifelong learning in this fast-evolving field.

本專業課程為電子計算機及數據工程學奠定堅實基礎，涵蓋軟硬件設計、數據科學、機器學習和物聯網安全，培養學生在人工智能系統、數據分析和雲計算等領域的專業技能，為各種工程角色、研究生學習和終身學習做好準備。 

Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes data-driven technologies and AI, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Key study areas include:

1. Computer Science Fundamentals: Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Operating Systems.
2. Data and AI Engineering: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, and Big Data Management.
3. Computer Hardware: System Design and Embedded Systems.
4. Networking and Security: IoT Security, Cybersecurity, and Network Protocols.
5. Multimedia and Human-Computer Interaction: Computer Vision and User Interface Design.

Core Courses include Engineering Mathematics, Programming, Data Structures, Machine Learning, and Operating Systems. In their final year, students can specialize in high-demand fields such as:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Cybersecurity
• Big Data Management

The programme emphasizes hands-on learning with cutting-edge technologies, including large language models and generative AI, ensuring graduates are ready to lead in the AI-driven future.
 

With rapid advancements in computer technology and data applications, graduates enjoy diverse career opportunities in:

• Software Developer and Hardware Design Engineer
• Data Analytics and Cybersecurity Analyst
• Machine Learning Engineer and AI Solution Architect 
• Banking, Finance, and Insurance Sectors
• Government Roles (e.g., Hong Kong SAR Government)

Potential employers include leading tech companies, financial institutions, and government agencies, offering roles in software engineering, data science, AI development, and more.

Placement Schemes

The Department collaborates with industry to provide real-world experience through:

• Professional Internship Programme (PIP): One-semester, two-semester, or one-year internships.
• Industrial Attachment Scheme (IAS): Local summer placements.
• Overseas Internship Scheme (OIS): International summer placements.

These opportunities ensure students gain practical skills and industry exposure before graduation.

International Exchange and Summer Exchange Programme

To boost global competitiveness, the Department has facilitated student exchanges with top universities in countries such as Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, and the USA. Since 2015, approximately 380 students have participated in semester-long and summer exchange programmes, although opportunities were impacted by COVID-19 in certain years.

Student Learning Support Scheme

The Student Tutoring Scheme fosters a supportive learning environment. Outstanding senior students mentor first- and second-year students, promoting effective study habits and peer collaboration. This initiative has been highly successful in creating a positive learning community.

The Department of Electrical Engineering awards approximately 60 scholarships annually, totaling over HK$1 million, to recognize academic excellence and support student development. For details, visit the Scholarship Page.

CityUHK Electrical Engineering students consistently excel in international, regional, and local competitions, securing top awards in various academic and professional arenas. Learn more about their achievements on the EE Student Achievements Page.

The Department offers four majors: Computer and Data Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, and Microelectronics Engineering. All established majors are accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), with the Microelectronics Engineering curriculum designed for accreditation in 2025.

Under the Washington Accord, graduates receive reciprocal recognition from equivalent bodies in countries including 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, enhancing global career mobility.

• Renowned Faculty: 46 professors, including 2 Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, 1 Fellow of the World Academy of Sciences, 37 faculty in the top 2% of global scientists, 19 IEEE Fellows, and more.
• Global Rankings:
  • 24th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2025).
  • 12th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong in Electronics and Electrical Engineering (Research.com 2024).
• Teaching Excellence: Six professors have received the University’s Teaching Excellence Award.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Over 5,048 sq. meters of lab space and access to industry-standard EDA software for IC design.
• Research Leadership: Home to the State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves, the first engineering-focused lab of its kind in Hong Kong, supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
• Holistic Development: Emphasis on co-curricular activities, including student tutoring, exchange programmes, internships, and career workshops.

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

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, Cybersecurity, Multimedia Computing, and Software Engineering and Project 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 Internship, an integral component of the curriculum with emphasis on developing applicable skills and addressing the industry needs.

• 99% full-time employment according to the Graduate Employment Survey 2023 conducted by the University.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements or have obtained an Associate Degree or Higher Diploma in engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.

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.

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

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.

After completing the first two years of full-time study, CS students will take a 9-month IT Professional Internship (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 Siemens Ltd., Huawei Tech. Investment Co., Limited; 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, Deloitte China 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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Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
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CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

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 46th in the world in the subject of biomedical engineering in the Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2024.

The Department currently offers a major in Biomedical Engineering. The Department’s faculty members have interdisciplinary backgrounds with academic strengths in areas including (a) bioMEMS; (b) bioimaging; (c) flexible bioelectronics; (d) biomedical robotics; and (e) nanomedicine / biomaterials.

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46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5大範疇，分別是生物醫學微機電系統、生物醫學成像、柔性生物電子學、生物醫學機械人、以及納米醫學/生物材料學。

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.

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 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 a science- or engineering-related discipline.

Preference will be given to applicants with physics and mathematics backgrounds.

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, Mathematics for Biomedical Engineering, 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, Biomedical Devices for Digital Medicine

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 Risk Assessment, Technology for Drug Discovery, Radiotherapy Physics

The University 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.

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 University offers a number of credit-bearing exchange programmes for students with various partner institutions all around the world. Through these, students can broaden their educational horizons, gain language experience and enhance their awareness of different cultures.

Please visit CityUHK's website for details of 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.

• 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
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Washington Accord
Undergraduate Catalogue
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityUHK Talents Programme

Civil engineering is a professional discipline which transforms our daily life, from clean water supply and waste water treatment to new town development, road and bridge construction, building structure design, landslip prevention and flooding mitigation. Modern civil engineers also concern about the sustainability of new infrastructure developments and their impacts to the society and the environment. Many innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence, sensors, drones, virtual reality, etc. have been applied to improve the planning, design, construction, maintenance and public engagement of civil engineering work.

Themes of Study

• Structural engineering, design and analysis
• Geotechnical engineering and foundation analysis
• Environmental engineering
• Transportation engineering
• Construction technology and management
• Hydraulics and hydrology

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’.

We aim to equip students with specialised advanced knowledge of civil engineering with particular edges in structural engineering, and infrastructure and urbanism. You will be able to master the analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures, various foundations and retaining walls, green construction systems, and transportation systems.

Some of the subjects studied in this programme include:

• Engineering Communication
• Construction Materials, Construction Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics
• Construction Contract
• Hydraulics and Hydrology
• Environmental Engineering
• Engineering Analysis
• Engineering Surveying
• Design of Structural Elements
• Structural Analysis
• Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures
• Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Design
• Integrated Building Project Development
• Final Year Project
• Building Information Modelling
• Temporary Works Design
• Urban Design and Analysis, Infrastructure Asset Management, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering

The construction industry has been one of the major drivers of the economies of Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland. This trend is expected to continue in view of recent major urban and infrastructure developments in Hong Kong. Civil Engineers will find career opportunities in many areas including real-estate development, construction, consulting, operation and maintenance, government departments. Graduates of this major are expected to be in high demand.

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 Pearl River Delta region 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.

This Major is accredited by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Graduates are eligible for Scheme A Training in the following disciplines:

Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Undergraduate Catalogue
 

Architectural engineering (or building services engineering) is closely related to our living, as it deals with the design of electricity supply, lighting, heating and air-conditioning, fire-fighting system, fresh water provision, waste water discharge, and lift and escalator as required in a built facility.

With an increasing concern about health and sustainability, building service engineers also devote their expertise in designing negative pressure infectious disease wards, and smart monitoring and control systems to reduce building energy consumption, not to mention about improving the indoor environmental quality and building thermal comfort.

Themes of Study

• Building energy
• Intelligent energy management and control
• Indoor environmental quality
• Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems
• Fire engineering
• Piping design

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 senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering and a CGPA ≥ 3.0 in the scale with 4.3 maximum or equivalent.

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

We aim to provide students with the academic background necessary for a professional building services engineer. You will be able to manage the design, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and management of various building services systems.

The core courses in this major include:

• Environmental and Thermal Science
• Fluids
• Mechanics
• Mathematics
• Practical Training
• Fire and Piped Services
• Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning Systems
• Management
• Professional Ethics and Safety
• Electrical Engineering
• Fire Engineering
• Building Energy

The ever-increasing demand for sustainable, green, intelligent building projects in Hong Kong and throughout Chinese Mainland has created a great need for building services engineers. We are playing an extremely important role in the building industry, and you can join us!

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.

This Major is accredited by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).  Graduates are eligible for Scheme A Training in the following disciplines:

• Building Services Discipline
• Energy Discipline
• Fire Discipline for graduates who completed successfully CA4737 Fire Science and Modelling and CA4738 Fire Engineering Approach. (Students should refer to the “Admission Requirements of the Fire Discipline” for the top-up requirements to be fulfilled.)

We offer our students eye-opening and inspiring experiences through our Industrial Attachment Scheme and student exchange programmes with mainland universities in major cities, including Taiwan, Sydney, London, Lyngby, Singapore etc. All of our building services engineering graduates are employed in related professional building services engineering fields after graduation.

本課程旨在培訓能迎接新技術、新挑戰的建築工程專業精英，以創建更先進、更環保、更智能化的明日建築。

Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Undergraduate Catalogue

Environmental engineering is concerned with the solution of environmental problems. Examples include:

• Air pollution
• Marine pollution
• Water treatment
• Waste and recycling
• Sustainability

Nowadays environmental engineering is becoming increasingly important. With the challenges posed by urbanisation and climate change, environmental engineers are needed to safeguard human health, protect the environment and help build a sustainable society. Environmental engineering is an exciting and rewarding career for young people who want to use their technical skills to improve society.

Environmental engineering is extremely diverse and attracts people with different interests and talents.  Specific problems may require specialised knowledge of biology, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering. Environmental engineers may work in the field, laboratory or office.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

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

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

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

The EVE major aims to provide professional education to train students to be knowledgeable in environmental science and engineering so that they can work as environmental professionals contributing to improved environmental performance and sustainability. The programme objectives are:

• to provide students with broad-based knowledge and fundamentals of environmental science and engineering with three streams, namely environmental technology, sustainability and environmental management, and environmental science;

• to produce graduates who can perform competently as environmental professionals, scientists and engineers in commercial, industrial and non-governmental organisations, civil services and educational institutions;

• to produce graduates that are aware of global, societal, ethical and professional issues and responsibilities in the practice of environmental science and engineering and make contributions to the betterment of the society; and

• to nurture students’ ability to engage in life-long learning and professional development.

To prepare students for their future careers, the EVE major comprises courses in science, engineering, and environmental applications. Students will study air pollution, wastewater treatment and water resources, among other topics, as well as experimental and computational techniques. Since environmental problems cannot be considered in isolation, students will also be trained in sustainability, environmental management and environmental impact assessment.

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

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

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

Since Hong Kong is a small but densely populated place with an advanced economy, we are facing many pressing environmental challenges. Our EVE graduates are now pursuing careers in monitoring or mitigating environmental pollution for government departments, developing new technologies for engineering firms, and advising companies on sustainable practices. They enjoy a wide range of career opportunities in various units such as government departments, NGOs, secondary schools and private companies:

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

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

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

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

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

• Secondary school teachers responsible for science curriculum

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

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

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

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

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

Key areas in energy engineering include:

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

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

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Secondary school teachers responsible for science curriculum

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

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

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

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

Data Science PLUS 

The programme offers solid foundation in data science and intelligent systems, where students will learn to analyse, manage and improve enterprise­ class systems using big data. Graduates will be equipped with necessary tools and skills to solve emerging real-world application problems and become big data professionals in the following fields:

• FinTech & Decision Analytics
• Industrial Al
• Smart City

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

Associate Degree (AD)/ Higher Diploma (HD) graduates or final year students may apply for admission with Advanced Standing. Applicants are normally expected to have completed the AD/HD award with a CGPA of ≥3.0, or an equivalent overall mark or a credit award.

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

For details on the ASII Entry curriculum structure, please visit the department website at https://www.ds.cityu.edu.hk/.

Offering a solid foundation in data science and intelligent systems, the BSc Data and Systems Engineering programme equips students with strong analytical and decision-making skills, enabling them to analyse, manage and improve enterprise-class systems. The enterprises considered may be businesses, governmental institutions or service-oriented engineering organisations. Main data science application subjects in this program covers data-driven financial technologies, smart city artificial intelligence, and industrial internet of things.

BSc Data and Systems Engineering students are nurtured to become analytically minded and versatile graduates capable of collecting, analysing and interpreting big data and transforming these massive amounts of information into insights into ways of improving decision making in their organisations.

The programme provides three flexible categories of advanced knowledge:
a) FinTech & Decision Analytics
b) Industrial AI
c) Smart City
 

理學士(數據與系統工程)：課程注重建立學生的數據分析思維以致應用數據科學技能來描繪現實中的各類複雜系統與過程，培養學生成為數據分析、系統建模、知識發現和決策優化的專業人才。教學上涵蓋數據統計分析、知識挖掘、系統工程、人工智能等專題。讓學生有機會認識數據科學於社會和業界的廣泛應用層面及實踐需求，同時強化學生對資料採集、分析和應用創新的實踐能力。本課程涵蓋以下三個選修範疇：

1) 金融科技
2) 工業人工智能
3) 智慧城市
 

Scholarships are available, please refer to the details at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/scholarship/.

The unique power of data science knowledge and technology is gaining unprecedented attention in the job market, as big data analytics, data mining, machine learning and artificial intelligence become more and more relevant to mainstream industries. It is no wonder that data science has been heralded by the Harvard Business Review as one of the hottest fields in the 21st century. Data scientists solve some of the hardest problems that businesses face, and their work is relevant to almost all realms of business.

CityUHK’s BSc Data and Systems Engineering is a unique programme to offer students a solid foundation in data science analytics, fostering their ability to apply emerging data science knowledge and technologies to produce advanced solutions to real emerging system-level business and industrial problems. Graduates with such solid theoretical knowledge and rich practical experience capable of working alongside domain experts are in great demand in virtually all fields, including but not limited to the following.

• Finance and Banking
• Innovative Industry
• E-commerce
• IT and Software Companies
• Smart City
• Logistics and Transportation Systems
• Retail and Digital Marketing
• Power and Energy
• Healthcare and Medical Research
• Government and Public Organisations
• Consultancy
• Education and Research
• Small Business, Start-ups, Multi-industry Opportunities

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

The Department provides student exchange and internship opportunities to our students to gain international perspectives, global engagement and industry experience.

Students may choose between the overseas student exchange opportunities at world-leading institutions provided by the School or the University. Paying the tuition at CityUHK, students will spend a study semester abroad and may transfer the academic credits earned at the host institution to fulfil the graduation requirement.

The Department also partners with premier corporates in a wide range of sectors to offer internship opportunities relevant to our majors. With these placements, students are expected to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in real-world applications.

Department of Data Science
Undergraduate Catalogue
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

Data Science DEEP

The programme provides essential trainings like quantitative knowledge, statistics, data mining technology and computing tools for emerging real­ world applications.
In an inter-professional setting, students are given the tools to build theoretical and methodological knowledge in data science, communication skills and ethic awareness. There are three flexible areas of advanced knowledge:

• Artificial Intelligence (Al)
• Social Media Analytics
• Statistical Learning
   

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

Associate Degree (AD)/ Higher Diploma (HD) graduates or final year students may apply for admission with Advanced Standing. Applicants are normally expected to have completed the AD/HD award with a CGPA of ≥3.0, or an equivalent overall mark or a credit award.

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

For details on the ASII Entry curriculum structure, please visit the department website at https://www.ds.cityu.edu.hk/.

The BSc Data Science aims to provide data science graduates with essential training in the quantitative methods, statistical analysis techniques, data mining technology and computing tools required for the effective use and analysis of big and complex data for real-world applications that involve making sense of complex data to realize planning and decision making. The programme develops strong and interdisciplinary training in the ability to build data analysis reasoning, communication skills and ethic awareness in realistic inter-professional settings for commercial or public policy problems in various disciplines.

The programme provides three flexible areas of advanced knowledge:
a) Artificial Intelligence
b) Social Media Analytics
c) Statistical Learning

理學士(數據科學)：課程旨在為學生建立紥實的數據科學基礎和理論知識，並透過跨學科的培訓，提供如定量知識、統計學習、數據挖掘技術和電腦科學等課題，幫助學生融會貫通各領域和產業的專業需求，有效地分析和使用大數據和複雜資訊，建立分析推理能力、溝通技巧和道德意識。本課程具備以下三個範疇讓學生針對個人興趣進行選修：

1. 人工智能
2. 社交媒體分析
3. 統計學習

Scholarships are available, please refer to the details at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/scholarship/.

The unique power of data science knowledge and technology is gaining unprecedented attention in the job market, as big data analytics, data mining, machine learning and artificial intelligence become more and more relevant to mainstream industries. It is no wonder that data science has been heralded by the Harvard Business Review as one of the hottest fields in the 21st century. Data scientists solve some of the hardest problems that businesses face, and their work is relevant to almost all realms of business.

CityUHK’s BSc Data Science is a unique programme to offer students a rigorous theoretical and methodological knowledge of data science along with in-depth analysis and evaluation for applied problems. Graduates with such solid theoretical knowledge and rich practical experience capable of working alongside domain experts are in great demand in virtually all fields, including but not limited to the following.

• Finance and Banking
• Innovative Industry
• E-commerce
• IT and Software Companies
• Smart City
• Logistics and Transportation Systems
• Retail and Digital Marketing
• Power and Energy
• Healthcare and Medical Research
• Government and Public Organisations
• Consultancy
• Education and Research
• Small Business, Start-ups, Multi-industry Opportunities

The Department provides student exchange and internship opportunities to our students to gain international perspectives, global engagement and industry experience.

Students may choose between the overseas student exchange opportunities at world-leading institutions provided by the Department or the University. Paying the tuition at CityUHK, students will spend a study semester abroad and may transfer the academic credits earned at the host institution to fulfil the graduation requirement.

The School also partners with premier corporates in a wide range of sectors to offer internship opportunities relevant to our majors. With these placements, students are expected to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in real-world applications.

Department of Data Science 
Undergraduate Catalogue 
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

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

Portfolio Submission

Applicants may be invited to attend an interview and/or other assessment processes so that the School of Creative Media (SCM) can gauge their creative potential. All direct applicants for SCM programmes (1040/1041/1042/1043/1044/1456A/1468A/1471A) are strongly encouraged to submit a portfolio of creative work via an online system to SCM from 22 January – 1 February 2026. No late submission will be entertained. Details of the portfolio submission can be found at the School’s portfolio web page. Portfolio materials may include still photography, paintings/drawings, sculptures, musical compositions/performances, films/videos, software, multimedia productions, academic or creative writing, science projects or other forms of imaginative activity.

Consideration may be given to employment records, travel and other examples of life experience.

After completing the School requirements, students study the major core courses to acquire basic knowledge of the history and theory of media art and achieve basic competence in a range of creative media including photography, sound, video, programming, electronics and installation.

Students also take Art and Science Studio courses of their own choice. This set of courses is especially designed to help creative professionals to incorporate scientific concepts and methods in art making with an emphasis on scientific research/visualisation methods and the integration of art, science and culture.

Students are free to choose from a comprehensive list of elective courses from various areas such as animation, game, cinema and new media.

All students complete a Graduation Thesis/Project, which can be a creative art project. Optional internship programmes are also in place for students who want to gain professional experience before they graduate. Throughout their studies, students have regular exposure to world-class artists and creative media professionals who visit SCM as guests or artists-in-residence.

Students can also take free electives or minor(s) according to their personal or career interests to fulfil the credit requirement for graduation. A strong Student Advising Scheme is in place to provide essential guidance and mentoring to students as part of their study plan. 

For details, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

Graduates will be prepared to become creative artists and content providers for the games industry, animation, TV and digital media broadcasting, cinema, photography, web design, software development and the contemporary arts. They may also choose to join the quickly advancing interactive media industry connected to advertising, exhibition and trade shows, or the emerging field of computer imaging for the health and science professions. Graduates will be equipped to become key players in those areas that call for a close dialogue between art, science and culture.

Alumni sharing is available at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni-stories.  
Students’ showcases are available at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/programmes/undergraduate/BAS#section--student-work.

Our “Alumni Spotlight”:

Chris Cheung at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Chris  
Eric Siu at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/08.htm 

​Some works by SCM graduates can be found at CityUHK’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL955C034F2D28DB49.

Semester-long exchange study opportunities are offered worldwide. European destinations include the UK, Finland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Asian destinations include Chinese Mainland, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. Students are also encouraged to join month-long overseas summer study tours of various themes, such as animation, creative computing, creative industries and enhancement on English proficiency.

The internship programme complements the SCM curricula by coordinating with companies and organizations in providing on-the-job training to students. A broad variety of local and overseas internship opportunities are available to prepare students for the exciting challenges of the fast-growing creative industries.  

Undergraduate Catalogue
School of Creative Media