Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Surveying (with 2 streams in Architecture / Surveying)
Architecture Stream
The Architecture stream nurtures students' intellectual, analytical, and creative abilities, preparing them to become thoughtful and skilled professionals in the field of architecture. Through a curriculum grounded in design thinking, technical knowledge, and critical inquiry, students develop strong communication and design skills. 

Surveying Stream
The Surveying stream is designed to develop students into competent and reflective professionals in the surveying field. Emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the program enables students to approach complex spatial and land-related challenges with analytical precision and collaborative problem-solving. 
 

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

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

Themes of Study

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

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

Themes of Study

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

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Architecture Stream:

The courses in the curriculum are built around five themes:

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

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

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

Surveying and Urban Informatics Stream:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Surveying and Urban Informatics Stream:

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

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

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

The HKIS QSD:

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

The HKIS BSD:

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

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

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

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

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

BEng in Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering graduates

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

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

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

International Academic Exchange Programmes

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

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

Industrial Placements

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

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

For details, please visit the website.

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

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

View Career Profiles of our recent graduates.

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

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

Department of Systems Engineering 
College of Engineering 
Undergraduate Catalogue

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

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

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

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

OR

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

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

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

The objectives of the major are to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Many of our students have industrial placement experience before graduation. 

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

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

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

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

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Placement Schemes

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

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
Department of Electrical Engineering (EE)
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).

Department of Computer Science
College of Computing
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Undergraduate Catalogue 
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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

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