Pathway for Research, Innovation, and Multinational
Engineering (PRIME)
(any major in College of Engineering + overseas
experience/interdisciplinary/entrepreneurial training)
Why Pathway for Research, Innovation, and Multinational Engineering (PRIME) 研究、創新和環球工程課程
Pathway for Research, Innovation, and Multinational Engineering (PRIME) is the Flagship Programme of the College of Engineering designed to provide exceptional students with a comprehensive education in engineering and opportunities to gain valuable experience through research internships and work placements in top universities and companies worldwide. It is intended to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of engineering and to prepare them for successful careers in the global engineering industry. PRIME is open to talented and motivated students with a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence.
For more information about the Flagship Programmes and the Flagship Scholarships, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pvdp/flagship and https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/programmes/pathway-research-innovation-and-multinational-engineering-prime.
Key features
Students accepted into the programme receive a range of benefits, including:
Free Choice of Major
Students admitted to PRIME are free to choose any major within the College of Engineering upon accepting the offer. They will be enrolled in one of the departments before starting their first year of study.
One-on-one Mentorship
Each student will be paired with a faculty member who will provide personalised guidance and support throughout the programme. The faculty mentor will help the student identify their academic and professional goals, develop a plan to achieve them, and provide feedback and guidance along the way.
Overseas Experience in Year 3 or Year 4
- Research Internship: Selected students will have the opportunity to work with leading researchers at top overseas universities. This will provide students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge research and will help them develop essential skills in data analysis, experimental design, and scientific communication.
- Global Work Placement: Selected students may also have the opportunity to undertake placements with international companies in leading engineering and technology destinations around the world. These experiences enable students to apply their engineering skills in real-world settings, build global professional networks, strengthen communication skills, and gain invaluable industry exposure.
Interdisciplinary Final-year Project
Leveraging faculty members' diverse research expertise and state-of-the-art research facilities, students will receive support to conduct interdisciplinary research in their final-year projects, offering valuable experience for their future professional endeavours.
Guaranteed admission to CityUHK PhD programme
This opportunity provides a clear pathway for students interested in furthering their academic and research
careers.
(Upon meeting the entrance requirements for PhD programme when
the student graduates from PRIME.)
Flagship Scholarships to Local Students
Local students admitted to the Flagship Programmes with outstanding HKDSE/IB/GCE A-Level examination results shall be automatically considered for the Flagship Scholarships.
The Flagship Scholarships include:
-
Tuition and hall fees (double room occupancy) incurred at CityUHK and are tenable for
the normal duration of the programmes concerned
- Full Scholarship: 100% tuition and hall fees
- Half Scholarship: 50% tuition and hall fees
- Guaranteed berth in the Halls of Residence
- A one-off special sponsorship of a maximum amount of HK$500,000 for an overseas exchange of up to one year at a top-ranked university
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| Criteria | Full Scholarship 100% tuition and hall fees |
Half Scholarship 50% tuition and hall fees |
|---|---|---|
| HKDSE score | 27.5 | 24.5 |
| GCEAL | GCEAL: 4A* | GCEAL: 2A*+1A |
| IB Diploma score (including bonus points) |
≥41 | 38-40 |
Remarks:
1. The HKDSE score is calculated by adding the scores of 3 core subjects (exclude
"Citizenship
and Social Development") and 2 electives with the best results (see "Scoring Scale" below). If the student
has
attempted the subject more than once, the best result of the subject will be used for the score
calculation.
2. No application is required for the Flagship Scholarships. Eligible students will be
notified
of the Flagship Scholarship awards by email on the JUPAS Main Round Offers announcement date per JUPAS
calendar.
3. The Flagship Scholarships shall be automatically renewed each year on condition that
the
student continues his/her study in the Flagship Programme by the end of Semester B each year.
4. JUPAS entrants are not allowed to hold Institutional Scholarships, Dean's Scholarships,
and Flagship Scholarships, concurrently. If an entrant is selected for more than one scholarship, only the
scholarship with the highest amount will be awarded.
Scoring Scale
| HKDSE Category A Core and Elective Subjects (including M1/M2) |
|
|---|---|
| Level | Score |
| 5** | 8.5 |
| 5* | 7 |
| 5 | 5.5 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 |
| HKDSE Category C Other Language Subjects |
|
|---|---|
| Grade | Score |
| Japanese | |
| N1 | 7 |
| N2 | 5.5 |
| N3 | 4 |
| Korean | |
| Level 6 | 7 |
| Level 5 | 5.5 |
| Level 4 | 4 |
| Level 3 | 3 |
| French / German / Spanish | |
| C2 | 7 |
| C1 | 5.5 |
| B2 | 4 |
| B1 | 3 |
| A2 | 3 |
| Urdu | |
| A++ | 7 |
| A+ | 7 |
| A | 7 |
| B++ | 5.5 |
| B+ | 5.5 |
| HKDSE Category C Other Language Subjects | |
| B | 4 |
| C | 4 |
| D | 3 |
| E | 3 |
Other features
With the mission to foster the career development of students and promote impactful innovations, students of the College of Engineering will also benefit from the following optional schemes.
Undergraduate plus Master’s Degree Programmes
Students in an “Undergraduate plus Master’s Degree Programme” will receive a conditional offer for a Master's degree programme when they join CityUHK as undergraduate students. They can benefit from advanced-level courses, such as those with research elements and normally taught at the Master's level, during their undergraduate study. On completion of their study at CityUHK, students will be awarded two degrees (Bachelor's degree + Master's degree).
Entrepreneurial Training
The College offers a Minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship, which aims to provide entrepreneurial training to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to start and operate their engineering businesses. It also helps students broaden their multi-disciplinary perspectives, integrating management, marketing, finance, and engineering.
Global Challenges
CityUHK X Sino Grand Challenges Scholars Program (CityUHK X Sino GCSP) is a combined curricular and extracurricular element to prepare students to be the future engineers and scientists that address and solve the global challenges facing the world in this century. CityUHK X Sino GCSP would give students a sense of purpose and enable them to positively impact the world through their engineering work.
Cross-Cultural Competence
Through Student Exchange Programmes, study tours and the Cultural & Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS), students are provided with opportunities to develop cross-cultural competence through activities such as language training, cultural immersion experiences, or international service projects. This would help students to become global citizens and to develop the skills needed to work effectively in diverse and multicultural environments.
