Semiconductors are everywhere – from the processor and AI chips in our smartphones to electronic devices for electric and autonomous vehicles, to new sensors for healthcare. Training required for manufacturing and semiconductor technology is developing rapidly in a wide range of fields. Besides the semiconductor manufacturing process, the semiconductor industry is capital-intensive and must focus on realistic needs for manufacturing intelligence, including new fab construction, technology migration, capacity transformation and expansion, tool procurement, and outsourcing. Recently, semiconductor manufacturing has also become a global geopolitical battleground. Thus, there is a need for professional education to train engineers in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland to acquire the capabilities of intelligent and semiconductor manufacturing.

The programme is designed to provide students with knowledge/skills in process control/operations, electronic and advanced packaging technologies, and materials in intelligent and semiconductor manufacturing and its related reliability science and quality engineering. Ability to solve problems and develop new processes or equipment. Students are encouraged to participate in the projects with the companies. The objective of this programme is to prepare students who wish to pursue graduate degrees or enter the workforce in the field of the semiconductor and electronics industry.

Applicants should satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and the following programme specific entrance requirements:

• hold a degree in engineering, science or equivalent; or
• be a graduate member or a non-member qualified for graduate membership of professional institutions, for example, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), member institutions of the Engineering Council (UK) and other recognized professional institutions; or
• qualifications with evidence of academic and professional attainment acceptable to the University

English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should fulfil the following minimum English proficiency requirement:

• a score of 79 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) or 4 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) (Internet-based Test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)^@#; or
• an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) ^@#; or
• a score of 450 or above in band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET-6); or
• other equivalent qualifications
  
  

^@TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years. Applicants are required to provide their English test results obtained within the two years preceding the start of the University's application period. 'TOEFL iBT Home Edition', ‘TOEFL MyBest Score’, ‘IELTS Indicator’, ‘IELTS One Skill Retake’ and ‘IELTS Online’ are not acceptable. All TOEFL results must be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) using CityUHK’s institution code 3401, while IELTS results must be sent via the IELTS Results Service e-delivery to 'City University of Hong Kong - Graduate School'.

^#Applicants with an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or a TOEFL overall score of 4 will be required to pass an interview for English proficiency conducted by the concerned academic unit. Applicants with a comparable overall score of 79 or above shown on the TOEFL report may be exempt from the interview requirement. Interviews for other applicants may not be required.

You may obtain the MSc degree by either

1. completing taught courses only, or
2. taught courses plus the dissertation project.

Required Core Courses (12 credit units)

Programme Electives (18 credit units)

Electives (Select any six 3-CU courses OR three 3-CU courses and a 9-CU dissertation)

For a full list of elective courses, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sye/mssm.htm.

Remark: These elective courses will be offered subject to the availability of resources.

Internship

Embark on a transformative journey with our Internship Programme, designed specifically for postgraduate students aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical work experience. This unique opportunity allows you to apply what you've learned in the classroom to real-world settings, both locally and internationally, for 6 to 12 weeks. In collaboration with leading companies in the semiconductor industry, such as SwaySure, HiSilicon, etc., we offer hands-on experience in the technology and innovation section. Don't miss the chance to enhance your skills, boost  your career prospects, and work alongside industry experts.

• MSc Degree in Intelligent Semiconductor Manufacturing (30 credit units)

The full MSc degree award requires 30 credit units, with the completion of taught courses only, or taught courses plus the dissertation project.

Course Descriptions
Department of Systems Engineering
College of Engineering