Master of Science in Energy and Environment

Applications for Master of Science in Energy and Environment for entry in September 2027 is accepted from 15 September 2026. The deadline for both local and non-local applicants is 31 March 2027. The programme is offered in 2-year part-time and 1-year full-time study mode. Local students and non-local students admitted in 2027-2028 are required to pay a tuition fee of HK$7,100 per credit unit.

The programme emphasizes a balance of both technical and soft sciences. Students are required to complete four core courses (total of 12 credit units). Further to this, students are also required to complete additional 18 credit units either as six elective courses (3 credit units each), or four elective courses (3 credit units each) and a Dissertation (6 credit units).

• Programme Aims
• Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
• Admission Requirements
• Curriculum: Cohort 2014 -2023
• Curriculum: Cohort 2024 Onwards
• List of Previous Dissertation Topics
• Application Procedures
• Accreditation of MSc Energy and Environment by Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM)
• Accreditation of MSc Energy and Environment by Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)

如想參閱中文版（繁體字）的課程内容，請按這裡 。
如想参阅中文版（简体字）的课程内容，请按这里。

Admission Talk for 2027-2028 (TBC)

Programme Aims

This programme aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills in the areas of energy and environment, with special reference to the Asian settings. In particular, the programme caters to the rising demand from the business and industry sectors for managers with contemporary views on energy, environment and sustainability. Besides emphasis on technical sciences, graduates of the programme are equipped with holistic knowledge in the related energy and environmental aspects of economics, policies and laws. Based on such knowledge, the graduates can develop innovative and creative solutions to various energy and environmental problems.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

1. Master the underlying technical principles and analysis techniques governing energy generation, usage and environmental technologies and apply the knowledge on sustainable development 
2. Exhibit an ability to identify and integrate major factors affecting the atmosphere, climate and water quality
3. Stay abreast of contemporary economics and ethics, relevant policies and laws both at international and national levels in addressing energy and environment problems and  issues  
4. Critically assess and balance the impacts of implementation of energy and environmental technologies and policies on sustainability
5. Demonstrate expertise on energy supply, demand and security issues and their associated environmental impacts in a global and societal context
6. Elaborate the development of innovative technologies that can generate clean and sustainable energy to address energy scarcity and combat pollution and climate change 
7. Synthesize a broad view of energy, environment and climate change problems and issues through discussions and presentations
8. Detail innovative and creative solutions to energy and environmental problems through teamwork or projects.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in physical sciences or an engineering discipline. Those with an undergraduate degree in other disciplines but, with an attainment of A-level physics or equivalent, or sufficient working experience in the related fields, will be considered on a case by case basis.

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

• a score of 79 (for test 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 450 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.

Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies 2026/27 for Local Students 

Scholarship awards are available for local students admitted to this programme under the Fellowships Scheme supported by the HKSAR Government. This programme in the priority area of “Sustainable City” is one of the targeted programmes listed under the Fellowships Scheme with 4 fellowship awards. Local students admitted to the programme in full-time, part-time or combined study mode may be invited to submit applications for the fellowships.