Overview

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

In addition to knowledge of environmental and transportation engineering, and management, economics, sustainable urban development and public policy are adequately covered in this programme.

Graduates of the Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development (Honours) programme of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will be able to devise practical solutions to environmental and transportation problems as well as to contribute to policy formulation which will lead to sustainable development.

Programme Characteristics

The attractive features of this programme are as follows:

Four-year full-time comprehensive programme with a wide range of Core and Elective Subjects;

Opportunity to study abroad for one to two semesters in subsidized exchange programmes at internationally famed universities;

Summer placement in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland or overseas between the third and fourth years of the programme;

Scholarships available for students with excellent academic performances; and

Lessons from leading environmental and tranportation engineers and sustainable development professionals in the region.

Career Prospects

Our graduates are ready for employment as environmental and transportation engineers and sustainable development professionals in both the public and private sectors with good career prospect, such as civil servants, managers, analysts, and environmental consultants.

Programme Structure

The Year 1 common curriculum covers basic knowledge and latest issues in the field of civil engineering and sustainable development.
The Year 2 and 3 curriculum covers comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in environmental engineering, sustainable development, occupational safety and health.
The Year 4 curriculum offers a wide range of advanced elective subjects that enable students to gain in-depth exposure to fields of particular interest to them. In addition, students complete a Design Project, which requires them to integrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their previous 3 years of study, and an Individual Capstone Project, which provides them with research experience that advances their intellectual development.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-06 00:00:00

More details

Local Jupas: 4 December: Deadline for submission of Jupas applications.

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

124 alternative credits

124 (plus 6 practical training credits)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Sustainable Development View 8 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

For those who are applying on the basis of A-Level qualifications: E in 3 A-Level subjects OR E in 2 A-Level and 2 AS-Level subjects;

For those who are applying on the basis of International Baccalaureate (IB): a minimum score of 24 with at least grade 4 in 2 Higher Level (HL) subjects;

For those who are applying on the basis of other qualifications: an appropriate Diploma passed with credit or an appropriate Higher Certificate from a recognised institution; an appropriate Associate Degree / Higher Diploma from a recognised institution; holder of other non-local qualifications (please refer to our Guidelines on Non-local Qualifications for more details about our general requirements for such qualifications)

Satisfy the English Language Requirement.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

175000 HKD / year

≈ 175000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

44500 HKD / year

≈ 44500 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Up to a maximum of HKD 190,000/USD 24,000 per annum

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development (Honours).

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Overview

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

Programme Characteristics

Career Prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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