Overview

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

Students are expected to acquire a solid understanding of the fundamentals of electrical engineering and civil engineering, and apply the knowledge gained and techniques learned to the relevant areas in transportation systems.

The philosophy of the Transportation Systems Engineering (Honours) programme of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University focuses on the incorporation of up-to-date engineering knowledge into transportation systems to enhance the efficiency, reliability, safety and maintainability of infrastructure and services. Current practices in transportation, the latest technologies in transportation systems and their integration in the provision of engineering solutions for practical problems form the core of the programme.

Career Prospects

Graduates are expected to receive attractive offers from various government departments, public and private transportation service providers, civil, electrical and transportation engineering consultancies, and construction companies. They are well equipped to work in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and overseas.

Programme Structure

The Year One curriculum focuses on fundamental studies, such as physics, mathematics, languages, information technology and general education.
The Year Two curriculum focuses on the fundamentals of engineering science, engineering mathematics, engineering economics, computing and introductory studies of electrical engineering.
In Year Three, essential knowledge of transportation systems, such as system analysis, planning, and technical subjects from various engineering disciplines, is provided. Discipline-specific language subjects are also studied.
During their final year, students take four core subjects in transportation systems and one elective subject covering advanced or specialised topics related to transportation. Students may choose individual projects that are relevant to transportation systems engineering.

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 training credits)

Students may be required to take an extra subject in Physics depending on their entry qualifications.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering General Engineering & Technology Transportation Engineering View 17 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology 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.

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Non-residents

175000 HKD / year

≈ 175000 HKD / year
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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.

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Overview

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

Career Prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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