Overview

(Subject to academic performance and availability)

In the end of Year 1, Elite students are eligible to select their preferred BEng programme majors from: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Data and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering; or

faculty-based signature initiatives:
- Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence in Engineering (X+AI) programme
- Global Engineering and Business Programme (GEBP) - further assessment may be required, subject to the availability of quota and outstanding academic performance.
- Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics Engineering (ROBO)^
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from the School of Computer and Data Science (SCDS) - a minimum cumulative GPA 3.3 would be required.

^Robotics Engineering is subject to the University’s approval.

Dual Mentorship

Special academic advisor - To guide elite students through their curriculum design and overseas exchange choices
Industrial mentor - To assist elite students in learning from state-of-the art practices in the corresponding industry.

HKD $150,000 Scholarships

Entrance scholarship of HKD $100,000 will be disbursed in four instalments at the end of each academic year
Exchange scholarship of HKD $50,000 for each student

Eligible for the CSHK HKU Engineering Flagship Programme Scholarship and Placement

During their studies at HKU Engineering, Elite students will be eligible to apply and may be selected for a one-off HKD $40,000 scholarship sponsored by the China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited (CSHK).
In addition, they may be selected for an exclusive two month paid internship opportunity.

Career Prospects

The Elite Programme graduates are expected to have great flexibility in their career choices and development. In addition to the existing opportunities in engineering sectors, other students may also choose to serve in the business, research, education, social and community sectors. In the past, around 16% of the BEng graduates pursued further studies in Hong Kong or overseas.

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Programme Structure

This is a 4-year BEng programme with Elite specific enrichment.
Students will focus on their Engineering core courses in Year 1 and then choose a BEng degree programme to study starting from their Year 2. They will receive the same solid training in our existing BEng programmes and obtain the same BEng degrees. Special Academic Advisors will guide students through their curriculum design and overseas exchange planning, and Industrial Mentors will assist students in learning and connecting to state-of-the-art practices in the corresponding industries.

* Elite status requirement: Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.0 at the end of each academic year to retain Elite privileges and scholarships; otherwise they continue their BEng studies without these benefits.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received by noon (HKT) on 26 November will be evaluated and shortlisted for first-round evaluation.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

93

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5

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 13 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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93

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Local applicants must meet HKU’s general entrance requirements for BEng programmes and any Faculty specified criteria.
Please refer to Admissions Office Page (https://admissions.hku.hk/apply/jupas) for more details.
Non-local applicants must meet HKU’s general entrance requirements for BEng programmes and any Faculty specified criteria.
Local applicants must meet HKU’s English requirement through public exam results for BEng admission.
Non-local applicants must meet HKU’s English requirement via IELTS, TOEFL or other recognised tests.

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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

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Non-residents

250000 HKD / year

≈ 250000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

49500 HKD / year

≈ 49500 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Dual Mentorship

HKD $150,000 Scholarships

Eligible for the CSHK HKU Engineering Flagship Programme Scholarship and Placement

Career Prospects

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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