Overview

The aim of our civil engineering program is to equip students with the technical skills, intellectual ambition, and sense of social responsibility needed to (i) build infrastructure systems locally and worldwide, and (ii) maintain a safe, clean and sustainable environment.

Career prospects

Graduates of the BEng in Civil Engineering program at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have opportunities to excel in positions in a wide range of sectors, such as the government, engineering consulting, and construction. The civil engineering education provided by the program also gives graduates a good foundation to pursue careers as middle- to top-level managers and sales/technical representatives in a wide range of businesses.

Accreditation

Engineering programs offered by HKUST are accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Through the Washington Accord, HKUST engineering degrees and those awarded by universities in Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States are mutually recognized.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Internship training, industrial training, final-year project and capstone design project are included in our innovative and balanced curriculum. Internship training gives students opportunities to gain professional experience and apply theories to real-life situations.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 6 weeks of on-the-job training in civil engineering consulting firms, contractors, developers, or relevant government departments, or an equivalent of 5 weeks of mock construction training under the supervision of professional practitioners.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-09 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 14 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction 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

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are required to include identity documents, a personal statement, high school transcripts for the past three years, proof of English language proficiency, public examination certificates, and proof of significant prizes and awards (if any) with your online application.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

23700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23700 USD per year during 48 months.
National

5673 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5673 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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