Overview

Programme Characteristics

The features of this Civil Engineering - Structural and Fire Safety Engineering programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are as follows:

Four-year full-time comprehensive programme with a wide range of core subjects in structural and fire disciplines.
A unique programme that combines structural and fire disciplines.
The opportunity to study abroad for 1-2 semesters in subsidized exchange programmes at internationally renowned universities.
Practical training modules in the technologically advanced Industrial Centre of the University.
Summer industrial placement in Hong Kong, Chinese mainland or overseas between the third- and fourth-year of the programme.
Scholarships available for students demonstrating excellent academic performance.

Career Prospects

Our graduates are well-prepared for employment as engineers and can receive good salaries in both the public and private sectors.

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 structural engineering, fire safety engineering and civil engineering.
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

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE A-level / International A-level: GCE Advanced Level or International Advanced Level with passes in 3 AL, OR 2 AL and 2 AS, subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB): A minimum score of 24 with at least grade 4 in 2 Higher Level subjects
SAT Reasoning Test/ACT/Advanced Placement Test: A High School (Graduation) Diploma and any one of the following: a total score of 1190 in the SAT Reasoning Test; or an American College Test (ACT) composite score of 24; AND grade 3 in two Advanced Placement (AP) subjects; or a score of 600 in two SAT Subject 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

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.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Programme Characteristics

Career Prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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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

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Funding

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