Program Overview

University Program Information

The Faculty of Engineering offers various programs for prospective students, current students, and alumni. The programs are designed to provide a holistic education, coupled with specialized knowledge and skills in mechanical and robotic engineering.

Programs Offered

• Undergraduate Programmes
  • BEng (Hons) Scheme in Mechanical Engineering
    • BEng (Hons) in Intelligent Robotics Engineering (Full-time)
    • BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (Full-time)
    • BEng (Hons) in Product Analysis and Engineering Design (Full-time)
    • Cooperative Education (Co-op) option with Industrial Partners
  • Minor Programmes
  • General University Requirements (GUR) Subjects
  • Academic Advising
• Taught Postgraduate programmes
  • Master of Science in Intelligent Robotics Engineering
  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Sustainable Energy
• Fast-track Programme
• Research Postgraduate Programme
  • MPhil/PhD in Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Doctorate (EngD)
• Scholarship & Financial Assistance

Fast-track Programme

Programme Overview

The Fast-track programme offers a time-saving and cost-effective pathway for high-achieving and ambitious students to complete both undergraduate and taught postgraduate studies at an accelerated pace. Students can enroll in the programme either in Year 1 or Year 3, depending on their academic standing.

Entry Path and Admission Requirements

• Year 1 Entry
  • JUPAS (Local): At least Level 5** in 2 subjects and with HKDSE Best 5 score of 26 or above
  • Non-JUPAS (Local) and Non-JEE (Chinese Mainland and Non-local Non-Chinese Mainland): IB score of 39 or above (or equivalent)
  • JEE (Chinese Mainland): Total score within the Top 3% of the province of the examination year
• Year 3 Entry
  • Attained a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.30 or above at the end of Semester 2 of Year 2
  • Recommended by the Programme Leader

Normal Study Duration

Students enrolled in the Fast-track programme can normally complete both Ug and TPg programmes in full-time mode within 5 years.

Level 5 Masters Degree Subjects

Fast-track programme students can take up to 9 credits from the following Level 5 subjects within their Ug curriculum, and these credits will count towards the TPg programme award.

• ME536 Vibrations and Structure-borne Noise
• ME548 Computer Aided Product Analysis
• ME558 Advanced Materials and Structural Design
• ME567 Advanced Control Technology
• ME570 Advanced Product Mechatronics
• ME574 Product Noise Control
• ME576 Turbulent Flows and Aerodynamics
• ME577 Advanced Aircraft Structures
• ME5201 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
• ME5202 Solar and Wind Engineering
• ME5203 Green Combustion
• ME5205 Advanced Energy Storage Technologies

Maintain Enrollment in the Fast-track Programme

Students are required to maintain a CGPA of 3.30 or above to stay on the Fast-track programme.

Research Areas

The Faculty of Engineering has various research areas, including:

• Consortium for Intelligent Robotics Research
• Consortium for Manufacturing, Materials and Mechanics
• Consortium for Sound and Vibration Research
• Consortium for Thermofluids and Energy
• Laboratories
  • Acoustics Laboratory
  • Acoustics Wind Tunnel Laboratory
  • Advanced Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage Laboratory
  • Aeronautical Laboratory
  • Bio-mechanics Laboratory
  • Computational Aeroacoustics and Flow Physics Laboratory
  • Computer Laboratories
  • Corrosion and Surface Technology Laboratory
  • Dynamics Laboratory
  • Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
  • James Hsioung Lee Product Testing and Analysis Centre
  • Laser-Diagnosing Advanced Propulsion Research Laboratory
  • Materials and Mechanics Technology Laboratory
  • Measurement and Control Laboratory
  • Micro- and Nano-mechanics Laboratory
  • Micro-nano Technology Laboratory
  • Nano-scale Energy Conversion Devices and Physics Laboratory
  • Nature-Inspired Engineering Laboratory
  • Nonlinear Dynamics and Vibration Control Laboratory
  • Soft and Smart Manufacturing Laboratory
  • Thermal Sciences, Dynamics and Vibrations Laboratory
  • Thermodynamics Laboratory
  • Water Tunnel Laboratory
  • Wind Tunnel Laboratory

News and Events

The Faculty of Engineering regularly updates its news and events, including:

• Events
• News
• Publications
  • Annual Reports
  • Newsletters
  • Research Brochure
• Videos
• Photos

About the Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering has a vision and mission to provide a holistic education, coupled with specialized knowledge and skills in mechanical and robotic engineering. The faculty has a rich history, and its staff achievements and academic posts are notable.