Program Overview

Master of Science in Electronic and Information Engineering

The Master of Science in Electronic and Information Engineering is a postgraduate program offered by the Faculty of Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Program Overview

The program aims to provide graduates of electronic engineering, information engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, computer science, and other related disciplines with an opportunity for further study at the postgraduate level. Students have a broad choice of core subjects in areas such as multimedia technologies, the internet of things (IoT), telecommunications, and machine intelligence.

Program Structure

The program provides students with the option to engage in either full-time study or part-time study. In general, each subject requires a 3-hour class per week over a 13-week semester. Full-time students normally take three to five subjects per semester, and part-time students usually take two subjects.

Requirements for Completion

Students must complete the following:

• 7 taught subjects, including at least 4 Core Subjects, and a Dissertation;
  OR
• 10 taught subjects, including at least 6 Core Subjects.

Specialism Study Options

The program also provides two specialism study options:

• MSc in Electronic and Information Engineering (Internet of Things)
• MSc in Electronic and Information Engineering (Multimedia Signal Processing and Communications)

Core Areas of Study

The core areas of study are briefly summarized below:

• Computer Engineering & Intelligent Systems
• Integrated Circuits Design & Consumer Electronics
• Multimedia Signal Processing & Technologies
• Wireless Communications & Networking
• Internet of Things

Entrance Requirements

• An Honours degree in engineering, science or technology, or chartered engineer (CEng) status, or an equivalent qualification.
• Candidates without honours degrees who have other relevant qualifications and appropriate work experience may also be considered.

English Language Requirement

If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfill the Universitys minimum English language requirement for admission purpose.

Tuition Fee

HK$8,000 per credit for local and non-local students

Program Leader

Prof. CHEN Wen, PhD (National Univ. of Singapore), SrMOPTICA, SrMIEEE, MSPIE

Subject Area

Electronic and Information Engineering

Study Mode

Mixed Mode

Duration

1.5 years (Full-time), 2.5 years (Part-time)

Credit Required

31

Fund Type

Self-Financed

Application Deadline

Local - Mixed Mode: Sept 2026 Entry, Early Round and Main Round deadlines to be announced Non-local - Mixed Mode: Sept 2026 Entry, Early Round and Main Round deadlines to be announced

Recognition & Prospects

The MSc in EIE programme is an ideal choice for those who wish to pursue advanced studies in electronic and information engineering. The program focuses on an application-oriented curriculum, addressing the latest technologies and their applications, enabling students to explore new technological innovations that are highly relevant to their professions and interests. Graduates of this program have in-depth knowledge of the latest advances in electronic and information engineering and are able to undertake advanced technical and managerial work in related fields and industries.