School of Engineering

BEng in Aerospace Engineering

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Jupas code (for HKDSE students)

JS5270 Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, JS5282 Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence

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(for international qualifications)

Department-based Admission

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Students who have decided to pursue a major in Aerospace Engineering may apply to the Department directly. After spending one to a few semesters of study in the Department, students will declare a major in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

School-based Admission

Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence
Students who wish to spend more time exploring various engineering disciplines before embarking on a major program can apply to "Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence". They will be able to apply to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering during the Major Selection Exercise no later than the end of Year 1, and then confirm their major within the Department.

Overview

Our Aerospace Engineering program offers a comprehensive education in aircraft design, aerodynamics, materials, propulsion, avionics, and more. Students master both foundational principles and cutting-edge developments in sustainable aviation and emerging technologies, with an emphasis on hands-on laboratories (e.g. in the HKUST Wind Tunnel) and industry-relevant skills. Graduates excel in diverse roles across the aerospace sector, from aircraft design and development to flight test engineering and avionics integration. The aerospace industry’s robust growth, driven by sustainable aviation initiatives, space exploration projects, and urban air mobility, offers exceptional career opportunities for our graduates.

Ranking:
#42 in Engineering—Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing (No.1 in Hong Kong)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

Career Prospects

The program prepares graduates for careers in aerospace and related fields, with a focus on sustainable engineering practices and new aviation technologies. Graduates can work as aerospace engineers, aircraft designers, flight test engineers, propulsion engineers, avionics engineers, and more. With the increasing focus on sustainable aviation and new flying technologies, there is a growing demand for aerospace engineers in fields such as green aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and space exploration.

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