School of Engineering

BEng in Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits

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BEng in Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits
Duration
4Y
Jupas code (for HKDSE students)
JS5250 Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, JS5282 Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence
Application Choice(s)
(for international qualifications)
program-based-admission
Department-based Admission
Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
Students who have decided to pursue a major in Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits are strongly encourged to apply to the Department directly. After spending one semester of study in the Department, students will declare a major in Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits or Electronic Engineering.
school-based-admission
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". However, entrance to the BEng in Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits Program through major selection is highly competitive due to a tight quota.
Overview

The Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits (MEIC) program is designed to ground a new generation of electronic engineers in the fundamentals and up-to-date knowledge of microelectronics and integrated circuits. This program equips students with the essential skills and expertise to drive innovation in the rapidly evolving fields of quantum technology, artificial intelligence, microelectronics, and new materials. 

Students can then deepen their knowledge within selected area of interest such as Artificial Intelligence Chips, Bioelectronics, Robotic Systems, Photonics and Microwave Technologies, Embedded Systems, Integrated Circuits and Systems, Semiconductor Devices and Technology, and Signal Processing and Communications, which empowers students to tackle complex challenges and develop cutting-edge solutions. 

Graduates of this program will be well prepared to contribute to the growth and advancement of the microelectronics industry, shaping the technologies that power our increasingly connected and technologically driven world.

Ranking:

  • #29 in Engineering — Electrical and Electronic (No.1 in Hong Kong)
    (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Career Prospects

A wide variety of technical and managerial careers are available to MEIC graduates, including electronic engineers, semiconductor chip designers, integrated circuit designers, communication engineers, and power system engineers. A significant number of graduates choose to continue their studies at the postgraduate level. Even graduates who choose not to pursue technical careers have found that the engineering training they obtained at HKUST gives them a competitive advantage over their peers. 

Our graduates are employed at many world-class local and overseas companies, such as ASM, ASTRI, HKT, Huawei, Lenovo, Microsoft, National Semiconductor, Philips, Smartone, Solomon Systech, Varitronix, etc.

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“I have always been interested in the technology industry and was excited to be admitted to HKUST. I took several elective courses during Year 1 and was fascinated by what electronic engineering can do to change the world. I chose ECE as my major, as I wanted to learn in depth about advanced technologies. I never regretted my choice. I cherished and enjoyed every moment as an ECE student.”
Yih CHENG (Taiwan)
2022 Graduate
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