School of Engineering

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

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Duration

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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace 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 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

The program has a three-stage structure. The first stage concentrates on the fundamentals of mechanical engineering. The second stage integrates engineering sciences with laboratory work and exposes students to state-of-the-art tools and equipment. The third stage comprises electives that provide students with sufficiently in-depth knowledge in one of the following areas of specialization:

(i) Building Services, Energy and Environmental Engineering,

(ii) Mechatronics, Design and Manufacturing, and

(iii) Structure, Materials and Reliability Engineering.

Ranking:

#42 in Engineering — Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing (No.1 in Hong Kong)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

Career Prospects

In Hong Kong, mechanical and aerospace engineers are in high demand in many sectors, including utilities, transportation, infrastructure, the built environment, environmental services, precision design and manufacturing, and automation. Our students also have numerous opportunities in the sectors of strategic planning, management, and investment in advanced technology. In recent years, new fields such as smart buildings and smart manufacturing have created new employment opportunities for graduates. Graduates may also consider pursuing further studies, i.e., M.Sc., M.Phil., or Ph.D. degrees, at local and overseas universities.

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