MSc in Aeronautical Engineering

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MSc in Aeronautical Engineering
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MSc in Aeronautical Engineering
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The MSc in Aeronautical Engineering (AE) program aims to equip those who want to enter the aeronautical engineering profession or to enhance the knowledge of those who have already been working in the aeronautical field. It also complements the existing undergraduate and graduate curricula in mechanical and aerospace engineering, allowing students to get an exposure to the various core aspects of aeronautical engineering and how they are used in the real world.
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Curriculum

Students are required to complete a total of 30 credits of coursework, including at least 12 credits of foundation courses and 6 credits of elective courses. For details, please refer to the Postgraduate Program Catalog & Course Catalog. 

Admission and English Proficiency Requirements

The target students for this MSc are degree graduates from Engineering, Science or related areas, with second class honors or above, and working professionals in industry, government or other institutions. Fresh graduates who have good academic record are also our targets. For English Proficiency Requirements, please refer to HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School.

Program Fee

For 2026/27 Spring intake (February 2027):

The nominal program fee for 2026/27 Spring intake for full-time study is HK$216,500 (paid in 2 installments) and part-time study is HK$188,600 (paid in 4 installments) respectively.

For 2027/28 Fall intake (September 2027):

The nominal program fee for 2027/28 Fall intake for full-time study is HK$249,000 (paid in 2 installments) and part-time study is HK$216,000 (paid in 4 installments) respectively.

Industrial Advisory Committee 

The design of this program is bolstered by the wealth of professional experience and industry insights of our select group of experts working for some of the top players in the field. 

Application

All applications are considered on a competitive and rolling basis. Early online application is strongly recommended. For admission details and procedures, please refer to HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School. 

Early application is recommended for non-local applicants for visa processing.

For 2026/27 Spring intake (February 2027)

  Application Deadline
Non-Local Applicants

1 November 2026

Local Applicants

15 December 2026


For 2027/28 Fall intake (September 2027)

  Application Deadline
Non-Local Applicants

1 December 2026 (Round 1)

1 March 2027 (Round 2)

Local Applicants

1 December 2026 (Round 1)

1 March 2027 (Round 2)

1 June 2027 (Round 3)

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
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#1 in Hong Kong for 16 consecutive years
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Hong Kong is also the perfect location for someone to start their career in aviation, given its status as a huge aviation hub connector, creating thousands of job opportunities within the field ranging from Aircraft MRO (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul), Air Traffic Systems and Aircraft Operations.
Jose Carlos LEAL COELHO PIMENTA
(Portugal, Class of 2019)
HKUST MSc (AE) program is immensely rewarding for anyone truly passionate about aviation. It did not just equip me academically; it restored my confidence and opened clear pathways into the aviation industry.
TANG Cheuk Nam
(Hong Kong, Class of 2026)
Being an alumni of the first batch of the AE program, I have to state that the vividness and mixture of courses offered from HKUST and ENAC has helped me fathom complex aerodynamic characteristics to global aviation business in the most meticulous and simplistic ways possible.
Neeraj SHARMA
(India, Class of 2017)
HKUST has provided a lot of support during my study, such as advice and teaching given by professional and highly experienced professors, excellent laboratory equipment and facilities that are rare and expensive. I believe no other place can provide such kinds of rich resources. Moreover, the lectures given by the ENAC faculty from France explained the real and practical situations of aviation in the world.
WONG Tsz-Ching
(Hong Kong, Class of 2018)
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