MSc in Electronic Engineering

MSc in Electronic Engineering
Overview
This program brings students up-to-date in the use of state-of-the-art technologies that are changing the way we work and interact in an increasingly interconnected world. It offers courses in a broad range of subjects in electronic engineering. By enrolling in this program, students will have the opportunity to delve into a diverse range of courses, providing them with a solid foundation in the latest technologies and advancements.

Curriculum

Students are required to complete a total of 24 credits of coursework.  An Independent Study can also be undertaken for a maximum of 3 credits.  Subject to prior approval of the Program Director, students may take a maximum of 9 credits of courses offered by other MSc programs.  For details, please refer to the Postgraduate Program Catalog & Course Catalog. 

Admission and English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or tertiary institution. For English Proficiency Requirements, please refer to HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School.

Program Fee

The nominal program fee for full-time study is HK$208,000 (paid in 2 installments) and part-time study is HK$183,000 (paid in 4 installments) respectively.  

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.

Career Prospect

Upon completion of this program, many students had been landing jobs in various well-known companies such as China Mobile, Hong Kong Telecom, Huawei and HSBC.  Meanwhile, some students have continued to pursue PhD studies at HKUST or other universities.

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The year I spent at HKUST is really impressive, I learned a lot of knowledge in electronic engineering, did some wonderful research in Independent Study, and made many new friends who can help each other in both study and life. MSc(ELEG) program really covers many areas, whatever you want, you can definitely find a direction that fits you.
BAI Yunxiao
(Mainland China)
The professors at HKUST were not only knowledgeable but also approachable. They shared a lot of knowledge, not only technical but also personal, and were always willing to share their expertise for my career planning. Some of them acted as mentors for the students, which was a great help in guiding us towards the right career path.
Markus BERL
(Austria)
What makes the MSc(ELEG) program truly appealing to me is the combination of both hardware and software-related curriculum, which is crucial for electronic engineering students to receive a broad based training.
GENG Ruoyu
(Mainland China)
The year I spent at HKUST is really impressive, I learned a lot of knowledge in electronic engineering, did some wonderful research in Independent Study, and made many new friends who can help each other in both study and life. MSc(ELEG) program really covers many areas, whatever you want, you can definitely find a direction that fits you.
BAI Yunxiao
(Mainland China)
The professors at HKUST were not only knowledgeable but also approachable. They shared a lot of knowledge, not only technical but also personal, and were always willing to share their expertise for my career planning. Some of them acted as mentors for the students, which was a great help in guiding us towards the right career path.
Markus BERL
(Austria)
What makes the MSc(ELEG) program truly appealing to me is the combination of both hardware and software-related curriculum, which is crucial for electronic engineering students to receive a broad based training.
GENG Ruoyu
(Mainland China)
The year I spent at HKUST is really impressive, I learned a lot of knowledge in electronic engineering, did some wonderful research in Independent Study, and made many new friends who can help each other in both study and life. MSc(ELEG) program really covers many areas, whatever you want, you can definitely find a direction that fits you.
BAI Yunxiao
(Mainland China)
The professors at HKUST were not only knowledgeable but also approachable. They shared a lot of knowledge, not only technical but also personal, and were always willing to share their expertise for my career planning. Some of them acted as mentors for the students, which was a great help in guiding us towards the right career path.
Markus BERL
(Austria)
What makes the MSc(ELEG) program truly appealing to me is the combination of both hardware and software-related curriculum, which is crucial for electronic engineering students to receive a broad based training.
GENG Ruoyu
(Mainland China)
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