MSc in Chemical and Energy Engineering

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MSc in Chemical and Energy Engineering
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理学硕士(化学工程及能源工程学)课程
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The backbone of Master of Science program in Chemical and Energy Engineering (CEE) is made up of energy, environment and nanotechnology, three of the key areas of chemical engineering for which HKUST has built its global reputation. Moreover, the program enables students to hone their understanding of and expertise in product development, material sciences, energy conversion and utilization, renewable energies, power generation, carbon neutrality, and sustainable development.
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Curriculum

Students are required to complete a total of 30 credits of coursework, made up of at least 12 credits of foundation courses and 6 credits of elective courses.  Students who do not possess a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Energy Engineering will be required to take at least 15 credits of foundation courses.  All students may also take a maximum of 9 credits of non-MCEE postgraduate courses, subject to the approval of the Program Director. For details, please refer to the Postgraduate Program Catalog and Course Catalog.

Admission and English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering or a related discipline with second-class honors or higher, 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 2024/25 Fall intake for full-time study is HK$170,500 (paid in 2 installments) and part-time study is HK$148,500 (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.  

For 2024/25 Fall intake (September 2024)

  Application Deadline
Non-local Applicants

1 November 2023 (Round 1)

1 January 2024 (Round 2)

1 March 2024 (Round 3)

1 May 2024 (Round 4)

Local Applicants

1 November 2023 (Round 1)

1 January 2024 (Round 2)

1 March 2024 (Round 3)

1 July 2024 (Round 4)

 

Career Prospect

Upon completion of this program, graduates could continue with postgraduate programs or work in chemical firms, electric vehicle manufacturers, renewable energy companies, etc.

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024: Chemical Engineering
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#1 in Hong Kong for 14 consecutive years
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Our Instructors
HKUST's Chem-E-Car Team supervised by Prof. Tom LUO Zhengtang won the Best Video Award for their amusing promotional video of their vehicle.
Prof. Yoonseob KIM has been elected to the 2023 Class of Influential Researchers in Asia and Pacific by Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (I&EC Research), the largest and most-cited general chemical engineering research journal in the world.
A research team led by Prof. Minhua SHAO develops world’s most durable hydrogen fuel cell paving way for wider application of green energy
Developed by a research team led by Prof. King-Lun YEUNG, the multifunctional hydrogel can be tailored to treat different odor problems and microbial contaminations in harsh environment in an efficient and safe manner
Project led by Prof. Minhua SHAO received the largest grant in Green Tech Fund
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