Programme Highlights:
Expected Duration
1 year
Fees
Self-funded
Local: HK$250,000
Non-local: HK$395,000
*A ‘non-local’ student is a person entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a student visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration.
Local: HK$250,000
Non-local: HK$395,000
*A ‘non-local’ student is a person entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a student visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration.
Expected Programme Start Date
2027 September
Application Deadline
Round 1 (Main):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 04, 2027Round 2 (Clearing):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 09, 2027
12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 04, 2027Round 2 (Clearing):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 09, 2027
Description
Normative study period: 1 year. Maximum study period: 2 years. Classes mainly on weekday evenings and Saturdays. Lectures of a few modules may be given during daytime of weekdays to suit mainly full-time students.
Expected Duration
2 years
Fees
Self-funded
Local: HK$250,000
Non-local: HK$395,000
*A ‘non-local’ student is a person entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a student visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration.
Local: HK$250,000
Non-local: HK$395,000
*A ‘non-local’ student is a person entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a student visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration.
Expected Programme Start Date
2027 September
Application Deadline
Round 1 (Main):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 04, 2027Round 2 (Clearing):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 09, 2027
12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 04, 2027Round 2 (Clearing):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 09, 2027
Description
Normative study period: 2 years. Maximum study period: 3 years. Classes mainly on weekday evenings and Saturdays. Lectures of a few modules may be given during daytime of weekdays to suit mainly full-time students.
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Overview
The Master of Science in Engineering in Microelectronics Science and Technology [MSc(Eng)(MEST)] prepares students for the fast-growing microelectronics and semiconductor industry, which serves as a foundation of modern society. As a highly specialized sector, it relies on cutting-edge materials, processes, and scientific principles.
The programme provides a combination of comprehensive knowledge and hands-on training to develop future microelectronics professionals in response to sustained industrial demand. It delivers in-depth, well-balanced and multidisciplinary knowledge, strengthening graduates’ ability to identify and seize future opportunities as engineers, managers, and entrepreneurs.
Students build essential understanding of the core science behind semiconductor devices and their manufacturing processes, alongside fundamental skills in microelectronic device design. Through practical training, they also learn how to design and implement fabrication processes for semiconductor devices, with opportunities for experiential learning through hands-on projects. Overall, the programme develops both the technical expertise and practical capabilities needed to succeed in the microelectronics and semiconductor sectors.
Students are required to complete 72 credits, comprising 48 credits of courses plus a dissertation equivalent to 24 credits.
The programme provides a combination of comprehensive knowledge and hands-on training to develop future microelectronics professionals in response to sustained industrial demand. It delivers in-depth, well-balanced and multidisciplinary knowledge, strengthening graduates’ ability to identify and seize future opportunities as engineers, managers, and entrepreneurs.
Students build essential understanding of the core science behind semiconductor devices and their manufacturing processes, alongside fundamental skills in microelectronic device design. Through practical training, they also learn how to design and implement fabrication processes for semiconductor devices, with opportunities for experiential learning through hands-on projects. Overall, the programme develops both the technical expertise and practical capabilities needed to succeed in the microelectronics and semiconductor sectors.
Students are required to complete 72 credits, comprising 48 credits of courses plus a dissertation equivalent to 24 credits.
Entrance Requirements
1. Comply with the University Entrance Requirements; and
2. Hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related Science discipline; or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose.
2. Hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related Science discipline; or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose.
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Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering is one of the founding faculties of The University of Hong Kong, established in 1912. It is among the largest and most comprehensive engineering faculties in Hong Kong.
The Faculty offers a well-rounded curriculum and high-quality education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, training leading engineers who make significant contributions to Hong Kong and the global engineering community. It also attracts outstanding students from Hong Kong and beyond across a diverse range of programmes.
The Faculty offers a well-rounded curriculum and high-quality education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, training leading engineers who make significant contributions to Hong Kong and the global engineering community. It also attracts outstanding students from Hong Kong and beyond across a diverse range of programmes.
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