Programme Highlights:
Expected Duration
1 year
Fees
Self-funded
Local: HK$250,000
Non-local: HK$375,000
*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$375,000
*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
2026 September
Application Deadline
Round 1 (Main):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 02, 2026Round 2 (Clearing):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 20, 2026
12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 02, 2026Round 2 (Clearing):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 20, 2026
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. There are two semesters and one summer semester in an academic year.
Expected Duration
2 years
Fees
Self-funded
Local: HK$250,000
Non-local: HK$375,000
*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$375,000
*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
2026 September
Application Deadline
Round 1 (Main):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 02, 2026Round 2 (Clearing):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 20, 2026
12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 02, 2026Round 2 (Clearing):
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 20, 2026
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. There are two semesters and one summer semester in an academic year.
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Overview
The aim of the MSc(Eng)(MEST) is to prepare students for the fast-growing microelectronics and semiconductor industry that serves the foundation of modern society. Microelectronics and semiconductor industry are highly specialized with cutting-edge materials, processes, and sciences heavily involved. Our programme is to provide comprehensive knowledge and hands-on training to educate future microelectronics talents for the strong demand from the industrial sectors in this area. An in-depth, well-balanced, and multidisciplinary knowledge across various aspects of the whole value chain will greatly enhance students' capability of grasping future business opportunities as engineers, managers, and entrepreneurs.
Students will acquire essential knowledge to understand key science in semiconductor devices and their manufacturing processes, fundamental skills in microelectronic device design, hands-on training on designing and implementing fabrication processes for semiconductor devices, etc. Students will also have opportunities to gain valuable 'Experiential Learning' opportunities through 'hands-on' projects.
Students are required to complete 48 credits plus a dissertation (equivalent to 24 credits) to graduate.
Students will acquire essential knowledge to understand key science in semiconductor devices and their manufacturing processes, fundamental skills in microelectronic device design, hands-on training on designing and implementing fabrication processes for semiconductor devices, etc. Students will also have opportunities to gain valuable 'Experiential Learning' opportunities through 'hands-on' projects.
Students are required to complete 48 credits plus a dissertation (equivalent to 24 credits) to graduate.
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, is among the largest and most comprehensive engineering faculties in Hong Kong. It has five School/Departments: Computing and Data Science, Civil Engineering, Data and Systems Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
The Faculty offers a well-rounded curriculum and high-quality education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, significantly contributing to Hong Kong and the global engineering community by training top engineers. It attracts outstanding students from Hong Kong and beyond across a diverse range of programmes.
In addition to basic research, the Faculty is committed to applied research with practical significance, collaborating on projects with local and international institutions, industries, and government bodies.
The Faculty offers a well-rounded curriculum and high-quality education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, significantly contributing to Hong Kong and the global engineering community by training top engineers. It attracts outstanding students from Hong Kong and beyond across a diverse range of programmes.
In addition to basic research, the Faculty is committed to applied research with practical significance, collaborating on projects with local and international institutions, industries, and government bodies.
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