School of

ENGINEERING

Embrace Change in
the Century of Engineering
World Rankings of HKUST School of Engineering

No.1
in Hong Kong
No.1
in Hong Kong

No.23
in the World in the area
No.18
in the World in the area
of Engineering & Technology of Engineering & Technology
Times Higher Education World QS World University Rankings, 2019
University Rankings, 2019

HKUST in QS World University Rankings by Subject - Engineering & Technology (2019)

Computer Science &

Chemical Engineering Civil & Structural Engineering
Information Systems

World No. 34 World No. 26

(No.1 in Hong Kong)
World No. 17 (No.1 in Hong Kong)

Electrical & Electronic Mechanical, Aeronautical & Statistics and

Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Operational Research

World No. 22 World No. 29 World No. 29

(No.1 in Hong Kong) (No.1 in Hong Kong) (No.1 in Hong Kong)
CONTENT
Why HKUST Engineering? 3

Inspiring Programs 7

What is Engineering? 9
BEng in Aerospace Engineering 10
BEng in Bioengineering 11
BEng in Chemical Engineering 11
BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering 12
BEng in Civil Engineering 12
BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering 14
BEng in Computer Engineering 14
BEng / BSc in Computer Science 14
BSc in Data Science and Technology 15
BEng in Decision Analytics 16
BEng in Electronic Engineering 17
BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management 18
BEng in Mechanical Engineering 19
BEng in Sustainable Energy Engineering 19
BSc in Integrative Systems and Design 19

Double Degree with Law 21

Admission Requirements 23

Enrich Your Learning Experience 25

 WHY HKUST ENGINEERING?

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World-Class Education
Our young, forward looking university with one of the best schools of Engineering in the world
has established high global rankings. You will learn from professors with PhD degrees from
first-class universities around the globe, who closely follow pedagogical developments to
increase their teaching effectiveness. We have achieved leadership in teaching in both
established and emerging engineering fields with our student-centric approach, whole-person
development and active career guidance. The School of Engineering (SENG) is globally renowned
for its research excellence.

International Professional Recognition

Our high standards are acknowledged by a range of local and international official professional
recognitions. Our programs are not only accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers,
they are also officially recognized by more than 20 countries, which are members of the
Washington Accord. These include Australia, Canada, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand,
the UK, the US and others.

Programs related to IT and computing are recognized under the Seoul Accord, with signatories
including Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, the UK and the US.

Widely recognized, HKUST engineering degrees open up a spectrum of international job and
career prospects.

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 360
Global Learning Experiences
Step out of the classroom and widen your horizon
with a multitude of global learning offerings.
North
America
Overseas Exchange
Be one of the 40 per cent of our engineering
students who spend a term outside of Hong
Kong. Study overseas at one of more than 120
host institutions, while only paying the
normative HKUST tuition fee.

Study Abroad
Choose from the wide range of study abroad
programs available through HKUST’s
extensive collaborative network. Discounts
and scholarships are available on some
programs.

AROUND

40%
International Research
Join an international research team at a
top-notch research university, such as
the Ivy-League Princeton University’s
engineering-only research program.
Alternatively, join hands with students Engineering Students
from Harvard University on an
engineering design project. (more details
on Exchange Per Year
about the Princeton research program on p.28
and p.29).

Global Virtual Exchange

Gain global insight by joining
credit-bearing virtual courses
offered by top universities
around the globe.

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 120+
EXCHANGE
PARTNERS
Europe

Asia
Pacific

TO

20+
COUNTRIES/
REGIONS

Eden TI
BEng (Chemical Engineering) and BBA (General Business Management)

“
University College London (UK)

Learn how to become more independent and mature. No one was

making decisions for me anymore. Things were never as hard as I
expected them to be. In future, I will try my best to achieve more in
different areas.”

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 INSPIRING PROGRAMS

The Engineering Curriculum

Capstone
Year 4 Final Year Project
Optional Minor
& Enrichment
Selection from list of
Year 3 In-depth Specialty Courses University
Programs

& Core - Minor Programs

Education - UROP#
Year 2 Major Foundation
and Core Courses - Internship
- Exchange
- Competitions

Engineering
Engineering
Year 1 Introductory
Courses
Fundamentals*

* Mathematics, Science, Computing, Technical Communication

# Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

In the four-year undergraduate program, students are admitted to SENG first. In the first year,
you learn the fundamentals of engineering and explore various engineering disciplines through
introductory courses. At the end of the first year, you will make an informed choice of the
discipline you will be studying at SENG for the next three years.

The broad-based, student-centered program allows you to take up additional major or minor
programs or dual degree programs involving both engineering and non-engineering areas.
Students with substantial credit transfer upon admission may be able to graduate in less than
four years.

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Major Programs
Choose from a wide spectrum of world-class engineering programs after the first year at Hong
Kong's No.1 School of Engineering.

• BEng in Aerospace Engineering • BEng in Decision Analytics

• BEng in Bioengineering • BEng in Electronic Engineering
• BEng in Chemical Engineering • BEng in Industrial Engineering and
• BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering Engineering Management
• BEng in Civil Engineering • BEng in Mechanical Engineering
• BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering • BEng in Sustainable Energy Engineering
• BEng in Computer Engineering • BSc in Integrative Systems and Design
• BEng/BSc in Computer Science

Interdisciplinary Major Programs

Widen your career options! After the first year at SENG, you can also select a cutting-edge
interdisciplinary major covering management, business intelligence, the environment or risk
management.

• Dual Degree Program (BEng and BBA) in Technology and Management

• BSc in Data Science and Technology
• BSc in Environmental Management and Technology
• BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence
• BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major

Minor Programs
You can enrich your learning experience by taking up one or more insightful minor programs, such
as the ones listed below.

• Actuarial Mathematics • Business • Humanities

• Aeronautical Engineering • China Studies • Information Technology
• Astrophysics and Cosmology • Design • Robotics
• Big Data Technology • Entrepreneurship • Social Science
• Bioengineering • Environmental Sustainability and • Sustainable Energy Engineering
• Biotechnology Management • Technology Management

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 WHAT IS ENGINEERING?

Ir Samantha KONG
2014 BEng (Chemical and Environmental Engineering)
Environmental Engineer and Corporate Social Responsibility Lead, SMEC Asia Limited
Co-Founder, Eldpathy Co. Limited
NAAEE 30 Under 30 Environmental Educator 2018

“
Hong Kong Top 10 Outstanding Youth 2014

Service to humanity is the best work of life” - I served the university as the Head
Student Ambassador and Core Peer Mentor of the School of Engineering at
HKUST. The international exposure and analytical skills that I acquired from
HKUST turned me into a social entrepreneur when I was 19. I co-founded a
social enterprise to promote empathy for the elderly. Upon graduation, I
worked at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on health and
environmental literacy. Looking back, I realized the engineering knowledge
and mindset that I learnt in HKUST were indeed very useful in laying a solid
foundation for the career I enjoy immensely. It also inspired me that the true
meaning of life is to empower people to create positive changes, a
conviction that prepares me for the professional environmental engineer
that I am today.”
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Are you a problem solver who likes to make things work more efficiently and effectively? Then
engineering, which uses scientific, mathematical, economic, social and practical knowledge to
solve problems in our daily lives, will interest you.

Engineering strives to improve our lives with great inventions, such as computers, satellites,
medical devices, artificial intelligence and renewable energy technologies. Whether we live in a
tall building or work in a skyscraper, take the MTR or use our mobile phone, invest our personal
savings or make critical business decisions, now more than ever, we constantly enjoy the fruits of
engineering in our daily lives. They are not only around us everywhere, but develop at an
unprecedented speed led by incredible new discoveries and inventions.

BEng in Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace engineering is an important
academic program at HKUST. The program
places emphasis on green aviation and new
flying vehicles. The program aims at
equipping graduates with necessary
understanding of the essential disciplines
of aerodynamics, aircraft structures, flying
vehicle dynamics and control, propulsion,
material, aero elasticity and interdisciplinary
design with a strong theoretical base which is
well suited for careers in aerospace and
related engineering fields.

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 BEng in Bioengineering
Bioengineering combines both
engineering and the life sciences.
Bioengineers use engineering
principles and the power of
biology to tackle medical
challenges and improve human
health, as well as a wide range
of issues, ranging from energy
shortage, food and water
security, environmental pollution,
and an ageing population. The
program includes a foundation
of mathematics and sciences
specially designed for
bioengineers and two areas of specialization (data-oriented, and molecular-oriented). Graduates
will find employment as bioengineering innovators, researchers, clinical scientists, and
entrepreneurs.

BEng in Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering is a discipline in
which the principles of physical,
chemical and natural sciences are used
to solve applied chemistry related
problems in manufacturing processes
and plants. Students learn to design a
manufacturing plant; transform raw
materials into valuable products; purify
the products to meet consumer
demands; ensure high quality standard;
automate the plant to make production
safe and economical; minimize waste
and pollution; market and sell the
products at a profit; and work
effectively with chemical engineering
equipment.

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 Coeinne LOH
BEng (Electronic Engineering)
University of California, Berkeley (USA)

“ The exchange at Berkeley meant a lot to me. It made me realize

that I am much more capable than I thought I am, it changed my
perspective on the world and it definitely changed my life.”

BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering

This program emphasizes processes that
turn raw materials into valuable products
without producing effluents and wastes.
All companies handling such processes
need environmental engineers with a
basic knowledge of chemical engineering
to design, control, manage and operate
environmental treatment facilities. This
combined degree enables students to
understand various industrial processes
and realize where environmental control
measures can be implemented, thus
making the community a better place to
live in.

BEng in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering concerns the planning,
design, construction, maintenance and
management of various structures such
as buildings, bridges, roads, railways,
tunnels, slopes, airports, harbor facilities,
solid waste treatment and landfills,
water/sewage treatment plants, dams,
water pipes, gas mains, etc. In short, Civil
Engineering is about the infrastructure of
modern civilization.

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 BEng in Civil and
Environmental Engineering
The program provides broad engineering training
with an emphasis on the areas of water and waste-
water engineering, solid and hazardous waste
management, and air/noise pollution control. As
environmental quality is a major public concern all
over the world, along with the rapid economic
development in Hong Kong and Asia at large,
more and more resources will be committed to
improving and managing our environment. Thus,
there will be a great need for properly trained
environmental engineers.

BEng in Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering focuses on the analysis,
design, implementation and utilization of computer
systems, from embedded microprocessors,
notebook/desktop computers to supercomputers, as
well as how they are integrated with other systems to
meet the challenges of real-world applications. It
bridges the gap between computer science and
electronic engineering, and offers students a
balanced training on both hardware and software
skills, by taking full advantages of the human
resources and laboratory facilities of both
Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science &
Engineering. It's a well-integrated 2-in-1 program!

BEng in Computer Science

Computer Science studies the application of
computers in solving important problems in
scientific, engineering and commercial domains.
Our BEng program provides a broad education,
teaching problem solving skills to tackle
computation problems in all core areas, including
programming, data structures and algorithms,
operating systems, and software engineering.
Students can then choose to learn diverse areas of
computer science, such as databases and data
mining, networking, embedded systems,
computer graphics, image processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision,
computer security, and theoretical computer science.

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 BSc in Computer Science
BSc in Computer Science (COSC) is
uniquely designed to be utilized as one
half of a double-major declaration.
Students enrolled in COSC are
required to be simultaneously enrolled
in at least one other major, e.g.
Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative
Finance, Quantitative Social Analysis,
Biotechnology, etc. Students who
wish to double-major can either start
in Computer Science and declare
their second major afterwards or
start in another major and then add
COSC.

BSc in Data Science

and Technology
The Program equips students with
various mathematical tools, data
analytical skills and IT technologies to
make sense of data obtained from
various sources and to utilize them.
For example, in industry, data science
and technology would help to improve
their productivity, whereas in
commerce, it would serve as quick
analytics to predict the stock price,
design new investment tools, etc. Through four years of rigorous training, students are expected
to be well versed with useful tools to deal with data such as data analytics, programming skills
and mathematical modeling, all of which give students a solid foundation for their future career.

(Jointly offered by the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering)

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BEng in Decision Analytics
Our new major in Decision Analytics was
introduced in 2018 to align the aspirations of

Ivan GONDOPRASTOWO
students with current and future societal needs
of the knowledge economy. Students are trained from Indonesia 2014 BEng (Computer Science)
to analyze real-world data, build and fit models Banking and Finance Executive,

“
that are consistent with data, develop JPMorgan Chase & Co.
algorithms, simulate models, and design
process and system innovations seeking optimal Global opportunities offered by
solutions to important decision problems in HKUST are just priceless. Being a
domain specific areas such as Financial part of one of the world’s renowned
Engineering and Consulting Services. Graduates universities certainly opens up
who are equipped with predictive and exciting opportunities in Hong Kong,
prescriptive analytical tools will be better able to Mainland China, and the world... I
source high-value added jobs in banks, spent a summer in India and joined a
insurance companies, consulting-firms, prestigious internship program by an
e-commerce, travel and leisure industry and IT giant, Infosys. I went to Tsinghua
health-care organizations. University for a short-term exchange
program and spent my penultimate
year summer with one of the biggest
financial services firm in the world, J.P.
Morgan, at their APAC Headquarters in
Hong Kong. I believe that the training,
network, partnership and HKUST
worldwide recognition are the ones that
make this kind of experience possible,
and HKUST is one of the few universities
in Asia, or in the world, that has all these
to offer.”

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 BEng in Electronic Engineering
Energy and information flow in
electrical form, and electronic
engineers develop technologies
that have vastly improved our
quality of life. The BEng in
Electronic Engineering program
covers technologies that found
applications in artificial
intelligence (AI), big data,
robotics, internet of things, etc.
These advanced technologies
include signal and information
processing, communications
and networks, computer
engineering and embedded
system design, robotics and automation, microelectronics and integrated circuit design, photonics
and optics, and biomedical electronics. These areas are critical to the growth of our
information-based society and mastering them opens up vast career opportunities.

Frank WANG
2006 BEng (Electronic Engineering)
2011 MPhil (Electronic and Computer Engineering)

“
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, DJI Innovations

HKUST provided me with excellent opportunities to explore my interests outside the

classroom, and I also found a professor willing to support me in ways that have helped me
immensely over the years. Learning the fundamentals in my electronics courses and taking
part in Robocon Competitions helped me build a solid foundation in remote-controlled
flying machines. HKUST taught me the importance of being a good team player and a
disciplined perfectionist. This just shows that in addition to its solid curriculum, HKUST
has excellent professors who always find ways to inspire. They have a global vision, and
while some have a great entrepreneurial spirit, others are very scholarly.”

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BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Industrial Engineering is
the active and dynamic
discipline of advanced
scientific management – the
engineering of making smart
decisions. By adopting a
decision analytics approach
with the use of real-world
data to drive decision
models, graduates of this
program are equipped with
strong analytical skills as
well as the ability to develop
algorithms and simulation
models for decision-making
in domain specific knowledge of problems ranging from operations planning and scheduling
to transportation systems and policies, and from global supply chain management to quality
control.

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 BEng in Mechanical Engineering
The program is structured in three stages. The first
stage concentrates on the fundamentals of
mechanical engineering. The second stage
integrates engineering sciences with laboratory
work and exposes students to state-of-the-art tools
and equipment. The third stage comprises electives
that provide students with sufficient depth in one of
the following areas of specialization: (i) Building
Services, Energy and Environmental Engineering, (ii)
Mechatronics, Design and Manufacturing, and (iii)
Structure, Materials and Reliability Engineering.

BEng in Sustainable Energy

Engineering
Sustainable Energy Engineering is an inter-
disciplinary program covering energy generation,
delivery, efficiency, conversion and storage,
sustainability, and energy policy. It aims to develop
leading professionals who can design and
implement both traditional and renewable energy
systems to respond to expanding global
environmental and energy needs. This advanced
training enables graduates to develop career in the
government and companies in energy related fields.

BSc in Integrative Systems and

Design
This program provides a multi-disciplinary
training to students in integrative systems and
design. It adopts a student-centric curriculum,
which is created based on their talents and
interests, and a project-based learning approach
in which students study and work in teams.
Students acquire knowledge in design and
systems thinking, specific technology and
entrepreneurial spirit through learning-by-doing.
The birth of disruptive innovations requires
both cutting-edge science and engineering
advancement and creates a huge demand for innovators who can integrate know-hows that span
different disciplines in a user-oriented and human-centered mindset.

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 DOUBLE DEGREE WITH LAW

Engineering + Law
A legal dimension added to your engineering degree can widen your
horizon, expand your perspectives and open up more opportunities.
That is why the HKUST School of Engineering has partnered with the
UK's renowned University of Exeter and offers an accelerated pathway
to earn a BEng or BSc degree in Engineering or Computer Science from
HKUST, and a law degree from the University of Exeter within five
years. Students from HKUST will complete the first three years at
HKUST and an additional two years at the University of Exeter. For
Year 4, students will enjoy a tuition waiver from the University of
Exeter and will only be charged the normative HKUST tuition fee
payable to HKUST.

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There are two pathways to getting a law degree at the University of Exeter. You can either study
for a Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM). JD is the first step towards qualifications to
practice in Hong Kong and it is suitable for those wishing to take up a career in the legal
profession* .

The LLM does not lead to any professional qualifications, but equips students with the knowledge
and insight into the legal system, which they can use in a broad range of careers and industries.

Year 1 and Year 2 HKUST Engineering Program Requirements

Year 2 (Summer) Contract Law

Year 3 HKUST Engineering Program Requirements

JD pathway LLM pathway

• Engineering/Computer Science • Engineering/Computer Science
courses courses
Year 4 • Engineering/Computer Science • Engineering/Computer Science
project Project
• JD courses • Law courses
(to fulfil prerequisites for LLM courses)

Year 5 JD courses LLM courses

Master level research paper

Year 5 (Summer)
Master level Dissertation

Subject to fulfillment of all relevant degree requirements, students will be awarded a BEng or
BSc degree in Engineering or Computer Science by HKUST at the end of Year 4, and either the JD
or LLM by the University of Exeter at the end of Year 5.

*Note: At the time of publication of this brochure, the University of Exeter JD degree forms the academic stage of qualification for
students who wish to practice Law in the UK. It covers all of the foundation subjects required by the UK’s Solicitors Regulation
Authority. For practicing law in Hong Kong, the JD degree provides the majority of the academic study required for admission
to the PCLL (Postgraduate Certificate in Laws), which is the next step towards qualification in Hong Kong.

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 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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For Local Applicants with HKDSE Results
Engineering (School-based admission) JUPAS No.: JS5200
BSc in Integrative Systems and Design JUPAS No.: JS5211

Applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results must meet
(i) General requirements, and (ii) School-specific Subject requirements*:

General Requirements
A B
4 CORES ELECTIVES

Chinese English Maths. Liberal Elective 2 or

Language Language (Compulsory Module) Studies Elective 1 M1 / M2

LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3

Notes: School-specific Subject Requirements*

M1 : Mathematics Extended Module 1 (Calculus & Statistics) One of: Biology / Chemistry /
M2 : Mathematics Extended Module 2 (Algebra & Calculus) Physics / Combined Science / ICT

For Applicants with International Qualifications

HKUST recognizes various international qualifications for admissions. The following list shows
some of the examples and is by no means exhaustive.

General Admission Requirements

1. American Patterned System (SAT/AP) 5. Indonesian Curriculum
2. British Patterned System (GCEAL/ IAL) 6. International Baccalaureate
3. Canadian Curriculum 7. Malaysian Curriculum (STPM or UEC)
4. Indian Curriculum

Others
Many more qualifications recognized by HKUST for admission can be found at http://join.ust.hk

School-Specific Subject Requirements

Senior High School Mathematics AND
One Senior High School subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Studies, Statistics
(other relevant subjects may also be considered.)

*Design related subjects will also be considered by the BSc in Integrative Systems and Design Program, e.g. Design & Applied
Technology in HKDSE.

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 ENRICH YOUR
LEARNING EXPERIENCE

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Learning outside the classroom is an important part of education. At HKUST SENG you can
participate in different co-curricular programs, which offer an inspiring whole-person education.

Local, National, and International Competitions

Participating in competitions is the best way for you to express your creativity and develop your
problem-solving skills. In addition, you also learn teamwork, management and leadership skills,
and enhance your communication and interpersonal skills. HKUST's engineering students are
experienced and formidable competitors in robotics, underwater robots, smart cars and solar
cars, powered wheelchairs and aeronautics, to mention but a few categories.

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 Student-driven Practicum Ignites Creativity
In our fast-changing world, creativity and problem-solving are the most important attributes a
graduate can have. To nurture students' creativity, SENG provides the Undergraduate
Student-initiated Experiential Learning (USEL) program to all its undergraduates, encouraging
them to initiate projects and carry them out under the guidance of faculty members. To facilitate
your work, SENG established an experiential learning lab that allows 24-hour access. With
another maker space that opened shortly afterwards, you will have plenty of space, facilities and
equipment applicable to a wide range of disciplines to develop your creativity while realizing your
dreams.

Nga Lee (Sally) NG

2002 BEng (Chemical and Environmental Engineering)
2004 and 2007 MS and PhD (Chemical Engineering), California Institute of Technology,
USA
Associate Professor, School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, School of Earth
& Atmospheric Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
2019 Conference Chair, American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR)

“
Vice-Chair, Environmental Division, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

The education I received at HKUST is instrumental for the development of my academic career.
In addition to a vigorous course curriculum which provided me with fundamental knowledge in
Chemical and Environmental Engineering, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to conduct
research when I was an undergraduate. I was introduced to the fascinating world of research and
how chemical engineers can play a role in mitigating particulate matter pollution. The
undergraduate research experience and mentoring I received at HKUST prepared me well for
graduate studies at Caltech. In addition, I benefited tremendously from HKUST's extensive
exchange program. I went on exchange at the University of Minnesota in the US, which was truly
an eye-opening experience. I learned about different cultures, was exposed to different ways of
thinking, and grew to be independent. All these wonderful opportunities and experience provided
by HKUST are invaluable and have contributed greatly to my career today.”

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Jungsun KIM
BEng (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

“
Participated in Princeton UG Summer Research Program, Summer 2014

The Princeton exchange was a great experience. Applying for this

program was one of the best decisions I have ever made. If anyone
is seeking great research and outreach experiences, I would
definitely recommend Princeton Summer Research Exchange
without any hesitation. Do not be nervous or overly worried. Keep
calm and go to Princeton!”

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

The HKUST's signature Undergraduate Research Opportunities program (UROP) provides a
unique opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in academic research under guidance
and supervision by professors.

Research at Princeton is an invaluable opportunity exclusively for SENG students.

During the eight-week Summer program offered by SENG, you will be able to conduct research
with Princeton's faculty members on designated research projects. Conducting research in an
international setting, interacting with people of different backgrounds and staying overseas help
you develop an international outlook and global mindset.

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 Design Experience Across Two Continents
TheHarvard-HKUST International Engineering Design Experience
Program adds a global dimension to engineering students' design education. Through the
program, SENG students team up with their counterparts from Harvard to work on a design
project of a selected theme. During the 8 weeks in summer, you will spend half of your time at
Harvard and HKUST respectively, thus enabling you to be immersed in the local culture and foster
life-long friendships with your Harvard teammates alongside the inspiring design experience that
you reap from the program.

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Internship
Students' early exposure to professional work experience and learning about different industries
is an important part of a whole-person education. At SENG, the Center for Industry Engagement
and Internship serves as an interface between industry and the School to set up valuable
internship engagements for students that help you identify your passion and interest in career
choices and build your career path early, while still at university.

Mick TSE
2016 BEng (Mechanical Engineering)

“
Engineer Trainee, Swire Properties Limited

SENG offers a lot of courses and activities

that not only focus on the students'
academic, but also all-round development.
These include summer camps, experiential
learning courses and exchange programs, to name but a few. These, together with
the practical experience acquired from the Co-op program held by the Department of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, prepared me to gladly take up the job duties
at a leading property developer in Hong Kong.”
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 Peer Mentoring Guides Freshmen
Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn
Our senior year engineering students are “Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn”. Having gone
through coaching in well-designed workshops, they provide peer mentoring support to
freshmen. The Peer Mentoring Program helps senior students to reflect on their experiences and
convert them to useful advice and guidance to freshmen, assisting them in their transition to
university life.

Engineering Student Ambassador

SENG chooses the best students for the Engineering Student Ambassador Program to represent
the School and promote engineering to prospective students. This future-defining program
provides the opportunity of a lifetime for you to learn social and leadership skills and become a
future leader.

Benny CHEUNG
2007 BEng (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)

“
Business Engineer 1, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited

Back at the time when I won the HKUST President's Cup in 2007, SENG prepared me to
pursue innovation and creativity to make our community better. Equipped with the unique
chemical engineering knowledge, I realized that electricity generation can power up
everyone's life reliably but at the same time it is eco-friendly. I am proud to be a graduate
of HKUST and the connection with HKUST will always be my greatest support in my
whole life.”

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 Parry CHAN
2016 BEng (Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management)

“
Graduate Trainee, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited

I am glad to be an alumnus of HKUST School of

Engineering. Industrial engineering taught me how to
make smart decisions by using different engineering and
mathematical tools and the understanding of the business
world. Today, I am happy to be a member of Towngas, where I
can contribute together with my colleagues to providing our
customers with a safe and reliable supply of energy and the
caring, competent and efficient service they expect, while working to preserve, protect
and improve our environment.”

Sze Lok CHAN

2010 BEng (Computer Science)
Startup Business Development Manager, Hong
Kong & Taiwan, Amazon Web Services Hong

“
Kong Limited

Learn how to learn” is the most valuable

lesson I learnt at HKUST. SENG is not
just a school that equips you with all the
essential skills that you need as an engineer. In addition, you will
be also taught and trained to be a good learner. I have answered questions
without having the right answers, explored ideas they didn't teach in class and
was inspired by classmates, an inspiration that keeps growing in every aspect
through a wide variety of courses, tutorials, industrial training and projects. I was
also grateful to be supported by the School to join LIBRA (a two-week study tour)
and an exchange program in the summer that have strengthened my language
foundations. All of these have paved the way for me to pursue further studies and
work in one of the most reputable tech companies today.”

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School of Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2358 8988 Fax: (852) 2358 1458
Website: www.seng.ust.hk Email: [email protected]
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