On 21 September, CityUHK (DG) held an information session on applying for CityUHK postgraduate programmes. Seven professors from the University's College of Engineering, College of Computing, College of Business and School of Energy and Environment introduced the curriculum structure, application procedures and admission requirements of taught master’s and PhD programmes to second- and third-year undergraduates, helping them learn about the postgraduate programmes offered by the various colleges and prepare for further study.

Four Colleges, Seven Professors from CityUHK; A Closer Look at CityUHK Master’s and PhD Programmes; Supporting Students in Planning for Further Study

The Department of Systems Engineering under the College of Engineering offers three master’s programmes: Intelligent Semiconductor Manufacturing, AI-Driven Innovation and Engineering Management. Professor LI Tao introduced the MSc in AI-Driven Innovation, which centres on “AI literacy × systems design thinking × entrepreneurial leadership” and delivers experiential learning through interdisciplinary team projects and internships.

Professor CHU Yinghao then introduced the MSc in Engineering Management, the first programme of its kind in Asia. It is designed for science and engineering students who aspire to grow from engineers into managers, innovators and entrepreneurs.

Professor LI Jingshan, Head of the Department and Chair Professor, also joined the session to answer students’ questions. (Department of Systems Engineering:  https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sye/)

Professor Zhenbin WANG of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering introduced the MSc in Materials Science and Engineering and the department’s PhD programme. As the first materials science department in Hong Kong, it focuses education on functional materials, structural materials, computational and AI materials science, and materials characterisation. Its materials science discipline is ranked first in Hong Kong and fifth globally. (Department of Materials Science and Engineering:  https://www.cityu.edu.hk/mse/)

Professor Choon Ling SIA, Associate Dean of the College of Business, introduced the college’s master’s and PhD programmes. The college comprises six departments and offers more than ten cutting-edge master’s programmes, covering information systems, business AI, business data analytics, fintech and digital assets, financial engineering, management and innovation, and marketing. It ranks fifth in Asia in the UTD Top 100 Worldwide Business School Research Rankings and holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. (College of Business:  https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/)

Professor Wei WU of the School of Energy and Environment introduced the MSc in Energy and Environment and the School’s PhD programme. The programmes combine training in engineering and the soft sciences and encourage students to engage with real-world issues in energy, the environment and sustainability. As the first school in Hong Kong dedicated to energy and the environment, it holds accreditations from the UK’s IGEM and CIWEM. Its Energy Science and Engineering discipline is ranked ninth globally in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. (School of Energy and Environment:  https://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/)

Professor Antoni Bert Chan, Associate Dean of the College of Computing, introduced the college’s master’s and PhD programmes. The college brings together distinguished scholars in artificial intelligence, computer science and data science, including more than ten IEEE Fellows. It offers a range of master’s programmes in artificial intelligence, biostatistics, data science, cybersecurity, and digital business and computing. Its computer science and artificial intelligence programmes are ranked among the top 30 globally. (College of Computing:  https://www.cityu.edu.hk/cc/)

Students took an active part in the Q&A, discussing programme choices and application preparation with the professors. The session provided practical information for students planning to study in Hong Kong and helped them map out their own paths of development.

CityUHK Postgraduate Admissions:  https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/

CityUHK (DongGuan) is a collaborative university established by CityUHK in the Greater Bay Area. Guided by the educational philosophy of “Integration of Teaching and Research, Consistency in Academic Excellence, and Innovating into the Future”, it offers undergraduates the opportunity to join laboratories and take part in research from their first year,andmaintainings educational quality consistent with CityUHK. The University currently offers five undergraduate and ten master’s programmes, covering advanced fields such as intelligent manufacturing, computing, materials, energy and data science, and providing students with a diverse range of pathways for further study.

CityUHK ranks 52nd in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 47th in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2026–2027, and has been named the world’s most international university by Times Higher Education (THE) for three consecutive years since 2024.

Source: Office of the Vice-President (Academic)