Overview

We are keen to develop students' abilities to design engineered systems or processes to meet the desired needs in civil engineering projects within realistic constraints.

Our programme is designed to cultivate students' strategic thinking skills in solving complex problems and dealing with situations pertinent to their professional practice, and to enhance their learning capabilities for continual professional development through inquiry and reflection on professional practice.

The programme is offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Characteristics

In this programme, practising civil engineers can pursue in-depth studies and acquire specialised skills in general civil engineering, structural engineering and transportation engineering. Graduates should be able to demonstrate a high degree of competence in modern construction technology after completion of the programme.

The Civil Engineering programme award is recognised by major professional institutions in Hong Kong. Most of our graduates have been admitted as corporate members of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Construction Management & Law

Quantitative Techniques in Construction Planning

Advanced Rock Engineering

Soil Behaviour & Geotechnical Engineering

Drainage Design

Tall Building Structures

Advanced Reinforced Concrete

Seismic Design of Building Structures

Wind Engineering

Facade Engineering

Advanced Structural Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 30 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 18 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

As for the Master's degree or Postgraduate Diploma, the basic requirement is a Bachelor's degree from an institution that is recognised by PolyU.

Applications will be considered on the basis of the information (such as academic achievements, professional qualifications and work experience) provided in the application.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or test.

Departments will consider applications on a rolling basis until places are filled.

Some programmes will receive applications in two rounds

Tuition Fee

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International

183000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6100 HKD per credit during 12 months.
National

183000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6100 HKD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Civil Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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