Overview

Materials Science and Engineering course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong has a strong commitment to curiosity-driven research but also recognizes its responsibility in helping industry conduct market-driven research and development. More importantly, the department has established a reputation in taking teaching and supervising students very conscientiously.

If you join the department as a new postgraduate student, you are expected to become an active member of the team. From the diverse research topics covered by the team, there must be one which matches your interest and career goals.

Students at Materials Science and Engineering course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

be building up their background knowledge

learn from and argue with our staff and visitors on scientific matters.

receive training in basic laboratory safety and teaching skills.

present your research results in conferences overseas.

Programme Structure

Fields of Specialization

Synthesis, characterization and properties of semiconductor and metal nanostructures,

Ceramic-metal composites,

Undercooled metal liquids,

Nanostructured metal composites,

Biomorphic materials,

Surface science,

Nanoplasmonics,

Nanophotonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 6 other Masters in Materials Science in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Applicants for the MPhil stream should hold, or expect to hold by the time of admission, a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related disciplines, with a good major GPA (typically 3.2 out of 4.0 or above) OR a good honors degree (typically Second Class Upper Division or above).

Interview will be arranged for shortlisted applicants by individual professors in due course.

Completion of application form on Internet via CUHK's online application system.

Recommendation form from two referees

Copy of official transcripts

Copy of certificate of academic qualifications

Curriculum vitae;

Personal/Research statement, indicating clearly the particular study field the applicant is interested in;

Copy of TOEFL, IELTS or GMAT test paper report for preview purpose

Copy of certificate of professional qualifications, prizes and awards (optional); and

Bank draft/cheque (in HKD) or bank-in slip for the application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 12 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year 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

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Available Scholarships

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