Overview

The Digital and Sustainable Cities course at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed to equip students with cutting-edge knowledge and applications of emerging technologies in civil engineering such as 3D printing, digital twins, GIS, satellite remote sensing, cloud computing, construction robotics and modular integrated construction (MiC) as well as their future trends, in response to the growing demand in the industry for professionals skilled in digital technology, data science and sustainable urban infrastructure management.

Career Prospect

The construction, infrastructure, and urban development sectors are rapidly adopting advanced digital technologies to drive smart city initiatives, sustainable growth, low altitude economy, operation and management of facilities. The program’s focus on digital innovation, data science, and sustainability directly addresses these gaps, preparing graduates for roles such as smart civil engineers, sustainability managers, urban planners, GIS specialists, R&D engineers, and project managers in automated construction. This ensures that graduates are not only highly sought after but also positioned to lead and innovate in sectors critical to the future of urban infrastructure and smart city development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geospatial Data Analytics for Urban Infrastructure Planning

Remote Sensing and Smart Sensor Networks

Digital Twins for Engineering Systems and Smart Cities

High-performance Computing for Geotechnical Engineering

Autonomous Construction and Robotics

Sustainable Construction Materials

Computer Vision for Structural Health Monitoring

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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80

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Urban Planning View 13 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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80

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field with second-class honors or higher, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or tertiary institution.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

270000 HKD / year

≈ 270000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

270000 HKD / year

≈ 270000 HKD / year

Additional Details

The nominal program fee for part-time study is HK$230,000.

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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

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