Overview

Materials Engineers explore the fundamental structures, design, and processing of materials for real-world applications. The most critical skill of materials engineers is to develop a quantitative understanding of the structure and properties of materials from different length scales and then innovate methods to manipulate materials to meet the specific needs of modern technology.

The Materials Engineering course at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology also leverages on the university's strengths in artificial intelligence and soft matter, preparing students with integrated, updated materials-engineering training for career opportunities in broad industries.

Career Opportunities

For students graduating from this program, professional career prospects include Materials Engineers, Quality Control Engineers, Production Engineers, Laboratory Managers and Specialists in Electronics, Plastics, Metals, Ceramics and Construction Industries. Furthermore, the program stimulates curiosity and interest in emerging fields, which provides a foundation to continue with postgraduate programs or entrepreneurship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thermodynamics and Phase Diagram in Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Synthesis and Characterization

Multi-Functional Materials and Devices

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies

Entrepreneurship of Materials Technologies

Soft Matter

Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science and Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Application deadlines for Applicants:

1 November (Round 1)
1 January (Round 2)
1 March (Round 3)
1 May (Round 4)

Language

English

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80

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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

Materials Science View 8 other Masters in Materials Science 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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4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree with second-class honors or higher in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Polymer Science or a related discipline 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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220000 HKD / year

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Citizens or residents

220000 HKD / year

≈ 220000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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