Overview

Low-Altitude Technology from The University of Hong Kong is tailored for those aiming to excel in the rapidly evolving low-altitude economy, including sectors such as drones, unmanned cargo planes, general aviation, and related technologies.

Course Selection Guidelines

Total Courses: Candidates are required to complete 10 courses, including 6 courses from List A and at least 2 from List B.
Capstone Experience: Completion of a dissertation is mandatory, offering an opportunity for in-depth research and hands-on application in low-altitude technology.
Free Electives: Students may select up to 2 courses from other taught postgraduate curricula, either within or beyond the Faculty of Engineering, as free electives—encouraging interdisciplinary learning and broader academic exposure.

Programme Structure

Focus: Theoretical principles and innovative design of low-altitude aerial vehicles and their safe operation.

Industry Relevance: Prepares students for sectors such as drones, unmanned cargo planes, executive jets, engines, propellers, avionics, and aviation economics, supporting the low-altitude transportation network.

Skills Developed: Aerial vehicle design, manufacturing processes, operational skills, and hands-on fabrication training.

Mode of Study: Offered only in full-time mode over one and a half academic years.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-10 00:00:00

More details

Round 1 deadline: 2 January
Round 2 Deadline: 10 April

Language

English

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Credits

84 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 21 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology 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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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission to the courses leading to a taught postgraduate qualification, a candidate:

shall comply with the General Regulations;
shall hold a Bachelor's degree of this University or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose;

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

375000 HKD / year

≈ 375000 HKD / year
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Citizens or residents

250000 HKD / year

≈ 250000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Course Selection Guidelines

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Key information

Duration

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English requirements

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