College of Engineering City University of Hong Kong
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Mar 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
HKD 8,100 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Programme Aims and Objectives
- To educate students to excel in the advanced mechanical engineering discipline, as well as to extend the boundaries of their professional competence to meet the needs of future industrial development.
- To provide opportunities for students to develop leadership and creativity by engaging in interactive learning environments and management studies.
- To prepare students who wish to pursue graduate degrees or enter the workforce in the mechanical engineering industry.
Key Facts
- Mode of Study: Combined †
- Mode of Funding: Non-government-funded
- Indicative Intake Target: 185
- Minimum Number of Credits Required: 30
- Class Schedule:
- Weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons (day session if necessary)
- Normal Study Period:
- Full-time: 1 year; Part-time/Combined mode: 2 years
- Maximum Study Period:
- Full-time: 2.5 years; Part-time/Combined mode: 5 years
- Stream of the Programme:
- The following streams will be offered to applicants at the admission stage:
- 1. MECL - Mechanical, 2. ROBS - Robotics, 3. NCR – Nuclear
- The following streams will be offered to applicants at the admission stage:
- Mode of Processing:
- Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will begin before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
† Combined Mode
Local students in combined mode can switch between full-time (12-18 credit units per semester) and part-time (no more than 11 credit units per semester) study without seeking University approval. Non-local students, however, are admitted for either full-time or part-time study and must maintain the required credit load. Any changes to their status require University approval.
Course Description
MSME
Students may obtain the MSc degree upon completion of 30 credit units by following either path of study:
- (i) 4 core courses + 6 elective taught courses; or
- (ii) 4 core courses + dissertation + 3 elective taught courses
The programme is divided into three streams: (1) the Mechanical Stream, (2) the Robotics Stream, and (3) the Nuclear Stream. The Mechanical Stream is designed for students who wish to focus on developing advanced research skills and knowledge in the general mechanical engineering field. The Robotics Stream focuses on advanced automation, intelligent systems, and applications of modern robotics, in response to the booming demands for expertise in the relevant hi-tech areas. The Nuclear Stream is geared toward students who wish to acquire knowledge and practical experience in the field of nuclear engineering, providing opportunities for experiential learning in professional settings. Students are required to select one of these streams at the time of application to the program.
Mechanical Stream
Core Courses (12 credit units)
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MNE6110 | Mechanical Behaviour of Materials: From Metallic to Biomedical/ Biological Materials |
| MNE6113 | Advanced Thermo-fluid |
| MNE6116 | Applied Engineering Mechanics |
| MNE6125 | Engineering Methods |
Robotics Stream
Core Courses (12 credit units)
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MNE6007 | Advanced Automation Technology |
| MNE6116 | Applied Engineering Mechanics |
| MNE6126 | Sensors for Robotics, AI, and Control Systems |
| MNE6130 | Modern Robotics |
Nuclear Stream
Core Courses (12 credit units)
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MNE6116 | Applied Engineering Mechanics |
| MNE6131
| Nuclear Reactor Systems, Safety and Waste Management |
| MNE6132 | Materials in Nuclear Engineering |
| MNE6138 | Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering |
Elective Courses (18 credit units) for the selection:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MNE5101 | Principles of Nuclear Engineering |
| MNE5103 | Risk and Reliability Engineering |
| MNE5112 | Mechanical Design with Advanced Material & Additive Manufacturing |
| MNE6001 | CAD/CAM Integration |
| MNE6002 | Computer Controlled Systems |
| MNE6005 | Micro Systems Technology |
| MNE6008 | Dissertation |
| MNE6115 | Bio-inspired Robots |
| MNE6119 | Electron Microscopy |
| MNE6124 | Advanced Micro/Nano Robotics |
| MNE6127 | Microfluidics: From Fundamentals to Applications |
| MNE6128 | Advanced Machine Learning and Quantum Computation for Engineering |
| MNE6129 | Sustainable Engineering Practice |
| MNE6133 | Physical Effects of Radiation Damage |
| MNE6134 | Advanced Risk and Resilience Assessment |
| MNE6135 | Two-phase Flow and Boiling Heat Transfer |
* If not being taken to fulfil the core requirement.
Bonus Features
- The programme utilizes a variety of learning modes and methods, including the following:
- Lectures and Tutorials
- Co-operative Learning
- Seminars, Interactive Workshops, and Panel Discussions offered by external, as well as by international experts, and active professionals working in the industry
- Students can bring their problems from work to class for team discussions and further analysis, and earn course credits upon obtaining satisfactory results.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs):
- Acquire essential concepts and knowledge of advanced mechanical engineering as well as across the boundaries of interdisciplinary disciplines;
- Apply specialized knowledge to solve problems that are critical to the future growth of industry and business;
- Work effectively with people possessing diverse educational and experiential backgrounds in mechanical-related disciplines;
- Apply interdisciplinary teamwork to develop abilities to meet the increasingly competitive and dynamically changing world market.