The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
School of Engineering
- Engineering Programs
- Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence
Admission Requirements
Applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results must meet:
1. the General Entrance Requirements; and
2. the School-specific Requirements.
Note:
- Special consideration for admission may also be given to applicants who had excellent achievements in STEM subjects.
If applicants apply to School of Engineering, put HKUST programme(s) in Band A JUPAS choice and fulfil the followings:- No more than one level examination grade in one subject marginally less than the University minimum entrance requirement, i.e. 332233; and
- At least 3 stars or above among the STEM subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Compulsory Part), Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2, Information & Communication Technology, Designed & Applied Technology, Integrated Science, Combined Science) with combinations listed below:
- At least One 5** and One 5* subjects; or
- At least Three 5* subjects
Please refer to the university's website for details
- Applicants holding other qualifications may refer to the university's website for undergraduate admission for detailed admission requirements.
Programme Structure
4-Year Engineering Degree with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence
BEng in Electronic Engineering
BSc in Data Science and Technology
Useful LinksInternship Opportunities
Some of the companies / organisations in which students in ICT-related programs took up internships recently:
| Company / Organisation | |
|---|---|
| ASM Technology Hong Kong | Motorola Solution Asia Pacific |
| beNovelty | MTR |
| China Merchants Shekou Holdings | Nexosoft |
| China Mobile Hong Kong | Nexperia |
| Dolphin Concepts | Nutanix |
| eWalker Management | Octopus Cards |
| Fijitsu | Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, HKSAR Government |
| freeD Group | Pokeguide |
| Gamatech | Primetech Technology Limited |
| Goldman Sachs | Qihoo 360 Technology |
| Hang Seng Bank | Rehab-Robotics |
| HKT | Ricoh Asia Pacific Operations |
| HKU | RS components |
| HKUST | Shenzhen IU Travel Network Technology |
| Huawei | Siemens |
| Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica | Sierra Wireless |
| J.P. Morgan | Signal Communications |
| L' hotel Elan | SOS Group |
| Lalamove | Suntrend Technology |
| Lexiwave Technology | Telecom Service One Holdings |
| Madhead | The Hong Kong Jockey Club |
| Mannings (Asia) Consultants | Tuen Mun Hospital |
| Mattel Asia Pacific Sourcing | VIV |
| Morgan Stanley | Vodafone |
Graduate Prospects
Graduates’ Initial Destinations:
| Graduates’ Initial Destinations | Percentage* |
|---|---|
| Employed | 78.80% |
| Further studies | 16.70% |
| Others (e.g. returned to homeland, not seeking for employment) | 2.90% |
| Still seeking employment | 1.60% |
| *Remark: Due to rounding of data, percentages may not add up exactly to 100%. | |
Employment Sector:
| Employment Sector | Percentage* |
|---|---|
| Commerce and Business | 63.60% |
| Community and Social Services | 1.50% |
| Education | 4.40% |
| Engineering and Industry | 28.70% |
| Government and Related Organisations | 1.80% |
| *Remark: Due to rounding of data, percentages may not add up exactly to 100%. | |
Note: This chart shows the sectors of companies and organisations in which graduates took up employment. It does not reflect the nature of work undertaken by graduates. For details of job nature, please refer to the following chart.
Job Nature:
| Job Nature | Percentage* |
|---|---|
| Administration / Management | 4.30% |
| Banking / Finance | 4.30% |
| Engineering | 44.70% |
| Others | 2.80% |
| System Analysis & Computer Programming | 41.50% |
| Teaching / Lecturing | 2.50% |
| *Remark: Due to rounding of data, percentages may not add up exactly to 100%. | |
