Mechanical Engineering
Overview
Focus: Advanced postgraduate education in multiple domains
- Energy and power
- Environmental engineering
- Material technology
- Theoretical mechanics
- Marine and offshore engineering
- Computer-aided design and manufacturing
Target Audience: Graduates in engineering or related sciences seeking specialized and broad-based mechanical engineering knowledge.
A student may choose to claim any of the two Focuses (1. Robotics, Drones and Control, 2. Railway System and Management) , provided that he/she must have completed the courses required under the corresponding Focus.
Curriculum Structure
The MSc(Eng) in Mechanical Engineering curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide a rigorous and flexible academic experience, empowering students to deepen their expertise and broaden their career prospects in the field of mechanical engineering.
For MSc courses offered in 2026-2027, please refer to https://mech.hku.hk/msc-course-offering/
Please refer to Syllabuses – Master of Science in Engineering – 2026 MSc(ENG) – Page 175
Programme Requirements
To successfully complete the ME curriculum, candidates must accumulate a total of 72 credits distributed as follows:
| Component | Credit Requirement |
|---|---|
| Discipline Courses | Not less than 30 credits |
| Elective Courses | Not more than 18 credits |
| Capstone Experience | 24 credits |
For ME curriculum syllabus 2026-2027, please refer to https://engg.hku.hk/Teaching-Learning/MSc/Regulations-and-Syllabuses
Course Selection Guidelines
- Total Courses: Candidates are required to complete 8 courses, including at least 3 courses from List A.
- Capstone Experience: Completion of a dissertation is mandatory, forming a substantial part of the Capstone Experience.
- Electives: Students may select up to 3 elective courses offered by other taught postgraduate programmes within the Faculty of Engineering, enabling interdisciplinary learning and broader academic exposure.
- Approval: All course selections are subject to the approval of the Course Coordinators to ensure a coherent and academically robust study plan.