Master of Science in Engineering (Low-Altitude Technology)
MSc(Eng) LAT
Programme Aims
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(a) To provide students with a strong theoretical foundation and practical design insights for low-altitude aerial vehicles and their safe operation. The graduates should also be able to contribute to the mainstream aerospace industry with new ideas gained in low-altitude designs.
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(b) To embrace innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities in the emerging sector of the low-altitude economy with personal, commercial and industrial applications.
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(c) To foster a regional and international platform of collaboration where scientists, engineers, economists, policy makers and scholars mingle to create a shared vision of 3D transport.
MSc(ENG)(LAT) Online Info Session:
Prepare for an exciting career of innovation in low-altitude aviation or mainstream aerospace engineering
Admission
Requirements
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Hold a Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering or Science discipline
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Satisfy the Entrance Requirements and English Language Requirements here.
Application
Procedures
Application Deadlines for 2025 Intake​
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Round 1 (Main): End-March to June, 2025 (to be announced)
Tuition
Fees
Self-funded Programme
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HKD380,010 for non-local applicants
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HKD250,020 for local applicants
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Course
Structures
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Credits Required: 84 credits
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Mode of study: Full Time
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Duration: 1.5 years
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Medium of Instruction: English
Enquiries
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Email: msclat@hku.hk / mechmsc1@hku.hk
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Phone: 3917 1507
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Programme Coordinator: Prof. L. Huang
Admission Year
2025
Fall
Mode of Study
Full
Time
Normal Duration
1.5
Years
Credits Required
84 Credits
English
Medium of Instruction
Programme Structure​
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Students are required to complete 84 credits and a substantiated dissertation to fulfil the graduation requirement, normally over 1.5 academic years of full-time mode of study as set out below:
Course Category | No. of Credits |
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Discipline Core Courses | Not less than 30 |
Discipline Elective Courses | Not less than 12 |
Free Elective Courses | Not more than 12 |
Capstone Experience | 30 |
Total | 84 |
Candidates shall select courses in accordance with the regulations of the degree. Candidates must complete i) 10 courses, including 6 courses from List A and 2 from List B, and ii) a dissertation. They may select no more than 2 course offered by other taught postgraduate curricula within or beyond the Faculty of Engineering as free electives. All course selection will be subject to approval by the Programme Director(s).
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For the discipline elective courses, students may choose at least 2 from the areas of Aerodynamics and its computation, Aircraft stress analysis and finite element, Telecommunications systems and management, Noise and vibration, Battery technology, Global logistics and transportation systems, and Aviation economics: business model and entrepreneurship. Additionally, students can select no more than two free elective courses from within or beyond the Engineering Faculty to gain deeper knowledge in different engineering fields.
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List-A​ Discipline Core Courses​ (Compulsory courses)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Course Code | Course (all 6 credits, expect LATX7511) |
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LATX7511 | Effective English speaking, listening and writing (non-credit bearing) |
LATX7512 | Aeronautical practice and prospects |
LATX7513 | Fundamentals of aircraft and aviation |
LATX7514 | Propulsion technology |
MECH7020 | Autonomous drones with AI |
LATX7515 | Aeronautical materials and manufacturing |
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​List-B Discipline Elective Courses (Select at least 2 courses)​​​​​
Course Code | Course (all 6 credits) |
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MECH7022 | Aerodynamics and its computation |
LATX7516 | Aircraft stress analysis and finite element |
ELEC6080 | Telecommunications Systems and Management |
MECH6017 | Noise and vibration |
MECH7023 | Battery technology |
DASE7222 | Global logistics and transportation systems |
LATX7517 | Aviation economics: business model and entrepreneurship |
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Capstone Experience (30 credits)​​​​​​​​​
Course Code | Capstone Experience |
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LATX7501 | Dissertation |