Master of Science in Satellite Engineering

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Entrance Year Sept 2026

Programme Code 48008

Mode of Study Mixed Mode

Normal Duration

1.5 years (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)

Fund Type Self-Financed

Credits Required for Graduation

Local Application Deadline 15 Jan 2026

Non-Local Application Deadline 15 Jan 2026

Tuition Fees

HK8,500 per credit for local and non-local students
No tuition charge for the 1-credit Academic Integrity and Ethics subject.

Programme Leader(s)

Programme Leader
Prof. XU Bing
BEng, PhD

Deputy Programme Leader
Prof. JIANG Yiping
BEng, ME, PhD

Remarks

(This programme is offered subject to approval)

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims

The programme is designed to meet the following aims:

(a) To provide advanced education and training for students who intend to upgrade their knowledge and to seek a higher-level career in the area of satellite engineering and management;

(b) To enable students to develop their competence and increase their competitiveness in the job market to become the backbone of the space industry;

(c) To enable students to have a good understanding and mastery of the most up-to-date and advanced technologies in the area of satellite engineering, and

(d) To enable students to apply their learned knowledge and skills to solve problems encountered in practice.

Characteristics

The Satellite Engineering MSc programme is designed to complement the rapidly evolving global space economy. It offers comprehensive coverage of both the engineering fundamentals and practical applications of satellites, including satellite orbital dynamics, spacecraft dynamics and propulsion systems, spacecraft testing and verification, satellite payload and sensor design, as well as satellite navigation and remote sensing. In addition, the curriculum features innovative courses on emerging topics such as the new space economy. This programme equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel and remain competitive in today’s fast-growing space industry.

Students in this programme may take a practical research project (a 9-credit dissertation) designed to incorporate career development skills.

The mixed mode of study allows students to study either full-time or part-time. Local students can vary their study mode from semester to semester according to their personal preferences. This flexibility is not available to non-local students, who are constrained by visa requirements.

Financial Aids and Scholarships

Here is a list of financial aids and scholarships available for students pursuing Master degree programmes offered by the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering.

AAE MSc Dissertation Scholarship

The AAE MSc Dissertation Scholarship is offered by the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, to encourage aviation engineering-related research and award outstanding students enrolled in the taught postgraduate programmes offered by AAE.

Amount of Scholarship

Each award has a value of HK$60,000.

Eligibility

Students studying in PolyU's MSc programmes offered by AAE who fulfil the following criteria:

Full-time MSc students only (both local and non-local);
must complete 7 taught subjects, including at least 6 AAE Core Subjects, and a Dissertation;
attain accumulative GPA for the first year not lower than 3.0.

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria may include, but not limited to, applicants’ academic achievements, professional qualifications attained, work experience and interview performance.

Application Procedures

Eligible students can make their applications after completing the first year of study. The Department will call for applications annually before the start of the second year of study.