Engineering Doctorate
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Entrance Year Sept 2025
Programme Code 05001
Stream Code
FD (Full-time)
PD (Part-time)
Mode of Study Mixed Mode
Normal Duration
3 years (Full-time) Candidates will be deregistered from the programme if they exceed the normal duration of the programme, unless approval is obtained from the relevant authority.
5 years (Part-time)
Fund Type Self-Financed
Credits Required for Graduation
49
Initial Registration Credits
HK$98,400 per semester for full-time mode
3 credits for candidates of part-time mode
Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025
Non-Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025
Tuition Fees
HK$98,400 per semester for full-time mode Remarks: Full-time candidates will be charged HK$98,400 per semester for 6 semesters (which is the normal duration for completing the programme on a full-time basis) whereas part-time candidates will be charged HK$12,300 per credit for 48 credits. The total tuition fee of the 49-credit programme is HK$590,400 for both full-time and part-time candidates. There is no tuition fee for the 1-credit Academic Integrity and Ethics subject. Full-time candidates having taken all the 49 credits earlier than the normal registration period (i.e. 6 semesters) will be required to pay the remaining fee when they submit their thesis for oral examination. The normal duration for the completion of thesis is consecutive six semesters. Approval has to be sought for extending the completion of thesis beyond six semesters and an extension fee of HK$36,900 per semester will be charged. Candidates have to bear flight cost, hotel accommodation fees, make extra travel insurance arrangement according to individual needs (especially for those who wish to advance or extend their stay in the destination. Basic travel insurance will be provided by the University covering the designated period of the study trip), etc. if they select overseas study trips as their electives.
HK$12,300 per credit for part-time mode
Programme Leader(s)
Programme Coordinator
Prof. Xiaowen Fu
Remarks
This programme is co-hosted by the following academic departments:
Department of Biomedical Engineering;
Department of Computing;
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering;
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering; and
Department of Mechanical Engineering.
We have a quota for admissions. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Offers will be made on a rolling-basis.
An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and may reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and upload all necessary documents.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
This programme is targeted for those who are in or are aspiring to be in senior management or principal research and development positions in companies/organisations that are involved in science, technology and engineering. The curriculum is designed to improve the candidates' skills in management of innovation and technology, enhance professional competence and expertise in specific engineering fields and strengthen capabilities in research, innovation and technology transfer from a practical perspective.
Characteristics
The programme comprises two equally weighted components: coursework and thesis. The coursework aims at reinforcing and expanding candidates' breadth of knowledge in management of innovation and advanced technologies. The thesis, which is company/organisation related, should make a significant contribution and/or provide innovative insights into professional practice in an engineering discipline.