Master of Science in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
Entrance Year Sept 2025
Programme Code 34083
Stream Code
IFM (Full-time)
IPM (Part-time)
Mode of Study Mixed Mode
Normal Duration
1 year (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
Fund Type Self-Financed
Credits Required for Graduation
31* *30 normal study credits with 1 tuition-free credit to fulfil the Academic Integrity and Ethics Requirement
Initial Registration Credits
12 (Full-time)
6 (Part-time)
Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025
Non-Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025
Tuition Fees
HK$8,000 per credit for local and non-local students Entry Scholarships are available. For details, please visit PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute/disagreement, PolyU’s decision is final.
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/lsgi/experience-and-opportunities/financial-assistance/
Programme Leaders
Programme Leader
Dr XU Yang
BSc, MSc, PhD
Deputy Programme Leader
Dr PEI Qing
PhD
Remarks
Students can pursue their studies in either full-time or part-time mode. Students should complete the programme full time in 1 year or part time in 2.5 years. They will be required to attend classes in the daytime and in the evening if they choose the full-time mode.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
To equip students to cope with challenges and other issues in cities by harnessing the power of informatics, big data and relevant techniques.
Characteristics
The programme focuses on three key areas, namely “Theory and Domain Knowledge”, “Technologies underpin Urban Informatics and Smart Cities” and “The Practice of Urban Informatics and Smart Cities Solutions”.