What is ESEC
ESEC aimed to recognize and support elite third-year and final-year engineering students by providing them with additional resources and opportunities to enhance their academic and professional development. Through ESEC, students receive funding to create impactful projects or entrepreneurial ventures.
Eligibility
- Top 5% cGPA among third-year and final-year students in each programme/scheme (based on the previous academic year’s results).
- Students with exceptional achievements nominated by Heads of Departments (Subject to a selection process by the ESEC Committee)
Benefits and Opportunities
Research & Industry Collaboration
- International Engineering Projects
- Industry Attachments with Top-tier Companies
- Collaborative Research with Leading Professors (PolyU or Partner Universities)
Study Tours for Global Exposure (2025/26)
- Top University & Industry Sharing for CYBATHLON Readiness (Switzerland)
- International Hospital Equipment Show & Visits to Tech Giants (South Korea)
Professional Skills Enhancement
- Big Tech Company Student Ambassador Programme
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Courses
- Toastmasters Club for Public Speaking
- AWS Academy Certification Courses
- Leadership Development Training
Professional Networking & Mentorship
- Industry Engagement
- Mentorship Programme
ESEC Committee
Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Prof. HC MAN
Assistant Dean (Student Development), Faculty of Engineering
Dr. Hin Chung LAU
Chairpersons of the Departmental Learning and Teaching Committees
Prof. Kam Hung NG (Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering)
Prof. MS WONG (Department of Biomedical Engineering)
Dr. Pauli LAI (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Prof. Chak-yin TANG (Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering)
Prof. Haihui RUAN (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Selection Schedule (For nominees with exceptional achievements)
Nomination deadline: 5 September 2025
Review & Interviews: 15 – 20 September 2025
Results Announcement: End of September 2025
Activities Calendar
Academic Year 2025/26
Enquiries
Faculty of Engineering
Tel: 2766 5048
Email: feng.stmatters@polyu.edu.hk
