Sept 2027 Entry
What's New
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduate
As one of the founding departments of the University in 1937, the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been at the forefront of the vast evolvement of its field.
The Department takes pride in its focus on grand challenges in the international arena and is actively collaborating with various overseas institutions addressing these challenges. Our global connections broaden the perspectives of the future generations opening their minds to discover new knowledge that benefits the society. The Department’s world-class faculty and internationally renowned programmes draw students from across the globe. The Department has also published numerous important research findings in world-leading journals.
The Department has made significant achievements in International University Rankings by discipline in recent years, based on its academic performance, employer reputation and research impact. The University was ranked highly in the subject of Mechanical Engineering and/or related disciplines by different international ranking systems. This is an impressive testament to the Department’s contributions and sustained efforts nationally and internationally.
Advanced Materials and Processing 先進材料與加工
Please refer to the Department webpage for the information on the potential supervisors.
You are advised to contact the potential supervisors before submitting an application.
Aerospace Engineering 航宇工程
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You are advised to contact the potential supervisors before submitting an application.
Clean Energy and Energy Storage 清潔能源與儲能技術
Please refer to the Department webpage for the information on the potential supervisors.
You are advised to contact the potential supervisors before submitting an application.
Robotics and Control 機械人與控制系統
Please refer to the Department webpage for the information on the potential supervisors.
You are advised to contact the potential supervisors before submitting an application.
Sound and Vibration 聲學與振動
Please refer to the Department webpage for the information on the potential supervisors.
You are advised to contact the potential supervisors before submitting an application.
Thermofluids and Combustion 熱流體與燃燒
Please refer to the Department webpage for the information on the potential supervisors.
You are advised to contact the potential supervisors before submitting an application.
The Department aims to provide advanced teaching and research accommodation for both undergraduates and postgraduates in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities.
All research postgraduate applicants are recommended to approach potential supervisors and preferably, put their names on the applications. For details, please refer to “Research Areas” or ME website > Academic Staff.
The Department has organised/co-organised a series of symposiums and international conferences to pursue knowledge through interactions among the world’s foremost scientists and scholars. To further elevate its research quality and academic standing, the Department has also invited top-notch scholars to serve as visiting chair professors under the Distinguished Visiting Chair Professor Scheme. Learn more at Emeritus Professor, Visiting & Adjunct Staff.
The Department offers student exchange opportunities to enhance students’ global outlook, language skills and personal development. Every year, the Department arranges research attachments (from three months to one year) for students to visit overseas universities with financial support.
With the aim of advancing research by exchanging knowledge and ideas within the field of Mechanical Engineering, the Department also provides additional financial support to research students to attend international conferences.
Compulsory - Two Academic Referee’s Reports are required. To apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), academic referees must complete online referee's reports before the HKPFS application deadline.
Identify and invite two academics who are familiar with your academic performance and achievements. Proposed supervisor(s) from the PolyU, proposed supervisor(s) from the partner institution (if any), and persons from non-academic backgrounds are not considered appropriate academic referees.
Provide complete and accurate information on your referees, including their email addresses under a university or an organisation, in your online application.
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Optional
Compulsory
Compulsory – A standard form must be used for the submission of the research proposal. Please click here to download the form.
Compulsory – Please upload all academic qualifications, including Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree (if any) according to the University’s admission requirements and follow the submission requirements as stated on the ‘Procedures – Guidelines for Submitting Supporting Documents’.
