Sept 2026 Entry
1 year
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Entry scholarships of HK$10,000 will be awarded to applicants with excellent academic achievement.
Early Round: 2025-10-15
Main Round: 2026-01-15
Extended Round: 2026-04-30
Early Round: 2025-10-15
Main Round: 2026-01-15
Extended Round: 2026-04-30
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The Master of Science in Microelectronics Technology and Materials is designed to develop high-calibre talents with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to contribute to the development of the booming semiconductor industry.
Based on the expertise of the Department of Applied Physics in device physics and materials science research, this one-year programme provides students with unique and professional training in the process flow of microelectronics and integrated circuit design, simulation, fabrication and processing, characterisation, and inspection.
Upon completion of the Programme, students should be able to:
(i) analyse the properties of semiconductor materials and the performance of microelectronic devices;
(ii) utilise knowledge and skills in key aspects of semiconductor material processing, microelectronics devices and systems fabrication;
(iii) evaluate device design and process flows, and devise strategies to improve device performances and process yields; and
(iv) demonstrate the ability to engage in continuous development as a professional in the microelectronics industry, through inquiry and reflection on the current technological development.
The MSc in Microelectronics Technology and Materials provides extensive training for physicists and engineers to meet national, regional and local demand for talent in the microelectronics industry. The programme is designed to develop expertise in integrated circuit design and manufacturing, in line with the national policy of supporting the development of scientific research and advanced manufacturing. This policy is strongly supported by local policies in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, ensuring the career prospects of our graduates.
A total of 31 credits are required for graduation, including 19 credits of core subjects (including 1 credit for the subject "Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity") and 12 credits of elective subjects.
Core subjects (3 credits per subject, unless otherwise specified in parentheses)
- Advanced Materials Analysis and Characterization
- Integrated Circuits Design
- Integrated Circuit Processing and Laboratory
- Semiconductor Devices and Systems
- Semiconductor Materials and Processing
- Statistics and Data Analytics
- Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity (1 credit)
Elective subjects (3 credits per subject, unless otherwise specified in parentheses)
- Artificial Intelligence for Materials Science
- Emerging Memory Technologies
- Machine Vision for Semiconductor Manufacturing and Inspections
- Microelectronics Packaging and Reliability
- MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) and Sensors
- Thin Film Materials and Preparation Technologies
- Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Microelectronics
- Project (6 credits)
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Prof. Jiong ZHAO
A Bachelor’s degree with Honours in science, engineering or equivalent qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience in microelectronics industries.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the “Admission Requirements” section for details.
For further information, please email apdept@polyu.edu.hk
HK$7,600 per credit for local and non-local students. Tuition fees will not be charged for the 1-credit subject "Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity".
As a graduate of the first cohort of the MSc in Microelectronics Technology & Materials of the Department of Applied Physics at PolyU, I deeply appreciate the unique charm of this discipline. Microelectronics requires us not only to have rich experimental experience and a solid theoretical foundation, but also to keep up with the latest technologies. Fortunately, the Department provides us with an excellent learning environment, including a class in the cleanroom equipped with advanced equipment and the latest EDA software, as well as support from engineers at the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute.
Not only was I immersed in a strong academic atmosphere but I also benefited from a humanistic approach on campus. I have had the opportunity to meet several outstanding microelectronics scholars who are not only knowledgeable but also genuinely caring towards students. They provided us with tremendous support, offering both academic advice and help in our daily life. These experiences greatly enriched my academic perspective and interpersonal skills, contributing to the most valuable part of my learning journey at PolyU.
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