Sept 2027 Entry
1.5 years (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
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Early Round: 2026-10-20
Main Round: 2027-02-25
Early Round: 2026-10-20
Main Round: 2027-02-25
What's New
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduate
Programme Aims
The Programme is designed:
(a) To offer enhanced educational opportunities and training for students aspiring to enhance their expertise and pursue advanced careers in the field of Aerospace Engineering;
(b) To empower students to enhance their proficiency, thereby enhancing their competence in the job market and enabling them to become active contributors to the aerospace industry;
(c) To facilitate students in acquiring a comprehensive understanding and proficiency in the latest cutting-edge technologies within Aerospace Engineering; and
(d) To equip students with the ability to apply their acquired knowledge and skills effectively to resolve real-world challenges encountered in practical situations.
Characteristics
The programme allows students to take subjects in various related fields, such as flight mechanics, aerodynamics, satellite engineering, etc. The unique opportunities offered by the programme help students to develop into highly competent and competitive professionals in the field of aerospace engineering.
The mixed mode of study allows students to study either full-time or part-time. Local students can vary their study mode from semester to semester according to their personal preferences. This flexibility is not available to non-local students, who are constrained by visa requirements.
Graduates are equipped with the essential knowledge and problem-solving abilities needed for high-level careers in aerospace engineering and many other related areas.
To be eligible for the award of a MSc in Aerospace Engineering, students must complete:
- 7 taught subjects, including 6 compulsory Core Subjects, and a Dissertation;
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10 taught subjects, including 6 compulsory Core Subjects;
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the Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) Requirement#.
#Students are required to complete the compulsory 1-credit subject "EEE5T03 Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity" to satisfy the Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) requirement for graduation. No credit fee will be charged for this subject.
Students may apply to and exit from the MSc programme with a Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) subject to meeting the specified requirements.
There are 12 subjects in the MSc in Aerospace Engineering (Subject to change):
Core Subject List
- AAE5001 Guidance, Navigation and Advanced Avionics System
- AAE5202 Advanced Aircraft Structures and Materials
- AAE5204 Autonomous Flight - Mechanics and Control
- AAE5205 Aircraft Engine Systems and Combustion
- AAE5207 Compressible Aerodynamics
- AAE5208 Satellite Engineering
Elective Subject List
- AAE5203 Aircraft Design and Certification
- AAE5206 Artificial Intelligence in Aerospace Engineering
- AAE5209 Computational Fluid Dynamics
- AAE5210 Space Vehicle Propulsion Systems
- AAE5211 Spacecraft Dynamics
- AAE5212 Engineering Computations and Modelling
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Programme Leader
Prof. HAO Jiaao
BEng, PhD
Deputy Programme Leader
Prof. GU Sangdi
BE(Hons), PhD
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A Bachelor’s degree with Honours in engineering, science or technology, or qualifications that satisfy the academic requirements for Corporate Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), or the equivalent.
Consideration will also be given to candidates without Honours degrees but with other relevant qualifications supplemented by appropriate work experience.
Applicants who are not native speakers of English, and the Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the “Admission Requirements” section for details.
Individual cases will be considered on their own merit by the departments concerned. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.
Suitable candidates may be invited to attend interviews.
For general enquiries, please contact:
AAE General Office (tel: (852) 3400 2489; email: aae.info@polyu.edu.hk)
For further information on academic matters, please contact:
Prof. HAO Jiaao (tel: (852) 3400 8060; email: jiaao.hao@polyu.edu.hk)
Class Arrangement
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Classes are normally held in the evenings.
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Some subjects may be delivered in the daytime.
Scholarships and Financial Support
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Students enrolling for the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering may apply for the Hong Kong Aviation Scholarship Scheme (HKASS) through PolyU, which aims to encourage continuous professional enhancement for the aviation sector in Hong Kong.
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Some of the subjects have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) for the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering programme. The programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6).
The CEF reimbursable courses list includes:
o AAE5001 Guidance, Navigation and Advanced Avionics System (36Z163820)
o AAE5202 Advanced Aircraft Structures and Materials (36Z163839)
o AAE5204 Autonomous Flight - Mechanics and Control (36Z163847)
o AAE5205 Aircraft Engine Systems and Combustion (36Z163855)
o AAE5207 Compressible Aerodynamics (36Z163863)
o AAE5208 Satellite Engineering (36Z163871) -
Eligible students enrolled in the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering may apply for the Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme (Aviation) (ProTERS (Aviation)) under MATF, the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund launched by The Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB). For more details, please refer to the official website for more details.
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Students enrolled in the MSc in Aerospace Engineering taking dissertation may apply for the AAE MSc Dissertation Scholarship*, which aims to encourage aviation engineering and operation research.
*PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute/disagreement, PolyU's decision is final.
For an overview of the programme, please refer to the 2026/27 intake leaflet. Please note that the 2027/28 version is currently being finalised and will be updated in due course.
HK$7,600 per credit for local and non-local students (Subject to review)
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