1597A - BEng Information Engineering | Undergraduate Admissions

BEng Information Engineering

工學士(資訊工程學)

Academic Year of Entry	2023/24
Mode of Funding	Government funded
Admission Code	1597A
Mode of Study	Full time
Indicative Intake Target	Local Places : click here (for JUPAS and non-JUPAS) Non-local Places : click here
Normal Duration of Programme	3 years (for advanced standing I)
Programme Website	Click here to open
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Tuition Fee	Click here for more information
Programme/Major Leader	Prof SO Hing Cheung B.Eng. CityU, Ph.D. CUHK, FIEEE +852 3442 7780 (Phone) +852 3442 0562 (Fax) infe@ee.cityu.edu.hk
General Enquiries	Ms Christy LEUNG +852 3442 7719 (Phone) +852 3442 0562 (Fax) infe@ee.cityu.edu.hk

Programme Outlines

Programme Video

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Our Target

This major aims to equip students with a balanced understanding of the theory and applications of information engineering, which encompasses networking and communications, algorithms and optimization, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and signal processing. It offers all-round education, which nurtures independent thinking, creativity, and various soft skills. Upon completion of the major, graduates will be sufficiently prepared for further studies or employment in a wide range of economic sectors, mainly technology, but also business, banking, finance and trading in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region.

資訊工程學工學士課程目標：培育專業資訊工程師，教授電腦及資訊科技知識，重點有網絡與通訊、算法與優化、網絡安全、人工智能、及訊號處理。

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied an engineering-related or a science-related discipline at a high school or post-secondary institution.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree / Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award in an engineering-related or science-related discipline.

Curriculum Structure

For details of the programme curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’ (Note: The catalogue for the 2022 cohort is for reference only. The 2023 catalogue will be published around July 2023.)

What You Will Be Studying

This major focuses on five areas: Networking and Communications, Algorithms and Optimization, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Signal Processing.

Core courses include: Engineering Mathematics, Logic Circuits, Computer Programming, Java Programming and Applications, Data Structures and Algorithms, Microcomputer Systems, Signals and Systems, Optimization Methods for Engineering, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Data Communications and Networking, Internet Technology, Principles of Communications, Product Design, and Project.

In the final year, students may specialise in different areas of interest in preparation for their future careers and enjoy considerable flexibility through the selection of elective courses on topics such as advanced networking technologies, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Start Your Career Here

Information Technology is amongst the areas the Hong Kong SAR Government has identified for focused support, with manpower projections showing this technology sector to have the fastest growth. Even in the banking, finance, business services, trading, legal and public administration sectors, personnel with a solid background in technology are in great demand in this increasingly complex technological age.

Co-curricular Activities and Learning Support

Placement Schemes

In collaboration with industry, the Department aims to equip students early with real work experience before graduation through different placement schemes. We have Industrial Attachment Scheme (IAS) and Overseas Internship Scheme (OIS), which offer local and overseas summer placement opportunities; and Professional Internship Programme of different durations: 4 months / 8 months / 12 months, providing flexibilities to suit the different needs of students and companies.

International Exchange and Summer Exchange Programme

Uplifting students' global outreach and international competitiveness through student exchange is one of the Department’s goals. Since 2015, more than 330 students have been sent out to top universities in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Japan, Korea, mainland China, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the USA for semester-long exchange and summer exchange. Unfortunately, due to COVID, the programme has been suspended since 2020.

Student Learning Support Schemes

Student learning is always the Department’s top priority, facilitated by the long-established Student Tutoring Scheme. The scheme aims to nurture good learning skills in our students, particularly during their first and second year with EE. Outstanding senior year students are selected to coach students in their studies through regular meetings and out-of-classroom time. The Scheme has successfully created a positive learning ambience among peers and has been well received among students.

Scholarship

Each year, approximately 60 scholarships worth over HK$1 million are granted to students in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Student Achievements

Over the years, CityU Electrical Engineering students have won many top prizes in various international, regional and local competitions and award schemes. Click here for more information.

Professional Recognition

This Department offers four majors in Computer and Data Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, and Microelectronics Engineering. All the three current majors have been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), while the design of Microelectronics Engineering curriculum is intended to obtain accreditation by HKIE. Based on the Washington Accord, graduates will receive reciprocal recognition from equivalent bodies in Australia, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong-China, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the UK and the US.

Department’s Highlights

Largest EE department among local universities with 50 professors.
Ranked 21^stworldwide and 1^st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022); 15^thworldwide and 1^st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical Engineering (Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities, National Taiwan University Ranking 2021).
Six EE professors have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for eight times by the University.
A caring department emphasizing students’ well-roundedness apart from their technical know-how through ample co-curricular activities.
Offering four undergraduate programmes, two taught master's programmes and two research degree programmes (currently around 1,400 students in total).
With the support from the Ministry of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves established in 2008 is the first such laboratory in engineering discipline in Hong Kong.
Laboratory space about 5,000 sq. meters.