The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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BEng in Computer Engineering 工學士（計算機工程學）
CPEG
Short Description
The BEng in Computer Engineering program (CPEG) is jointly run by the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The program aims to provide students an in-depth understanding of both hardware and software, and their cross-interaction in the design of cutting-edge electronic and computer systems.
Well-integrated, Challenging and Flexible Curriculum
The CPEG program is carefully designed to offer a rich, well-balanced and challenging curriculum to our students. Our curriculum provides trainings in software, hardware, architectural and engineering aspects of computer-based systems to students. Students learn programming, data structure, computer organization, operating system, signals, electronic circuits and embedded systems in the state-of-the-art facilities of both Departments. Students can further explore their interests with our wide range of areas of specialization such as artificial intelligence, multimedia, graphics, software, database, robotics, communications, semiconductor, signal processing, networking etc. CPEG is a 2-in-1 well-integrated program!
Broad Career Prospect
Graduates of the CPEG program are equipped with a solid foundation in both hardware and software, opening doors to diverse career opportunities that span multiple fields including applications of information and communication technology. Potential job roles include system analyst, network analyst, application developer, game designer, cloud engineer, full-stack software/hardware engineer, IC design engineer, hardware engineer, data analyst, IT consultant etc. Employers of our graduates include world-class local and international companies in a wide variety of industries.
Rankings:
#No. 31 in Computer Science
(No.1 in Hong Kong for 8 consecutive years)
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024
#No. 32 in Computer Science and Information Systems
(No.1 in Hong Kong for 12 times in 14 years)
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
#No. 29 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(No.1 in Hong Kong for 8 consecutive years)
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
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Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote1 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 3 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or COMBINED SCIENCE or INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECTNote2 | 3 |
| Or | |
| BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or COMBINED SCIENCE or INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
- The result(s) of Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above) achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
- The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
For more details about admissions score calculation, please refer to: https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas/.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote4 | 3 |
| Or | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
- Non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students may use an alternative Chinese subject, an HKDSE Other Language subject, or an HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese subject to satisfy the University’s Chinese language requirement.
- The result(s) of Liberal Studies in previous sitting(s) will also be considered in HKUST General Entrance Requirement. Level 2 or above is required.
"Attained" level in Citizenship and Social Development and the result(s) of Liberal Studies will not be considered in the admissions score calculation. - The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
- Score 3 or above in Category C (Other Languages) subjects will also be considered as 2nd Elective. Please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas/ for the conversion of HKDSE level/grades to scores.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
Once the minimum entrance requirements have been met, the best results achieved in all sittings will be used for calculating admissions scores.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 44,500
Contacts
- As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 - 2027/28 triennium for which the allocation of UGC-funded places is still subject to the Government's approval, the number of intake places shown above is indicative only and subject to changes or confirmation.