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Department of Computer Science and Engineering 計算機科學及工程學系

CSE

Short Description

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) offers world-class education and research opportunities in areas such as big data, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, networking, graphics, social media, software development, and computation theory.

Students who enter the CSE Department can choose from the following major programs.

BEng in Computer Science (COMP)

Computer science applies computer technology to solve important problems in the scientific, engineering, and commercial domains. Our BEng COMP program provides a comprehensive education, teaching the problem-solving skills needed to tackle computational problems in all core areas, including programming, data structures and algorithms, operating systems, and software engineering. Students can also learn about diverse areas of computer science, such as databases and data mining, networking, embedded systems, computer graphics, image processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, computer security, and theoretical computer science.

BSc in Computer Science (COSC)

The COSC program is uniquely designed for students who want to pursue a double major in computer science and another discipline. Students enrolled in COSC are required to be simultaneously enrolled in at least one other major, such as Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science and Technology, Quantitative Finance, Quantitative Social Analysis, etc. Students who wish to pursue a double major can either start with Computer Science (COSC) and declare their second major later or enroll in another major and then add COSC as an additional major.

BEng in Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This program has been established to meet the rapidly growing demand for skilled AI professionals in academia and industry. It equips students with a solid foundation in Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and provides flexibility for them to explore the depth or width of AI specialties. Students would embrace a wide range of theories and applications where students would be trained as well-rounded and versatile professionals. Upon completion of the program, students would be proficient in AI technologies and methodologies. They would be able to apply AI principles and techniques to solve real-world problems across different domains. Additionally, students would gain a deep understanding of the ethical considerations and societal implications of AI, enabling them to make responsible decisions regarding its use.

Global University Rankings 

No. #31 in Computer Science (No.1 in Hong Kong for 7 consecutive years)
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024

No. #10 in Data Science & AI (new subject created in 2023)
(No. 1 in Hong Kong)

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

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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
Notes:
  1. The result(s) of Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above) achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
  2. 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
Notes: 
  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
  4. 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

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Email: ugadmin@cse.ust.hk

Footnote(s)
  1. 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.