The programme provides well-structured training for IT professionals who want to keep abreast with the dynamics in multimedia and information technology. It aims at equipping students with in-depth knowledge of the state-of-the-art multimedia information technology and the necessary skills to meet the needs from the community. On completion of the programme, students with different technical backgrounds and aspirations can:

• have a strong theoretical foundation in multimedia systems and applications, mobile computing, internet computing and networking;
• acquire analytical ability that enables them to conduct high-level research and development in the rapidly changing IT industry;
• enhance their capacity to continue professional and career development.

Applicants must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and one of the following:

• possess a BSc or BEng degree in related disciplines such as Information Technology, Information Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics (preferably with a minor in Computer Science) and Applied Physics (preferably with a minor in Computer Science); or
• have obtained an equivalent qualification, or provided evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose to the University.

Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:

• TOEFL score 550 (paper-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
• Overall band 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
• Score 450 in the new College English Test (CET6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or
• Other equivalent qualifications.

• At least 6 CUs of EE core courses
• At least 15 CUs of technical elective courses (Group I + II) where no more than 9 CUs of Group II electives
• No more than 6 CUs of BM electives
• Minimum 18 CUs of EE courses

• At least 6 CUs of EE core courses excluding EE6691
• At least 15 CUs of technical elective courses (Group I + II) where no more than 9 CUs of Group II electives
• 15 CUs of EE6691 Applied Research Internship Scheme in Electronic Engineering
• No more than 6 CUs of BM electives
• Minimum 18 CUs of EE courses excluding EE6691

• At least 6 CUs of EE core courses
• At least 15 CUs of technical elective courses (Group I + II) where no more than 9 CUs of Group II electives
• At least 15 CUs of BM electives
• Minimum 18 CUs of EE courses 

• CityU-EE now boasts 15 Fellows of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (FIEEE). Fellowship of IEEE is regarded internationally as the main benchmark in this discipline for professional society recognition.
•  6 Centres and *1 State Key Laboratory Established - The Department has established 6 centres namely 1/ Centre for Chaos and Complex Networks, 2/ Applied Strategic Development Centre in Electronic Packaging and Assemblies, Failure Analysis and Reliability Engineering, 3/ Centre for Smart Energy Conversion and Utilization Research, 4/ Information and Communication Technologies Centre, 5/ Centre for Biosystems, Neuroscience, and Nanotechnology, and 6/ CityU HK-UESTC Joint Research Center on Optical Fiber Sensing and Communication

*With the support from the Ministry of Science and Technology, CityU established her State Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves in March 2008. It is the first such laboratory in engineering discipline in Hong Kong.

• ​Courses taught by experienced professors or industrialists
• Internship opportunities at local or overseas research institutions or companies
• Multiple exit awards and re-entry routes
• Offer of course in Dissertation type leading to admission to PhD degree in CityU
• Including Continuing Education Fund reimbursable courses
• Courses taught by experienced professors or industrialists

Course Descriptions
Department of Electronic Engineering
EE Student Achievements
College of Science and Engineering