Faculty of Engineering
CODE
46011
SUBCODE
46011-EIE-EIT
ENTRY

Sept 2026 Entry

STUDY MODE
Mixed Mode
DURATION

1.5 years (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)

CREDIT REQUIRED

31

FUND TYPE
Self-Financed

Note to Applicants

The programme has a limited quota for admission.  Early application is strongly encouraged.

Application Deadline
Local - Mixed Mode
Sept 2026 Entry
Early Round: 2025-10-15
Main Round: 2026-01-15
Extended Round: 2026-04-30
Non-local - Mixed Mode
Sept 2026 Entry
Early Round: 2025-10-15
Main Round: 2026-01-15
Extended Round: 2026-04-30

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About Programme
How to Apply
Aims & Characteristics

Programme Aims

This programme aims to provide graduates of electronic engineering, information engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, computer science and other related disciplines with an opportunity for further study at the postgraduate level. Students have a broad choice of core subjects in areas such as multimedia technologies, the internet of things (IoT), telecommunications and machine intelligence, offering them fresh challenges and new opportunities in relevant fields. Students can acquire the latest technical know-how by registering for specialised subjects in a chosen area that focuses on current issues facing the engineering profession today. Students who have managerial responsibilities can take electives in business or management according to their interests and career needs.

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Characteristics

  • Application-oriented and practical curriculum that addresses the latest technologies and their applications

  • Modern and flexible teaching approach, with some subjects delivered in workshop mode

  • Subjects taught by eminent international and local experts

  • Emphasis on interactive and student-centred learning

  • Authentic and work-related assessments, allowing students to fully demonstrate their competence

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The programme also provides two specialism study options:

  • MSc in Electronic and Information Engineering (Internet of Things)
    电子及资讯工程学理学硕士学位(物聯網)

This specialism caters to the emerging needs of IoT experts in the industry and covers cutting-edge technologies, such as wireless communications, sensor networks and IoT applications, enabling students to develop advanced knowledge in these fields.

  • MSc in Electronic and Information Engineering (Multimedia Signal Processing and Communications)
    电子及资讯工程学理学硕士学位(多媒體信號處理及通訊)

This specialism provides postgraduate-level professional and technical training to practitioners in the field, enabling them to keep pace with the ever-growing market needs and business opportunities related to multimedia technology.

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Local students have the flexibility to vary their studies from semester to semester according to their personal aspirations. For example, a local student can study full-time in one semester and choose to switch to part-time study in the next semester, and vice versa. The flexibility of non-local students is constrained by visa requirements. Students can manage their own pace of study, subject to certain regulations on registration and assessment.

Recognition & Prospects

The MSc in EIE programme is an ideal choice for those who wish to pursue advanced studies in electronic and information engineering. The programme focuses on an application-oriented curriculum. It addresses the latest technologies and their applications, enabling students to explore new technological innovations that are highly relevant to their professions and interests. The increased knowledge and expertise of graduates of this programme will mean they are prepared to undertake advanced technical and managerial work in related fields and industries.

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Graduates of this programme have in-depth knowledge of the latest advances in electronic and information engineering and are able to undertake advanced technical and managerial work in electronic and information engineering and related engineering fields.

Curriculum

Programme Structure

The programme provides students with the option to engage in either full-time study (taking subjects equivalent to 9 credits or more in a semester) or part-time study. In general, each subject requires a 3-hour class per week over a 13-week semester. Full-time students normally take three to five subjects per semester, and part-time students usually take two subjects. Subjects are offered in the daytime and in the evening.?Students who enrol in the MSc in EIE programme can select from a wide range of subjects offered in other disciplines, such as accounting, computing, construction and environment, and logistics. They can select combinations of subjects that allow them to graduate with a specialisation.

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Requirements for Completion of?the MSc in Electronic and Information Engineering?


Students must complete the following:

  • 7 taught subjects, including at least 4 Core Subjects, and a Dissertation;?
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  • 10 taught subjects, including at least 6 Core Subjects.

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Requirements for Completion of the MSc in Electronic and Information Engineering?(Internet of Things) /?MSc in Electronic and Information Engineering (Multimedia Signal Processing and Communications)?
Students must complete the following:

  • 7 taught subjects, including at least 5 Core Subjects specified for the specialism, and a Dissertation;?
    OR

  • 10 taught subjects, including at least 7 Core Subjects specified for the specialism.

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Note:?

- Students are required to complete the Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) Requirement (a 1-credit subject pitched at level 5, normally within their first semester of study) as a graduation requirement. ?No credit fee is required for this subject.

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Core Areas of Study

The core areas of study are briefly summarised below. Students are provided with detailed information on the subjects for selection upon registration.

  • Computer Engineering & Intelligent Systems

  • Integrated Circuits Design & Consumer Electronics

  • Multimedia Signal Processing & Technologies

  • Wireless Communications & Networking

  • Internet of Things

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Information on the subjects offered can be obtained at /eee/study/information-for-current-students/subject-syllabi/.

Credit Required for Graduation

31

Programme Leader(s)

Prof. CHEN Wen
PhD (National Univ. of Singapore), SrMOPTICA, SrMIEEE, MSPIE

Subject Area
Electronic and Information Engineering
Entrance Requirements
  • An Honours degree in engineering, science or technology, or chartered engineer (CEng) status, or an equivalent qualification.

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Candidates without honours degrees who have other relevant qualifications and/or appropriate work experience may also be considered.

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If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by?institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.

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Individual cases will be considered on their own merits. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or take tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.

Enquiries

For further information on academic matters, please contact:???
Prof. CHEN Wen???
Tel: (852) 2766 6646???
Email: owen.chen@polyu.edu.hk

Other Information
  • Suitable candidates may be invited to attend face-to-face/telephone/online interviews.

  • Classes are normally held on weekday evenings.

  • Some classes are offered in the daytime for full-time students.

  • The Department reserves the right not to offer any one of the subjects. ?The offer of subjects is subject to review and change if deemed appropriate by the Department.

Tuition Fee

HK$8,000 per credit for local and non-local students

Student Message

Studying for the MSc in Electronic and Information Engineering at 小优短视频 has been a truly rewarding and enriching experience. The campus not only offers a beautiful environment and excellent facilities but also a vibrant student life that fosters both academic and personal growth. One of my favourite spots was the grassy lawn in front of the library — a peaceful place that gave me moments of calm and clarity between study sessions. I sincerely encourage future students to join 小优短视频 — It is a place where you can thrive both academically and personally.

 

The MSc in EIE programme is well-designed and comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics while allowing flexibility to explore individual areas of interest. This allowed me to deepen my knowledge and build a solid foundation in both theory and practice.

 

I am particularly grateful for the MSc in EIE Studentship Scheme, which provided financial support for my final year dissertation. This support allowed me to fully concentrate on my research without financial concerns.

 

Looking ahead, I will continue working with my dissertation supervisor as a research assistant. This opportunity will help me further refine my dissertation and work towards publishing it. I believe the experience will both strengthen my research capabilities and better prepare me for future academic pursuits.

 

Overall, my time at 小优短视频 has been both inspiring and transformative, and I am thankful for this meaningful experience as I step into the future.

DING Meng

Hi, I am Jin Zezhong, a 2023 graduate of the MSc in Electronic and Information Engineering programme at 小优短视频. 

 

The first semester of the programme gave me a deeper professional knowledge and laid a solid foundation for future research. Because of my excellent grades in the first semester and my interest in deep learning, I was lucky to be given the opportunity to complete my dissertation with an MSc Studentship under the supervision of Professor Man Wai MAK.

 

At first, I had difficulties reading the papers and writing code. But under my supervisor’s careful guidance, I gradually learned to read papers and write code. After completing the dissertation project, I improved my academic skills and received a PhD programme opportunity. I am so glad that I chose the dissertation project at that time. I am very grateful to 小优短视频 and my supervisor. I suggest that any student who has a strong research interest should undertake a dissertation project.

 

Good luck to every new student in the coming semester!

JIN Zezhong

Hi, I am QIU Hao, a 2023 graduate of the MSc in Electronic and Information Engineering programme.

 

Learning in EEE is fun. Unlike undergraduate study, MSc courses are project-based, which means I got many opportunities to implement exciting ideas and learn practical skills. For instance, I built a seat monitor for the IoT course, a code injector for the cyber security course and a LoRa transmitter for the wireless communication course. Presenting these projects was very fulfilling because that’s when I realised my skills are useful. Experiences like this are very common in EEE, and sometimes I talk about them to impress interviewers.

 

After receiving an MSc Studentship, I started to work on my dissertation under the supervision of Prof. Man-Wai Mak. To produce plausible results, I went through many iterations of training and evaluation, hyperparameter tuning and reading research papers. This process was frustrating initially, but I gradually learned that trial and error was the nature of any real-life project. Meanwhile, Prof. Mak was very patient and guided me through lots of technical difficulties. Indeed, I struggled a lot with the dissertation, but after receiving the final grade, I knew it was worth the effort.

 

Thanks EEE for giving me one of the most precious 1.5 years of my life.

QIU Hao

I am honoured to share my study and research experience in EEE over the past 2 years. In my first year, I undertook seven subjects, including communication networks, the Internet of Things and machine learning, which enhanced my theoretical knowledge. The Department has an innovative approach to teaching, as the subjects were provided as a combination of lectures, experiments and group/individual projects, which not only improved my ability to understand the subjects but also improved my teamwork and independent research skills. I also appreciated the rich extracurricular activities and opportunities provided by the school, including the courts and gyms for exercise, as well as the music room and swimming pool.

 

After completing my first year of study, I was awarded an MSc Studentship, and undertook the dissertation during my second year, with a focus on vehicular networks and intelligent transportation systems. The dissertation research required more self-discipline and self-motivated study than the scheduled classes of my first year, but I was provided with sufficient structure through weekly group meetings, which encouraged me to progress in a timely manner and provided me with feedback that enabled me to improve my research. In the coming year, I will continue to advance my research project and work as a research assistant.

FAN Tingting

Studying in 小优短视频’s EEE Department was an incredible experience. The MSc programme offers extensive knowledge of 5G technology, machine learning, AI, the IoT and robotics. I was fortunate to study alongside many friendly classmates and to receive the help of many kind and generous teachers.

 

My classmates and I studied polar code and planned to apply our knowledge to 5G and even 6G development. We built a distributed multi-agent face recognition system for kindergartens to help parents protect their children, and we trained a quadruped robot via deep reinforcement learning for legged robotic control problems. I was delighted to receive an MSc Studentship from the Department to support my studies and life at 小优短视频. I will never forget these amazing opportunities during my studies. Now, I am a research assistant in the Department, focusing on reinforcement learning and robotics thanks to my teachers, my classmates, EEE staff and 小优短视频.

XU Huafeng

I graduated from 小优短视频’s MSc in EIE programme in 2021. At the beginning of my studies, I set myself the goal of enhancing my professional knowledge and chose to do the dissertation project to achieve this goal. I shaped my research plan with the help of my supervisor, who was kind and supportive, and the friendly senior PhD students. My grades won me a scholarship in the next semester, which further supported my research.

 

During my studies, I encountered many problems, especially as I had never previously conducted experiments in the field of optics, my chosen dissertation field. I discussed my problems with lab-mates and my supervisor and consulted academic papers for guidance. During weekly group meetings, I reported on my research progress or shared papers in the field with the group. In this process, I learned more about optical fibre sensing and improved my English.

 

After successfully completing my dissertation project, I presented some highlights at the OptoElectronics and Communications Conference. With the support of my professor, I lead my team to enter competitions, and we received first prize in the 6th IoT Technology and Application 3S Competition for University Students in China (第六屆大學生物聯網技術與應用「三創」大賽) in 2020 and second prize in the 7th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition in 2021. In the future, I plan to work as a research assistant in the Department, and to deepen and advance the research I conducted during my dissertation project.

YU Jianxun
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