Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering

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Entrance Year Sept 2025

Programme Code JS3739

Mode of Study Full-time

Normal Duration

4 years

Programme Intake 327 (Combined intake for programmes JS3004 [around 33], JS3211 [around 38], JS3791 [around 22], JS3789 [around 65], JS3214 [around 27], JS3739 [around 87], JS3375 [around 20] and JS3130 [around 35]) (JUPAS and Non-JUPAS) (Subject to approval)

Fund Type Government-Funded

Credits Required for Graduation

126 (plus 13 practical training credits) The credit requirements for this programme are indicative only and are subject to review.

Programme Leader(s)

Dr You Dong
PhD, BSc

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims, Learning Outcomes, and Characteristics

This programme aims to nurture well-rounded civil engineering graduates who are conversant in environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic, structural, and transportation engineering, as well as construction management. Graduates will be able to plan, design, construct, and manage interdisciplinary civil engineering projects incorporating complex commercial, environmental, social, and legal considerations.
All admitted students will embark on a Common Year One curriculum. Towards the end of year one, students can decide whether to continue with their initial choice or switch to another choice within the Faculty. Those who wish to change to another choice need to join a competitive process through a ranking assessment, which considers a combination of entrance qualification score, Year One GPA, and interview performance.

Attractive Features

A 4-year (1 common year + 3 years of your selected major) full-time comprehensive programme.
Opportunities to join exchange programmes for 1–2 semesters at top universities worldwide.
Practical training modules delivered in the technologically advanced Industrial Centre of the University.
Summer placement in Hong Kong, Mainland China, or overseas.
A global learning experience for each student.
Available scholarships for students demonstrating excellent academic performance.

Secondary Major Programme

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering (Smart Mobility) with a Secondary Major in AIDA

Programme Aims, Learning Outcomes, and Characteristics

Hong Kong is a global financial centre, a fast-growing tourism destination, and an international shipping and aviation hub. Thus, Hong Kong has a great need for smart, seamlessly integrated, and multi-modal mobility systems that connect it with the nation and the world. This secondary major programme aims to equip a new generation of engineers with a mastery of knowledge and skills in civil engineering, transportation engineering, data analytics, and machine learning, enabling them to become leaders in smart mobility development.

Attractive features

A 4-year (1 common year + 3 years of your selected major) full-time comprehensive programme.
Opportunities to join exchange programmes for 1–2 semesters at top universities worldwide.
Practical training modules delivered in the technologically advanced Industrial Centre of the University.
Summer placements in Hong Kong, Mainland China, or overseas.
A global learning experience for each student.
Available scholarships for students demonstrating excellent academic performance.

Please click here to view the entrance requirements for Non-JUPAS applicants.

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) is the only statutory professional engineering body in Hong Kong. Graduates are expected to be qualified for Corporate Membership of HKIE after appropriate trainings and are eligible to join Scheme A training of HKIE in respective disciplines.

HKIE Disciplines	BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering	BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development	BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering (Smart Mobility) Secondary Major in AIDA
Civil	✓		✓^
Environmental	✓	✓
Logistics & Transportation	✓*	✓*	✓^
Structural	✓		✓^
Geotechnical	✓		✓^

*For details, please refer to the curriculum

^Potential accreditation pending assessment by HKIE

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering

The majority of our graduates embark upon rewarding careers in government departments and authorities and as engineering consultants and construction contractors soon after graduation. After a few years of work experience, many graduates further advance their careers by sitting an examination to become professional engineers. Other graduates pursue higher degrees at prestigious overseas institutions.

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering (Smart Mobility) with a Secondary Major in AIDA

The majority of our graduates with a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering embark on rewarding careers in government departments and authorities and as engineering consultants and construction contractors soon after graduation. After a few years of relevant working experience, many graduates further advance their careers by sitting an examination to become professional engineers. Other graduates pursue higher degrees at prestigious overseas institutions. In addition, graduates with this Secondary Major have a competitive edge when seeking positions with transport consultancies, public transport operators, mobility-as-a-service companies, and other positions in the field of smart mobility development and applications.

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering

For general enquiries, please contact:

Ms Cindy Ng
Tel: (852) 2766 6017
Email: cindy.cc.ng@polyu.edu.hk

For further information on academic matters, please contact:

Dr You Dong

Tel: (852) 3400 8818

Email: you.dong@polyu.edu.hk

Personal Website https://youdongpolyu.weebly.com/

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering (Smart Mobility) with a Secondary Major in AIDA

For general enquiries, please contact:

Ms Joyce Wong
Tel: (852) 2766 6052
Email: joyce-cy.wong@polyu.edu.hk

For further information on academic matters, please contact: