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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development

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Entrance Year Sept 2025

Programme Code JS3375

Mode of Study Full-time

Normal Duration

4 years

Fund Type Government-Funded

Credits Required for Graduation

125 (plus 13 practical training credits)

The credit requirements for this programme are indicative only and are subject to review.

Programme Leader(s)

Ir Dr Shao-Yuan Leu
PhD, M.S., B.S.

Remarks

Faculty of Construction and Environment International Student Scholarships (FCE ISS) are offered to eligible international students. Please click here for more details.

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims, Learning Outcomes, and Characteristics


This unique programme integrates elements of environmental engineering, environmental science, sustainable development, and carbon neutrality technologies and management. Graduates are able to devise practical solutions for environmental problems in water and waste management, circular economies, energy sustainability, and urban development and to contribute to the formulation of policies that will lead to sustainable development.
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.
 

Please click here to view the entrance requirements for international 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

The majority of our graduates embark upon rewarding careers in government departments and authorities or 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.

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:

Ir Dr Shao-Yuan Leu

Tel: (852) 3400 8322

Email: shao-yuan.leu@polyu.edu.hk

Personal Website http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/~syleu

 

Programmes Curriculum

EESD2

BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development

 

For further programme information, please contact: the General Office (tel.: 2766 6068; email: enquiry.cee@polyu.edu.hk).

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