About the University
Programme Characteristics
Programme Aims
(1) provide graduates with a comprehensive understanding of electric vehicles, encompassing both research and practical applications. Through a well-rounded curriculum, students will gain in-depth knowledge of the various aspects of electric vehicles, including design, technology, energy solutions, and management;
(2) address the increasing demand for highly skilled professionals in the field of electric vehicles, not only in Hong Kong, China but also on a global scale. By equipping students with specialized expertise and practical skills, the program aims to meet the industry's growing need for qualified individuals who can contribute to the development and adoption of electric mobility solutions;
(3) prepare students for further study and research in the field of electric vehicles.
Programme Structure
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
- Intelligent Motion Systems
- Industrial Power Electronics
- System Modelling and Optimal Control
- Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
- Modern Generation and Grid Integration Technologies
- Electric Energy Storage and New Energy Sources for Electric Vehicles
- Advanced Electric Vehicle Technology
- IoT-Tools and Applications
- Vehicular Communications and Inter-Networking Technologies
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Economics and Markets in Power Systems and Electrified Transportation
- Other Subjects
Career Prospect
Award Requirements
Students must complete:
- 7 taught subjects, including at least 2 core subjects and 5 elective subjects, and a 9-credit Dissertation; OR
- 10 taught subjects, including at least 2 core subjects and 8 elective subjects
Entrance Requirements
You must satisfy the English language requirements of the University, and the following specific requirements
of this programme:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Engineering Science or related disciplines. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in other disciplines who have at least three years of significant electric vehicles relevant work experience will also be considered.
English Language Requirement
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 provide one of the following proficiency test results (taken within 2 years) for fulfill the minimum English language requirement for admission purpose:
- A score of 80 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test; OR
- An Overall Band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Academic module.
Important Dates
Period of Application
- Early Round Application Deadline: 16 November 2023
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Main Round Application Deadline: 30 April 2024
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Commencement of Study: Early September 2024
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