Sept 2025 Entry
1 year (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
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Note to Applicants
The programme has a limited quota for admission. Early application is strongly encouraged.
What's New
Microelectronics plays an important role in driving advancements in pivotal technologies (e.g., AI, electronic vehicles, and quantum technology) revolutionising the landscape of the semiconductor industry. The Master’s programme in Microelectronics and Quantum Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary programme designed to equip students with the necessary expertise to thrive in the evolving semiconductor industry. This 1-year programme focuses on the understanding of the fundamentals of microelectronics and uniquely combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical skills to ensure that graduates possess a comprehensive, well-rounded skill set.
Students undergo specialised training to become skilled specialists through multidisciplinary engineering subjects tailored for the future semiconductor industry. The curriculum offers flexibility with a range of elective subjects that enable students to choose between engineering subjects and research, thereby tailoring their educational journey to align with their career aspirations. This Master’s programme is not just an educational pursuit; it is a gateway to shaping the future of cutting-edge technologies.
Upon successful completion of the programme requirements, students will graduate with a Master of Science degree in Microelectronics and Quantum Systems Engineering.
Graduates of this programme will have the in-depth knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of microelectronics technology, as the programme includes multidisciplinary engineering modules tailored for the future semiconductor industry.
Programme Structure
Students are required to complete 31 credits (18 Core Subject credits, 12 Elective Subject credits and 1 AIE Subject credit) for the Master’s degree in Microelectronics and Quantum Systems Engineering. Students have the option to complete a Research Project that carries 6 credits and is counted as an Elective Subject. The programme is designed to train microelectronics engineers with exposure to multidisciplinary engineering subjects, equipping them for the future semiconductor industry.
Students must complete:
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8 taught subjects, including at least 6 Core Subjects and 2 Elective Subjects, and 1 Research Project; or
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10 taught subjects, including at least 6 Core Subjects and 4 Elective Subjects.
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.
Core Areas of Study
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The programme aims to equip students for impactful roles in research, development, and innovation, providing a robust foundation in theoretical concepts and practical skills.
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The programme imparts a profound understanding of microelectronics fundamentals, encompassing semiconductor materials, electronic devices, and circuit designs, coupled with hands-on experience in design tools, methodologies, cleanroom technologies, and advanced fabrication processes.
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The programme centres on interdisciplinary integration, ensuring that students are well-prepared for dynamic roles in the ever-evolving field of microelectronics.
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/eee/study/information-for-current-students/subject-syllabi/.
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Dr Helen Cai
BEng, MEng, PhD
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A Bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering or related disciplines. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in other disciplines who have at least 2 years of significant work experience relevant to electrical and electronic engineering or quantum technology will also be considered.
Candidates without honours degrees who have other relevant qualifications and/or appropriate work experience may also be considered.
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.
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.
For general enquiries, please contact:
Ms Elaine Li
Tel: (852) 2766 6221
Email: eee.tpg@polyu.edu.hk
For further information on academic matters, please contact:
Dr Helen Cai
Tel: (852) 2766 6252
Email: helen.cai@polyu.edu.hk
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Suitable candidates may also be invited to attend face-to-face/telephone/online interviews.
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Classes are normally held on weekday evenings.
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A small number of classes may be offered in the daytime for full-time students.
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The Department reserves the right not to offer any subject. The subjects offered are subject to review and may change as deemed appropriate by the Department.
6 for local students
12 for non-local students
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HK$7,700 per credit for local and non-local students
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