Mechanical and Automation Engineering

JUPAS Code: JS4408

The Mechanical and Automation Engineering Programme emphasizes the impact of modern automation technologies on current and future developments in the field of mechanical engineering. The Programme stresses a balanced curriculum in both basic theory and hands-on practice, and covering subject areas as mechanics and materials, thermodynamics, mechanical design, manufacturing processes, mechatronics and robotics.

Programme Features

The curriculum covers the fundamental knowledge in the areas of mechanical and automation engineering, including mechanics and materials, thermodynamics, control, manufacturing, and electronics. Students can pursue more in-depth knowledge in the subjects of their choices, such as computer-aided design and graphics, robotics, mechatronics, intelligence system, engineering optimization and MEMS. Students may choose to specialize in one of the following three streams or not to specialize in any stream:

Design and Manufacturing

Mechatronics

Robotics and Automation

Courses in business, technical communications, engineering ethics, design application and final year projects are included in the programme to enhance students’ training as professional practitioners. The Department also provides summer internships, work-study programmes and international exchange opportunities for its undergraduate students.

Admission

JUPAS Admissions

BEng in Mechanical and Automation Engineering

JUPAS Code: JS4408

Admission is based on the Best 5 HKDSE subject results with subject weighting. For details of minimum admission requirement and subject weighting, please refer to the table below. This is applicable to HKDSE applicants for 2024-25 onwards.

The programme accepts “Attained with Distinction I or II” in Applied Learning subjects as extra elective subject for awarding bonus points. Please refer to https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/jupas/ApL for details.

Interview for JUPAS applicants will be arranged on a selective basis.

Admission on the Strength of Other Qualifications

Local Entrants

Non-JUPAS (Local) Admission Scheme*: Local students who possess post-secondary qualifications such as International Baccalaureate, GCE A-Level, SAT, Higher Diploma and Associate Degree can apply for admission to the programme. Click here for details.

International Entrants*

Students requiring a student visa to study in Hong Kong can apply for admission to the programme by using post-secondary qualification such as International Baccalaureate, GCE A-Level and SAT. Click here for details.

Mainland Entrants

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* A non-JUPAS or international applicant may apply for “Admission with Advanced Standing” if he/she meets specific requirements on relevant qualifications (including GCE-AL, International-AL, IB, Cambridge Pre-U, HKALE, Associate Degree/Higher Diploma). For students admitted with Advanced Standing, the minimum number of units for graduation may be reduced by up to 24 (normative period of study may be shortened by up to one year). Applicants will be required to indicate in the application form whether they would like to be considered for “Admission with Advanced Standing”.

4-year Curriculum (Applicable for students admitted in 2024-25)

Minimum Units for Graduation
123 units

Free Electives

9 units

University Core Requirements

39 units

Major Programme Requirements

(Breakdown as follows)

75 units

Major Elective Courses

Research Component Courses

Major Required Courses

Foundation Courses

Faculty Package

Detailed Course List (2020-21 and thereafter)

MAEG_Course List_20250722

(For most updated course information, please view “Browse Program Information” at CUSIS or follow this path: AQS homepage (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/aqs/) > Student Handbook > Course Details > Browse Course Catalog. Updated course information will be shown after July 1 every year.)