A: Key features that make CPEG at HKUST a good choice are:

• Excellent training opportunity providing a good balance between software and hardware engineering.
• Great flexibility to specialize in a wide variety of areas including Embedded Systems, Multimedia, Information Systems, VLSI and Networking, Bio-Engineering.
• Career opportunity in both software and hardware engineering.
• A nice family atmosphere that is provided by caring world-class PhD faculty, staff, and senior students.
• A wide range of scholarships and hall places in our beautiful HKUST campus for qualified students.
• Excellent teaching methods with faculty achieving good student evaluations and teaching excellence awards.
• A prestigious international reputation.
• Modern leading-edge computers, networks, equipment, and lab facilities regularly used in our courses.

A: CSIE - Stresses fundamental science and programming technology with an emphasis on basic knowledge and both general and special applications.
ELEC - Electrical and Electronic degree with more emphasis on electronics, circuits and systems.
EEIC - Electrical and Electronic degree with more emphasis on communications.
CPEG - is a bridge between the software and hardware programs. It provides the students with a very good balance between the two worlds. For example, a CPEG student will not only know how to write an efficient program for a given application but he will also understand how this program is executed by the microprocessor chip.


A: Computer Engineering at HKUST is a programme balanced between the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE). The programme is based on a balanced mixture of core courses and electives from each discipline. This mixture of courses allows the student to place a balanced emphasis on the hardware, software, structuring and engineering aspects of computer-based systems. Such a combination of knowledge is increasingly important for success in modern industry and business. In addition, CPEG students can deepen their knowledge by taking elective courses in topics of their interest. This allows students to specialize in their area of interest if they wish to do so. In conclusion our program is very flexible and provides excellent and balanced learning opportunities.

A: Good background in physics and/or mathematics is important. Students in Biology Stream should have good background in Physics and HKCEE Additional Math. However, in the CPEG program, courses are designed to provide you with the basic background required. CPEG also welcomes students who are pro-active in social activities as our students' society is one of the most active within HKUST.


s A: Sure. Although CPEG involves a lot of computer usage, we don't expect our entering students to have formal computer training. Don't worry if you don't know anything about computers! We will be teaching many of our students from first principles.


A: We won't directly penalize students who do not put CPEG as first choice, but the JUPAS system does! The fact is that, under the current JUPAS system, we will be taking students based not only on their achievements, but also on their choices. The higher your HKAL scores, the more unlikely it is for you to get into CPEG, unless you make CPEG your first choice! So, if you want to increase your chances to get into CPEG you need to put us as first choice in JUPAS.


A: Yes, there is a direct-entry process for students who have gone from high school to work, to get a diploma, to enter another university, or who are from International Schools, or abroad.


Q: Is CPEG difficult for someone who has taken no computer programming?
A: No. This lack of background is understood and compensated. All you must have is an active interest in learning, and an aptitude for structured thinking.

A: CPEG graduates are far more trained in areas relating to computer hardware and hardware-associated applications. Such jobs include networking applications needed in almost any organization, whether commercial, financial or government, as well as many jobs in manufacturing and hardware related business.

A: CPEG students are well-qualified for graduate work in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Business. CPEG students have the opportunity to pursue further graduate studies in both computer science or/and electronic engineering.


A: A wide range of jobs are available to CPEG graduates, including but not limited to software engineering, hardware engineering, software and hardware co-design, design for maintenance, engineering management and banking etc.


A: From our experience, CPEG graduates can find jobs in almost all major companies. The list includes but not limited to: IC design houses, software houses, manufacturing industries, HK Govt. labs and departments, telecommunication companies, consumer electronics companies, movie companies, network/wireless games companies, LCD display companies, banks, financial institutions, etc. Quite a few students become teachers of Math and Science in secondary schools also. Furthermore, CPEG graduates make good employees in general business activities, since they are very aware of modern trends in the use of technology, as well as being very good at general problem solving.


A: In a technical field: Electrical Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Design Engineer, Circuit design Engineer, IC Test Engineer, Communication/Network Engineer, System Analyst, System Engineer, System Programmer, System Administrator, Sales-support Engineer, Game Designer, Programmer are a few examples of interesting posts. In non-technical fields: Management Trainee, System Sales, Bank Officer, Customer Service Provider, Stock Analyst, Secondary School Teachers are some examples of identifiable posts.


A: Examples include: Programmer, System Analyst, Applications Engineer, Designer, Sales Engineer, Finance Officer, and Network Engineer. Duties include: Programming, Problem solving, Data gathering, Analysis, System configuration, Integrated circuit design, Circuit debugging and testing, Hardware/Software purchasing, Quality control. Promotional opportunity: Relates to knowledge, interpersonal skills, enterprise, and energy, and is generally good for a broadly - educated active person.


A. Our CPEG graduates are trained thoroughly during their whole study period under our continuous assessment system. They have strong hands-on skill and theoretical background to guide them in their future endeavor. They are capable, smart, persistent and tough. Through our famous exchange program, their horizons are broadened by numerous opportunities to interact with international students either on campus or abroad. They are inspired by our professors to excel and to contribute to the future prosperity of Hong Kong. Our professors also have much technical know-how in which the industry is interested. Through our graduates, the companies can gain access to these highly useful advance technologies.

A: CPEG students are offered great deal of flexibility in their Final Year project as they can choose between both Computer Science projects and Electrical and Electronic Engineering projects. In their final year project, CPEG students can use the facilities of both departments in order to complete their project, which is usually a very practical and industry-oriented project.


A. HKUST uses the continuous assessment system in which every semester counts towards the graduation grade. As a result, students tend to find our early years to have heavier workload than other schools that focus mainly on the last year. It is our belief that anything worthwhile takes effort. To train our students well, we give them strong theoretical foundation and ample practical training. Assignments, experiments, projects and presentations are designed to prepare our students for real-world engineering practice and for further study. Our students need to work hard to get good grades while picking up skills useful for the rest of their lives. CPEG is also actively developing our internship program such that our students can gain precious working experience even before they graduate.


A: CPEG students may transfer to other programs without leading to significant lengthening of the study period, which is normally three years. Indeed, a significant number of credits can be transferred within the School of Engineering.