Pathway for Research, Innovation, and Multinational Engineering (PRIME) is the Flagship Programme of the College of Engineering designed to provide exceptional students with a comprehensive education in engineering and opportunities to gain valuable experience through research internships and work placements at leading universities and companies worldwide. It equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of engineering profession, preparing them for successful careers in the global industry. PRIME welcomes talented and motivated students with a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence.

Key features

Free Choice of Major: Students admitted to PRIME are free to choose any major within the College of Engineering upon accepting the offer. They will be enrolled in one of the departments before starting their first year of study.

Overseas Experience in Year 3 or Year 4

1. Research Internship: Selected students will have the opportunity to work with leading researchers at top overseas universities. This will provide students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge research and will help them develop essential skills in data analysis, experimental design, and scientific communication.
2. Global Work Placement: Selected students may also have the opportunity to undertake placements with international companies in leading engineering and technology destinations around the world. These experiences enable students to apply their engineering skills in real-world settings, build global professional networks, strengthen communication skills, and gain invaluable industry exposure.

Interdisciplinary Final-year Project: Leveraging faculty members' diverse research expertise and state-of-the-art research facilities, students will receive support to conduct interdisciplinary research in their final-year projects, offering valuable experience for their future professional endeavours.

Mentorship: Each student will be paired with a faculty member who will provide personalised guidance and support throughout the programme. The faculty mentor will help the student identify their academic and professional goals, develop a plan to achieve them, and provide feedback and guidance along the way.

Guaranteed admission to CityUHK PhD programme: This opportunity provides a clear pathway for students interested in furthering their academic and research careers. (Upon meeting the entrance requirements for the CityUHK PhD programme when the student graduates from PRIME.)

Other features

With the mission to foster the career development of students and promote impactful innovations, students of the College of Engineering will also benefit from the following optional schemes.

Undergraduate plus Master’s Degree Programmes: Students in an “Undergraduate plus Master’s Degree Programme” will receive a conditional offer for a Master's degree programme when they join CityUHK as undergraduate students. They can benefit from advanced-level courses, such as those with research elements and normally taught at the Master's level, during their undergraduate study. On completion of their study at CityUHK, students will be awarded two degrees (Bachelor's degree + Master's degree).

Entrepreneurial Development: The College offers a Minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship, designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to start and operate their engineering businesses. It also helps students broaden their multi-disciplinary perspectives, integrating management, marketing, finance, and engineering.

Cross-Cultural Competence: Through Student Exchange Programmes, study tours and the Cultural & Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS), students are provided with opportunities to develop cross-cultural competence through activities such as language training, cultural immersion experiences, or international service projects. This would help students to become global citizens and to develop the skills needed to work effectively in diverse and multicultural environments.

Flagship Programme

This is one of the CityUHK’s Flagship Programmes, which equip students with essential knowledge and skills, cultivate their global leadership abilities, and connect them with leading professionals. The Flagship Scholarships, which cover tuition and hall fees, a guaranteed berth, and a one-off exchange sponsorship of up to HK$500,000, will be awarded to local JUPAS talents who meet the criteria.

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HK$ 49,500