The MSc in Mechanical and Automation Engineering (MAE) is a 12-month full-time (or 24-month part-time) professional degree intended to prepare students for technical leadership in the industries. Students enrolled in this Programme will gain a strong foundation in applied mechanical engineering and automation, reinforced by hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories housed within the Chinese University of Hong Kong as well as other global research institutions in the UK, EU region and North America. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications and industry relevance, covering key areas such as robotics, nonlinear control, quantum control, computational intelligence, smart materials, nanotechnology, advanced heat transfer, additive manufacturing, precision machine design, and computer vision. This ensures graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly transforming technological landscape.
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably have