Master of Science in Materials Engineering
理學碩士 ( 材料工程 )
MSc(MATE)
Full-time
1 year
HK$220,000
Program Director:
Prof Yuanyuan ZHOU, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Materials Engineers explore the fundamental structures, design, and processing of materials for real-world applications. The most critical skill of materials engineers is to develop a quantitative understanding of the structure and properties of materials from different length scales and then innovate methods to manipulate materials to meet the specific needs of modern technology.
The Master of Science program in Materials Engineering (MATE) aims to cultivate next-generation materials engineers based on the substantial education and research infrastructure on advanced materials, a core area of HKUST that has earned a global reputation.
The program also leverages on the university's strengths in artificial intelligence and soft matter, preparing students with integrated, updated materials-engineering training for career opportunities in broad industries.
On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply basic thermodynamic and kinetic concepts to identify, formulate, and solve materials science and engineering problems.
- Apply critical thinking and develop innovative materials-engineering solutions.
- Identify the impact of materials science and engineering in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.
- Use oral and written communications to convey technical concepts.
- Collaborate as a member or leader of a technical project team.
- Use modern engineering and data-science techniques to advance the materials technologies.
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Minimum Credit Requirement
30 credits
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Credit Transfer
Subject to the approval of the Program Director and the University regulations governing credit transfer, a maximum of 12 credits can be transferred to the program.
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Core Courses
At least 15 credits
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Elective Courses
Subject to the approval of the Program Director, students may take a maximum of 9 credits of non-MATE postgraduate courses as elective courses.
Last update: 20 August 2025
To qualify for admission, applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Admission is selective and meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
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Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.
Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:
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TOEFL-iBT: 80 *
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TOEFL-pBT: 550
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TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
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IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5 *
* Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted.
Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if
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their first language is English, or
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they obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.
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A bachelor’s degree with second-class honors in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Polymer Science, or a related area
Apply online before the application deadlines.
HK$600
For 2026/27 Fall Term Intake (commencing in Sep 2026):
Non-local Applicants*
Full-time: 1 Nov 2025 (Round 1); 1 Jan 2026 (Round 2); 1 Mar 2026 (Round 3)
Local Applicants
Full-time: 1 Nov 2025 (Round 1); 1 Jan 2026 (Round 2); 1 Mar 2026 (Round 3)
* Applicants are considered as non-local students if they hold (i) student visa/ entry permit; or (ii) visa under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG); or (iii) dependent visa/entry permit who were 18 years old or above when they were issued with such visa/ entry permit by the Director of Immigration. For details on student visa/ entry permit requirements, please click here.
