Master of Engineering in Design Intelligence
工學碩士 ( 設計智能 )
MEng(DI)
Full-time
2 years
HK$400,000
Program Director:
Dr Tracy MOK, Associate Professor of Integrative Systems and Design
Co-director:
Prof Li LI, Professor of Integrative Systems and Design
The establishment of our MEng(DI) program is a forward-looking step toward nurturing a new generation of interdisciplinary innovators, design strategists, and creative technology connectors. The program enables students to leverage artificial intelligence and digital technologies as a seamless extension of the design thinking process to create impactful, technology-driven products and services. Students will engage in advanced training that bridges the gap between deep tech and creative design, preparing them to drive profound societal and commercial impact. Candidates with a strong desire to lead innovation and a curiosity for digital transformation are ideal for this program.
On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Develop and enhance individual design and creativity within the context of product and service/process design.
- Develop an appropriate set of professional design skills and related research methodology required in tackling and proposing solutions to contemporary industry issues.
- Acquire a global perspective regarding design strategies and business issues in a professional context.
- Continuously utilize and update the understanding and awareness of current and new developments in relevant technologies and practice within an integrated design context.
- Communicate effectively and professionally in verbal, digital, and visual formats, supporting managerial decision making in marketing and management.
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Minimum Credit Requirement
36 credits
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Core Courses
12 credits
Students are required to complete core courses from the following four integrated (4i) cluster areas:
iProduct
iService
iConnect
iMedia
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Elective Courses
12 credits
Bridging Electives
Students are required to complete 6-9 credits of bridging elective courses in the 4i cluster areas according to their academic backgrounds:
i. IT/Engineering/Science: 6 credits, including ISDN 5711 and ISDN 5713
ii. Design: 6 credits, including ISDN 5712 and ISDN 5713
iii. Media: 6 credits, including ISDN 5711 and ISDN 5712
iv. Others: 9 credits, including ISDN 5711, ISDN 5712 and ISDN 5713
iProduct
iService
iConnect
iMedia
Other Electives
Students can choose other elective courses from the following based on their career aspirations and personal interests.
iProduct
iService
iConnect
iMedia
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Capstone Project
6 credits
Students are required to complete a 6-credit capstone project, choosing one of the three specialisms: Product-design focused, Service-design focused, or Research focused. Students will work individually or in group on the capstone project.
Each capstone project will be supervised by at least one faculty member. Students are encouraged to associate their internship training with their capstone projects, and in such cases, the capstone project will be supervised or co-supervised by at least one faculty member and one industry expert.
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Internship Placement
6 credits
Students are required to enroll in a year-long internship in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area or Shanghai, normally in the second year of study. Each internship will be co-supervised by one faculty member and one industry expert. Students are required to complete the capstone project while conducting the internship.
Last update: 26 Aug 2026
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 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) *
4.5 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) * -
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.
- A bachelor’s degree in design, technological areas, business, or related disciplines (e.g., communication, multimedia, psychology or ergonomics).
- Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines are preferred, including Product or Industrial Design, Fashion and Textiles, Multimedia Communication, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
- Applicants with working experience are at an added advantage but it is not compulsory.
- Applicants should submit a 500-word personal statement in English.
- Applicants should submit a portfolio (collection of recent design work, demonstrations, publications, personal website, Github repositories, etc.) in support of their applications.
- Applicants should submit a CV, proofs of qualification, academic transcripts, and awards, if any.
Apply online before the application deadlines.
HK$450
For 2027/28 Fall Term Intake (commencing in Sep 2027):
Non-local Applicants*
Full-time: 30 Apr 2027
Local Applicants
Full-time: 30 Apr 2027
Admissions is on rolling basis.
* 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.
