Master of Science in Communications Engineering

About MSc.CE

Master of Science in Communication Engineering (MSc.CE) is a two-year full-time programme offered by CUHK-Shenzhen revolving around the area of communication engineering. The Programme aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills that enable them to develop and implement solutions to harvesting, transmission, and processing of data and information, with a wide coverage of emerging technology such as 5G and beyond communications and networks, wireless communications, machine learning, Internet of Things, cloud computing, edge computing, big data, and analytic processing.

▲ Study Mode: Full-time

▲ Language: English

▲ Study Period: 2 years (normative); 3 years (maximum)

▲ Minimum Units Required: 38 units in two academic years

▲ Degree: M.Sc., CUHK

 

Programme Objectives

Recent advancements in communications technologies such as 5G, optical communications, IoT, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, are reshaping every aspect of commerce, industry, and society. Information and communication technology is also a fast-growing industry in China. There is thus a rapidly growing demand for talented professionals with specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities in communications engineering.

The Master of Science in Communications Engineering Programme aims to educate professionals with both theory and practice of communications engineering. Students who graduate from this two-year Master’s Programme will learn the fundamental theory and cutting-edge methods of communications engineering over a wide range of emerging topics such as 5G and beyond communications and networks, Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning. Students will also complete research projects demonstrating that they can use the fundamental concepts to solve problems in various communications applications.

 

Programme Highlights

  1. Faculty: The faculty of MSc.CE, including several IEEE Fellows, have all studied or taught in internationally renowned universities. Therefore, students are allowed to access research guidance from leading international scholars.
  2. Further study opportunities: MSc. CE graduates can apply directly to the Ph.D. Programme in Computer & Information Engineering, SSE, CUHK-Shenzhen.
  3. Overseas exchanges: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen has partnered with more than 100 of the world's leading universities to provide a variety of overseas exchange opportunities.
  4. Geographic advantages: Located in Shenzhen, a hub of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the programme provides rich internship opportunities with Huawei, Tencent, Ping An, DJI, and other well-known enterprises.

 

Study Environment

The School of Science and Engineering (SSE), as a partner of many of the world's leading universities, is renowned for its unique combination of Chinese and Western learning environments that cater to international academic trends. It is also home to a global team of top-notch scholars, including multiple Turing Award winners, Fields Medalists, members of multiple academies of science/engineering, and senior scholars from prestigious universities at home and abroad.

The combination of classroom teaching and mentorship brings teachers and students closer together, giving students more opportunities to communicate with their mentors and develop teamwork skills among their peers. Moreover, SEE is a designated recipient of government funds for various key research projects, and has several college-enterprise joint labs, including CUHK(SZ)-Tencent AI Lab Joint Laboratory of Machine Intelligence, and CUHK(SZ)-JD Joint AI Lab. The all-around in-depth cooperation between the University and enterprises creates a favorable atmosphere that connects industries, education, research, and rich resources for students.

 

Curriculum

 

 

 

Required Courses

(17 units)

Random Process

Information Theory and Channel Coding

Convex Optimization for Communication Systems

Wireless Communications

5G and Beyond Communications and Networks

Research on the Theory and Practice of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

 

Core Electives

(21 units)

Machine Learning and Intelligent Communications

Artificial Intelligence and Applications in Communications

Dynamic Programming and Applications in Communications

Image Processing and Computer Vision

Optical Communications and Networks

Network Protocols and Systems

Network Economics

Big Data Systems and Information Processing

Network Coding Theory

Internet of Things

Cloud Computing and Edge Computing

Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing

System-on-Chip (SOC) Design

Cryptography, Information Security and Privacy

Research Project I

Research Project II

 

 

Academic Staff

 

Prof. LUO, Zhiquan Tom

Ph.D., ORC/EECS, MIT

Presidential Chair Professor, CUHK-Shenzhen Vice President (Academic)

Fellow of Royal Society of Canada, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)

Research Field: Optimization Methods for Big Data Analytics; Complexity and Computational Issues Arising from Signal Processing; Digital Communication

 

Prof. CAI, Xiaoqiang

Ph.D., MEng, Tsinghua University

Associate Vice President, Presidential Chair Professor

Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers; Academician of the International Academy for Systems and Cybernetic Sciences.

Research Field: Industrial and Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Science

 

Prof. CUI, Shuguang

Ph.D., Stanford University

Presidential Chair Professor, Acting Dean of SSE

Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Research Field: Data Analytics and Information System

 

Prof. HUANG, Jianwei

Ph.D., Northwestern University

Presidential Chair Professor, Deputy Dean of SSE (Academic)

Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher in Computer Science

Research Field: Computer Engineering, Wireless Network Resource Allocation, Network Optimization and Economics

 

Prof. KAM, Pooi-Yuen

Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Deputy Dean of SSE (Student Affairs)

Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of Institution of Engineers Singapore

Research Field: Communication Theory and Systems, Statistics and Applied Mathematics

 

Prof. XU, Jie

Ph.D., University of Science and Technology of China

Director, MSc.CE programme

Research Field: Wireless Communications, Wireless Power Transfer, UAV Communications, Mobile Edge Computing and Machine Learning

 

Prof. LEE, Tong Tony

Ph.D., New York University

Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Research Field: Networking Theory; Internet and Applications

 

Prof. LEUNG, Clement

Ph.D., University College London

Fellow, British Computer Society

Research Field: Computer Engineering, Mathematics, and Applied Mathematics

 

Prof. HUANG, Chuan

Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Senior Member, China Institute of Communications

Research Field: Wireless Communications and Signal Processing

 

Prof. HUANG, Rui

Ph.D., Rutgers University

Research Field: Computer Vision; Image Processing; Pattern Recognition; Machine Learning

 

Prof. PUN, Simon

Ph.D., University of Southern California, USA

Associate Master, Harmonia College

Research Field: AI Internet of Things; Machine Learning; Satellite Remote Sensing

 

Prof. CHANG, Tsung Hui

Ph.D., National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, China

Member, IEEE SPS Signal Processing for Communications and Networking Technical Committee (SPCOM TC)

Research Field: Signal Processing; Wireless Communication; Optimization Methods; Smart Grid; Data Analysis

 

Prof. CAI, Wei

Ph.D., University of British Columbia, Canada

Director, Human-Cloud Systems Laboratory, CUHK-Shenzhen

Research Field: Cloud Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Blockchain, Edge Systems, Crowd Intelligence, Game Systems

 

Prof. CHEN, Junting

Ph.D., Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Research Field: Signal Processing, Optimization and Game Theory, Communication Theory, Control Theory

 

Prof. SHEN, Kaiming

Ph.D., University of Toronto, Canada

Research Field: Optimization, Multi-user Information Theory, Wireless Communications, Data Dcience， Machine Learning

 

Prof. TANG, Xiaoying

Ph.D., The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Research Field: Algorithm Design, Intelligent Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

 

Prof. WU, Liang

Ph.D., Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Research Field: Radio-frequency, millimeter-wave and terahertz integrated circuits and systems

 

Prof. YANG, Shenghao

Ph.D., The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Research Field: Information Theory; Coding Theory; Network Coding; Network Computation

 

 

 

Application Requirements

 

1. Education Background Requirements:

  • Graduated from a university recognized by the Ministry of Education, P.R.C, and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
  • Graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor’s degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B" (3.0 GPA or 80); or
  • Graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor’s degree, and accumulated at least one-year working experience in the leading companies in related industry (with strong recommendation letters from employers); or
  • Completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

2. English Language Requirements for Admission：

  • TOEFL: 550 (Paper-based)/213 (Computer-based) /79 (Internet-based);
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5;
  • GMAT: Band 21 (Verbal); or
  • Taken a degree programme of which the medium of instruction was English. (The University may require applicants to provide supporting documents); or
  • Obtained a recognized professional qualification of Hong Kong SAR, China or outside China, provided that the examination was conducted in English.

 

 

Application Process

Online Application-Qualification Review-Admission Interview-Admission Written Test-Formal Admissions

Application Website: https://apply.cuhk.edu.cn/matrix-base/gs/login

 

 

Application Materials

  1. Application form (online application)
  2. CV
  3. Personal statement
  4. Degree proof: Certificate or Degree/Diploma
  5. Language test transcript
  6. Recommendation letter
  7. Transcript of Academic Record
  8. Copy of ID card
  9. Other relevant application materials

 

 

Tuition and Scholarships

▲Tuition fee:

RMB 252,000 (pending approval)

▲Scholarships:

1. Admission Scholarships: CUHK-Shenzhen offers admission scholarships to applicants on the basis of their excellent performance in previous academic studies, admissions written tests, and interviews.

2. Academic Scholarships: CUHK-Shenzhen offers academic scholarships on the basis of merit.

▲Application fees：

RMB300.

 

Contacts

Tel.: 0755-8427-3970 / 0755-8427-3971

Contact Address: Room 309, Chengdao Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 2001 Longxiang Road, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China.

Official Email: mscce@cuhk.edu.cn

Official Website: http://mscce.cuhk.edu.cn

WeChat Official Accounts: CUHKSZ_CE 香港中文大学深圳通信工程硕士