Master of Science in Communications Engineering (MSc. CE) is a two-year full-time programme offered by CUHK-Shenzhen revolving around the area of communications 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 network intelligence, next generation network, 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: 39 units in two academic years

▲ Degree: M.Sc., CUHK

Programme Objectives

Recent advancements in communications technologies such as 5G and the next generation wireless access technology, 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 next generation network, Internet of Things, 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. Career and further study: MSc. CE graduates can apply directly to the Ph.D. Programme in Computer & Information Engineering, SSE, CUHK-Shenzhen. The university will regularly invite recruitment teams and experts from relevant enterprises to CUHKSZ, providing students with numerous internship and employment opportunities from well-known companies.

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

Application Process

Online Application - Qualification Review - Admission Assessment- Formal Admissions

Application Website: https://pgapply.cuhk.edu.cn

Application Requirements

1. Education Background Requirements:

• Graduated from a recognized university 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"; 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)/79 (Internet-based/Home Edition);
• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (Test Centre based/Online); or
• GMAT: Band 21 (Verbal); or
• GMAT Focus Edition: Band 78 (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, provided that the examination was conducted in English.

*Notes: TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years from the test date. GMAT scores are considered valid for five years from the test date.

More English language requirements for admission can view Graduate School official website: https://gs.cuhk.edu.cn/page/26.

Application Materials

1. CV (English)

2. Personal statement (English)

3. Application form (online application)

4. Language test transcript

5. Recommendation Letters from Two referees respectively with signatures

6. Copy of ID card

7. Degree proof: Certificate or Degree/Diploma

8. Transcript of Academic Record (Official document with official seal from the academic affairs office indicating all courses taken and the corresponding grades. If the transcript does not indicate the overall GPA or grading system, a separate document certifying the GPA is required. In Chinese or English, with the official seal of the undergraduate institution)

9. Other relevant application materials

Tuition and Scholarships

▲Tuition fee: RMB 288,000

▲Scholarships:

1. Entrance Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on a comprehensive evaluation of applicants' academic background and assessment performance, with priority given to the most outstanding candidate.

• Full Scholarship: RMB288,000
• Special Scholarship: RMB150,000
• First tier: RMB90,000
• Second tier: RMB60,000
• Third tier: RMB30,000

(2025 Entrance Scholarship Criteria)

2. Academic Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance and overall achievements.

▲Application fees：RMB 600 (non-refundable once paid)

Contacts

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

Contact Address: Room 501, Teaching C, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 2001 Longxiang Road, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China.

Official Email: mscce@cuhk.edu.cn

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