Welcome to the Master of Science in Information Engineering (MScIE) programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). This distinctive programme provides cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary education in the expansive field of information and communication technology.
Established in 1997, the MScIE programme is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talents, who are not only technically competent but also business-minded and well-versed in the latest technological and commercial trends. Our curriculum offers a diverse range of compelling courses covering fundamental and practical aspects of communications, networking, cybersecurity, internet of things, data science, technology management, and other emerging fields.
The Department of Information Engineering, founded in 1989 by Professor Charles K. Kao—Nobel laureate and the father of optical communications—is the first and only academic department of its kind in Hong Kong. Our department is proud to host world-class faculty members whose expertise spans electrical engineering and computer science. Currently, we have 29 full-time faculty members, among them 7 IEEE Fellows, 1 ACM Fellow, 1 Optica Fellow, and 6 HKIE Fellows.
The MScIE programme offers exceptional students the opportunity—one that is rare among similar programmes—to work closely with faculty on pioneering research projects. Many of our alumni have greatly benefited from it, with some publishing papers in top journals and conferences, and some showcasing outstanding research potential and pursing PhD studies. In addition, the programme provides valuable internship opportunities, allowing students to gain industry experience. Our interns have received high praise from local employers. Our graduates have secured jobs at leading companies and organizations such as ASTRI, Baidu, Tencent, TCL, Microsoft, Intel, IBM, Huawei, Hong Kong Telecom, Bank of China, and PwC. After a few years in technical positions, many alumni advance to management roles.
Join our programme to take a significant step toward realizing your professional dreams!
ZHAO Changhong
Associate Professor, Director of Master of Science Programme
BEng (Tsinghua), MS, PhD (Caltech)
Founded in 1989 by Professor Charles Kao, the father of optical communications, the Department of Information Engineering is the first and still the only academic department of its kind in Hong Kong. The department has world-class professors with research areas spanning electrical engineering and computer science. Out of its current 24 regular faculty members, 7 are IEEE Fellows and 2 IEE Fellows.
Throughout these 30 odd years, in addition to educating many undergraduate and postgraduate students, the department has made many significant achievements in research and societal contributions. For example, it helped Hong Kong to make its first connection to the Internet; it helped set up a large education network for schools to use; and IE professors led (co-PI and PI) the only two Area-of-Excellence projects for engineering in Hong Kong, the largest kinds of research projects funded by Hong Kong government.
Established in 1997, the Master of Science in Information Engineering (MScIE) programme is a well-established taught postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Information Engineering at CUHK. Extending the Department’s mission of “Building a Connected, Secure and Smart Society in the Age of Digital Transformation”, the programme provides a flexible curriculum, holistic learning experience, industry exposure, and an extensive alumni network.
The programme combines rigorous theoretical foundations with practical training in information engineering and emerging technologies. Key areas include artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, communications and networking, blockchain, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Complemented by research, internship, innovation and entrepreneurship components, the programme equips graduates with the technical, managerial, and problem-solving skills required to thrive in an increasingly digital and technology-driven world.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) ranks 18th in QS World University Rankings 2027.
Founded in 1989 by Professor Charles Kao, the father of optical communications, the Department of Information Engineering is the first and still the only academic department of its kind in Hong Kong. It has gained a worldwide reputation for its leading-edge research and top-quality programmes.
The MScIE programme curriculum is designed around the Department’s key research areas, including:
The curriculum covers emerging technologies such as data science, big data analytics, blockchain, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). In addition, students may take courses in technology strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship, broadening their understanding of the management and commercialisation of technology.
To strengthen the connection between academic learning and professional practice, the programme offers Advanced Research and Development Project I & II and an Information Engineering Internship, enabling students to gain hands-on research and industry experience.
The MScIE curriculum is comprised of courses offered by the Department of Information Engineering, as well as courses from other MSc programmes under the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Business Administration.
MScIE offers opportunities to nurture students with high research potential by allowing them to conduct a credit-bearing research project under the supervision of IE professors during their studies.
