Faculty of Engineering Environmental Engineering

Offered As:	Minor
URL:	https://engg.hku.hk/Portals/0/UG/syllabuses/Syllabus_BEng(CivE)_2025-26.pdf
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes
Selection process required:	No
Credits:	48
What is it about?	Hong Kong's environment is deteriorating and the HKSAR Government commissions many engineering projects to improve the environment. Mandatory environmental impact assessments are required for all major public and private development projects. All of the effort for sustainable urban development has created a strong demand for graduates with a background in environmental engineering.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	Department of Civil Engineering

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	- Level 3 or above in HKDSE Mathematics or equivalent - Level 3 or above in HKDSE Physics or Combined Science with Physics component or equivalent
Career opportunities	There is a strong demand for graduates with background in environmental engineering knowledge to tackle environmental problems related to our infrastructure, such as water supply, wastewater drainage, environmental impact assessment and pollution control.
Further information	http://engg.hku.hk/home/minor/enve.htm
Contact	Prof. K.L. Su Email: klsu@hku.hk

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information is provided by the Faculties/Schools as of August 2026 and is subject to change by respective units. Students are advised to consult their Faculty/School Office(s) in case of doubt.