Employment prospects for studying engineering in Hong Kong
As a world financial center and a highly developed city, Hong Kong seeks a better environment and facilities to maintain sustainable development. According to the "Construction Volume Forecast" of the Construction Industry Council, the annual overall construction volume of Hong Kong will reach HK$200-300 billion until 2028/29. The demand for industry talents will greatly increase in the future. After graduation, students can choose to join different professions based on their own intentions. The most common way out is to become a trainee engineer or to work as a technical director, supervisor, government work, or entry consulting company. According to the latest civil servant salary data adopted in August 2021:
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Minimum monthly salary |
Maximum monthly salary |
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Assistant Engineer (AE) |
$38, 595 |
$55, 995 |
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Chief Government Engineer (PGE) |
$208, 500 |
$227, 600 |
The considerable income and prospects of engineering attract students to join this industry.
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Are there differences in the requirements for obtaining an engineer license between the UK and Hong Kong?
The engineering industry in Hong Kong follows the US system. If students want to become a professional engineer, at least 5-6 years of experience must be accumulated after graduation to qualify for the qualification exam and become a registered engineer. If students choose to take the "Scheme A" exam after graduation, they still need at least 5 years of experience before they have qualification to take the exam and become a registered engineer.
Is there any difference between the UK and Hong Kong engineering courses? Which course is better?
The most popular engineering categories are civil engineering, electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and aerospace engineering. The most popular category in Hong Kong is civil engineering.
In Hong Kong universities usually need to take basic courses related to engineering in the first year. In the second year, students will first choose their major. In the UK, there are courses with a wide range of basic models, but students also can choose to directly enter the field they want to major in the first year. In the field of aerospace engineering, the UK has a more professional and well-developed teaching system. Students who are interested in this field can also have a better development in the UK than Hong Kong. If students plan to work in the UK after graduation, there will be abundant working opportunities in the UK!
Engineer is considered a professional in the UK, graduating from the United Kingdom and getting a job will make your immigration process smoother for those students who intend to immigrate!
Entry Requirements for Engineering in the UK
Enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering program at British university:
A-level admission score: A*AB-ABB
DSE admission score: 5*54-544
*The scores will also be different for different engineering courses (some schools require students to take M1 or M2)
Students can choose to apply the foundation courses after F.5, and then link up to British university degree courses.
Enrolled in basic engineering courses in British universities:
A-level admission scores: studying in Form 5 and at least getting a grade of "good grade"
DSE admission score: 322 – 222
*Some schools require students to study physics
Best UK universities for Engineering
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1. University of Sheffield |
4. University of Southampton |
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2. University of Bristol |
5. University of Glasgow |
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3. University of Birmingham |
6. University of Leeds |
Study Engineering in the UK
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