The complexity of power systems has increased drastically due to the continuing growth of interconnections between power grids and diverse sources of electricity, the advancement of new technologies and the need to address economic and environmental constraints. Widespread deregulation of the electricity supply industry and the promotion of renewable energy and electric vehicle usage have further added to the complexity of management of power systems. Research on emerging power and energy systems is essential for developing efficient and reliable power grids for the future; i.e., smart grids.
The Department has an excellent record of achievements in a wide range of research areas such as power system planning and operation, system protection, stability and control, power quality and harmonics, renewable energies integration, electric vehicle charging, energy and power markets and demand side management.
The Department has been actively involved in many high-level research and consultancy projects with strategic partners worldwide. These include research institutions and industrial partners from Hong Kong, mainland China, USA, Canada, Australia and North Europe with whom joint research projects and research publications have been undertaken. The Department is also involved in developing commercial grade software packages for industrial applications.
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September 2025
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
ST305, 3/F, Ng Wing Hong Building,
Hung Hom,
Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon
At least hold a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honors or above (or equivalent qualification) conferred by a recognized university.
PolyU may accept other equivalent qualifications. The decision is made on an individual basis.
English Language Requirements
The requirements for those who do not have a degree for which English was the language of instruction at a recognized university are:
An overall score of at least 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 or above for the Internet-based test or 550 or above for the paper-based test.
All English language test scores are considered valid for two years after the date of the test.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
PolyU ranks 65th in the QS World University Rankings and 79th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings internationally.
