Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Clean Energy and Energy Storage

Hong Kong

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What will I learn?

As one of the founding departments of the University in 1937, the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been at the forefront of the vast evolvement of its field.

The Department is proud of its international focus and active collaborations with overseas institutions. Its global connections open the minds and broaden the perspectives of the future generations to uncover knowledge that benefits mankind. The Department’s world-class faculty and internationally renowned programmes draw students from across the globe. The Department has also published numerous research reports in top-class international publications.

Clean Energy and Energy Storage

Specialisations

  • Fuel cells; Batteries; Advanced energy materials
  • Lithium ion batteries; Lithium sulfur battery; Electrochemical energy conversion
  • Dye sensitized solar cells; Perovskite solar cells
  • Alternative domestic fuels; Hydrogen energy; Biogas applications
  • Nuclear materials; Hydrogen storage
  • Mechanical behavior of energy materials; Lithium-ion batteries
  • Nanoporous electrode materials; Solid-state refrigeration; Piezoelectric energy conversion
  • Nano materials and technology for energy conversions and storages; Materials for batteries/supercapacitors; Materials for solar cells; Structural composite battery/supercapacitor; Mechanics modeling and failure analysis of battery materials

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
HK$84,200.00 (US$ 10,829) per year
Annual tuition fee: HK $42,100 (UGC-funded students); HK $84,200 (Non-UGC-funded students)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

ST305, 3/F, Ng Wing Hong Building,

Hung Hom,

Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

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About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

PolyU ranks 65th in the QS World University Rankings and 79th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings internationally.

  • Recognised worldwide for its academic reputation
  • Enjoys impactful research practices in different fields
  • Boasts world-class facilities
  • Welcomes international students from over 30 countries

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