The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

What you'll study

This MSc programme combines core engineering principles with applied modules focused on electric vehicle (EV) technologies. Students study topics such as electric propulsion systems (including permanent-magnet and induction motors), power electronics and motor drives, battery electrochemistry and battery management systems, vehicle energy management and control, thermal management for EV components, and charging systems and infrastructure. Teaching methods include lectures, laboratory practicals, computer-based simulation and modelling, and a substantial individual project or dissertation that applies theory to an engineering problem.

• Core technical areas: electric powertrain design, motor drives, power electronics, battery technology and management.
• Systems and control: vehicle dynamics related to electrified systems, energy management strategies, control algorithms for traction and auxiliary systems.
• Supporting skills: modelling and simulation, testing and validation, reliability and safety analysis, standards and regulation relevant to EVs.
• Project work: an individual research or design project provides hands-on experience and industry-relevant outcomes.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a recognised bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, automotive, mechatronics) or a closely related discipline. Applicants with relevant professional experience or a qualification in a cognate scientific or technical field may also be considered. Demonstrable background knowledge in mathematics, electrical circuits and control systems will be advantageous.

International applicants and those whose first language is not English will need to meet the University’s English language requirements through an approved test or equivalent evidence of prior study in English.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MSc in Electric Vehicles typically move into roles developing and commercialising electrified mobility solutions. Typical career paths include positions as powertrain or motor control engineers, battery systems engineers, power electronics designers, charging infrastructure planners and integrators, test and validation engineers, and technical project managers. Alumni also pursue roles in research and development at vehicle manufacturers, Tier‑1 suppliers, battery and motor manufacturers, charging-network companies, as well as consultancies and government agencies involved in transport electrification and policy.

Why study at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has a strong emphasis on applied engineering education and close ties with industry across the Greater Bay Area and beyond. The University provides access to well-equipped laboratories, simulation facilities and multidisciplinary research centres that focus on sustainable transport, energy storage and power electronics. Students benefit from academic staff with active research and development portfolios in EV technologies, opportunities for industry projects or collaborations, and career support services that connect graduates to regional and international employers in the electrified mobility sector.