Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Services Engineering / 屋宇設備工程（榮譽）工學士

Department :Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering

Programme Name :Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Services Engineering

JUPAS Catalogue No. :JSSV10

Programme Code :ST125103 (Non-local Students) / ST145103 (Full-time/Work-study) / ST525103 (Part-time evening)

Duration :

Year 1 Entry: 4 Years (Full-Time/Work-study)
Year 2 Entry: 3 Years (Full-Time/Work-study)
Year 3 Entry: 2 Years (Full-Time/Work-study) / 3 Years (Part-Time Evening)
Medium of Instruction : English

Venue(s) :

Core Modules: Tsing Yi Campus
General Education (GE) : Tsing Yi/Chai Wan Campus

Programme Aims
The programme aims to nurture students to become professional engineers for designing and managing the built environment and the building services systems. The programme combines theory and practice, covering carbon-reducing and energy-saving design methods and data-driven energy management technologies for the built environment and the building services systems, as well as large-scale construction project management skills, providing comprehensive training on the application of Building Information Modelling technologies. The programme focuses on broadening students’ horizons and, through the close partnership with the industry, providing 720 hours of internship work for students to fully understand the real-world operation of the industry, acquire practical skills, and prepare well for the future career.

Career Prospects
Graduates are mainly engaged in industries related to built environment and building services engineering, providing professional design and management services for governments, developers, contractors, consulting firms and property or facility management companies. Attractive salaries in the industry are available, with graduates earning as high as HK$26,000 per month, and the employment rate of the graduates is over 98%. Some graduates also choose to pursue postgraduate studies at local, Mainland or overseas universities.

Professional Recognition
The programme has received full accreditation from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Academic programmes accredited by HKIE for the Building Services Discipline are recognised by the UK’s Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) under reciprocal recognition agreements. The programme is also accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) and recognised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of the HKSAR Government as meeting the academic qualification requirements for registration as a Grade C electrical worker.

Graduates of the programme are eligible to register for the HKIE Scheme “A” Training in the corresponding disciplines as detailed below:

• Building Services Discipline (BSS): Graduates of the programme are eligible.
• Fire Discipline (FRE): Graduates of the programme are eligible, provided they have completed the following elective modules: “SBS5432 Fire Dynamics”, “SBS5440 Computational Fire Modelling for Building Design”, and “SBS5441 Legislation Aspects of Fire Safety Management”.
• Energy Discipline (ENY): Graduates of the programme are eligible, provided they have completed the elective module “SBS5433 Renewable Energy”.

The programme is also accredited by BSOMES. Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for BSOMES Corporate Membership after a minimum of four years of relevant post-qualification experience, a reduction from the typical requirement of six years following the attainment of the relevant academic qualification.

Industry Collaboration Scheme

THEi Work-Study Degree Programmes offer an alternative articulation pathway and advancement opportunity for recent Higher Diploma graduates and working adults to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree qualification. 

THEi and HKFEMC have collaborated to launch an innovative scheme called the “Work-Study Degree Scheme” for students of the programme. 

Students are eligible to apply for the On-the-Job Training Allowance Pilot Scheme, which offers subsidies to those working in the construction industry. 

Programme-specific Requirements

For Year 1 Entry :

1. For applying on the basis of the HKDSE results :

• Level 3 or above in the HKDSE English Language and Chinese Language; AND Level 2 or above in the HKDSE Mathematics and one Elective Subject (must be Level 2 or above in the HKDSE Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2); AND an “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development; OR Equivalent.
• a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose. Relevant ApL subjects include: Automotive Technology, Building Facilities Engineering, Building Technology, Aviation Studies, Electrical and Energy Engineering, Digital Construction, Constructing Smart Cities, Tech Basics and AI and Robotics.

2.Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

For Year 2 Entry :

• Holders of Higher Diploma/ Associate Degree/ Professional Diploma or equivalent sub-degree qualifications, and passing an interview.

For Year 3 Entry :

• Higher Diploma OR equivalent sub-degree qualifications/studies in a relevant area of study.

Remarks:

1. Additional core modules are required (with fee charged) for sub-degree graduates according to the educational background of individuals.
2. All applicants are screened and selected by an Admission and Interview Panel. All interviews are conducted in English.

Tuition Fee

• The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
• The tuition fee for academic year 2026/27 per credit:

Local Students Non-local Students
HK$ 3,575*  HK$ 4,650*

• This programme has been included in the “Pilot Project on the Development of Applied Degree Programmes” by the Education Bureau. The annual subsidy amount provided to full-time students enrolling in this designated applied degree programme under SSSDP in AY2026/27 will be increased to $89,620.
• Individual modules of this programme are recognised by the Government’s Continuing Education Fund (CEF). Eligible part-time students may submit an unlimited number of claims for reimbursement of fees on successful completion of the module up to a maximum sum of HK$25,000.

Programme Curriculum

Year 1

• GE Core Module: Chinese 1
• GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 1
• GE Core Module: Creativity & Innovation in Society
• Calculus
• Engineering Physics
• Architecture and Buildings
• Fundamentals of AI & Data Analytics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Electrical Services Fundamentals
• Engineering Thermodynamics
• Engineering Ethics & Safety Management