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    MSc in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities

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    Hong Kong, HKMScIn-person1 year
    HK$264,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    31
    Credits
    HK$450.00
    App fee

    MSc in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a 31-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$264,000.

    About the program

    The program covers urban informatics, smart cities technologies, geospatial big data analytics, urban planning, and related areas. Students can choose dissertation, project, or coursework-only routes.

    Focus: both
    57 (QS World University Rankings 2025)
    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
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    Min A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test
    IELTS
    optional
    Min An overall Band Score of at least SIX in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months (IANG)

    HK$26,100.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities at Hong Kong Polytechnic University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is HK$264,000 across 31 required credits.
    Is MSc in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities at Hong Kong Polytechnic University online or in-person?
    MSc in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities at Hong Kong Polytechnic University take to complete?
    MSc in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is structured around 1 year and 31 credits.
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities at Hong Kong Polytechnic University?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities at Hong Kong Polytechnic University: 24 months (IANG)