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Cyber Security and Privacy address a wide range of security and privacy issues that have a profound impact on securing the cyberspace. Researchers in the group have expertise in areas such as the financial technology, blockchain, post-quantum computing security, mobile applications, Internet of Things (IoT), and the underlying Internet infrastructure. They have a close relationship with industries and have successfully transferred our knowledge to solve security and privacy problems in the real world.
The Department of Computing has established a solid foundation in Algorithm and Theory, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security and Privacy, Networking and Mobile Computing, and System Modelling and Software Engineering.
Our students’ cutting-edge research is supported by enthusiastic faculty members and support staff who ensure that the Department provides them with a positive and nurturing academic environment.
The Department also ensures that all research students have opportunities to enrich their research experience through research exchange visits, attendance at leading international conferences and participation in global competitions and departmental projects.
The Department’s global network crosses disciplines and bridges industries, offering our students ample career opportunities, resources and access to research funding.
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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.
