WHY MTP&P?
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The Master of Transport Policy and Planning (MTP&P) programme, formerly Master of Arts in Transport Policy and Planning (MATPP), is the leading programme of its kind in Asia, specializing in transport policy and planning. Its comprehensiveness and multi-disciplinary nature trains students to deal with various transport issues from different angles and perspectives.
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This programme is highly relevant to the needs of the contemporary world of transport. Students not only learn about fundamental transport knowledge and the latest developments in the field but also essential communication and presentation skills. A heavy emphasis is placed on developing students’ critical and analytical mindsets. These qualities are highly valued by employers in the transport industry.
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The programme’s sharp focus on policy and planning is particularly important in providing government officials with solid knowledge about theories and the latest local and overseas developments in transport policy and planning. Graduates are equipped to help draw up well-considered transport policies and plans that are suitable for local contexts.
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For students based outside of Hong Kong (including mainland China), the one-year fulltime mode offers the best-quality intensive academic and professional education in transport policy and planning to allow graduates to bring new ideas and insights into their organizations, cities and/or countries. Delivered in English, the MTP&P programme warmly welcomes students from around the world.
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The MTP&P qualifications are widely recognized and highly regarded both within the public and private sectors. It receives the full accreditation of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a Specialist programme for those who would like to specialize in transport policy and planning.
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In addition to senior government officials and senior personnel from private firms contributing to the programme as teachers and invited guest speakers, the MATPP Alumni Association helps to foster closer ties among teachers, graduates, and fellow students. Graduates are able to broaden their professional networks with the support of a strong alumni network.
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The MTP&P programme is subject to stringent reviews by external examiners from top overseas universities. Moreover, the programme regularly undergoes vigorous reviews by The University of Hong Kong and the leading professional organizations in the transport and planning fields to ensure that it is of the highest standard both in terms of academic content and professional relevancy.
APPLICATION
Applicants will normally be required to hold a bachelor’s degree or a relevant professional qualification of equivalent standard with appropriate experience. Chartered Membership of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CMILT) is accepted by the Faculty of Social Sciences as a relevant professional qualification of equivalent standard.
Application for admission commences in November each year.
Only online applications are accepted. Applicants should visit the HKU website at https://admissions.hku.hk/tpg/.
Application deadline: 28th February 2025
Admissions Schedule
Both Full-time and Part-time offers will be made on a rolling basis and applications will be accepted and considered in three batches with a final deadline of 28th February 2025:
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1st December 2024
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31st January 2025
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28th February 2025
Candidates are recommended to submit their applications and supporting documents as early as possible. Non-local students are highly encouraged to apply in the 1st December 2024 batch so to allow sufficient time to arrange student visas and to prepare to move toHong Kong.
COMPOSITION FEE
(ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26)
(subject to the University's approval)
Total: HK$188,000]
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FULL-TIME
(1-YEAR)
The composition fee shall be paid by TWO equal instalments
(i.e. HK$94,000/instalment)
PART-TIME
(2-YEAR & 3-Year)
The composition fee shall be paid by FOUR equal instalments
(i.e. HK$47,000/instalment)
The first instalment shall be paid when accepting the admission offer before the start of study.
The second instalment shall be paid in January of the first year of study.
The third and fourth instalments shall be paid in September and January of the second year of study.
The course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses for Continuing Education Fund purposes (applicable to Hong Kong students only).
For details, please visit the Continuing Education Fund website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef.
Transport Policy and Planning Scholarship
The Transport Policy and Planning Scholarship is set up in 2009-2010 as an encouragement to support good quality local and/or overseas students to undertake the Master of Transport Policy and Planning (MTP&P) programme. The scholarship is open to application for all MTP&P full-time candidates who have achieved First Class Honours or equivalent in his/her undergraduate studies and/or Distinction in his/her master studies. The scholarship shall be deducted directly from the composition fee of the MTP&P programme of the awardee(s). The value of the scholarship is HKD20,000 per awardee. Applicants may apply for the scholarship at the same time they submit their application for admission.
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Should there be any question, please feel free to contact us at matpp@hku.hk.
STEM Subject for Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
Transport Policy and Planning is included in the Reference List of "STEM" Subjects (https://www.immd.gov.hk/pdf/reference_list_of_STEM_subjects_QMAS.pdf) for Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) by Immigration Department. One Assessment Criteria can be met in the General Points Tests of QMAS if the applicant’s master’s or doctoral degree awarded by an eligible university is pertinent to “STEM”.
The University Grants Committee (UGC) Targeted Taught Postgraduate Programmes Fellowships Scheme 2025/26
(Subject to approval)
It is with great pleasure that we share with you that the Master of Arts in Transport Policy and Planning (MATPP) has been included in the UGC Targeted Taught Postgraduate Programmes Fellowships Scheme 2024/25 with ten approved fellowship places. The Fellowships Scheme is a pilot scheme to provide fellowships for local students pursuing designated taught postgraduate programmes in the eight UGC-funded universities. The main objectives of the scheme are to attract more meritorious local students to pursue further studies in priority areas conducive to the development of Hong Kong, and to encourage universities to establish more innovative and multi-disciplinary programmes that are benefi cial to society.
For eligible applicants to the MATPP programme, you may apply for this Fellowships Scheme via the online form (https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8CUo7XvKQZ6ntzw). Details of the Scheme and its eligibility can be found at https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/ugc/activity/targeted_postgraduate_scheme.html. The Selection Panel will make recommendations of
the award of the fellowships through a vigorous selection and admission process. Awarded fellowship students will then only be required to pay a minimum tuition fee of HK$42,100, which is the prevailing rate of the UGC-funded programmes, and the diff erences will be subsidised by the fellowships subject to a cap of HK$120,000 (for the whole taught postgraduate programme, regardless of the actual study period) for the settlement of the tuition fee only. In the case of the MATPP programme, the composition fee is HKD160,000. It means that an awarded fellowship student pays HKD42,100 and the fellowship covers HKD117,900.
FEEDBACK FROM GRADUATES
CHAN Hon Sum Sam
Full-time
CLASS 2024
MATPP is renowned for producing well-trained professionals for Hong Kong’s expanding transport industry. Since secondary school, studying at MATPP has been my dream. The program prepares us to tackle unknown challenges, uphold professional ethics, and play crucial roles in transport policy and planning.
The teaching team at MATPP consists of outstanding scholars and experienced experts, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the latest transport planning practices both locally and internationally. Currently, I am engaged in the railway transport industry, and my employer highly values the degree I obtained from MATPP."
At last, thank you for your continuous support on our learning journey!
CHEN Shengtao
Part-time
CLASS 2024
Studying in the MATPP program while working in the shipping industry has been a challenging yet incredibly meaningful experience. Balancing the demanding coursework with my professional responsibilities has pushed me to grow both academically and in my career. The program’s in-depth exploration of transport policy and planning across multiple sectors, has broadened my understanding of the complexities in global logistics. Despite the challenges, the knowledge and insights I’ve gained from both scholars and industry professionals have been invaluable. It’s a journey I’m grateful for, one that has sharpened my skills and opened up new opportunities for growth in the transport field.
