Why Choose Delta X Fellowship?
The Delta X Tech Immersion Fellowship is more than an academic programme—it is a transformative career accelerator for emerging tech talents. Open to outstanding newly admitted taught postgraduate students across three flagship CDS programmes (MSc(CompSc), MSc(ECom&IComp), and MDASC), this prestigious fellowship empowers students with cross-border academic perspectives, cutting-edge technical capabilities, and elite industry connections beyond conventional postgraduate education.
Launched in 2025 as a flagship initiative of HKU School of Computing and Data Science, the fellowship continues its elite offering for the 2026–27 intake. Fellows undertake a semester at the HKU-CDS Shanghai Teaching & Research Site in Shanghai's renowned Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, gaining unique cross-border learning opportunities. The programme features an exclusive Tech Immersion Week—including elite industry seminars and premium corporate visits—enabling fellows to build global vision, practical competencies, and high-calibre professional networks, paving the way for outstanding achievements in technology research, entrepreneurship, and global tech leadership.
Course List
| Block | Course code | Course name | Instructor | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | COMP7610A | Introduction to Web3 and blockchain | Prof. Ho Chen | 2:00PM – 4:30PM | 1B |
| COMP7610B | Introduction to Web3 and blockchain | Dr. Brian Qin | 2:00PM – 4:30PM | 2A | |
| Block 2 | COMP7404A | Computational intelligence and machine learning | Prof. Jian Qian | 2:00PM – 4:30PM | 5A |
| COMP7810A | Topic in Web3 | Prof. Siu Ming Yiu | 9:30AM – 12:00NOON | 3A | |
| DASC7606C | Deep Learning | Prof. Hongyang Li | 2:00PM – 4:30PM | 1B | |
| Block 3 | COMP7409A | Machine Learning in Trading and Finance | Prof. Zhiyi Huang | 9:30AM – 12:00NOON | 1B |
| COMP7611A | Security and privacy in AI systems | Prof. Ho Chen | 2:00PM – 4:30PM | 1B | |
| Block 4 | COMP7103B | Data mining | Prof. Bo Dai | 2:00PM – 4:30PM | 3A |
| COMP7608A | Large language models | Prof. Chao Huang | 9:30AM – 12:00NOON | 1B |
Academic Calendar — Semester 1 (2026–27)
| Block | Month | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | 2026 Sep | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Block 1 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
| Block 1 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | |
| Block 2 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | |
| Block 2 | 2026 Oct | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Block 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| Tech Immersion Week | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | |
| Block 3 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | |
| Block 3 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
| Block 3 | 2026 Nov | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Block 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
| Block 4 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | |
| Block 4 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
2026 Dec | 29 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | ||
20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | ||
27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Delta X Fellowship: Exclusive Benefits & Allowance (2026–27)
Premium Financial & Residential Support Package
Shanghai CDS student dormitory
RMB 25,000
(one-off, merit-based stipend)
RMB 3,000
(one-off cross-border allowance)
Shanghai-Exclusive Frontier Tech Curriculum
Gain exclusive access to cutting-edge AI and Web3 modules uniquely offered at the Shanghai campus. Delivered by seasoned HKU academic staff and distinguished visiting scholars from top-tier US and UK universities, these forward-looking courses cover the most innovative, industry-defining technological advancements, beyond standard postgraduate syllabi.
Elite Industry Immersion & Global Networking
Curated exclusively for Delta X fellows, the immersive Tech Immersion Week comprises premium corporate site visits, authoritative industry keynote seminars and exclusive career networking events. Connect and engage with leading R&D institutions, booming tech startups and Fortune-level multinational enterprises within Shanghai’s dynamic global tech ecosystem.
Supervised Premium Industry Internship
Secure access to high-quality internship placements at Shanghai’s top-tier tech enterprises. Under one-on-one professional industry mentorship, fellows translate theoretical academic knowledge into hands-on technical practice, accumulating valuable real-world project experience and industry insights.
Industry-Impact Capstone Project
Undertake practical, industry-oriented capstone projects targeting real-world technological challenges faced by leading enterprises. Seamlessly integrate rigorous academic theories with commercial innovation, building a competitive and industry-recognised project portfolio for future career advancement.
MSc in Computer Science (AI & Decentralized Technologies Stream) - Delta X Fellowship Included
Admission to the Master of Science in Computer Science (AI & Decentralized Technologies stream) includes the Delta X Tech Immersion Fellowship, with students spending their first semester at the CDS Shanghai Teaching & Research Site.
AI & Decentralized Technologies
Dive into cutting-edge machine learning, blockchain mechanics, cryptographic protocols, generative AI infrastructure, and decentralized analytics frameworks.
Explore AIDT StreamMSc(CompSc), MSc(ECom&IComp) & MDASC - Delta X Fellowship Merit Award
Outstanding students from the MSc in Computer Science (all streams except AI & Decentralized Technologies), MSc in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing, and Master in Data Science may be selected for the Delta X Tech Immersion Fellowship, which includes a second-semester study experience at the CDS Shanghai Teaching & Research Site.
Cyber Security, Financial Computing, Multimedia Computing & General
Explore advanced technologies in cyber defense, corporate data encryption, practical quantitative finance algorithms, visual processing, and flexible general study portfolios.
MSc(ECom&IComp)
A flagship CDS taught master programme at the intersection of e-commerce, internet computing, and data-driven business innovation — preparing graduates for leadership roles in the digital economy.
Explore MSc(ECom&IComp)MDASC
The Master of Data Science programme equips students with rigorous training in data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling — building the skills to drive data-informed decision-making across industries.
Explore MDASCHKU-CDS Shanghai Teaching & Research Site
The HKU-CDS Shanghai Teaching & Research Site provides students with an immersive learning experience in one of Asia's leading technology and innovation hubs, combining academic study with exposure to Shanghai's dynamic industry ecosystem.
