Department of Building & Real Estate - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Department of Building and Real Estate (BRE) has developed a leading position in providing a wide range of academic programmes that nurture preferred graduates for the building and real estate industry, one of the largest and most competitive industries in the region. Established in the 1930s, BRE is well recognised locally and internationally amongst construction professionals. With our ongoing endeavours and achievements, we are committed to providing students with the best educational experience possible. We are pioneers in embracing a wide selection of comprehensive components in our programmes, ranging from academic training, Work-Integrated Education, Student Exchange Programme, practical workshops to site visits. In addition to professional competence, we develop students’ proficiency in generic skills, such as leadership, management, communication, analysis and creativity, which are highly demanded and crucial to their future success. Our international multi-disciplinary academic and teaching staff, with expertise in surveying, engineering, town planning, technology, real estate, law and economics, is actively participating in numerous quality research projects and consultancies that contribute to government, professional bodies, industry, and community. BRE‘s sustainable success is further underpinned by our alumni’s distinguished accomplishments in the local and international scene. We aim to equip you for fulfilling professional careers in a rapidly evolving sustainable built environment with our dedication to excellence.