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Why VTC
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VPET: Get Ahead in Your Future Development!

VTC is the leading provider of vocational and professional education and training (VPET) in Hong Kong which offers a full range of pre-employment and in-service programmes with internationally recognised qualifications.

Over 2,500 Hong Kong enterprises and multinational companies collaborate closely with VTC (offer internship opportunities and practical training)

The employment rate of VTC Higher Diploma graduates who chose to pursue a profession is around 90% ^

^ Employment Survey of Graduates of Full-time IVE/HKDI/ICI programmes in the past 3 years (as of March 2026)


Minimum 100 hours workplace training for Higher Diploma students to enhance practical skills
Key Features of VTC Higher Diploma Programmes
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VPAS Eligible VTC Full-time Higher Diploma Programmes
VPAS Eligible VTC Full-time Higher Diploma Programmes

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General Entrance Requirements 
(Non-local Applicants)
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Higher Diploma Programmes

Study Duration: normally to be completed in 2 years

Non-local students may apply with academic qualifications or work experience

Support for Non-Local Students in Learning and Employment
VTC provides comprehensive facilities, attentive student services, and a wide range of career support, including:​
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Provision of Student Accommodation1
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Learning Resource Centre and Sports Facilities
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Cantonese Workshops
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Student Care Services
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Recruitment talks, career counselling, job matching, etc.
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Collaboration with companies to provide internship opportunities
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Offer admission scholarship for non-local students
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Advanced teaching & learning facilities
  1. Due to the limited availability of accommodation places at the VTC Halls of Residence, dormitory spaces will be allocated through a lottery draw system, depending on the demand.
Scholarship​
(Higher Diploma Programmes)

2026/27 Admission Scholarships for Non-Local Students
To recognise non-local students newly admitted to VTC full-time Higher Diploma programmes for their academic and non-academic achievements

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Admission Scholarship for Non-Local Students
(Academic Achievements)

Admission Scholarship – HK$8,000 (one-off)
Outstanding Achievement Admission Scholarship – HK$80,000 (one-off)

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Admission Scholarship for Non-Local Students
(Demonstration of talents and skills in the specified areas)

HK$8,000 (one-off)

Fees​
(Higher Diploma Programmes)
2026/27 Academic Year
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Fees

Tuition fee

Around HK$79,000 (US$10,129)

Registration & Student Service Fees
Total HK$8,000 (US$1,026)
(payable upon acceptance of offer, in which the Registration Fee of HK$5,000 (US$642) will be deducted from the first installment of tuition fees)
Other Fees

Include the application fee of HK$600 (US$77), caution money and Students' Union Fees, etc.

Note:

•The tuition fees are for reference only and are subject to annual review. All fees must be paid in Hong Kong Dollars, and all bank transfer related charges shall be borne by the students.
•The tuition fee for the 2027/28 academic year is approximately HK$88,500(US$11,347) per year. 
•The above fee information is converted at a rate of US$1 = HK$7.8 for reference only.