HKCT - HKCT Elite Athletes Series

HKCT: Empowering Every Elite Athlete

Established in Hong Kong for nearly 80 years, the HKCT Institute of Higher Education (“the Institute” thereafter) is committed to being the ultimate support system for elite athletes, empowering them to achieve parallel success in the dual-track development of “Academics and Athletics”.

Elite Athletes Admission Pathway
To encourage outstanding elite athletes in Hong Kong to commit to training and learning, the Institute has established an "Elite Athletes Admission Pathway". Student-athletes who have represented Hong Kong in regional or international competitions, or who are recommended by designated sports organisations, are eligible for admission through this exclusive channel, ensuring a smooth transition into tertiary education.

Physical Development Excellence Scholarship
To further recognise the achievements of athletes, the Institute has established the "Physical Development Excellence Scholarship". Eligible student-athletes will receive substantial scholarship awards; after deducting government subsidies, students may be granted a full tuition fee waiver.

Flexible Learning Arrangements
To accommodate the specific needs of athletes during competitions and training, the Institute provides highly flexible learning arrangements. This includes appropriate scheduling of classes and supplementary support, ensuring that academic studies and sports can proceed in parallel.

Holistic Physical and Mental Wellbeing Counselling
Regarding the support for athletes' physical and mental health and taking into account the significant time student-athletes must dedicate to training and competition, the Institute provides comprehensive and personalised follow-up and counselling. This assists them in maintaining good physical and mental well-being while balancing their studies and sports commitments.

International Recognition
In 2023, the Institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) to collaborate on advancing the professionalisation of Hong Kong’s sports industry. In the same year, the “Hong Kong Centre for Olympic Studies” was established at the HKCT Jockey Club Undergraduate Campus in Ma On Shan. As the only higher education institution in Hong Kong listed in the Academic Olympic Studies and Research Centres in the world, the Institute’s academic standing has received significant international recognition.

Comprehensive Promotion of Sports and Industry-Education Development
In 2025, the Institute formed a strategic partnership with the Sports Association for the Physically Disabled of Hong Kong, China (HKSAPD) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Both parties are dedicated to jointly promoting the development of sports for persons with disabilities and strengthening related education and training, thereby cultivating professionals with the requisite expertise for the sports sector. Nowadays, the Institute has collaborated with over 20 sports organisations and enterprises in both Hong Kong and the Mainland.

HKCT Elite Athletes Shine on the Global Stage

The Institute is dedicated to cultivating a new generation of talent within the sporting arena. Many of our students currently represent the Hong Kong team, consistently achieving outstanding results on the international stage and demonstrating exceptional prowess.

Our roster of student-athletes representing Hong Kong spans land-based and aquatic sports, including:

The Hong Kong, China Women’s Rope Skipping Representative Team
The Hong Kong, China Men’s Lifesaving Representative Team
The Hong Kong, China Men’s Dragon Boat Representative Team
The Hong Kong, China Men’s Dodgeball Representative Team
The Hong Kong, China Women’s Finswimming Representative Team
The Hong Kong, China Men’s Orienteering Representative Team

Through sheer determination and perseverance, these elite athletes have excelled in their respective disciplines. They not only inject new vitality into the Hong Kong sports scene but also stand as a testament to the Institute’s successful promotion of “dual-track development in academics and athletics”.

Student Sharing

Lee Pui Lam
The Hong Kong, China Women’s Rope Skipping Representative Team

World Jump Rope Championships 2025 - Single Rope Team Freestyle

"HKCT offers a diverse range of programmes and a good learning environment, which allows me to balance my studies and continue to develop my sports. The lecturers at HKCT teach us a wide range of professional sports knowledge. Whether it’s my own specialism of rope skipping or other disciplines, I can gain a deep understanding and practical experience. They also offer advice and support to help students develop!"

Wong Tsun Ting
The Hong Kong, China Men’s Lifesaving Representative Team

24th National Lifesaving Championships 2025 - 4x25m Manikin Carry Relay Gold Medal

"Learning sports-related knowledge in class, such as sports injuries, has helped me reduce the risk of injury during training and competitions. In addition, the teacher provided a variety of training methods for reference, which helped me further improve in lifesaving training. They also supported me in participating in international lifesaving championships, enabling me to step onto the international stage and gain exposure to a wider range of overseas techniques."

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Scholarships

Physical Development Excellence Scholarship

Main Targets & Requirements: Local and Non-local Students

Athletes who have represented Hong Kong and/or achieved outstanding results in international games; and
Good performance in the admission interview; and
Being accepted to enrol in HKCT-designated programmes:
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sports Management with Coaching (Full Time, Year 1 or Year
  3 entry)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sports Management with Coaching (Part Time, Year 3 entry)
- Higher Diploma in Fitness, Coaching and Sports Management (Full Time)

Amount： A maximum full-tuition fee waiver after the deduction of SFO subsidy and NMTSS/SSSDP.

Talent Development Scholarship

Main Targets & Requirements: Local and Non-local students

Students with outstanding performance or continuous improvement in sports, music, performing arts, culture, art, design, innovation, science, technology, engineering, or mathematics over the past three years; and
Being accepted to enrol in HKCT-designated programmes:
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sports Management with Coaching (Full Time, Year 1 or Year
  3 entry)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sports Management with Coaching (Part Time, Year 3 entry)
- Higher Diploma in Fitness, Coaching and Sports Management (Full Time)

Amount： A total amount of HK$10,000 will be awarded to nominated students.

Elite Athletes Admission Pathway

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Management with Coaching

Elite Athletes who have represented Hong Kong in regional or world sports events/competitions; or
Receiving a Sports Scholarship from the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI); or
Have successfully completed the HKSI Professional Accreditation Programme; and are recommended by the respective sports governing body; and
Pass in admission interview.

Programmes Overview