Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors

HKCT's SSSDP Higher Diploma Programmes (2026/27)

CTIHE and HKCT offer a range of full-time Higher Diploma programmes subsidised under the Education Bureau's 'Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors' (SSSDP). Eligible local students enrolled in the following SSSDP programmes will receive an annual government subsidy:

First Year Tuition Fee: $70,768

Maximum Subsidy Amount: $23,390

First Year Tuition Fee after Deduction of the Maximum Subsidy Amount: $47,378

Programme details

First Year Tuition Fee: $58,984

Maximum Subsidy Amount: $23,390

First Year Tuition Fee after Deduction of the Maximum Subsidy Amount: $35,594
HKCT offers the lowest tuition fee after deduction of SSSDP maximum subsidy when comparing with other institutions' SSSDP higher diploma programmes in the same discipline. Students can enjoy the lowest tuition fee of applying government recognised SSSDP higher diploma programmes.

HKCT is the only institute offering SSSDP sub-degree programmes in the 'Computer Science' discipline for 8 consecutive years.

Programme details

First Year Tuition Fee: $58,984

Maximum Subsidy Amount: $40,730

First Year Tuition Fee after Deduction of the Maximum Subsidy Amount: $18,254
HKCT offers the lowest tuition fee after deduction of SSSDP maximum subsidy when comparing with other institutions' SSSDP higher diploma programmes in the same discipline. Students can enjoy the lowest tuition fee of applying government recognised SSSDP higher diploma programmes.

Programme details

First Year Tuition Fee: $58,984

Maximum Subsidy Amount: $40,730

First Year Tuition Fee after Deduction of the Maximum Subsidy Amount: $18,254
HKCT offers the lowest tuition fee after deduction of SSSDP maximum subsidy when comparing with other institutions' SSSDP higher diploma programmes in the same discipline. Students can enjoy the lowest tuition fee of applying government recognised SSSDP higher diploma programmes.

Programme details

First Year Tuition Fee: $58,984

Maximum Subsidy Amount: $23,390

First Year Tuition Fee after Deduction of the Maximum Subsidy Amount: $35,594
HKCT offers the lowest tuition fee after deduction of SSSDP maximum subsidy when comparing with other institutions' SSSDP higher diploma programmes in the same discipline. Students can enjoy the lowest tuition fee of applying government recognised SSSDP higher diploma programmes.

Programme details

First Year Tuition Fee: $58,984

Maximum Subsidy Amount: $23,390

First Year Tuition Fee after Deduction of the Maximum Subsidy Amount: $35,594
HKCT offers the lowest tuition fee after deduction of SSSDP maximum subsidy when comparing with other institutions' SSSDP higher diploma programmes in the same discipline. Students can enjoy the lowest tuition fee of applying government recognised SSSDP higher diploma programmes.

Programme details

First Year Tuition Fee: $58,984

Maximum Subsidy Amount: $23,390

First Year Tuition Fee after Deduction of the Maximum Subsidy Amount: $35,594
HKCT offers the lowest tuition fee after deduction of SSSDP maximum subsidy when comparing with other institutions' SSSDP higher diploma programmes in the same discipline. Students can enjoy the lowest tuition fee of applying government recognised SSSDP higher diploma programmes.

Programme details

First Year Tuition Fee: $58,984

Maximum Subsidy Amount: $23,390

First Year Tuition Fee after Deduction of the Maximum Subsidy Amount: $35,594
HKCT offers the lowest tuition fee after deduction of SSSDP maximum subsidy when comparing with other institutions' SSSDP higher diploma programmes in the same discipline. Students can enjoy the lowest tuition fee of applying government recognised SSSDP higher diploma programmes.

Programme details

Recruitment Centre Arrangement for Full-time Programme

14 July - 28 August   HKCT Recruitment Arrangement

HKCT will provide both physical and online admission arrangements from 14/7/2026 to 28/8/2026 for students to choose the way that meet their individual needs.

Online Admission:
Step 1: Programme consultation through WhatsApp / Phone (if needed)
Step 2: Apply programme via online application platform
Step 3: Submit identity document and academic qualification via WhatsApp
Step 4: Conduct admission interview via Zoom (if needed)
Step 5: Receive interview result and admission or conditional offer via email
Step 6: Pay deposit or first payment to secure the placement

Physical Recruitment Centres:
Step 1: Meet with our programme consultation advisor (if needed)
Step 2: Apply programme via HKCT online application and payment platform
Step 3: Submit true copies of your identity document and academic qualification at our verification counter
Step 4: Conduct admission interview
Step 5: Wait for your interview and admission/conditional offer result at the result waiting area
Step 6: Pay deposit to secure the placement at the cashier
2026 Opening Hours of HKCT Physical Admission Centres


  • 'Higher Diploma in Social Work' -- on-site interview will be available in HKCT Jockey Club Undergraduate Campus only

HKCT Ma On Shan Campus (MAP)
2 On Shing Street, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin (Ma On Shan MTR Station Exit B)

HKCT Mong Kok East Campus (MAP)
14 Princess Margaret Road, Ho Man Tin (Mong Kok East MTR Station Exit B)

HKCT Yuen Long Learning Centre (MAP)
Shop No. 22, Ground Floor, Golden Plaza, 28 Shui Che Kwun Street, Yuen Long (Yuen Long MTR Station Exit B)

HKCT Tsuen Wan Learning Centre (MAP)
3/F, International Enterprise Centre 3, 18 Tai Chung Rd, Tsuen Wan (Tsuen Wan MTR Station Exit A3) 

HKCT Jordan Learning Centre (MAP)
11/F, Wing On Kowloon Centre, 345 Nathan Road, Jordan (Jordan MTR Station Exit A)

HKCT Kwun Tong Learning Centre (MAP)
8/F, Wong Tze Building, 71 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong (Kwun Tong MTR Station Exit B3)

HKCT Cheung Sha Wan Learning Centre (MAP)
1/F, Heya Star, 368 Castle Peak Road, Cheung Sha Wan (Cheung Sha Wan MTR Station Exit C2)