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

HKCT will provide both physical and online admission services from now until 28 August 2026, allowing students to choose the method that best suits 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

Opening Hours
From now until 28 August 2026 (Monday to Friday)
10:00am - 6:00pm

Campuses Address
HKCT Ma On Shan Campus (MAP)

2 On Shing Street, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, New Territories (Ma On Shan MTR Station Exit B)

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

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