Application and Admission
Application via JUPAS (Current DSE Applicant)
JUPAS Applicants
Applicants can apply for admission to the full-time bachelor’s degree programmes under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions / Sectors (SSSDP) through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS). For details, please refer to SSSDP Website.
Reference:
http://www.jupas.edu.hk/en/eligibility/
Direct Admission of Non-JUPAS Local Applicants
Direct Admission for Non-JUPAS Local Applicants
The “Direct Admission for Non-JUPAS Local Applicants” scheme is designed for local applicants who hold qualifications other than the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). If you possess such qualifications and wish to enrol in the full-time degree programmes offered by THEi under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP), you may submit your application through this scheme.
JUPAS Catalogue No. | Programme Title | Available Study Places for Non-JUPAS Applicants |
JSSV01 | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fashion Design | 3 |
JSSV02 | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product Design | 1 |
JSSV03 | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Landscape Architecture | 2 |
JSSV04 | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts and Management | 1 |
JSSV05 | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering | 2 |
JSSV07 | Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management* | 2 |
JSSV08 | Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Surveying | 1 |
JSSV09 | Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports and Recreation Management | 1 |
JSSV10 | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Services Engineering* | 1 |
JSSV13 | Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Coaching | 2 |
JSSV14 | Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Therapy* | 1 |
*The programme is included in the EDB’s Pilot Project on the Development of Applied Degree Programmes.
Entry Requirements
- For general entrance requirements, please refer to General Entrance Requirements (Year 1 Entry) – Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong.
- In addition to the general requirements, individual programmes may have programme-specific entrance requirements. Please visit the respective programme page for details.
- Applicants holding only HKDSE Examination results are required to apply through JUPAS and are not eligible for admission consideration through the non-JUPAS route.
Application Period
2 February 2026 (12:00 noon) – 4 September 2026 (5:00 pm)
Applications will be assessed individually by the relevant departments in the order they are received and will be considered subject to the availability of places. We encourage applicants to submit their applications as early as possible to maximise their chances of admission.
Registration Details for JUPAS Admission Rounds
| Registration Period | ||
Main Round 10 & 11 August 2026 (Monday & Tuesday) 09:30 – 17:00 12 August 2026 (Wednesday) 09:30 – 12:00 | Rechecking and Remarking Round 24 August 2026 (Monday) 09:30 – 12:00 | Clearing Round 27 August 2026 (Thursday) 09:30 – 17:00 |
Notes:
- Applicants should refer to the respective JUPAS Admission Rounds for the registration details.
- Applicants who have settled the acceptance fees, are required to complete the registration procedures during the designated period as specified in the above table.
- Enquiries concerning the registration procedures should be directed to the Registry at 3890 8115 or via email: thei-reg@thei.edu.hk.
Registration Details for JUPAS Main Round 2026
| Date | 10 – 12 Aug 2026 (Mon – Wed) |
| Time | 09:30 – 17:00 (10 & 11 Aug 2026) 09:30 – 12:00 (12 Aug 2026) |
To accept the offer, you should follow the instructions in the email sent by THEi and complete the e-registration procedures on or before 12 August 2026, 12:00 noon.
The e-registration procedures (including submission of the e-registration form via VTC “New Student Registration System” and uploading the photo for the student identity card) will take around 30 minutes to complete. You are strongly advised to complete e-registration procedures by the specified deadline to secure your study place.
Failure to complete the e-registration procedures before the specified deadline will be regarded as declining the offer.
Students may not be simultaneously enrolled in more than one full-time programme leading to a qualification in VTC without prior approval. Otherwise, you will be asked to retain only one programme and to withdraw from all other programme(s). Under such circumstances, all fees paid are not refundable.
Class Commencement Date
The class commencement date for full-time Degree programmes in the 2026/27 academic year is 1 September 2026 (Tuesday).
Financial assistance
The Student Affairs Office of THEi provides advice and assistance to needy students on their applications for financial assistance schemes administered by the HKSAR Government Student Finance Office (SFO). Students planning to apply via SFO for the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) and / or Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) should note that:
- To be eligible to apply for FASP / NLSPS in the 2026/27 academic year, you need to be a registered full-time student (“full-time” study refers to a curriculum of a minimum of 30 credit points per year);
- You must notify the SFO in writing immediately when there are changes in your study information including the tuition fees to be paid for the 2026/27 academic year (please refer to the course coding sheet available at the SFO’s website).
Details are available at https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/sfo/index.htm
Other details
Orientation Session
All new students will be invited and required to attend an Orientation Session scheduled to be held between 19 and 24 August 2026. You will be notified of the detailed arrangements of the Orientation Session by email and through your student email account after registration. Important information that you will need to refer to during your study at THEi, including the Institute’s student handbook and your programme document will be distributed to you before the commencement of the semester.
Tuition Fees for Semester One and Other Fees
The acceptance fee of $5,000 you have paid will form part of the tuition fee for Semester One, 2025/26 academic year. Payment of the remaining tuition fees and caution money should be made by 24 August 2026 (Mon).
Students with outstanding fees arising from their previous studies at VTC are required to settle all outstanding fees before they are re-admitted to a VTC programme. Even if the outstanding fees are identified after re-admission or class commencement, these students are still liable to settle their outstanding debts. Otherwise, their study transcripts, award certificates, and related certification of all VTC programmes will be withheld.
Technical Support
If you encounter any technical problems during the e-registration, you can call the Registry at 3890 8115 / Email: thei-reg@thei.edu.hk or complete the registration procedures IN PERSON at the THEi Chai Wan Campus on or before 12 August 2026, 12:00 with your HKID card:
| Date | 10 – 12 Aug 2026 (Mon – Wed) |
| Time | 09:30 – 17:00 (10 & 11 Aug 2026) 09:30 – 12:00 (12 Aug 2026) |
| Venue | Registry’s Office, 14/F, 133 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong |
Adverse weather arrangement
In the event of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above being hoisted or a Black Rainstorm Warning being issued on 10, 11 or 12 August, the registration will be postponed to 13 August 2026 (17:00), with the time and venue remain unchanged.
Registration Details for JUPAS Offers for Reconsideration of Application Based on Upgraded HKDSE Examination Results after Rechecking and Remarking Results 2026
| Date | 24 August 2026 (Mon) |
| Time | 09:30 – 12:00 |
To accept the offer, you should follow the instructions in the email sent by THEi and complete the e-registration procedures on or before 24 August 2026, 12:00 noon.
The e-registration procedures (including submission of the e-registration form via VTC “New Student Registration System” and uploading the photo for the student identity card) will take around 30 minutes to complete. You are strongly advised to complete e-registration procedures by the specified deadline to secure your study place.
Failure to complete the e-registration procedures before the specified deadline will be regarded as declining the offer.
A student may not be simultaneously enrolled in more than one full-time programme leading to a qualification in VTC without prior approval. Otherwise, you will be asked to retain only one programme and to withdraw from all other programme(s). Under such circumstances, all fees paid are not refundable.
Class Commencement Date
The class commencement date for full-time Degree programmes in the 2026/27 academic year is 1 September 2026 (Tuesday).
Financial assistance
The Student Affairs Office of THEi provides advice and assistance to needy students on their applications for financial assistance schemes administered by the HKSAR Government Student Finance Office (SFO). Students planning to apply via SFO for the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) and / or Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) should note that:
- To be eligible to apply for FASP / NLSPS in the 2026/27 academic year, you need to be a registered full-time student (“full-time” study refers to a curriculum of a minimum of 30 credit points per year);
- You must notify the SFO in writing immediately when there are changes in your study information including the tuition fees to be paid for the 2026/27 academic year (please refer to the course coding sheet available at the SFO’s website).
Details are available at https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/sfo/index.htm
Other details
Important Information to Be Collected
Important information you will need to refer to during your study at THEi, including the Institute’s student handbook and your programme document will be distributed to you in due course.
Tuition Fees for Semester One and Other Fees
The acceptance fee of $5,000 you have paid will form part of the tuition fee for Semester One, 2026/27 academic year. Payment of the remaining tuition fees and caution money should be made by 26 August 2026 (Wed).
Students with outstanding fees arising from their previous studies at VTC are required to settle all outstanding fees before they are re-admitted to a VTC programme. Even if the outstanding fees are identified after re-admission or class commencement, these students are still liable to settle their outstanding debts. Otherwise, their study transcripts, award certificates, and related certification of all VTC programmes will be withheld.
Adverse weather arrangement
In the event of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above being hoisted or a Black Rainstorm Warning being issued on 25 August, the registration will be postponed to 24 August 2026 (12:00), with the time and venue remain unchanged.
Registration Details for JUPAS Clearing Round 2026
| Date | 27 August 2025 (Thu) |
| Time | 09:30 – 17:00 |
Failure to complete the e-registration procedures before the specified deadline will be regarded as declining the offer.
A student may not be simultaneously enrolled in more than one full-time programme leading to a qualification in VTC without prior approval. Otherwise, you will be asked to retain only one programme and to withdraw from all other programme(s). Under such circumstances, all fees paid are not refundable.Class Commencement Date
The class commencement date for full-time Degree programmes in the 2026/27 academic year is 1 September 2029 (Tuesday).Financial assistance
The Student Affairs Office of THEi provides advice and assistance to needy students on their applications for financial assistance schemes administered by the HKSAR Government Student Finance Office (SFO). Students planning to apply via SFO for the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) and / or Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) should note that:- To be eligible to apply for FASP / NLSPS in the 2026/27 academic year, you need to be a registered full-time student (“full-time” study refers to a curriculum of a minimum of 30 credit points per year);
- You must notify the SFO in writing immediately when there are changes in your study information including the tuition fees to be paid for the 2026/27 academic year (please refer to the course coding sheet available at the SFO’s website).
Other details
Important Information to Be Collected
Important information for your studies at THEi, including the Institute’s student handbook and your programme document will be distributed to you in due course.Tuition Fees for Semester One and Other Fees
The acceptance fee of $5,000 you have paid will form part of the tuition fee for Semester One, 2025/26 academic year. Payment of the remaining tuition fees and caution money should be made by 28 August 2026 (Fri). Students with outstanding fees arising from their previous studies at VTC are required to settle all outstanding fees before they are re-admitted to a VTC programme. Even if the outstanding fees are identified after re-admission or class commencement, these students are still liable to settle their outstanding debts. Otherwise, their study transcripts, award certificates, and related certification of all VTC programmes will be withheld.Adverse weather arrangement
In the event of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above being hoisted or a Black Rainstorm Warning being issued on 28 August, the registration will be postponed to 28 August 2026 (17:00), with the time and venue remain unchanged.
Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions / Sectors (SSSDP)
SSSDP was launched as a new initiative under the 2014 Policy Address to subsidise about 1,000 students per cohort starting from the 2015/16 academic year to pursue designated full-time locally-accredited self-financing undergraduate programmes in selected disciplines.
It has been announced in the 2017 Policy Address that SSSDP would be regularised in the 2018/19 academic year with an increase in the number of subsidised places to about 3,000 per cohort.
THEi offers the following 11 subsidised programmes under the scheme in the 2026/27 academic year.
Subsidised Programmes
Programmes | Subsidy Amount in AY2026/271 (HK$) |
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fashion Design (JSSV01) | 81,450 |
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product Design (JSSV02) | 81,450 |
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Landscape Architecture (JSSV03) | 46,780 |
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts and Management (JSSV04) | 46,780 |
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering (JSSV05) | 81,450 |
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management [Applied Degree] 3 (JSSV07) | 51,880 |
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Surveying (JSSV08) | 46,780 |
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports and Recreation Management (JSSV09) | 46,780 |
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Services Engineering [Applied Degree] 3 (JSSV10) | 89,620 |
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Coaching (JSSV13) | 46,780 |
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Therapy [Applied Degree] 3 (JSSV14) | 51,880 |
Application: Via the JUPAS website. Please click Here for the Important Dates for the JUPAS Admissions Exercise.
Notes:
1 Students under the SSSDP will receive subsidies per annum. The subsidy is tenable for the normal duration of the programme (i.e. for a period of 4 years).
2 Only local students are eligible to be subsidised under SSSDP.
3 Recognised as Applied Degree Programmes under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework.
Tuition Fees
First Year Tuition Fees of the following Year-1 entry programmes
Tuition Fee for 2026/27 Cohort1-2 (HK$) | Tuition Fee for AY2026/273-4 | |
Tuition Fees (HK$) | Net Tuition Fees after deduction of the subsidy amount (HK$) | |
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design (JSSV01) | 114,675 | 33,225 |
BA (Hons) in Product Design (JSSV02) | 114,675 | 33,225 |
BA (Hons) in Landscape Architecture (JSSV03) | 110,715 | 63,935 |
BA (Hons) in Culinary Arts and Management (JSSV04) | 100,650 | 53,870 |
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering (JSSV05) | 119,955 | 38,505 |
BSc (Hons) in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management (JSSV07) | 114,000 | 62,120 |
BSc (Hons) in Surveying (JSSV08) | 100,650 | 53,870 |
BSocSc (Hons) in Sports and Recreation Management (JSSV09) | 119,850 | 73,070 |
BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering (JSSV10) | 117,975 | 28,355 |
BSocSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching (JSSV13) | 119,850 | 73,070 |
BSocSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy (JSSV14) | 119,850 | 67,970 |
Notes:
1. The tuition fees shown above are at the fee level of 2026/27. The fees for the subsequent years after 2025/26 shall be subject to annual adjustments capped at the movement of the Composite Consumer Price Index (CCPI) announced by the Government.
2. The annual tuition fees, shown in the above, are calculated based on the average credit points per year multiplied by the per-credit fee and are shown for reference only. The actual annual tuition fees payable by individual students may vary from the amounts shown.
3. The subsidy is tenable for the normal duration of the programmes, i.e. for a period of 4 years.
4. Only local students are eligible to be subsidised under SSSDP.
Admission Scores for Academic Year 2025/26
The Admission Scores in Academic Year 2025/26 refers to the average score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including English Language, Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development#, and one elective subject of admitted students in 2025.
#An “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development will be counted as “Level 2” of one Elective Subject in the admission score calculation.
Subject levels/grades are converted into numeric values according to the following scoring scale:
| Category A : Senior Secondary Subjects | |||||||
Level | 5** | 5* | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Score | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Category B : Applied Learning Subjects | |||
| Result | Attained with Distinction (II) | Attained with Distinction (I) | Attained |
| Score | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Category C : Other Language Subjects | |||||
| Grade | A | B | C | D | E |
| Score | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Programmes | JUPAS Catalogue No. | Academic Year 2025/26 Admission Scores (For Reference) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fashion Design | JSSV01 | 14 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product Design | JSSV02 | 15 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Landscape Architecture | JSSV03 | 16 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts and Management | JSSV04 | 15 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering | JSSV05 | 16 |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management | JSSV07 | 14 |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Surveying | JSSV08 | 16 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports and Recreation Management | JSSV09 | 14 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Services Engineering | JSSV10 | 16 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Coaching | JSSV13 | 15 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Therapy* | JSSV14 | Not Applicable |
