Articulation Pathway

Progression Pathways

For HKDSE secondary 6 graduates

Diploma of
Foundation Studies

Completion of Secondary 6

(Under the New Senior Secondary academic structure) or equivalent.

Higher Diploma

5 subjects at Level 2 in HKDSE (including Chi Lang & Eng Lang), or VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies, or VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education, or Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin or equivalent.

Further Studies

~96%

Around 96% of Higher Diploma graduates, who chose to pursue further studies,

were admitted to degree programmes or top-up degree programmes offered by local universities / institutions, or jointly run by School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) and local / overseas universities.

Top Up Degree Programmes

2024/25 Top up Degree programmes

BSc (Hons) Computing
BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security
BSc (Hons) Information Technology
BSc (Hons) Digital Media

were admitted to degree programmes or top-up degree programmes offered by local universities / institutions, or jointly run by School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) and local / overseas universities.

Career Prospects

The programmes offered by HKIIT can enhance our graduates’ ability to pursue further study and their competitiveness in IT industry.