HKIT offers one-year UK top-up honours degree programmes in collaboration with Wrexham University. Higher Diploma / Associate Degree graduates may articulate to the final year (2+1 pathway) and complete a UK honours bachelor degree in Hong Kong.
All course and prospectus information is available online from https://wrexham.ac.uk/.
- Accredited by HKCAAVQ: one-year top-up Degree programmes
- Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* (government subsidy)
- Study mode: Full time / Part time (evening)
- Convenient location at Shum Shui Po and Cheung Sha Wan campus
All Degree Programmes have earned the academic accreditation by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) as meeting the accreditation standards at QF Level 5 (at the same level of a Bachelor Degree).
Graduates may pursue postgraduate studies or careers in business, tourism, accounting, computing and related fields.
Indicative tuition fee for Wrexham University programmes at HKIT (subject to the individual programme page):
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $16,380
#The tuition fee will be subject to adjustment by annual review. Bridging modules (if required) may attract additional fees — see each programme page.
*For NMTSS subsidy, please refer to "Financial Assistance and Scholarship" section.
Top-up / Year 3 Entry
- Recognised Associate Degree / Higher Diploma from local educational institutions; or
- Qualifications with equivalence to the above standards
Applicants may be required to take bridging modules depending on prior study. Final admission decision rests with Wrexham University. Please refer to each programme page for subject-specific requirements.
English Proficiency
- HKDSE Level 3 or above in English Language; or
- Previous programmes had English as the medium of instruction.
Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong NMTSS
Students who are eligible for the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS) will be provided with an annual subsidy up to HK35,120 in the 2026/27 academic year. Eligible students enrolling in the relevant programmes only need to pay the tuition fee net of subsidy. For details, please visit www.cspe.edu.hk/nmtss.
Eligibility for NMTSS:
From the 2026/27 academic year onwards, the annual subsidy for studies is applicable to all Hong Kong students who are enrolled in full-time locally accredited local and non-local self-financing undergraduate (including top-up degree) programmes offered by eligible institutions.
The following students are not eligible for the subsidy :
- Non-local students.
- Students who already possessed a degree at the Bachelor’s level or above.
- Students who are enrolling in any subsidised undergraduate or sub-degree programmes (such as University Grants Committee-funded programmes, subvented programmes of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and subsidised places of the designated programmes under SSSDP).
Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)
FASP provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.
For details of the schemes, please visit SFO website at: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/fasp/overview.htm
The Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)
The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree.
For details of the schemes, please visit SFO website at: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/nlsps/overview.htm
Self-financing post-secondary scholarship scheme (SPSS)
To promote the development of the self-financing post-secondary sector, the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) is set up under the Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund to offer scholarships and awards to students pursuing full-time locally-accredited self-financing sub-degree or bachelor's degree (including top-up degree) programmes at non-profit-making education institutions.
For details of the schemes, please visit SPSS website at: https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/Overview-Measures-Fund-SPSS.html
Tax Deduction for Self-Education Expenses
Students of this programme are eligible to apply for tax deductions in relation to the course fees. For details or enquiries please contact 187 8088 or visit the Government website at www.info.gov.hk/ird.