Non-local Student Admissions

Engineering

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code EG114705

Higher Diploma in Automotive Engineering

Programme Edges

Promising Career Prospects

After gaining a few years of work experience, graduates may advance to engineer position in the related industry.

State-of-the-art Facilities

Equipped with digitally connected training vehicles, electric vehicle powertrain platforms, and high-voltage systems to enhance learning experience.

Professional Recognition

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Promising Career Prospects

After gaining a few years of work experience, graduates may advance to engineer position in the related industry.

State-of-the-art Facilities

Equipped with digitally connected training vehicles, electric vehicle powertrain platforms, and high-voltage systems to enhance learning experience.

Professional Recognition

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Basic Information

The programme aims to educate students who will acquire important theoretical knowledge as well as a useful range of employable and practical skills in automotive engineering and business. Close linkages with local industry, and the Mainland, ensure our graduates fulfill what industry and the region need. Emphasis will especially be placed upon developing critical thinking, effective communication, problem-solving and innovative skills. Successful graduates will be confident in both working alone as well as in a team (as required) and will eventually become leaders in their chosen field.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Tsing Yi)

Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as satisfying the academic requirements for the Associate membership.

Remarks

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
For details please contact Department of Engineering:
IVE (Tsing Yi): 2436 8641

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 2

Core/Elective Subject 2

VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
Equivalent

Remarks

Applicants can use HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subjects (except ApL Chinese) for admission purpose. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an ApL subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively for admission purpose.
For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively; From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. Recognition of Urdu Language subject in 2026 HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) will be announced later. For details, please click here. One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become "Attained" for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may apply for admission to the relevant Degree programmes offered by local and overseas universities, including:

The University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The City University of Hong Kong
RMIT University, Australia (Top-up Degree programme operated at SHAPE of VTC)

Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.

Career Prospects

The Automotive Engineering industry has a strong, continuing presence in Hong Kong. Graduates may be employed as Assistant Engineers, Service Advisers, Technicians or Supervisors in light or heavy vehicle after-sales service centres, vehicle safety inspection centres, vehicle component development companies and road transport related firms.

Curriculum

Fundamentals of Automotive Science
Engineering Drafting and CAD
Fundamentals of Mathematics for Automotive Engineering
Occupational Safety and Health
Automotive Practical Training (A)
Automotive Technology (I)
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Smart Living

Mathematics for Automotive Engineering
Automotive Science
Automotive Technology (IIA)
Automotive Practical Training (B)
Electric Vehicle Technology (I)
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Automotive Operation and Business Management
Automotive Performance Technology
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A

Automotive Engineering Design
Advanced Automotive Technology
Electric Vehicle Technology (II)
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations Administrative & Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
Enrichment Module B

Service Management Stream:

Automotive Sales and Marketing Management
Automotive Business Training
Automotive Insurance and Surveying

Technology Stream:

Automotive Testing and Standards
Automotive Practical Training (C)
Automotive Technology (IIB)

Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Industrial Attachment
Final Year Project

Service Management Stream:

Legal and Financial Aspects for Automotive Marketers

Technology Stream:

Vehicle Body Design and Building

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the AY2025/26 is listed below for reference. The tuition fees for AY2026/27 will be announced at a later stage.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2^nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.