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Engineering

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code EG114728

Higher Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Programme Edges

Promising Career Prospects

Graduates can serve as assistant engineers / system engineers / automation engineers.

Articulation >96%

IVE Engineering Higher Diploma graduates have been enrolled to local / overseas full-time degree programmes.

State-of-the-art Facilities

Equips with robot arms, anthropomorphic robot hands, humanoid robot, AI Social robot, nimble robots, autonomous machines, 2D/3D vision system and advance equipment to enhance learning experience

Promising Career Prospects

Graduates can serve as assistant engineers / system engineers / automation engineers.

Articulation >96%

IVE Engineering Higher Diploma graduates have been enrolled to local / overseas full-time degree programmes.

State-of-the-art Facilities

Equips with robot arms, anthropomorphic robot hands, humanoid robot, AI Social robot, nimble robots, autonomous machines, 2D/3D vision system and advance equipment to enhance learning experience

Basic Information

The programme comprises a balanced coverage of applied robotics knowledge, AI programming techniques for robotics, automation, system integration and application. With project-based curriculum design approach, the programme aims to produce quality graduates with professional knowledge and practical skills to serve a growing industry that requires these skill sets.

Apart from generic and language training, whole-person development and industrial attachment experience, the programme is designed with an emphasis on Project-based Learning approach - an effective learning and teaching strategy which helps promote self-directed learning as well as self-reflection among students. This is 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 (Lee Wai Lee)

Professional Recognition

AI and Robotics is the essential technology for the Smart City development and skills of talent in this era and beyond.

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 (Lee Wai Lee): 3928 2500
Except for specific modules of specific content, the medium of instruction for Higher Diploma programmes is English and may be supplemented with Chinese.

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.
One Other Language subject (Category C subjects) can be counted for admission purpose. For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Languages 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 recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. Starting from 2026 HKDSE, a Grade E or above in Urdu language will also be recognised for the same purpose. For details, please click here.
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 articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

BSc (Hons) in Information and Communications Technology

Graduates may apply for admission to the relevant BEng (Hons) programmes offered by the following local universities:

The University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
City University of Hong Kong

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

Higher Diploma is recognised by most overseas universities.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as technician / assistant engineer in areas such as robot applications and programming, sensing and haptics development, control and automation, AI programming in robotics, system integration and development, or related industries, especially those that are evolving into more automated and intelligent operations.

Curriculum

Work Safety and Environmental Awareness
Drawing and CAD
Programming Techniques Fundamentals
Fundamentals Mathematics
Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering I
Basic Microcontroller Application
Engineering Practice I
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
IT Essentials - Smart Living

Robot Mechanics
Industrial Automation
IoT Applications
AI and Programming
Introduction to Robotic Systems
Engineering Practice II
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence

Mini Project
Database Fundamentals
Enrichment Module A
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness

Robotic Control and System Applications
Machine Learning and Data Analytics
Design Project
Robot sensing and Vision
Artificial Intelligence in Robotics Applications
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Enrichment Module B

Industrial Attachment
Final Year Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for AY2027/28 will be announced at a later stage. The tuition fees for the AY2026/27 is listed below for reference.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$35,140

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two instalments each year. Each instalment is HK$17,570.
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.
Applicants shall refer to the Government's revised eligibility criteria for subvented study places and subsidies for AY2027/28 and beyond. Applicants not meeting the revised eligibility criteria are subject to self-finance fees. If you need any further enquiry on visa requirements, please contact the Immigration Department of the HKSAR.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.