Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

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Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), a premier public institution in Vietnam, is highly regarded for its robust engineering and technology programs, particularly in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Chemical Engineering, and its strong ties to industry. For international students, HCMUT offers a vibrant academic experience through its dedicated Office for International Study Programs (OISP), which provides a range of English-taught advanced programs and joint degree options with global university partners. The university actively supports international students with exchange programs, summer schools, and tailored services to ensure a smooth transition and enriching study abroad experience. Its distinctive characteristic is its pioneering role in offering comprehensive English-taught engineering programs, making it a key destination for international students seeking quality technical education in Southeast Asia.

Background

The Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT; Vietnamese: Trường Đại học Bách khoa, Đại học Quốc gia Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, lit. 'Polytechnic College, Ho Chi Minh City National University') is a research university in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. HCMUT is a member of Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. It focuses on high technology and engineering. It is one of the national key universities of Vietnam. The predecessor of HCMUT was the National Institute of Technology, established in 1957 by the South Vietnam. The institute was renamed National Academy of Technology in 1972. 2 years later, it became one with Thủ Đức Polytechnic University. On October 27, 1976, Prime Minister Pham Van Dong signed Decision No. 426/TTg to make it Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. In 1996, the university joined the Vietnam National University system. It had more than 20,000 students of undergraduate and graduate level.

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