HUTECH establishes HUTECH School of Engineering, strengthening connections across engineering and technology disciplines
- 08/09/2026
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) has officially established the HUTECH School of Engineering through the restructuring of the HUTECH Institute of Engineering, marking a new stage in the University’s organization and development of its engineering and technology disciplines.
On September 2026, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) officially established the HUTECH School of Engineering through the restructuring of the HUTECH Institute of Engineering
The establishment of the HUTECH School of Engineering was carried out in accordance with the 2025 Law on Higher Education, Government Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP, the Regulations on the Organization and Operation of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, and other relevant legal regulations.
Strengthening connections across engineering and technology disciplines
The HUTECH School of Engineering is a constituent school of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, established to strengthen connections and leverage the strengths of engineering and technology disciplines in education, scientific research, innovation, and industry collaboration.
Alongside the establishment of the HUTECH School of Engineering, the University has consolidated the academic units within the engineering cluster, including the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Faculty of Automotive Technology, and Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
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The HUTECH School of Engineering was established to strengthen connections and leverage the strengths of engineering and technology disciplines
The HUTECH School of Engineering takes the lead in coordinating the activities of the faculties within the engineering cluster as assigned by the University, ensuring a unified development direction and enhancing coordination among academic units.
This model enables the faculties to continue building on their individual strengths while expanding opportunities for collaboration, resource sharing, and interdisciplinary activities in education, scientific research, innovation, technology transfer, and industry collaboration.
Unified governance while building on academic strengths
HUTECH has appointed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, as Rector of the HUTECH School of Engineering.
This model enables the faculties to continue building on their individual strengths while expanding opportunities for collaboration, resource sharing, and interdisciplinary activities in education, scientific research, innovation, technology transfer, and industry collaboration.
Unified governance while building on academic strengths
HUTECH has appointed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, as Rector of the HUTECH School of Engineering.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong appointed Rector of the HUTECH School of Engineering
In this role, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong will directly oversee the HUTECH School of Engineering while managing, coordinating, and guiding the activities of the faculties within the engineering cluster as assigned by the University.
He will directly oversee the School while managing, coordinating, and guiding the activities of the faculties within the engineering cluster
This organizational structure brings different academic disciplines together under a shared development direction while enabling more effective coordination and utilization of faculty expertise, facilities, and academic resources. As a result, each faculty can maintain its distinct academic strengths while enhancing collaboration in interdisciplinary programs and activities.
Advancing engineering and technology through an interdisciplinary approach
The HUTECH School of Engineering strengthens connections among electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and automation, automotive technology, architecture and civil engineering, providing a foundation for interdisciplinary education and research that responds to advances in science and technology as well as practical needs.
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The School also strengthens connections among electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and automation, automotive technology, architecture and civil engineering, providing a foundation for interdisciplinary education and research
Engineering and technology have long been among HUTECH’s traditional areas of strength. Building on this foundation, HUTECH has also identified STEM and STEAM as important development directions in line with the policies of the Government and the Ministry of Education and Training. These approaches foster connections among science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and creative thinking, thereby broadening opportunities for academic exploration and inspiring innovative ideas.
By bringing together academic strengths, academic resources, and industry connections, the HUTECH School of Engineering is expected to contribute to developing a new generation of engineering and technology professionals equipped with creativity, adaptability, and the readiness to create new value in the era of science and technology.
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