HUTECH advances education and research cooperation with Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
- 27/10/2026
Expanding opportunities for doctoral education, student exchanges, and joint research programs was the central focus of a meeting between Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) and Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar), India, on October 23.
The meeting was attended by Prof. Amit Prashant, Professor of Civil Engineering and responsible for BIS standardization activities at IIT Gandhinagar. Representing HUTECH were Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Vice President of the University and Rector of the HUTECH School of Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Hung, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering; and representatives from relevant units. Drawing on their respective academic strengths and development priorities, the two institutions explored opportunities for cooperation in education and research.
HUTECH meets with IIT Gandhinagar to explore opportunities for doctoral education and research collaboration
A key topic was the possibility of jointly supervised doctoral education. Under the proposed arrangement, HUTECH doctoral students could spend one year studying and conducting research at IIT Gandhinagar. This would provide opportunities to experience an international research environment, exchange ideas with researchers, and strengthen their ability to undertake advanced research projects.
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The two institutions discuss student exchanges and international research internships
Alongside postgraduate education, the universities explored student mobility opportunities, including semester exchanges, summer research internships, and joint education and research programs. These initiatives would allow students to experience an international academic environment, develop professional skills, and strengthen their ability to work across cultures.
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The IIT Gandhinagar representative tours HUTECH’s facilities and learns about its learning environment
IIT Gandhinagar also shared plans to expand its academic offerings in civil engineering, engineering, and technology. These plans provided further scope for the two institutions to identify opportunities for education and research cooperation that draw on their respective strengths.
The meeting opens up opportunities for collaboration that builds on both institutions’ strengths in education and academic research
As part of the visit, the IIT Gandhinagar representative toured HUTECH’s campus to learn about its facilities and learning environment. The two institutions also discussed working toward signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide a framework for further developing the proposed programs.
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Established in 2008, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is a member of India’s prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) system, with a strong focus on scientific research, interdisciplinary development, and international collaboration.
The institute has modern research infrastructure, including its Central Instrumentation Facility, the PARAM Ananta supercomputer, and a research park and incubation center spanning approximately 19,000 square meters, which support the development of deep-tech startups. |
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