Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education

What Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education does

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education (HCM-UTE) is a public Vietnamese technical university operating under the Ministry of Education and Training, founded in 1962 and headquartered at 1 Võ Văn Ngân, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, with an additional branch campus in Bình Phước Province. Following Prime Minister Decision No. 2809/QĐ-TTg dated December 26, 2025, the institution was renamed from HCMUTE to HCM-UTE, repositioning its brand toward technology and engineering while retaining teacher-training programs. It delivers degree and continuing-education programs across 15 faculties covering mechanical engineering, electrical-electronics, information technology, chemical and food technology, vehicle and energy engineering, construction, fashion and tourism, economics, and pedagogy, serving three primary customer segments: undergraduate students, postgraduate students and researchers, and working professionals.

The university operates a portfolio of digital education platforms including UTExMOOC for massive open online courses, UTEx LMS for course management, and an HCM-UTE 360 virtual campus tour, alongside ten internal centers spanning smart robotics (SMROC), software technology, innovation and technology transfer (CISAT), renewable energy, language training, and defense education. Its research output is anchored by the 28-year ICMT international conference on mechatronics technology (co-organized with University of Ulsan in 2025 under IEEE sponsorship with proceedings in IEEE Xplore), and by the EU ERASMUS+ funded GreenEdAsia project (€800,000, 2024–2027) bringing together six partner universities across Vietnam, Thailand, Finland, and Spain.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees (undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time, distance, and international programs at MOET-set rates), supplemented by research grants, ERASMUS+ and government funding, and short-term professional training programs delivered through UTExMOOC and partner channels. Distribution spans on-campus programs in Ho Chi Minh City, the Bình Phước branch, nationwide distance learning, and international training cooperation via the Institute of International Education. The current President is Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hieu Giang, appointed by the Ministry, with new leadership announced on June 5, 2026.

Name

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education

Legal name

Trường Đại học Công nghệ Kỹ thuật Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Website

https://hcmute.edu.vn

Company type

Public

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

HCM-UTE is a public Vietnamese technical university under the Ministry of Education and Training, founded in 1962, serving undergraduate, postgraduate, and working-professional students across 15 engineering, technology, and applied-science faculties in Ho Chi Minh City and Bình Phước.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

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Telecom, Unified Communications & VoIP (EDAOAIAN)

Keywords

• Technical higher education
• Engineering degree programs
• Postgraduate education
• Distance learning programs
• Continuing education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The university collects tuition fees from students across multiple programs including undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time, and distance learning. Fee structures vary by program and student cohort.
2. Scientific Research and Grants: Research funding from government agencies, international organizations (EU ERASMUS+), and industry partnerships for collaborative research projects.
3. Short-term Training Programs: Revenue from professional training courses, certification programs, and continuing education including online courses on UTExMOOC platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education (HCM-UTE) is a public Vietnamese university delivering technical and engineering higher education across 15 faculties, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, chemical and food technology, construction, vehicle and energy engineering, and fashion technology. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate (Master's and Doctoral), part-time, distance learning, and short-term training programs, supported by digital learning platforms (UTEx, UTEx LMS, UTExMOOC), specialized research centers, and international cooperation programs such as GreenEdAsia and the annual ICMT conference.

Product overview

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education (HCM-UTE), formerly Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, is a public Vietnamese university offering technical and engineering education across multiple faculties. The institution provides a portfolio of educational products and services including traditional degree programs across 15 faculties (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Construction, Chemical & Food Technology, Economics, Transportation & Energy, Fashion & Tourism, among others), supplemented by digital learning platforms (UTExMOOC and UTEx LMS for online/blended learning), international academic programs (GreenEdAsia sustainability initiative, ICMT annual mechatronics conference), and student competitions (Smart Mobility Racing). The university also operates a 360-degree virtual campus tour and various short-term training programs, serving as a coordinator for international educational collaborations in Southeast Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Full-time bachelor's degree programs delivered across 15 faculties including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Construction, Chemical and Food Technology, Transportation and Energy, Fashion and Tourism, Economics, and Pedagogy. Targeted at high school graduates seeking technical and engineering qualifications in Vietnam.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs Master's and Doctoral programs offered across multiple faculties for students pursuing advanced academic research and specialization in technical and engineering fields. Targeted at graduates seeking academic careers or research roles.
• Part-Time Learning Programs Flexible part-time degree programs (Vừa làm vừa học) delivered through evening and weekend schedules, designed for working professionals who wish to pursue higher education without interrupting their careers.
• Distance Learning Programs Distance learning programs (Đào tạo từ xa) offered through digital platforms including UTEx and UTExMOOC, enabling remote access to university courses for learners unable to attend on-campus classes.
• Short-Term Training and Professional Development Short-term training courses, professional certification programs, and continuing education including online courses delivered through the UTExMOOC platform, targeted at working professionals seeking skill upgrades and certifications.
• International Cooperation Programs International joint degree programs, student exchanges, and academic cooperation programs coordinated through the Institute of International Education (IIE), including partnerships with universities in Korea, India, Finland, Spain, and Thailand.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of UlsancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025Korean university co-hosting the 28th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology (ICMT 2025) with HCM-UTE, demonstrating long-standing Asia-Pacific academic cooperation in mechatronics research.
• IEEE Industrial Electronics SocietycoreTechnology or Integration · 29 April 2025IEEE sponsorship approved for ICMT 2025 conference. Conference proceedings are published in IEEE Xplore, providing international visibility and academic credibility for mechatronics research presented at HCM-UTE.
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024HCM-UTE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KIIT, India on June 4, 2026 for international research cooperation and academic exchange. The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in training, scientific research, and academic exchange between the two institutions.
• Dong Thap UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Vietnamese partner university in the GreenEdAsia ERASMUS+ project consortium, collaborating on curriculum development for circular bioeconomy and renewable energy programs.
• Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Finnish university partner in the GreenEdAsia ERASMUS+ project. HAMK contributes expertise in applied sciences education and sustainable development, serving as coordinator for European partner activities.
• University of Burgos (UBU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Spanish university partner in the GreenEdAsia ERASMUS+ project, participating in curriculum development and research collaboration on green transition in higher education.
• Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Thai university partner in the GreenEdAsia ERASMUS+ project, contributing to regional cooperation in sustainable higher education development across Southeast Asia.
• Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Thai university partner in the GreenEdAsia ERASMUS+ project, collaborating on curriculum integration and faculty training for green transition education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK): Finnish applied sciences university and GreenEdAsia partner. Comparable applied-technical mission and serves as a European reference point for HCM-UTE's green transition and applied sciences curriculum development.
• Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT): Thai technical university and direct GreenEdAsia consortium partner. Comparable mission as a state technical institution serving industrial workforce development, providing a regional benchmark for engineering curriculum scale.
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT): Large private Indian technical university with which HCM-UTE signed an MOU in 2026. Comparable scale, multi-faculty engineering portfolio, and international student recruitment model in a developing market context.

Emerging players

• FPT University: Private Vietnamese university backed by FPT Corporation focused on IT, software engineering, and digital technologies. Represents a more industry-aligned, English-medium alternative that competes for the same technical student pool.

Direct peers

• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST): Vietnam's oldest and largest technical university, located in Hanoi. Comparable multi-faculty engineering portfolio, comparable scale (15,000+ students), and competes nationally for top technical students and faculty talent.
• Duy Tan University: Large private Vietnamese university based in Da Nang with broad engineering and IT programs. Represents the private-sector competitive threat to state technical universities on tuition flexibility and curriculum agility.
• Ton Duc Thang University: Major Vietnamese technical university offering engineering, IT, and applied sciences programs with strong internationalization and industry partnerships. Competes directly for technical students and ranks among Vietnam's most applied universities.
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT / BK TPHCM): Vietnam's flagship technical university under VNU-HCM, offering engineering and technology programs across similar disciplines. Direct competitor for technical students in Southern Vietnam and shares the same Thu Duc City catchment area.

Broad incumbents

• Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM): National university system in Southern Vietnam that houses HCMUT and competes for technical students and research funding at the highest tier. Operates with greater resources and prestige than HCM-UTE in the same catchment.
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore): Premier Asian technical university with broad engineering, mechatronics, and applied research portfolio. Represents the gold-standard regional incumbent for technical university positioning and a destination competitor for top Vietnamese students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61573103971967
• TikToktiktok.com/@hcmute.edu.vn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ho-chi-minh-university-of-technical-education

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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