University of Transport Technology

What University of Transport Technology does

The University of Transport Technology (Trường Đại học Công nghệ Giao thông vận tải, UTT) is a Vietnamese public university founded in 1945 as the College of Civil Engineering and elevated to full university status by Prime Minister Decision No. 630 on April 27, 2011. It operates under direct governance of the Ministry of Transport (Bộ Giao thông Vận tải), which provides state funding, policy oversight, and operational assets formally valued at approximately 1.42 trillion VND transferred under Decision No. 3069/Q�-BGTVT in October 2016. The institution delivers multi-level education in transportation engineering, automotive technology, civil engineering, information technology, transport economics, and supply chain management across 60 undergraduate, 16 master's, and 5 doctoral programs, with 22,000+ enrolled students and a faculty of 700 staff (400+ with postgraduate qualifications, 40%+ holding professorial titles).

The university operates across three campuses — Hanoi headquarters (54 Triều Khúc, Thanh Liệt), a Phu Tho/Vinh Phuc branch (278 Lam Sơn, Vĩnh Yên), and a Thai Nguyen training center (999 Phú Thái, Phan Đình Phùng) — covering more than 22 hectares. Its technical and administrative infrastructure includes a DSpace-powered institutional repository, a distance learning platform (hoctructuyen.utt.edu.vn), a Keycloak-based SSO authentication layer, an E-office workflow system, and the JSTT electronic journal of transportation science and technology. Specialized units include a driver training center, the Startup and Enterprise Relations Center, the Institute of Innovation and Digital Economy, and the Institute of Continuous and Distance Education.

The revenue model combines regulated tuition fees across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, state budget allocations from the Ministry of Transport, and revenue from vocational and continuing education services including driver training. Go-to-market is executed through Vietnam's centralized national university admission system using dedicated codes (GTA for Hanoi, GTP for Phu Tho), supplemented by enterprise partnerships that function as recruitment, training, and graduate-placement pipelines — most notably Toyota's T-TEP program (first Vietnamese university participant since 2000), VinFast (EV workforce, 2026), Thaco, Matsubara Company (Japan), and KIA Son La. Reported outcomes include a 90% in-field employment rate for graduates and a cumulative alumni base exceeding 100,000 technical personnel since 1945.

Name

University of Transport Technology

Legal name

Trường Đại học Công nghệ Giao thông vận tải

Website

https://utt.edu.vn

Company type

Public

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

University of Transport Technology is a Vietnamese public university under the Ministry of Transport, delivering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in transportation engineering, automotive technology, and IT across three campuses. It serves 22,000+ students and partners with Toyota, VinFast, Thaco, and others to align graduates with Vietnam's transport-sector workforce demand.

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Product category

Higher Education (Transportation Technology)

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Driving & Heavy Transport (CDL) (EDAOANAK)

Keywords

• Transportation technology education
• Higher education services
• Automotive engineering training
• Civil engineering programs
• Vocational driver training

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and enrollment fees: Revenue from undergraduate, master's, and doctoral program tuition fees collected from students
2. Training and continuing education services: Revenue from vocational training, driver training, and continuing education programs through various institutes
3. State budget allocation: Government funding under Ministry of Transport, including asset management and operational support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

University of Transport Technology (UTT) is a Vietnamese public university under the Ministry of Transport that delivers multi-level higher education and professional training, including 60 undergraduate, 16 master's, and 5 doctoral programs across transportation engineering, automotive technology, civil engineering, information technology, transport economics, and logistics. The institution also operates vocational driver training, continuing education, distance learning, and corporate training programs in partnership with industry players such as Toyota and VinFast, across three campuses in Hanoi, Phu Tho, and Thai Nguyen.

Product overview

University of Transport Technology is a public Vietnamese university under the Ministry of Transport, offering a multi-level educational portfolio spanning undergraduate (60 programs), master's (16 programs), and doctoral (5 programs) degrees. The institution operates across three campuses in Hanoi, Phu Tho, and Thai Nguyen. Core offerings include transportation engineering, automotive technology, information technology, economics, and law programs. The university supports its academic mission with digital infrastructure including a DSpace-powered institutional repository, distance learning platform, E-office administrative system, and the JSTT electronic research journal. Specialized units include a driver training center, startup/incubation center, and innovation institute. The institution hosts the annual ICATTI international conference on transportation technology and smart infrastructure.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Full-time bachelor's degree programs covering transportation engineering, automotive technology, civil engineering, information technology, transport economics, logistics, and applied sciences, delivered to high school graduates admitted through Vietnam's national university admission system.
• Master's Degree Programs Postgraduate master's degree programs in 16 specialization areas of transportation technology and engineering for holders of bachelor's degrees.
• Doctoral Degree Programs Doctoral (PhD) research programs across 5 specialization areas of transportation technology, targeting candidates pursuing academic and applied research careers.
• Distance Learning (Đào tạo từ xa) Remote undergraduate and continuing education programs delivered via an online learning platform for students unable to attend on-campus classes.
• Driver Training Center (Trung tâm Đào tạo lái xe) Licensed driver training and certification programs providing practical driving instruction to individuals seeking driver licenses through a university-operated training center.
• Institute of Continuing and Distance Education (Viện đào tạo liên tục và từ xa) Continuing education and professional development programs for working professionals seeking skill upgrades, certifications, and short-course credentials in transportation-related disciplines.
• Center for International Study Abroad, Employment and Consulting (TT đào tạo và tư vấn du học, việc làm quốc tế) International study abroad placement, overseas employment consulting, and international training services connecting students with global education and career opportunities, including placements in Japan.
• Bridging and Associate Degree Programs (Liên thông - VB2 - VLVH) Bridge programs, second-degree (VB2), and part-time in-service (VLVH) degree pathways that allow college diploma holders and working professionals to earn bachelor's degrees in transportation technology fields.
• Joint and International Training Programs (Chương trình liên kết - Quốc tế) Joint and international collaborative degree programs offered with foreign partner institutions, coordinated through the International Training and Cooperation Institute (ITIC).
• Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) Specialized automotive technician training program delivered in partnership with Toyota Vietnam, providing donated vehicles, engine units, training equipment, and a pipeline to Toyota dealer network employment; approximately 450 technicians trained with over 80 hired by the Toyota network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% employment rate for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VinFastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for developing high-quality human resources for Vietnam's electric vehicle industry. UTT collaborates with VinFast to align curriculum with EV technology requirements and create employment pathways for graduates.
• Thaco (Trường Hải)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Automobile manufacturer donated 34-seat bus (Thaco TB82S worth 1.58 billion VND) for student transportation to internships. Partnership includes student recruitment and internship opportunities.
• Matsubara Company (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Strategic partner providing annual scholarships (5 scholarships of 2000 USD each) to outstanding students. Founder Mr. Fumitaka Matsubara established the Matsubara Scholarship Foundation. Company recruits UTT graduates as engineers for Japan and provides internship opportunities for final-year students.
• KIA Son LaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Automotive dealership partnership providing student internship opportunities and career placement for automotive engineering graduates. Investment of 110 billion VND in modern facilities using equipment from France, Italy, Germany, Japan.
• Toyota Vietnam (Toyota Technical Education Program - T-TEP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Long-standing partnership since 2000. Toyota provides vehicle donations, engine units, training equipment, and technical education support. UTT was first university in Vietnam to join Toyota's T-TEP program. Approximately 450 automotive technicians trained, with over 80 hired by Toyota dealer network.
• Micron TechnologyminorOthersMentioned in alumni success story - alumnus from Automation program now working at Micron Technology, demonstrating international career pathways for UTT graduates.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE): Specialized public university in civil and construction engineering. Comparable as a ministry-aligned technical university with overlapping civil engineering and infrastructure programs.
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT-Bach Khoa): Southern Vietnam's flagship technical university under VNU-HCM. Comparable as a public polytechnic with similar program breadth in automotive, civil, and IT, competing for top technical talent.
• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST): Vietnam's premier polytechnic/technical university. Closely comparable as a public technical university producing engineers across mechanical, automotive, IT, and applied sciences, with strong industry partnerships.
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport: Southern counterpart focused on transport and logistics higher education. Directly comparable curriculum scope and mission, competing for transport-sector graduate placement.
• University of Transport and Communications (UTC): Vietnam's other major public transport-focused university under the Ministry of Education and Training. Directly comparable in mandate (transport engineering, civil engineering, logistics), state funding model, and placement focus across Vietnam.

Regional players

• Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT): Vietnamese public technology university with IT and telecommunications focus. Comparable in size, public funding model, and applied technical curriculum overlap, particularly in UTT's IT programs.

Emerging players

• FPT University: Leading private university in Vietnam with strong IT, engineering, and automotive-adjacent programs. Comparable in industry-aligned curriculum and employer placement focus, but with private-sector flexibility.
• Phenikaa University: Private Vietnamese university with engineering and technology programs, including Phenikaa's EV initiatives. Competes for students seeking modern technical education with industry tie-ins.

Broad incumbents

• Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU): Largest national university system in northern Vietnam with broad STEM coverage including transport-related research. Indirectly competes for top students and faculty.
• Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM): National university system in southern Vietnam offering overlapping engineering and technology programs at scale. Competes for regional talent and employer partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/utt.vn

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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