Faculty of Information Technology - TDC

What Faculty of Information Technology - TDC does

FIT-TDC is the Information Technology faculty of Thu Duc Technology College (Trường Cao đẳng Công nghệ Thủ Đức), a public vocational higher-education institution located at 53 Võ Văn Ngân, Thủ Đức District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The faculty was formally established in 2008 (evolving from the IT department of a predecessor technical college) and delivers four 2.5-year vocational programs covering Information Technology (standard track), Information Technology (high-quality/Japan track), Communications & Computer Networks, and Graphic Design. The curriculum is built on a "Learn Deep" philosophy emphasizing 100% hands-on, project-based learning with over 1,500 hours of practical training, and integrates AI tools across programming (including AI Agent workflows via N8N), networking, and design courses rather than treating AI as a standalone subject.

The faculty's infrastructure includes Cisco-equipped Network Labs, fiber-optic infrastructure, specialized software labs, and three enterprise-sponsored practice rooms: the FPT Telecom Deployment & Maintenance Room (Cisco-grade networking equipment worth ~100 million VND), the Schneider Electric INET Lab (automation and renewable energy with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and EcoStruxure), and graphic design studios. Student recruitment runs through Vietnam's national high-school-to-vocational pipeline (entrance exams, direct enrollment, and orientation days), while graduate placement is driven by a network of 50+ enterprise partners (FPT Telecom, SoftWorld, TCOM, TMA, Vinahost, Schneider Electric, MWG, Be Group, Aspire, and government partners such as the HCMC Tax Department), a Japan-market track via TMCIT and Freesia Group, and an annual recruitment fair that in 2026 hosted ~50 employers offering 2,000+ job positions.

The business model is tuition-based, charging approximately 8 million VND per semester (~32 million VND total program cost per student) with additional revenue from enterprise sponsorship of facilities and government fee reductions under Nghị định 238/2025/NĐ-CP for priority sectors. As a state-run institution, FIT-TDC is not privately owned or venture-backed; its governance sits under the parent college (a government entity) with revenue reinvested into facilities and curriculum. Pricing is uniform within each program tier, scholarship support is offered (encouragement and need-based), and go-to-market is sales-led through high-school outreach, livestream counseling, on-campus events, and partner co-marketing. The faculty claims a 95% graduate employment rate and produces 1,000-1,700+ graduates per cohort, reflecting both its vocational mission and its anchor role in Vietnam's IT talent pipeline.

Name

Faculty of Information Technology - TDC

Legal name

Trường Cao đẳng Công nghệ Thủ Đức (Khoa Công nghệ Thông tin)

Website

https://fit.tdc.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FIT-TDC is a public Vietnamese vocational college faculty in Ho Chi Minh City offering 2.5-year IT, networking, and graphic-design programs with AI-integrated curricula, serving high-school graduates seeking rapid IT employment through 50+ enterprise partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational IT Education

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), TVET/Skills & Workforce Education Authorities (EDADAAAH)

Keywords

• Vocational IT education
• Software development training
• Network engineering programs
• Graphic design training
• AI-integrated curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The vocational college charges tuition fees per semester for its 2.5-year programs. Tuition is approximately 8 million VND per semester (~32 million VND total program cost). The institution also receives government support for certain programs and applies fee reductions under Nghị định 238/2025/NĐ-CP for priority sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Faculty of Information Technology - TDC is a public vocational higher education faculty offering 2.5-year diploma programs in Information Technology, Communications & Computer Networks, and Graphic Design. The institution delivers a 100% practical, hands-on curriculum with 1,500+ hours of lab work and AI tools embedded across all programs (AI in Programming, AI Agent with N8N, AI in Design), supported by 50+ enterprise partners providing internships and direct recruitment pipelines.

Product overview

FIT-TDC (Khoa Công nghệ Thông tin - Cao đẳng Công nghệ Thủ Đức) is an educational institution offering four vocational training programs under the Faculty of Information Technology. The portfolio consists of: (1) Công nghệ Thông tin — a standard IT program covering full-stack development, AI applications, web/mobile, and software testing; (2) Công nghệ Thông tin Chất lượng cao — an intensive 3-year track with Japan partnership pathways via TMCIT and Freesia Group; (3) Truyền thông & Mạng máy tính — a communications and networking program with FPT Telecom enterprise lab sponsorship and AI Agent training; and (4) Thiết kế Đồ họa — a graphic design program covering UI/UX, branding, motion, and 3D, incorporating AI design tools. All programs follow a 2.5-year Learn Deep philosophy with 100% practical training, and AI is embedded across the curriculum rather than taught as a standalone subject.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Information Technology (Standard Program / Công nghệ Thông tin) Standard 2.5-year vocational IT diploma program covering full-stack programming, AI application development, web and mobile development, and software testing. Targeted at high school graduates seeking practical software development skills for entry-level IT careers.
• Information Technology High Quality / Japan Track (Công nghệ Thông tin Chất lượng cao) Intensive Information Technology program with Japanese language training and structured pathways to internships and employment in Japan, delivered through a TDC-Freesia-TMCIT joint partnership. Targeted at ambitious students seeking international IT careers in the Japanese market.
• Communications & Computer Networks (Truyền thông & Mạng máy tính) Vocational program covering network infrastructure, security, cloud systems, and AI Agent deployment, with hands-on training on enterprise-grade Cisco equipment. Targeted at students pursuing Network Engineer, System Administrator, Security Support, or ISP Technician roles.
• Graphic Design (Thiết kế Đồ họa) Vocational program in graphic design covering UI/UX, branding, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, printing, and packaging design, integrated with AI design tools. Targeted at students pursuing careers in visual design, digital content creation, and multimedia production.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of graduates secure employment after graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FPT Telecom (Công ty Cổ phần Viễn thông FPT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026FPT Telecom is a key strategic partner providing sponsorship for the Deployment and Maintenance Practice Room (Phòng thực hành Triển khai Bảo trì) valued at nearly 100 million VND. The partnership includes enterprise-grade Cisco equipment, fiber optic infrastructure, routers, access points, and modern cameras. FPT Telecom also provides internship opportunities and direct recruitment for graduates across its network spanning 34+ provinces.
• Schneider ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Schneider Electric invested in the INET Lab (Automation and Renewable Energy Practice Room) at TDC, equipped with PLC controllers, HMI screens, VFDs, solar power models, and EcoStruxure platform for energy management. The partnership aims to bridge academic training with industry needs and promote sustainable energy transition in Vietnam.
• Tokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial Technology (TMCIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese partner institution for the IT program joint training model (TDC-Freesia-TMCIT). Faculty members have visited TMCIT for training and observation. The program offers opportunities for Vietnamese students to study and potentially work in Japan, combining Vietnamese IT education with Japanese industrial standards.
• Freesia Group (Nhật Bản)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese business partner supporting the TDC-Freesia-TMCIT joint program. President Sasaki Beji has provided testimonials praising the program and committing to ongoing support for TDC in successfully implementing the Japan-track IT program.
• KOCHAM (Hiệp hội Thương mại và Công nghiệp Hàn Quốc tại Việt Nam)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean business association visited TDC in December 2025, met with students, and donated gifts to Korean language students. Represents potential partnership opportunities for Korean market connections.
• Các doanh nghiệp đối tác tuyển dụng (50+ enterprises)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 50 enterprise partners including FPT Telecom, SoftWorld, TCOM, Futurify, TMA, Vinahost, Kiến trẻ, Sóng Nam, Tel4VN, I-Care, LanVi Paper, Cục thuế TP.HCM, CMC, Bách Khoa Computer, Vnpro. These partners provide internships, participate in recruitment fairs offering 2,000+ positions, and contribute to curriculum development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aptech Vietnam: Private IT training provider in Vietnam offering programming and software development vocational programs. Direct competitor for the same student segment seeking practical IT career preparation with shorter program formats.
• FPT University: Private Vietnamese university offering IT degree programs with strong enterprise integration and FPT Group recruitment pipeline. Direct competitor in Vietnam IT higher education, though at 4-year degree level versus FIT-TDC's 2.5-year vocational model.
• Arena Multimedia Vietnam: Vietnamese graphic design and multimedia vocational school. Direct competitor for FIT-TDC's Thiết kế Đồ họa program, with similar target student segment and industry placement focus.
• NIIT Vietnam: Global IT training brand with Vietnamese operations focused on computer and digital skills training. Comparable curriculum model targeting career-ready IT graduates with enterprise-aligned certifications.

Broad incumbents

• RMIT University Vietnam: Australian university with Vietnam campus offering IT and design degree programs. Comparable IT and graphic design program offerings, though at premium international pricing and degree level.
• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST): Vietnam's leading technical university in Hanoi with strong IT and engineering programs. Comparable as a public Vietnamese IT education institution, serving northern Vietnam market while FIT-TDC serves the south.
• Bach Khoa University (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology): Vietnam's leading public technical university with IT and engineering programs. Comparable as a public Vietnamese IT education institution, but operates at a higher university tier with research focus versus FIT-TDC's vocational/applied model.

Emerging players

• MindX Technology and Design School: Vietnamese technology and design bootcamp offering short-format IT training. Emerging competitor targeting students who might otherwise choose FIT-TDC's longer vocational track.
• CMC Institute of Science and Technology (CMC IST): Corporate-affiliated IT training institution backed by CMC Group offering IT vocational programs. Comparable enterprise-aligned training model with industry placement focus.

Regional players

• Vietnam-Korea Vocational College (HCMC): Public vocational institution in Ho Chi Minh City with Korean labor-market-aligned IT programs. Comparable public vocational TVET model targeting international (Korean) employment pathways, analogous to FIT-TDC's Japan track.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fit-tdc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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