ICTU

What ICTU does

ICTU (Trường Đại học Công Nghệ Thông Tin và Truyền Thông - University of Information and Communication Technology) is a state-owned public university under Thai Nguyen University in Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam, established in its current form by Prime Ministerial Decision on March 30, 2011, with origins as an IT faculty dating to December 14, 2001. The institution delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in IT, engineering, digital technology, business management, and communications, enrolling more than 10,000 students across 27 training programs on an 87,413 m² campus with 96.31% postgraduate-qualified teaching staff. ICTU is organized into six specialized operating units: the Software Development Center (custom development and outsourcing), IAST (Institute of Applied Science and Technology for AI, IoT, blockchain, VR3D, and DNA research), IITT (innovation and technology transfer), IIT (international English-taught programs and dual-degrees), IFT (distance learning, certification, IELTS testing), and the Business Cooperation Center (industry partnerships).

The core technology footprint spans software development, AI applications, IoT systems, blockchain (notably a tea-origin traceability product for Tân Cương tea), VR/AR digital heritage preservation (Hùng Vương Temple Museum and other sites), and applied AI products including the Q-Med contactless cardiovascular monitoring app (rPPG + PCG) and Thai Nguyen EDU AI for K-12 English learning. ICTU's business model combines government budget allocations with tuition (regulated under public university framework), certification and IELTS testing revenue (as IDP Diamond Partner), short-term professional training, software development services, and international program fees. Customers span domestic undergraduate students (primary segment), international students (IIT programs with KNU Korea, INTI Malaysia, Université du Québec), working professionals seeking certification, and enterprise partners (Viettel, VinFast, Samsung, FPT) that act as both employers of graduates and collaborators. Distribution is multi-channel: national university admission system, direct high school outreach across northern provinces, online interviews for international students, and distance learning.

Notable strategic activity in 2025-2026 includes the VinFast EV training partnership (June 2026), the Viettel Software cooperation agreement (May 2026), the launch of the Samsung Innovation Campus (August 2026), and the inauguration of the GICE Center with Kyungpook National University (September 2025), alongside double recognition at the Sao Khue 2025 awards. The institution operates as a non-profit government entity with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no equity ownership.

Name

ICTU

Legal name

Trường Đại học Công Nghệ Thông Tin và Truyền Thông

Website

https://ictu.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICTU is a Vietnamese public university under Thai Nguyen University, founded in 2001, delivering undergraduate and graduate degrees in IT, engineering, and digital technology to over 10,000 students across 27 programs, while running applied AI, IoT, blockchain, and software development operations through dedicated subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (IT and Digital Technology)

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Computer Training (61142), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAEAK

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAEAB

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAAAPAF

Telecommunications & Networking

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Industry-Specific Training (Healthcare, Tech, etc.)

SECONDARYBPADAKAH

Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

Keywords

• Higher education
• IT education
• Software development
• Applied research
• Technology transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Thai Nguyen City, Thai Nguyen

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 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 - Degree Programs: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate degree programs including regular, international, and distance learning formats.
2. IELTS and Certification Testing: Revenue from organizing IELTS tests as IDP's Diamond Partner, computer-based testing center, and certification examinations for informatics and foreign languages.
3. Short-term Training Courses: Revenue from informatics, foreign language, soft skills, and professional development courses offered on-demand to meet social training needs.
4. Software Development Services: Revenue from software outsourcing, custom software development, software rental services, cloud storage, and corporate email services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ICTU is a Vietnamese public university under Thai Nguyen University that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in information technology, engineering, digital communications, business management, and applied sciences. Beyond degree education, the university operates specialized institutes providing software development and outsourcing services, applied AI and IoT research, VR/AR cultural heritage solutions, blockchain traceability systems, international dual-degree programs, IELTS certification testing, and short-term professional training.

Product overview

ICTU (Trường Đại học Công Nghệ Thông Tin và Truyền Thông - University of Information Technology and Communications) is a Vietnamese university specializing in IT, engineering, and digital technology education. The institution operates multiple specialized units: IAST (Institute of Applied Science and Technology) focusing on AI research, IoT, blockchain, and digital heritage; IITT (Institute of Innovation and Technology Transfer) providing VR3D solutions and startup support; the Software Development Center offering custom software development and cloud services; IFT (Center for Informatics and Foreign Languages) delivering distance learning and certification programs; and IIT (International Training Institute) offering English-taught degree programs and dual-degree partnerships with international universities. ICTU also developed AI-powered solutions including the Thai Nguyen EDU AI education platform and Q-Med healthcare application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICTU Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs
• International Training Programs (IIT)
• IFT Training and Certification Services
• Software Development Services
• Thai Nguyen EDU AI
• Q-Med
• VR3D Cultural Heritage Solutions
• IAST Research Projects
• Technology Transfer and Innovation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• IT graduates earning 10,000 USD monthly salary upon graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• VinFastflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Comprehensive cooperation agreement signed on June 23, 2026 for training and developing human resources in electric vehicle technology. ICTU offers electric vehicle technology program in collaboration with VinFast, with students gaining access to VinFast manufacturing facilities for practical training.
• SamsungflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) program established at ICTU for developing high-tech talent. 13 technology students from IIT selected for the 2026 SIC program, providing advanced technology training and certification opportunities.
• Viettel SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Strategic cooperation agreement for expanding internship and employment opportunities for students. Partnership facilitates industry connections and career pathways for IT graduates at one of Vietnam's largest technology corporations.
• Sở Thông Tin và Truyền Thông tỉnh Hà GiangcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 August 2024Cooperation agreement signed for science and technology research and application, supporting digital transformation initiatives in Hà Giang province.
• Công ty cổ phần công nghệ và truyền thông số KennatechcoreTechnology or IntegrationCooperation with Kennatech for research and development of science and technology products, particularly in agriculture technology applications.
• VQG Ba BểminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Ba Bể National Park to develop VR360 products for tourism promotion, combining technology with environmental and cultural preservation.
• Kyungpook National University (KNU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual-degree software engineering program with KNU Korea. Students study at ICTU and KNU, receiving degrees from both institutions. Exchange programs and joint research activities ongoing since partnership inception.
• INTI International University (Malaysia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program enabling ICTU students to study at INTI Malaysia. Students from IIT have been successfully selected for exchange programs.
• Université du Québec (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation with Université du Québec system, welcoming delegation visits and exploring academic exchange opportunities.
• Kenan Foundation AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSMEs Vietnam project 'Breakthrough with AI' launched August 2026, supporting over 18,700 small and medium enterprises with AI adoption.
• FPT SoftwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegular recruitment and facility visits for IIT students, providing internship and employment pathways at one of Vietnam's largest software companies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FPT University: Vietnam's largest private IT-focused university with strong industry integration through FPT Software. Directly comparable as an IT-specialized higher education institution serving Vietnamese students with corporate-aligned degree programs, but operates under a private commercial model rather than state-funded.
• Duy Tan University: Private Vietnamese university with strong IT and engineering programs, particularly known for international student recruitment. Comparable IT-focused offerings and corporate partnerships, but operates under private tuition model with greater commercial flexibility than ICTU.
• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST): Vietnam's flagship technical university offering IT, engineering, and applied sciences degree programs. Comparable in core technology education focus and government affiliation, but with significantly larger scale and national prestige, making it the primary reference point for ICTU's positioning.
• Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT): Vietnamese public university specializing in IT and telecommunications under the Ministry of Information and Communications. Directly comparable as a state-owned IT-focused university with similar tuition structure and corporate partnership model targeting Vietnam's telecom sector.
• University of Information Technology (UIT) - VNU HCM: Member university of Vietnam National University system specializing in IT education and research. Comparable IT-focused curriculum and degree offerings, with stronger research output and VNU brand backing positioning it as a higher-tier peer.
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT/Bach Khoa): Major Vietnamese technical university under Vietnam National University-HCM offering IT and engineering degree programs. Comparable technical curriculum and public-university structure, but operates in the larger HCMC metro market with different industry-partner mix.

Broad incumbents

• VNU University of Engineering and Technology (VNU-UET): Engineering and technology member university within Vietnam National University Hanoi. Comparable in advanced technology degree programs (AI, IoT, ICT) and research output, with stronger academic reputation but similar public-university structure.
• Thai Nguyen University (parent institution): Regional multi-disciplinary university system under which ICTU operates. Comparable in structure as a public Vietnamese university with multi-campus operations, but covers broader disciplines (education, agriculture, economics) rather than ICTU's narrow IT specialization.
• Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU): Vietnam's premier national university system with multiple member schools including IT-focused institutions. Comparable as a public higher education entity in Vietnam but with much broader scope across all disciplines, stronger research funding, and significantly higher national prestige than ICTU.

Emerging players

• Phenikaa University: Newer private Vietnamese university with growing IT and engineering programs, strong R&D focus, and industry partnerships. Comparable in IT-education positioning and corporate engagement, but at an earlier stage of development with smaller enrollment than ICTU.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_1qVi7Dd2QU6xQSrNVbetQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61582205728106
• TikToktiktok.com/@ictu.edu.vn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ictu-tnu

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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