UNIVERSITY - COMPUTER ENGINEERING MAJOR

Currently, students pursuing the Computer Engineering program can follow the following directions:

• Modern computing systems: students will delve into knowledge and skills related to computing systems such as high-performance systems, embedded systems, configuration-load systems, and circuit design used in applications such as artificial intelligence, big data analysis, and bioinformatics...

• Internet of Things: Students will deepen their knowledge and skills related to building systems based on the Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, such as autonomous systems, environmental monitoring systems, automated control systems, and network security systems, including network attack prevention, anti-fraud on networks, and securing network systems...

• Digital VLSI Design: Students will explore, research, and practice with world-standard microchip design tools and use advanced testing equipment. Annually, exemplary design products created by students can be brought to participate in microchip design competitions both domestically and internationally or support the fabrication of experimental prototypes through partnerships with universities and research institutes abroad.
  

FACILITIES

The Computer Engineering program currently utilizes specialized laboratories equipped with numerous dedicated devices that support both learning and research activities for students and faculty. Notable equipment includes GPUs, FPGA boards for high-performance computing and edge computing, embedded system development boards, specialized sensors for IoT application development, and high-performance computing systems for big data and artificial intelligence tasks. The department's specialized laboratories are consistently equipped at both campuses of the university. The Computer Engineering program receives direct support from Cadence and Renesas companies, which provide licensed design tools and transfer microchip design technology.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• The Computer Engineering program provides students with knowledge of modern computing systems such as multi-core processors, multi-core computing systems like GPUs, programmable microchips, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced approaches in artificial intelligence, information security, and high-performance computing. With these skills, students can design and implement computing systems that integrate hardware and software, such as smart home systems, intelligent control systems in automobiles, and monitoring and surveillance systems using modern sensor devices.

• Graduates have career opportunities with top salaries in the fields of science, engineering, and technology. Many alumni of the department are working and holding important positions at leading global technology companies such as Marvell, Renesas, Synopsys, in the field of microchip design; or Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, and domestic technology companies like VNPT, Vieffel, VNG, Zalo, FPT, KMS, IMA, Global CyberSoft, Mobifone, Bosch, Intel Vietnam, etc., in areas related to embedded systems, high-performance computing systems, and more. Additionally, alumni are working in many other countries, especially in the USA, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Moreover, graduates of the Computer Engineering program are currently studying at higher levels at universities worldwide specializing in microchip design, high-performance computing, embedded systems, reconfigurable computing, etc., such as TUDelft (Netherlands), UCC (Ireland), UEC (Tokyo), Cardiff (UK), Northwestern University (USA), NUS (Singapore), and others.

PARTNERSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT

Every year, the department organizes many activities to connect businesses with students. The "Meet the Business" event serves to link the department with businesses, providing information and collecting feedback. A job fair is held to bring together companies seeking talent. Sending students for off-campus internships is a widespread activity carried out during the summer semester each year. Additionally, the department also organizes other extracurricular activities such as seminars, academic competitions, and field trips.

INTERNSHIPS

Every year, the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering receives numerous scholarships sponsored by dozens of major companies in the technology market, such as Sky Mavis, KMS, Sacombank, etc., for students with difficult circumstances, excellent academic performance, and female students in the faculty. Each scholarship includes courses, financial support ranging from 500 to 2000 USD per scholarship, and the opportunity for employment or internships at these companies.

EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FULL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

Postgraduate scholarship and exchange programs include support for scientific research with funding for students and PhD candidates, the postgraduate scholarship program of the Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), scholarships from the Vingroup Innovation Fund, the postgraduate scholarship program from the Taiwan Business Association in Vietnam, Vallet, Pony Chung, Toshiba scholarships, as well as the Erasmus Mundus exchange scholarship program to universities in Europe.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

To train engineers with political qualities, ethics, a sense of community service, knowledge, and professional skills commensurate with their level of education, health, and the ability to meet the requirements of building and defending the homeland.

1. Identify and solve broad technical problems across a range of applications that demand creative and effective solutions in the field of computer engineering.
2. Contribute to the enhancement of the country's economic development through the integration of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a sense of ethics and professionalism.
3. Achieve successful careers in a constantly evolving technological world through continuous learning and professional development.
   

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The program objectives are reflected through the following general program outcomes:

1. The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. The ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs, taking into consideration community health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. The ability to recognize professional and ethical responsibilities in the field of computer engineering and the ability to make informed evaluations and consider the impacts of technical solutions in the context of the global economy, environment, and society.
5. The ability to recognize professional and ethical responsibilities in the field of computer engineering and the ability to make informed evaluations and consider the impacts of technical solutions in the context of global economic, environmental, and social settings.
6. The ability to develop and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. The ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
   

1. Design and build software systems, high-performance computing systems, and hardware systems based on advanced technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, microprocessors, Internet of Things, etc., for applications in Industry 4.0, including smart cities, smart homes, smart agriculture, automation, environmental monitoring, and more.
2. Manage and develop secure solutions for computer systems and computer network systems.
3. Consult, assess, and develop projects and information technology solutions.
4. Advance to lead teams and projects developing application systems, become specialists, oversee technology areas, and manage critical departments in companies after several years of work.

According to recent statistics, 100% of graduates from the Computer Science and Computer Engineering programs at the university have found employment or pursued further studies within one year of graduation. The salary level of new graduates from these two majors is among the highest in the engineering field.

Many alumni from the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering are working for major global technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, etc. In Vietnam, alumni from the faculty are employed in various companies, including large technology enterprises such as VNPT, Viettel, VNG, Zalo, SEA Group, FPT, KMS, TMA, Global CyberSoft, Mobifone, Marvell, Renesas, Intel Vietnam, and more. Many alumni from the faculty hold crucial positions in these companies. Additionally, geographically, alumni from the faculty are also working in many countries in the region, especially in Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.

Many alumni from the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering are currently in leadership positions, holding key technical roles in major corporations and large IT companies in Vietnam.