Ho Chi Minh City

UNIVERSITY OF TRANSPORT

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Content
Welcome Message 01
University Overview 02
History 03
Missions & Visions 04
Board of Presidents 05
Professional Faculties & Departments 06
Education 07
Scientific Research 08
International Relations 09
International Academic Programme 10
Teaching Staff 11
Students 12
Organizational Chart 13
Centers & Companies 14
Welcome Message
Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport (UT- HCMC) is the key multi-disciplinary university for educating transport
sectors in Vietnam. At present there are more than 20,000 students, in 24 differert majors in the fields of maritime, road,
railway, urban traffic system, transportation, logistics management, etc. at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
The university has 12 faculties and departments, 16 administrative departments, 8 centers and companies, which
meets the demands of education, training and other sci~ntific and technical services.

Through more than 23 years of construction and development, UT-HCMC has honorably been awarded with the first-
class labor medal, the third-class labor medal and emulative flag by the government. In addition, we have also rece ived
certificates of merit by the Ministry ofTransport, the Ministry of Education and Training, The Vietnam Labor Union, and
The Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union. Moreover, UT-HCMC's Party Committee has been recognized as an admirable and
powerful group for five consecutive years.

Our university's mission is to provide sufficient human resources for a multi-modal transportation network which links
the city's transport with regional, national and international areas in a synchronous, smooth, safe and effective way. We
also aim to effectively train human resource staff for maritime economic development. UT-HCMC continually dedicates
itself to reaching a new vision in th~ integration of international education. We strive to maintain our excellent reputa-
tion for improving the higher education system in Vietnam, with the aim to become a prestigious institution not only in
Asia but also all over the world. UT-HCMC welcomes universities, organizations, individuals, scientists and students
from around the world to promote international understandin~ and cooperation.

We appreciate and thank you for your interest in UT-HCMC.

President

Dr. Nguyen Van Thu

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 History

18th of May
is the establishment anniversary of UT-HCMC

1988: Ho Chi Minh City Center of in-service transport training

Director l;foang Van Duyet

1989: Southern Center of Maritime University

Director Hoang Van Duyet

1991: Branch ofVietnam Maritime University

Director Hoang Van Duyet (1991-1993)
Pham Hong Son (1993-2001)

2001- to date: Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport (UT-HCMC)

President Prof. Dr. Tran CanhVinh (2001-2011)
Dr. Nguyen Van Thu (2071- Now)

Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport (UT-HCMC), under the authority of

Ministry of Transport, was founded under the decision No 66/2001/QD-TTg by
the Government. Based on the capacity of the Branch of Vietnam Maritime
University (VIMARU) after 10 years of establishment and development on 26th
of Apri/2001. This was a milestone in the development process of the Univer-
sity.

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Mission
 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT
Dr. Nguyen Van Thll Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hii'u Khuang Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ba Hoang Dr. f>ong Van Huang
Tel: +84 8 38982979 Tel: +84 8 38982978 Tel: +84 8 35106105 Tel: +84 8 3512 8631
Email: nvthu@hcmutrans.edu.vn Email : nhkhuong@hcmutrans.edu.vn Email:hoangnb@hcmutrans.edu.vn Email:huong_dv@hcmutrans.edu.vn
Professional
Faculties & Departments
1. Faculty of Navigation 4. Faculty of Naval Architecture

This programme offers complete preparation for those This setup provides students with multi-disciplinary
seeking a career as ship navigation officers, ship opera- scientific and engineering knowledge. The study field
tors, sea pilots, ship agents, etc. according to the stand- deals with studying, designing and new-building of a
ards of International Maritime Organization (IMO). various kinds of ships.

Major: Navigation Major: Naval Architecture, Shipbuilding and Floating

Objects, Marine Engine Power System, Waterway and
2. Faculty of Marine Engineering Offshore Construction

This programme provides students with sufficient 5. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

knowledge regarding operation, maintenance and
repair of ships' machines and engines. Graduates can
This program offers training services and provides
work as marine engineering officers according to the
human resource for mechanical and automobile enter-
standards of International Maritime Organization (IMO)
prises and maintenance companies nationally. Mechani-
or work in aspects of technical management, propulsion
cal engineers are able to work in such areas as mechani-
system operation of all waterway vehicles, petroleum
cal design, analysis, controls, manufacturing testing,
services vehicles, and electric stations in industrial
research and development, sales and technical manage-
zones.
ment.

Major: Marine Engineering

3. Faculty of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
This programme is designed to offer students the opportu-
nity to work in the electrical and electronics engineering
sciences, research, and technology implementation. The
aim of this programs is to help students gain skills and
knowledge in the electricity-related technical professions.
Major: Mechanization of Cargo Handling,Automobile
Mechanics, Building Machinery
6. Faculty of Information Technology
On successful completion of these training
programmes, students will be able to work with infor-
mation systems design and management, database
design, software design, and computer networks and
communications design, installation, and management.

Major: Maritime Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Major: Information Technology

Industrial Electricity, Electronics and Telecommunication,
Industrial Auto-electrical Engineering

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7. Faculty of Transportation Engineering
This programme is designed to provide training service
in the fields relating to transportation engineering.
Students are trained in the areas of planning, surveying,
design, operation, construction, maintenance, and maA- ·
agement of infrastructures and constructions relating to
road, railway, waterway, and airstrips.
Major: Waterway and Offshore Construction, Bridge and
Tunnel Construction, Highway Construction, Transport
Planning, Railroad and Metro Engineering
B. Faculty of Construction Engineering
This programme provides construction-related knowl-
edge in the areas of mechanical structure, foundation,
materials, and operation for students of related faculties.
Apart from teaching activities, scientific research and
technology transfer are paid a lot attentions and interest
from teaching staff. A significant number of the faculty's
research works have been published in several interna-
tional magazines.
Major: Civil and Industrial Construction, Construction
Structure Engineering
9. Faculty of Basic Science
This programme delivers basic science subjects to
students in different disciplines at postgraduate,
undergraduate, and college levels.
10. Faculty of Transport Economics
This programme offers student opportunities to do
research on operations and production of sea transport,
and proposes methods for organizing, operating and
trading effectively in sea transport and fields relating to
economics.
Major: Sea Transport Economics, Construction Econom-
ics, Construction Project Management, Logistics Man-
agement & Multi-modal Transport.
11.Department of Philosophy
This department delivers courses to students in subjects
of Marxism, Leninism and Ho Chi Minh's Political
Thoughts. It also helps them to have good knowledge
about the revolutionary policies of the Vietnamese Com-
, munist Party, Constitution and Laws of the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam.
12. Department of English
This department offers a variety of courses in general
English and English for Specific Purposes for 24 majors
from Elementary to Advanced level with 15,000 teaching
hours per year.
Education
UT-HCMC is implementing a credit-based system in the
academic training programme in accordance with the
framework curriculum of Vietnamese Ministry of Educa-
tion and Training (MOET). Information technology
system facilities are continually upgraded and electric
reports are used instead of paper ones via the
university's intranet. To this end, UT- HCMC creates a
professional and modern working manner for all univer-
sity staff.
The University has also completed the assessment of
University Accreditation .
duca ion quality is
our first and foremost
commitment.
jn addition to the regular training level of Ph.D., Master,
Bachelor and College, the University also offers other
types of training, namely inter-system, second degree,
in-service training, short courses and international joint
programme accredited by universities in the United
Kingdom and other countries
Since 2002, UT-HCMC has been approved by the Minis-
try ofTransport to become one of the two universities in
Vietnam to provide bachelor's degrees in maritime
fields according to the international maritime law.
Scientific Research
In UT-HCMC, scientific research plays an important role in the strategic
., development of education and training, improv-
ing the teaching quality and providing a highly-qualified labour force for the modernization and globalization process
of Vietnam.

Many initiatives and research achievements

of UT-HCMC lecturers and students ideally
bring real benefits for the community.
Lecturers and students in UT-HCMC are encouraged to participate
in scientific research activities with the aim of supporting their
lecture and study. Scientific research activities are always
undertaken sincerely and receive a huge investment from the
university. Therefore, research has been thriving with an
ever-increasing number of studies in various fields.

More and more international conferences and visiting lectures are

held at UT-HCMC, bringing new opportunities for teaching staff to
keep up with modern technology as well as approaching scientific
achievements in the world. In addition, it helps to underpin their
future research works.

The university's journal "Technological and Scientific Transport

Journal" is registered with an authorized international published
number, which has quality articles and is highly evaluated by
foreign scholars.

Training ship UT-GLORY of 2.300 DWT is mainly used for students'

sea trial practice to improve students' capacity to meet the needs
of maritime human resources, in accordance with national
maritime strategy.
 International Relations
The University has been actively strengthening interna-
tional cooperation, thereby improving the quality of
education, training and scientific research; while
improving its position and actively preparing for the
educational export strategy in the future.
UT-HCMC maintains and promotes diplomatic and
academic relations with several international universi-
ties in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Korea,
Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Panama, Singapore,
Malaysia amongst others. It also has ties with renowned
cultural and educational organizations, namely British
Council, Nuffic-Nesso (The Nertherlands), Edexcellnter-
national (UK), Tyndale Educational Group (Singapore),
E-Council (Malaysia), and IIG (the USA).
UT-HCMC is proud to be an official member of the
Global Maritime Education and Training Association
(Global MET), Japanese Science Promotion Society
(JSPS), International Association of Maritime Universi-
ties (IAMU), and Eastern Asia Society for Transportation
Studies (EASTS) .
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Up to now, many joint-venture projects were launched
successfully, such as the project of joint academic
., program with prestigious universities in the UK; and the
·joint-venture project (UT-STC ) with STC - Group, the
Netherlands.
UT-STC provides professional training and courses for
seafarers who are working in the dynamic world of ship-
ping and transport, thus delivering well-qualified and
experienced maritime seafarers for vessels all over the
world. At the moment approximately 250 students are
completing their seatime on board and the first
Vietnamese cadets are now becoming officers on board
of European-based, global shipping companies.
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International programmes
The joint academic programmes between UT-HCMC and
prestigious universities in the United Kingdom, Australia
and the Netherlands offer international bachelor
degrees and masters degrees in the following majors:
1. Business Management
2. Financial and Accounting Management
3. Construction Management

All of the joint academic programs are approved by the
Ministry of Education and Training - Vietnam (MOET)
and are highly evaluated by British professors and
educational organizations for their professionalism,
prestige and quality. Teaching staff are selected based
on standards of professional and teaching methods. Our
teaching team are especially trained by British experts or
sent to the UK to train with high-end professionals in
higher education.
UT-HCMC is researching and expanding the interna-
tional academic program for society's high demands
such as Project Management, Logistics Management
and Multi-modal Transportation, Civil Construction, Oil
& Gas, IT, Mechanical Engineering, Maritime, Telecom-
munication, etc. with the aim to meet the needs of
continuous study and knowledge improvement.

An international
high quality
education programme
in Vietnam.

UT-HCMC always prioritizes training,
improving, and upgrading teaching quality.
Teaching staff is the leading factor in the development
and achievement of UT-HCMC. The number of lecturers
grows along with the continual increase of students and
facilities at UT-HCMC.
Staff training activities are continually and widely
promoted, with human resource development effec-
tively implemented. The university routinely sends lectur-
ers overseas to improve, update, and cultivate knowl-
edge growth to adapt to the fast-paced information and
Teaching Staff
technology sectors nationally and globally. Annually,
UT-HCMC invites senior professionals, well-known schol-
ars and educators from international universities and
organisations to develop academic experience as well as
foreign language skills for both staff and lecturers.
To date, UT-HCMC has had 55% of lecturers and staff
achieve Doctor and Master degrees.

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Students
The number of students in UT-HCMC has grown rapidly
in recent years, from 200 in 1988 to approximately
18,000 in 2012. Enrolment and educational activities are
strictly and effectively performed. A significant number
of the UT-HCMC graduates have high academic experi-
ence, which meet the needs of domestic and interna-
tional labour demands.
We are committed to
learner-centered
approaches.
Studying and scientific research are regarded as the first
and foremost missions of all UT-HCMC students. In addi-
tion, the Youth Union and Student Association also
provides a welcoming and supportive environment for
' students through academic and non-academic activities
such as social events, intercollegiate activities, hands-on
workshops, English Club, arts and sport activities, etc. To
this end, UT-HCMC students can maximise their oppor-
tunities for career growth and personal development.
Moreover, UT-HCMC students often participate in inter-
action and cultural exchange activities with several
outside institutions and universities in Russia, Sweden,
Korea, Japan, etc. to broaden their horizons and improve
their foreign language and communication skills.
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Faci Iities
UT-HCMC is proud to have three campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and one in Vung Tau City. All the university cam-
puses are well equipped with clnssrooms, laboratories, computer labs, offices, libraries, etc. to support teaching
and learning and R&D activities, as well as administrative functions and students' recreational activities.

1. Main campus: Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi

Minh City

This is our main headquarters which houses
management departments, a 500-seat meeting hall
and a traditional hall.
There are 55 classrooms, 3 lecture halls, seminar
rooms, computer rooms, 19 specialized labs and a
library.
There is a block of 7 floors with modern equipment
labs and simulators, faculty offices, centers and
companies.
There is a block with IMO standard maritime
training and practicing facilities, which comprises a
dry ship model equipped with up-to-date
navigating facilities and equipment for safety
training, radio navigation equipment and a modern
auto-pilot. A standard swimming pool11 m x 25m is
used for maritime training purposes and maritime
safety practicing such as fire ~~~~~
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The library and reading room contain 5,505 books
with over 69,389 copies and 61 types of
newspapers and magazines, which are shared and
linked with many major libraries nationwide. In
addition, there is a specialized library for graduate
research.

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Equipment for training includes laboratory practice 3. District 12 campus

and specialized equipment worth almost VND 80
billion. Land area of 11,047.6 m 2 • There are workshops for
electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical
engineering, civil engineering, ship building.
Dormitories meeting hall, classrooms for teaching
and studying for around 3,000 students.

2. District 2 campus

Total area of 6,000 m2 including dormitory and

lecture halls. Moreover, all students can enjoy the
facilities offered: Internet service, play ground,
basketball court, badminton court, library, canteen,
department store, and so on providing accommo-
dation for 3,000 students. 4. Vung tau campus

Dormitories are not only for Vietnamese students It comprises offices for administration and class-
but also international ones with 824 beds. rooms for education and training in Vung Tau City.
 Organizational Chart
Ministry ofTransport
Ministry of Education &Training

Science Education Council

Board of Presidents Political & Social organizations
Consultants Council

Board of Advisors Board of Academics Board of Productive Labour

Academic Affairs Faculty of Navigation

Department
I Maritime Training Center (MTC)

Faculty of Marine Engineering

Faculty.uf Center for Scientific Research &

iTechnology Development ofiTransport
Naval Architecture

Faculty of Electrical & Electronic

Engineering and iTelecommunication
Maritime Education and
Human Resource Center (UiT-SiTC)
Faculty of
Equipment Management Mechanical Engineering
Department

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Faculty of
Construction Engineering Shipping and Seafarer Center

The Centre of Educational Testing Faculty of

Service and Quality Assessment Transportation Engineering

Transportation Training Center

Faculty of
Project Management Unit
Information Technology

Education Inspection Section Faculty of

Transport Economics
iTransportation Consultative &
Scientific iTechnical Service Company
People Inspection Section Faculty of
Basic Science

Dormitory Management Unit

Center of Enterprise Relations &
Student Support

Website Administration Unit

Faculty of
In-Service Training
District 12 campus Center of Foreign Language-
Management Unit Information Technology-
University Entrance Examination

Department of English

International Education and

Library
Cooperation Center (IEC)

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 Centers & Companies
1. International Education and Cooperation Center (IEC)

Tel: +84 8 3898 2977 I 3512 1931 Fax: +848 35121931

Email : iec@hcmutrans.edu.vn Website: www.iec-ut.edu.vn

2. Maritime Training Center (MTC)

Tel: +84 8 3898 2806 Fax: +84 8 3898 2806

Email: tthltv2@hcm.vnn .vn

3. Transport R&D Center

Tel: +84 8 3512 0560 Fax: +84 8 3512 0560

Email : tcvinh@hcmtrans.edu.vn

4. Maritime Education and Human Resource Center (UT-STC)

Tel: +84 8 3512 6250 Fax: +84835126251

Email: center@ut-stc.com.vn WebSite: www.ut-stc.com.vn

5. Shipping and Seafarer Center (SSC)

Tel : +84835127130 Fax: +84 8 3512 7129

Email: ssc_saigon@hcm.fpt.vn

6. Transportation Training Center (TTC)

70, To Ky Street,Tan Chanh Hiep Ward, District 12, HCMC

Tel: +84 8 6258 7592 Fax: +84 8 6258 7592

7. Center of Foreign Language -Information Technology

University Entrance Examination

Tel : +84 8 3512 4452 Fax: +84 8 3898 0456

Email: nvthu@hcmtrans.edu.vn

8. Transportation Consultative & Scientific Technical Service Company

Tel: +84 8 3898 2978 I 3512 0124 Fax: +84 8 3512 0124
Email: nhkhuong@hcm.vnn.vn

9. Enterprise Relationships and Student Support Center

Tel: +84835121579
Email: nvthu@hcmtrans.edu.vn
 HO CHI MINH CITY
UNIVERSITY OF TRANSPORT
Main campus: No.2, D3 Street, Van Thanh Bac Site, Ward 25,
Binh Thanh District, HCMC
Tel: (84) 8 3510 6171 I Fax: (84) 8 3898 0456

District 2 campus: 17 Tran Nao Street, Binh An Ward, District 2, HCMC

Tel: (84) 8 3899 0853

District 12 campus: Tan Chanh Hiep Ward, District 12, HCMC

Tel: (84) 8 38837811

Vung Tau Campus

Tel: (84) 64 3852174

E-mail: ut-hcmc@hcmutrans.edu.vn