04/07/2025
The global semiconductor market is projected to reach USD 1,000 billion by 2030. However, the industry is currently facing a significant shortage in skilled workforce and supply chain capacity. Recognizing this urgent need, the Vietnamese Government has identified semiconductor workforce development as a “breakthrough of breakthroughs,” prioritizing it within national strategies on science, technology, and innovation.
In line with this strategic vision, Hong Duc University, based in Thanh Hoa province, has been assigned a key mission: to develop a human resource training plan to serve the local and national semiconductor industry by 2030, with a vision toward 2045. This mission forms part of Thanh Hoa’s implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on science and innovation development.
The Materials Science curriculum at Hong Duc University is carefully designed in alignment with top Vietnamese institutions such as Hanoi University of Science and Technology and Vietnam National University, as well as leading international programs in the U.S., Netherlands, South Korea, and Taiwan. Students will explore modern subjects such as digital circuit design, embedded systems, MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), nano-materials engineering, and the application of artificial intelligence in semiconductor devices.
The program has also received expert consultation from Mr. Michiel Kupers, a senior semiconductor technology advisor from the Netherlands who previously held key positions at global tech giants including ASML, Qimonda, and Cymer.
To ensure comprehensive academic and practical training, Hong Duc University has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with key institutions such as the Graduate Academy of Science and Technology (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) and the School of Materials Science and Engineering (Hanoi University of Science and Technology). These partnerships support curriculum development, student internships, joint research projects, and expert exchanges in fields such as semiconductors, MEMS, and nanotechnology.
The program is taught by a team of highly qualified lecturers, many of whom hold doctoral degrees from prestigious universities in countries such as France, Germany, South Korea, and Russia. They bring not only advanced expertise but also practical experience in materials science and semiconductor engineering. Faculty members are also committed to guiding students in scientific research, technological startups, and job placements.
Graduates from the Microelectronic Engineering and Semiconductor Technology track can pursue careers at global and national tech companies including Samsung, Intel, Hana Micron, FPT Semiconductor, Viettel, and VNPT Technology. Career options also include R&D centers, research institutes, and startup ventures in microchip design and electronic materials. Starting salaries range from VND 15 to 30 million per month, with opportunities for rapid advancement and international employment in South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and the EU.
In the 2025–2026 academic year, Hong Duc University will welcome its first cohort of Materials Science students. This is a golden opportunity for high school graduates—especially the Class of 2K7—who are passionate about science and technology and aspire to a dynamic, high-potential career in the semiconductor industry.