UTS Launches Bachelor of IT and Bachelor of AI Programs in Ho Chi Minh City

Bringing Australian university education to Vietnam

The event, held on 9 April, was attended by Ms Sarah Hooper (Australian Consul‑General in Ho Chi Minh City), Assoc. Prof. Dr Pham Tran Vu (Vice President of HCMUT), Iain Watt (Deputy Vice‑Chancellor, International, UTS), Leo Mian Liu (Pro Vice‑Chancellor, Global Partnerships, UTS), and Prof. Diep N. Nguyen (Director, Transnational Education, UTS).

This milestone builds on a nearly 20-year partnership and marks a new chapter in delivering world-class Australian university education on Vietnamese soil. HCMUT now become the first institution outside Australia to offer full UTS Bachelor’s degrees in IT and AI, with teaching staff and curriculum provided and accredited by UTS. “Vietnamese students will have access to a world class program without having to study abroad. The admission process and output standards will be managed by UTS,” said Assoc. Prof. Pham Tran Vu, HCMUT Vice President.

Each program (Bachelor of IT and Bachelor of AI) will accept up to 100 students per cohort annually.

Why Choose UTS in HCMC?

• Top 100 Global Standing: UTS has been ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide, currently ranking 88th in the QS World University Rankings 2025; 85th according to US News.
• Leading in IT and AI: Its Computer Science and IT discipline is ranked 2nd in Australia and 21st globally, while Data Science and AI also rank 2nd in Australia and 4th globally, according to QS and US News 2025 subject tables.

 “It reflects UTS’s commitment to delivering future-focused education and skills in IT and AI while reinforcing global connectivity and innovation.”  said Mr Iain Watt, UTS Vice President.

For the last decade, UTS and HCMUT have together successfully delivered various research and technology transfer projects with real-life impact (supported by both Vietnam and Australia governments under the Ministry of Science and Technology and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade). Offering these pioneering programs is well aligned with the Australia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic partnership and UTS vision of a world-leading university with global impact, serving social justice inclusions, and UN sustainable development goals. 

About UTS

A leading university of technology, UTS is ranked 88th globally by QS (2025). Its Computer Science & IT subjects rank among the best globally, supported by internationally renowned research output and teaching impact.

About HCMUT

Established in 1957, HCMUT is among the best universities in Vietnam focused on engineering, technology, and industry-driven research. It has an enrollment of around 32,000 students and ranks among the nation’s most prestigious institutions.