For the 2025 academic year, PTIT offers five information technology programs: standard, high-quality, special (Vietnam-Japan), application-oriented, and a 2+2 international program with La Trobe University (Australia). Admission is based on combinations of entrance exam subjects: A00 (math, physics, chemistry), A01 (math, physics, English), X06 (math, physics, computer science), and X26 (math, computer science, English).
Here's a breakdown of the five programs:
| Criteria | Standard | High-Quality/Special | Application-Oriented | La Trobe (Australia) Partnership |
| Language | Vietnamese | Vietnamese + 50% of major courses in English | Vietnamese | - First 2 years at PTIT: Vietnamese and English - Next 2 years abroad: English |
| Duration | 4.5 years | 4.5 years | 4 years | 4 years (2 years PTIT + 2 years La Trobe) |
| Credits | 150 | 153 | 130 | Meets La Trobe standards (120-130 equivalent credits) |
| Focus | Academic, fundamental | Academic + practical + soft skills; higher output standards | Practical application, industry-focused | International standards, global perspective |
| Highlights | Common, low tuition, large class size | Small classes, enhanced expertise, close support | Professional certifications, industry connections, numerous soft skills modules | Australian curriculum, international/partner faculty |
| Practical/Project Opportunities | Moderate | Numerous, emphasis on real-world projects, startups, teamwork | Required projects and internships with companies | Integrated with international research from the outset |
| Tuition (estimated) | 35-37 million VND/year | 55 million VND/year | 40 million VND/year | 62 million VND/year at PTIT; higher if studying in Australia |
| Degree | Engineer | Engineer (high-quality designation) | Application-oriented Bachelor's | Bachelor's from La Trobe University |
| Entry Requirements | Meet admission score | Meet admission score; good English skills required | Meet admission score | English proficiency (IELTS ≥ 5.5 or equivalent) |
| Postgraduate Study | Domestic and international if qualified | Better opportunities due to English and research skills | Domestic and international if qualified | Facilitates further study in Australia or other countries |
| Job Opportunities | Good | Wide-ranging with strong English skills | Well-suited to practical industry demands | Suitable for international environments and foreign companies |
| Note: In the Vietnam-Japan IT Engineer program, students take 17 Japanese language modules in addition to English modules, aiming for N3 Japanese proficiency. | ||||
Beyond these five IT programs, PTIT offers related fields like information security, computer science, and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Nguyen Duy Phuong, Head of IT Department 1, stated that these programs aim to meet Vietnam's growing demand for skilled IT professionals.
According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam has 74,000 IT companies employing over 1.2 million people. This figure is projected to reach 3 million by 2030, as Vietnam's digital economy could reach 74 billion USD.
IT graduates enjoy high employability. Starting salaries typically range from 15-20 million VND per month, rising to 20-40 million VND with 2-3 years of experience.
Despite the high demand, Dr. Phuong acknowledges increasing competition. Students need strong math and logic skills, a passion for technology, English fluency, teamwork abilities, market awareness, and the capacity to develop and manage real-world products.
"This field offers global opportunities and high earning potential, but it's not for those who shy away from continuous learning and adapting to new technologies," he emphasized.
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PTIT students during a recruitment counseling event in May. Photo: PTIT |
PTIT students during a recruitment counseling event in May. Photo: PTIT
Duong Tam
