At the job fair on 19/4, associate professor Dr. Huynh Dang Chinh, vice rector of Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), stated that among these, approximately 10-15% work abroad.

Compared to the university's 2024 survey, this rate has increased by at least 3%. According to Dr. Chinh, this group experiences rapid career advancement, securing high-level positions within about three months of employment, with "very good" incomes.

"This demonstrates that HUST students possess strong foundational knowledge, foreign language proficiency, and a quick ability to adapt and integrate into corporate cultures," he remarked.

The remaining graduates primarily work for Vietnamese companies, startups, research institutes, universities, colleges, and non-governmental organizations. Approximately 5-10% continue their studies for master's or doctoral degrees, both domestically and internationally.

Hanoi University of Science and Technology is actively developing a strategy to further increase the proportion of students working for global enterprises. Dr. Chinh explained that this approach aims to cultivate a future generation capable of learning and adapting to diverse conditions, who will then return to contribute to national development.

A key solution involves fostering close collaboration with businesses, partnering in training, research, technology development, and bringing innovative products to market.

From an industry perspective, Nguyen Khanh Ly, senior manager of the Human Resources Department at Denso Vietnam, a subsidiary of Japan's Denso Group, emphasized that to adapt quickly to businesses, students need to enhance their learning spirit and ability to confront challenges. For foreign-owned companies like Denso, candidates proficient in foreign languages are prioritized.

"The basic salary for new graduates is 11,5 million dong. However, if they are proficient in both English and Japanese, they receive an additional allowance of 3 million dong," Ly stated.

Maeda Ryota, head of the Product Development Department at Kyocera Document Solutions Vietnam, added that foreign enterprises in Vietnam aim for expansion and seek candidates with the potential to become strong future leaders. Consequently, leadership skills are highly valued.

Bringing his CV to the job fair, Dang Quyet Tien, a final-year student in Mathematics and Informatics, gained a clearer understanding of the requirements of foreign-owned companies. He is currently studying English with the goal of achieving an IELTS score of 6,5-7,0 by september, coinciding with his graduation.

Thousands of students attended the job fair at Hanoi University of Science and Technology. Photo: Duong Tam

Students exploring job opportunities. Photo: Duong Tam

Companies conducting direct interviews with candidates. Photo: Duong Tam

Hanoi University of Science and Technology has approximately 38,000 students. The university is ranked 501-550 globally in the field of Engineering and Technology, according to QS.

A survey of 6,800 graduates in 2024 revealed that the average starting salary for HUST graduates was 12-12,5 million dong per month. The highest earners were those working in Japan, with salaries ranging from 39-42 million dong. Dr. Huynh Dang Chinh noted that some students receive even higher compensation when working abroad.