A memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the training program was signed between KNU and FPT University on the afternoon of 5/3 in Hanoi.
Under the agreement, KNU Vietnam will offer two key programs: business, with a focus on business administration, and technology, specializing in artificial intelligence.
According to Dr. Young-Woo Heo, president of KNU, all academic standards, including curriculum, faculty, teaching methods, evaluation systems, and graduation requirements, are transferred directly from South Korea.
Students will pursue their full-time studies in Vietnam and receive a degree awarded by KNU. They also have the option to transfer to the South Korean campus at any point.
The university plans to admit 1,000 students annually. Admission requires an IELTS score of 5,5 or higher and a minimum grade 12 average of 6,5.
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Dr. Young-Woo Heo, president of Kyungpook National University. *Photo: KNU Vietnam* |
Choi Kyo Jin, South Korea's minister of education, described the partnership as significant. He noted Vietnam's strong ambition to become an innovation-driven nation, with digital transformation central to its development goals through 2050.
"We are in the midst of a major wave of artificial intelligence and comprehensive digital transformation", Choi stated. "Developing talented individuals with technological understanding and a global mindset is crucial for a nation's future."
He added that South Korea's Ministry of Education aims to establish the country as a leader in talent development to drive national growth. Vietnam, on the other hand, is a growth hub in Southeast Asia with a strong commitment to globalization.
Bok Dug Gyou, deputy director of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, noted that approximately 10,000 South Korean companies operate in Vietnam. Their primary challenge, he observed, is finding suitable, highly skilled personnel in science and technology.
Nguyen Van Khoa, chief executive officer of FPT Group, believes this agreement will supply the market with technology engineers essential for globalization. Both Vietnam and South Korea, he pointed out, require over 1,5 million professionals in core technology fields like: AI, automation, and semiconductors.
He also anticipates the two universities will expand their collaboration to include: faculty and expert exchanges, new technology training programs, and joint scientific research projects between the two nations.
In South Korea, government-established public universities typically include "national" in their names. KNU currently ranks 519th globally in the QS 2026 rankings, placing it among the top 10 universities in South Korea.
Khanh Linh
