the library. The library is invested with an annual budget of more than 1 billion VND in maintenance, and learning materials, including printing curriculum for educational purposes. Academics To fulfill the demands for the workforce related to industrial and technological majors in Vietnam, the university completed the outcome and thorough academic programmes for 34 undergraduate majors and 1 major in college programme following the ABET standards, but HCMUT has not been yet accredited. Although most students are recommended to follow the planned studying schedules since they are already compressed, they can either add or take out the number of credits they take up to a fixed specific amount determined by the university each semester. Academic programmes Programmes span one semester which is from early August to mid-May. They are classified into seven : Formal and informal undergraduate education Postgraduate education College Programme: Although the name of the programme may make sense at first, it is simply similar to community college in the U.S. higher education system. The naming convention in Vietnam is slightly different from the U.S. or others. Education programme for the gifted and talented: While studying at HCMUT, professors will recommend prominent and prospective students to this class, usually at the end of the sophomore year. PFIEV (Programme de Formation d'Ingénieurs d'Excellence au Vietnam) Programme: HCMUT has cooperated with France on this training programme. Students when entering HCMUT can choose to follow this type of programme whose courses are mostly taught in French. Ones with strong academic progress will be offered certifications recognised by the Engineers Association of France to be able to practice in Europe. Advanced Programme: This is a national project that enables HCMUT to implement the training organisation system of the Electrical and Electronics Sector, Department of Electrical and Engineering, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, US. This programme is highly focused on Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Articulation Programme: This programme offers students involved in two years to study at HCMUT and the rest of the academic programmes at partner universities and institutions in others countries. English Programme: HCMUT offers undergraduate study programmes in management, and engineering that are completely taught in English. Executive MBA-MCI Programme: This MBA programme is conducted by HCMUT in partnership with the University of Applied Science and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. The programme is specialised in Management Consulting International, which is certified by FIBAA - Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation. Faculties