Academic competitions serve as a cherished tradition and an essential avenue for students of the Faculty of Information Technology to showcase their skills and knowledge. Among these competitions, the Thach Thuc has been organized since 2001 and has grown significantly over the past two decades, welcoming not just students of the faculty but also young IT enthusiasts from other universities.

The organizers are committed to providing a healthy and enriching academic environment featuring dynamic and captivating games, allowing students to develop their knowledge and hone their skills. With the Thach Thuc, students can look forward to an engaging and rewarding experience beyond the classroom, inspiring their passion for IT and setting them on the path to success.

[Thach Thuc Academic Competition 2022]

• In the Vietnam Student Olympiad in Informatics, our university won over 30 First prizes, 30 Second prizes, and 40 Third prizes for individuals and teams in various competition categories.
• In the ICPC World Final, students from the faculty have also made outstanding achievements, having reached the World Finals 8 times in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2022. Especially in 2018, our students made history by being the first university in Vietnam to have three teams with remarkable achievements qualify for the global finals. It is an excellent motivation for the organizers and teachers who have always been passionate about the competition. 

[Team HCMUS-Illuminati at World Finals Round in Dhaka]

Each April, the Faculty of Information Technology organizes a large-scale "Job Fair" for students to network and interact with major IT companies in Ho Chi Minh City. The annual event attracts around 40 IT companies and over 3000 student participants, making it a highly anticipated occasion for students seeking job prospects in the IT industry.

[Representative of FIT and sponsoring businesses at Job Fair in 2022]

The Faculty of Information Technology holds annual graduation ceremonies for students enrolled in all programs. These ceremonies typically take place between November and December. At graduation ceremonies, the faculty often combines awarding scholarships to students with excellent academic performance, training, and also to those who have overcome difficulties.

[Graduation ceremony of IT Faculty in 2022]

Every year, the Faculty of Information Technology launches multiple scholarship programs to support students who face challenging circumstances but demonstrate remarkable academic performance and dedication. The available scholarships include the following:

• Academic Promotion Scholarship
• Career Preparation Scholarship
• Scholarships for Outstanding Students and Runners-up
• Alumni Scholarship

The scholarship programs run from April to December each year. 

[Representative of GeoComply company awarded scholarships to students]

The New Student Orientation Program is organized at the beginning of each academic year to welcome freshmen and help them integrate into the new learning environment. The program supports students in gaining important information about academic studies and developing essential skills for their future careers.

[Dr. Dinh Ba Tien - Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology in the exchange of new students]

Besides learning and practicing professional skills, the Faculty of Information Technology students are actively engaged in community-oriented volunteer activities. These include organizing events and teaching regularly at orphanages and shelters across the city during occasions such as Mid-Autumn Festival, holidays, and summer camps in suburban areas, as well as contributing to funds to support disadvantaged students and providing aid to flood victims.

[Spring of love activities, Spring volunteering campaign in 2023]