This four-year Computer Science degree is taught entirely in English and draws on the curriculum of Portland State University (USA). It prepares students for professional work and postgraduate study.
The programme combines computing foundations, study in English and opportunities for international experience.
The Ministry of Education and Training assigned the programme to the Faculty in 2006. It draws on the curriculum of Portland State University (USA), with courses taught in English.
The programme comprises 12 quarters over four years, with three quarters per year. Classes are held at the 227 Nguyễn Văn Cừ campus in Ho Chi Minh City.
The core covers algorithms, systems, software, databases, hardware and professional ethics. Students select from 29 electives in AI, data, software, graphics, games, networks, security and entrepreneurship.
Courses cover technology innovation, entrepreneurship and computational finance. Exchange, transfer and scholarship opportunities are announced for each round.
Learning outcomes, structure and course list: Programme page. Lecturers and facilities of the Faculty: Staff · Facilities.
The programme has 12 quarters over four years, with three quarters each year. The outline below is a model plan; students follow the timetable for their intake.
Introduction to Computer Science, Data Structures, Programming Systems; Calculus I–II, Linear Algebra, General Physics; Critical Thinking.
Computer Systems Programming, Computational Thinking, Discrete and Logical Structures, Computer Hardware, Databases, Social, Ethical and Legal Issues; Statistics, Scientific Method, Technical Writing.
Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Algorithms, Programming Languages, Artificial Intelligence and the first electives (machine learning, web and mobile development, graphics…).
Advanced electives, optional Internship, innovation and entrepreneurship courses, and the 10-credit graduation block: Thesis or Capstone Project I–II.
The Programme Specification (§2.4) names six groups of career opportunities for graduates.
Design, develop, test and deploy software systems and products in software companies and IT departments.
Build and operate information systems, databases and enterprise applications.
Design, secure and operate computer networks and telecommunication systems.
Research and deploy solutions in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining and language processing.
Teach computing at universities, colleges and training centres, usually after postgraduate study.
Consult, train and support organisations on information technology.
Graduates' English-medium education and the innovation and entrepreneurship courses also prepare them for international companies and start-ups. Alumni network: Faculty alumni.
Graduates may apply for postgraduate programmes at the Faculty or other institutions in Vietnam and abroad. Eligible students may take some master's courses early under the Faculty's course-articulation rules.
Most linked Faculty and University pages are in Vietnamese.
Teaching is in English from the first quarter. Admission certificate requirements and language requirements during the programme follow the rules for each year. Check the Faculty admission notices.
Each year has three quarters, giving 12 quarters over four years. Most courses carry four credits and run for one quarter.
APCS is taught in English, draws on the Portland State University curriculum and has three quarters per year. The programme office manages academic affairs and dedicated learning systems.
Check annual information on the University tuition page, University admissions portal and Faculty admissions page.
Transfer, credit recognition and exchanges depend on agreements with each partner. See Internships and Exchange or ask the programme office about current requirements.
At the University of Science campus, 227 Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Chợ Quán ward, Ho Chi Minh City (District 5 area). The programme office is in room I.53.
Graduates may work in software, information systems, AI, consulting and education, or continue to postgraduate study. See Careers above.