First School of Aerospace Engineering launched in Vietnam

PANO - The Vietnam National University (VNU) in collaboration with the Military-run Telecommunications Group (Viettel) has launched the first-ever School of Aerospace Engineering (SAE) in Vietnam.

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The establishment of SAE aims to train high-quality human resources in aerospace field and implement a comprehensive development cooperation concept between the Technology University (VNU) and Viettel.

At the launching ceremony for the school. Photo: dangcongsan.vn

According to VNU’s President Nguyen Kim Son, the institution’s cooperation with Viettel is a new cooperation direction based on the two sides’ demands and their responsibilities to Vietnam. SAE will train high-quality human resources in aerospace technologies at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Besides training, SAE will deploy some research projects for civilian and defense purposes.

After 4-5 years of study, graduates will receive a university degree in Aerospace Engineering and have opportunities to participate in aerospace projects of Viettel, the Vietnam Space Center and other units.

The VNU will open a new course in the second semester of the academic year 2017-2018 and enroll first-year students at the VNU’s University of Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Telecommunication, and Mechatronics Engineering Technology.

Translated by Song Anh