FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE 

Located in the heart of Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City, the Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade (HUIT) is a public university under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Over the course of more than 45 years of development, HUIT has become one of the leading institutions in undergraduate and postgraduate education in Southern Vietnam and nationwide.

As an integral part of the university’s growth, the Faculty of Chemical Engineering is among the largest faculties at HUIT. Each year, nearly 300 graduates receive their Bachelor’s or Engineer’s degrees from the Faculty. Surveys show that over 95% of graduates in Chemical Engineering Technology and Materials Technology secure employment within six months after graduation. With modern lecture halls, well-equipped laboratories, a comprehensive library system, a large-scale sports complex, and a wide network of industrial partners, alongside a team of highly qualified lecturers—including 5 Associate Professors, 23 PhDs and 17 MScs - The Faculty is well-positioned to meet the evolving demands of industry and society.

Undergraduate Programs

To date, the Faculty has produced over 7,500 graduates, with 95% employment rate within six months, receiving strong recognition from employers. Many alumni have successfully started their own businesses and become reputable entrepreneurs. Others have pursued postgraduate studies and research both locally and internationally, becoming accomplished scientists.
The Faculty continually updates and improves its curricula to align with international standards. In 2021, the Chemical Engineering Technology program (bachelor level) was officially accredited by the AUN-QA (ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance).

Currently, the Faculty offers two undergraduate programs:

1. Chemical Engineering Technology

- Cosmetic Chemistry

- Organic Technology

 - Process Equipment and Petrochemicals Engineering

 - Inorganic Technology - Silicates

 - Analytical Techniques and Quality Assurance

- Plastics and Polymer Technology

2. Materials Technology

Graduate and Postgraduate Programs

Since 2017, the Faculty has been offering Master’s programs, structured along two directions:
- Research-oriented: for those pursuing academic and scientific careers.
- Practice-oriented: for professionals working in industry.
In 2023, the Faculty launched a Ph.D. program in Chemical Engineering.

Facilities

HUIT boasts a spacious campus featuring:
- Six 6-storey academic buildings on a 1-hectare area.
- A 2,000m² library with over 200,000 titles.
- An 8-storey experimental and practical lab center on a 4,000m² site, equipped with state-of-the-art instruments such as UV-VIS, AAS, HPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, SEM, FTIR, XRD, XRF, and modern pilot-scale systems.
- A 16,000m² sports complex.
- An 11-storey dormitory for students from other provinces.
This comprehensive investment in both infrastructure and human resources ensures that students are taught by experienced lecturers, trained on cutting-edge equipment, and exposed to real-world enterprise environments. Graduates from the Faculty are well-prepared with the knowledge, confidence, and skills required to succeed in modern workplaces.

Scientific Research & Innovation

Scientific research is a cornerstone of the Faculty’s development strategy. Many policies are in place to support student and faculty research. Faculty members and students collaborate on research projects, co-author papers, attend national and international conferences, participate in competitions, and engage in technology transfer activities. Numerous publications from the Faculty have been featured in high-ranking international journals indexed by ISI and Scopus: https://kcnhh.huit.edu.vn/tin-tuc/cong-bo-khoa-hoc

Student Life & Extracurricular Activities

The Faculty actively supports a vibrant student life. English Clubs and Academic Clubs operate regularly, helping students improve their language proficiency, enhance learning skills, and network with peers. Events such as sports tournaments, fashion shows, musical performances, and summer camps create a dynamic and supportive learning environment, fostering solidarity, creativity, and long-lasting memories.

Commitment to Quality and Internationalization

The Faculty of Chemical Engineering has continuously improved its training programs toward regional standards and has been officially accredited by AUN-QA. The Faculty is committed to developing engineers with international integration capabilities, strong ethics, sound health, and professional excellence.
With a rich history, modern infrastructure, a team of dedicated and highly qualified lecturers, and a strategic location in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, we are committed to delivering well-rounded graduates ready to contribute to both the national and global workforce.