On the morning of January 16, 2026, at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), formerly known as Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, welcomed a delegation from the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City for a visit, a working session, and the inauguration ceremony of the “India Corner,” following its completion, upgrade, and relocation to a more convenient position on campus. The activity aimed to strengthen international cooperation, promote academic and cultural exchange, and create favorable conditions for lecturers and students to easily access learning resources about India and its people.
Attending the program, on the side of the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, were Dr. Vipra Pandey – Consul General, along with other representatives of the Consulate. On the side of HCM-UTE were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President of the University, together with representatives of the Office of International Relations and the Center for Learning Resources and Digital Learning.
Representatives of HCM-UTE and the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City at the working session
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views and agreed on orientations to promote comprehensive cooperation, focusing on key areas such as faculty and student exchanges, scientific research, joint master’s and doctoral training programs, and the implementation of short-term training courses in engineering, high technology, and artificial intelligence (AI). In addition, both sides agreed to coordinate in organizing scientific conferences, sharing learning resources, and strengthening connections with reputable training institutions and research institutes in India.
In their remarks, representatives of both sides emphasized the strong potential for cooperation between HCM-UTE and Indian partners in the context of higher education’s increasing internationalization, innovation, and digital transformation. With this strategic orientation, HCM-UTE identifies India as an important partner in the development of international cooperation. To date, nearly 50 lecturers of the University have participated in the ITEC Program (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme), thereby contributing to the improvement of training quality, the expansion of academic networks, and the enhancement of research capacity.
Dr. Vipra Pandey – Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City delivering remarks at the ceremony
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President of HCM-UTE delivering remarks at the ceremony
Within the framework of the program, the inauguration ceremony of the “India Corner” was held at the University’s Center for Learning Resources and Digital Learning. This space has been completed with a diverse system of documents, publications, and learning materials about India’s country, people, culture, education, and science and technology, effectively serving the study and research activities of lecturers and students.
Representatives of HCM-UTE and the Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City cutting the ribbon to inaugurate the “India Corner”
The “India Corner” at HCM-UTE
The launch of the upgraded “India Corner” not only enhances cultural and academic exchange but also contributes to creating a highlight in external relations activities, affirming HCM-UTE’s efforts to expand international cooperation toward a multicultural, integrated, and sustainably developing educational environment.
Regarding the University’s Name Change:
On December 26, 2025, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 2809/QD-TTg, officially renaming Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education to Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), in order to accurately reflect the University’s multidisciplinary development orientation, its strengths in technology and engineering, and its current stature.
Before 2007, the University was a leading institution in technical teacher education. Since 2007, in response to changes in the national training program code system, the University has promoted the development of technology and engineering disciplines and related fields. The name change is consistent with the Planning of the Network of Higher Education Institutions for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050, meeting human resource demands in the era of digital transformation, while affirming its role as a national key university in technology and engineering.