FPT partners with Kyungpook National University to launch international training program in Vietnam

Hanoi, March 5, 2026 – FPT Corporation officially announced its partnership with Kyungpook National University (KNU) to implement an international training program in Vietnam. Under the agreement, the KNU Vietnam program will offer two key majors—Technology and Business—with the full academic curriculum transferred from South Korea, and bachelor’s degrees granted directly by KNU.

In the context of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo, which identifies science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as strategic breakthroughs for national development, while also highlighting the urgent need for high-quality technology human resources to gradually master strategic technologies, international training cooperation models are becoming an important pathway for Vietnam to enhance its technological capabilities and integrate more deeply into the global value chain.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between Kyungpook National University and FPT University to implement the international training cooperation program was held with the participation of senior leaders from both countries, demonstrating the strategic and multi-dimensional nature of this collaboration.

On the Korean side were Mr. Choi Kyo-Jin – Minister of Education of South Korea; Ms. Yukyung – Director General of Global Education Planning, Ministry of Education of South Korea; and Dr. Young-Woo Heo – President of Kyungpook National University.

On the Vietnamese side were Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Minh – Deputy Director General of the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Training; Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa – CEO of FPT Corporation; Dr. Hoang Viet Ha – Director of KNU Vietnam, FPT Corporation; along with representatives from FPT’s education division and enterprises from both countries operating in the technology sector.

Mr. Choi Kyo-Jin – Minister of Education of South Korea delivers opening remarks at the event.

Within the framework of the event, the parties conducted the MOU signing ceremony and exchanged orientations for long-term cooperation to strengthen connections in training, research, and high-quality human resource development between Vietnam and South Korea.

Accordingly, the KNU Vietnam program is expected to focus on two key disciplines: Smart Information Technology and Business, with academic standards transferred from Kyungpook National University, ensuring consistent training quality and learning outcomes aligned with the system in South Korea. The Technology major focuses on computer science, engineering, and advanced technology fields; while the Business major develops modern management thinking and operational capabilities in a global environment.

Students will complete the entire program in Vietnam and may flexibly transfer to South Korea at any point in their academic journey. Upon graduation, they will receive a bachelor’s degree awarded by Kyungpook National University. This model enables students to access an international learning environment within Vietnam while expanding global study and career opportunities.

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa – CEO of FPT Corporation, the collaboration between two universities with strong capabilities in technology education from each country will create an important foundation for training a generation of engineers who meet global market demands, especially as AI is reshaping the technology landscape.

Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa – CEO of FPT Corporation speaks at the event.

Representing the Korean partner, Dr. Young-Woo Heo – President of Kyungpook National University, affirmed:
“The KNU program implemented in Vietnam will be operated under the same academic standards as in South Korea, from curriculum, faculty, teaching methods to assessment systems and learning outcomes. We are committed to ensuring consistency and academic integrity across the entire system.”

Dr. Young-Woo Heo – President of Kyungpook National University speaks at the event.

Dr. Hoang Viet Ha – Director of KNU Vietnam, FPT Corporation, emphasized that the collaboration between FPT and Kyungpook National University not only brings a high-quality international training program but also creates a cross-border ecosystem connecting education, business, and technology.
“KNU Vietnam will serve as a bridge to train human resources with technological expertise, strong management capabilities, and readiness to integrate into the global market. The program aims to enroll 1,000 students within 5–10 years of operation,” he said.

The MOU signing ceremony between Kyungpook National University and FPT University took place on March 5.

In the context of increasingly comprehensive Vietnam–South Korea relations, education is emerging as a strategic pillar of cooperation. South Korea is currently one of the largest FDI investors in Vietnam, with the presence of many leading corporations in electronics, high-tech, and manufacturing sectors. As a result, demand for a workforce with technological expertise, global management capabilities, and understanding of both cultures continues to rise.

The fact that a reputable public university from South Korea is implementing an official degree program in Vietnam reflects a growing level of trust and deepening ties between the two countries. This is considered a new step in the internationalization of higher education and the expansion of bilateral academic cooperation.

Kyungpook National University is currently ranked 519th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and is among the Top 10 universities in South Korea according to the Center for World University Rankings, affirming its academic reputation and training quality in a competitive global context.

The decision of KNU to choose Vietnam as a destination for program deployment demonstrates its recognition of the country’s potential in education and human resource development.

As a global technology corporation operating in more than 30 countries and territories, FPT has built an extensive network of clients and partners worldwide, with South Korea identified as a key strategic market. FPT is currently implementing numerous technology, digital transformation, and software service projects for major Korean enterprises, while also supporting Korean corporations investing and operating in Vietnam.

In the long term, the program is expected to become a model of sustainable international collaboration, where enterprises, universities, and regulatory bodies jointly participate in building a high-quality human resource ecosystem that directly meets the technological development strategies and investment needs of both countries. This is not only a training program but also a strategic step contributing to advancing Vietnam–South Korea relations into a deeper phase of cooperation in the era of digital economy and knowledge globalization.