Gachon University Signs Semiconductor Cooperation MOU with Vietnam's FPT University on the 11th

Gachon University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with FPT University in Vietnam.

On the 11th, Gachon University announced that it had entered into an MOU with FPT University, which is affiliated with FPT Group, Vietnam's largest IT and telecommunications conglomerate, to foster semiconductor talent and expand educational exchanges. The signing ceremony took place at the university's Gachon Hall.

Under the agreement, the two universities have agreed to jointly operate the "Gachon-FPT Semiconductor University" (tentative name) based on a 2+2 academic system. In the 2+2 model, students complete their first and second years of basic and Korean language education at FPT University, then transfer to Gachon University for their third and fourth years to undertake advanced semiconductor courses and earn a bachelor's degree. The program includes Gachon's state-of-the-art cleanroom training and the three core semiconductor curricula: design, process, and simulation.

Yoon Wonjung, Vice President of Gachon University (fourth from right), is taking a commemorative photo with attendees after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for semiconductor talent development with Le Truong Tung, Chairman of FPT University in Vietnam (fourth from left). Provided by Gachon University

Gachon University plans to accept approximately 300 Vietnamese students who have completed basic semiconductor education as early as the second semester of next year. After graduation, the university will also support students who wish to pursue graduate studies, including master's and doctoral degrees.

Established in 1988, FPT Group is the largest company by market capitalization in Vietnam's IT and software sector, and is recognized as a leading ICT group in the country, covering telecommunications, education, and digital transformation. FPT University, a subsidiary of the group, was founded in 2006 and currently has about 20,000 students enrolled across its four campuses in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Can Tho.

Yoon Wonjung, Vice President of Gachon University, stated, "Collaboration with FPT University will provide an opportunity for the two universities, both of which are leading semiconductor education in their respective countries, to join forces in nurturing outstanding global talent. By combining the educational and research resources of both institutions, we aim to establish a sustainable global development model."

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