During a recent visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Professor Jayathi Y. Murthy, Principal of the school, interacted with more than 300 high school students, sharing valuable information about the future of technology, while emphasizing the important role of STEMeducation in solving global challenges.
With a long-standing commitment to fostering innovation, OSU provides groundbreaking educational experiences that equip international students with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving global technology landscape.
With a growing domestic digital economy and the influence of the global information technology (IT) market, science and technology are developing rapidly in Vietnam. With a young, dynamic workforce, a supportive business environment and strategic government investments in digital infrastructure, Vietnam is poised for a technological breakthrough.
However, this progress also comes with challenges. According to TopDev’s Vietnam IT Workforce Report in September 20241, Vietnam will need about 700,000 IT professionals and face a shortage of about 200,000 skilled IT workers by the end of 2025. This shows the urgent need for high-quality science and technology education. As the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and related technologies develop globally, Vietnam faces the important task of developing talent that meets international standards, especially in technical fields.
NVIDIA’s recent decision to establish a research and development center in Vietnam signals the country’s growing importance in the global innovation ecosystem. The opportunities for AI development are further increasing the demand for science and technology (STEM) education and training. Actual data on Vietnamese international students also reflect this trend. According to the report, the number of Vietnamese students studying at US universities in 2024 reached 22,0662. The number of Vietnamese international students majoring in STEM has been steadily increasing, from 46% in 2020-2021 to nearly 48% in 2022-20233, showing that more and more people are interested in study opportunities in this field.
Ranked in the top 1.4% of institutions worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings, Oregon State University is a public university with nearly 38,000 students from more than 100 countries, including more than 80 Vietnamese students. It is home to the largest Computer Science program in the United States and has a strong research focus, with $422 million in annual research spending and a goal of doubling that by 2030.
With a long-term, sustainable vision, OSU continues to invest in cutting-edge facilities. One of the signature projects is the Collaborative Innovation Complex (CIC), made possible by $100 million in funding, including $50 million from NVIDIA founder and CEO Jen-Hsun Huang and his wife Lori Mills Huang, both OSU alumni. Scheduled to open in 2026, the facility will house one of the most powerful supercomputers in the United States, advancing research in AI, sustainability, climate science, and more.
“Oregon State University opens its doors to students from Vietnam, not only providing a world-class education but also the opportunity to directly participate in research that shapes the future. Our STEM programs empower students with access to cutting-edge facilities, mentorship from leading researchers, and career opportunities at leading technology corporations,” said Professor Jayathi Y. Murthy, President of OSU.
With the largest Computer Science program in the United States, OSU's academic quality is affirmed and recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education. Investment and development in STEM, especially AI, has made OSU a preferred recruiting partner of major technology corporations such as NVIDIA, Google, Intel, Amazon, Apple, Boeing and Tesla, opening up job opportunities for Vietnamese students in emerging technology fields.
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