Recently, on June 14, 2025, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) announced the project to develop a system of technology centers of excellence and talent in key fields for focused and targeted investment. Accordingly, University of Science and Technology (DUT) - The University of Danang (UD) has been selected to lead the center for training excellence and talent in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Semiconductor Industry in the central region.

UD-DUT is among a group of universities with strengths and potential chosen to serve as a nucleus for connecting and mobilizing domestic and international resources to support training, scientific research, and technology transfer in several priority fields, keeping pace with the demands and trends of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

According to this  project, the government directs the establishment of one to two networks of centers for training excellence and talent in each priority technology sector. Specifically, for AI and the semiconductor industry, at least two to three networks are required across the northern, central, and southern regions. Each of these center networks will be entrusted to one leading university with strong potential, along with the participation of several other universities and businesses in the related field.

Each network is organized to implement at least one excellent training program,  adapting promptly, advanced/specialized, or retraining-focused. Additionally, the networks strive to attract and gather numerous scientists and experts (Vietnamese overseas or foreigners) to participate in teaching and research.

According to the leadership representative of the UD-DUT, with a 50-year tradition of training high-quality human resources, including disciplines closely related to or serving the semiconductor industry, the university has pioneered the establishment of a specialized program in Micro-electronics - Integrated Circuit (IC) Design.

The training program comprises 151 credits, providing learners with the knowledge, skills, and creative thinking necessary for design capabilities (including both digital and analog IC design, as well as physical design). The program also emphasizes increased practical hours, internships, and project implementation, alongside essential supplementary knowledge in related fields such as AI and IoT.

The university has been actively pursuing numerous cooperation agreements with experts, organizations, and associations, especially with prestigious universities and leading businesses in the fields of AI and the semiconductor industry. These collaborations aim to enhance the capabilities of the teaching staff, develop infrastructure, including laboratories, practice facilities,  practical training rooms, and specialized, licensed equipment and software systems.

This solid foundation enables UD-DUT to confidently and steadfastly undertake its crucial responsibility in training high-quality human resources for key industries, thereby contributing to the nation's development in this new era.

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