PTIT and VinAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on training and developing high-quality human resources in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

On June 13th, 2024, in Hanoi, Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) and VinAI signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on training and developing high-quality human resources in the field of information technology in general and artificial intelligence in particular.

In attendance at the ceremony, representing PTIT were Prof. Dr. Tu Minh Phuong, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the Council of the Academy; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Hoai Bac, Director of PTIT, and representatives of the leadership of the Departments, Offices, and Functional Boards of PTIT. On behalf of VinAI, there were Dr. Bui Hai Hung – CEO of VinAI, Mr. Pham Kim Cuong – Head of Product Strategy Department, representatives of the leadership of the Departments, Offices, and Functional Boards of the two units, and representatives of final-year students studying AI at the Academy.

According to the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation, VinAI will support PTIT in orienting and developing artificial intelligence training programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels to meet the demand for high-quality human resources in society. VinAI will also assist PTIT in conducting in-depth scientific research and technology transfer in the field of artificial intelligence. In addition, PTIT will collaborate with VinAI to organize study tours, scientific workshops, support internship activities, and recruit students from the Academy. By signing this Memorandum of Understanding, PTIT and VinAI will effectively utilize their advantages and resources to enhance the effectiveness of training and scientific research activities, in line with the development strategies and orientations of both parties.

Mr. Bui Hai Hung, CEO of VinAI, shared his thoughts on the collaboration between VinAI and PTIT: “VinAI is committed to actively supporting the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology in enhancing the quality of training in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Through various collaborative activities such as workshops and internships, VinAI aims to provide students with practical experiences in researching and applying artificial intelligence.”

The collaboration program between PTIT and VinAI, as evaluated by Prof. Dr. Tu Minh Phuong – Chairman of the Insitude Council, will contribute to enhancing the practicality of the training program and providing students with opportunities to engage with businesses while still in school. This will help students prepare themselves with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of businesses after graduation. In response to the demand for AI talent from businesses, the Academy will establish a department for training in Artificial Intelligence and focus on investing resources in this new field.

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Cuong – Vice Head of Faculty of Information Technology 1 and Head of AI Lab at PTIT, the Artificial Intelligence specialization under the High-Quality Information Technology Engineer Program was introduced by the Academy in 2020. This is a new and challenging specialization compared to the general knowledge base and is selective in admitting students. With the first 29 students enrolled in this specialization and over 600 IT students at PTIT expected to graduate in March 2025, it is hoped that this will partially meet the current demand for AI talent from businesses.

The Post and Telecommunication Institute of Technology (PTIT) is a unique university under the Ministry of Information and Communications. It is one of the leading institutions in Vietnam for training ICT human resources, with two modern campuses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, accommodating 25,000 students.

In addition to the core fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electronics, and Electrical Engineering, PTIT has introduced new programs to serve the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and digital transformation, such as Data Engineering, IoT Technology, Control and Automation Engineering, and IC Design. PTIT is also among the top five universities in the economic sector, offering interdisciplinary fields like Financial Technology, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Multimedia Communication, and Digital Journalism.

In 2024, the institute will launch additional programs and majors to meet the demand for human resources in fields such as Public Relations, Vietnamese-Japanese Information Technology, and Game Design and Development.