Hanoi, May 11 -- As global integration accelerates and pressure for reform mounts, universities in Ho Chi Minh City are repositioning themselves to churn out graduates who can compete in cutting-edge fields and meet the demands of a fast-changing global economy.

At the core of this shift is a push to internationalise education. Universities are chasing global accreditation to align their curricula with international benchmarks, ensuring graduates can hold their own worldwide. New courses in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor design, robotics, and interdisciplinary studies reflect a calculated pivot towards industries driving sustainable growth.

At the forefront is the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology under the Vietnam ...