Welcome to the Faculty of Information Technology
Established in September 1990, the Faculty of Information Technology (FIT) is proud to be one of the earliest founding faculties of Ho Chi Minh City Open University. Over the past 35 years of growth and development, FIT has built a team of experienced and dedicated full-time lecturers, including Ph.D. and M.Sc. holders from prestigious universities both in Vietnam and abroad. In addition, the Faculty regularly invites visiting lecturers from renowned universities, research institutes, and enterprises across Ho Chi Minh City, fostering strong connections between academia and industry.
To date, the Faculty has trained and contributed a high-quality workforce to society, with approximately 5,500 full-time graduates holding bachelor’s degrees in disciplines such as Computer Science, Informatics, and Management Information Systems. Thousands more have completed part-time Informatics programs, reflecting the Faculty’s broad and inclusive approach to education.
In recognition of its commitment to academic excellence, the Faculty achieved significant accreditation milestones:
- In 2021 and 2022, the Management Information Systems program was accredited by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), and the Computer Science program received international accreditation from the ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA).
- In 2024, the Information Technology program successfully passed national quality assessment under MOET standards.
The Faculty is dedicated to nurturing IT professionals who not only possess strong ethical values and solid theoretical foundations, but also excel in practical skills. Our graduates are equipped to keep pace with rapid technological advancements and actively contribute to the country’s modernization through the digital transformation of economic, social, and educational management systems.
We take great pride in our alumni network, which includes outstanding software engineers, IT professionals, and researchers working in Vietnam and across developed countries. Many alumni have become university lecturers, research leaders, and senior managers in leading companies and institutes. A notable number of graduates have pursued advanced studies at the master’s and doctoral levels at distinguished institutions worldwide, further reflecting the strength and influence of the Faculty’s educational foundation.
