HCM CITY — Oregon State University (OSU) is inviting talented Vietnamese students to join its world-class science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programmes.

During a recent visit to HCM City, OSU President Professor Jayathi Y. Murthy engaged with 300 high school students, offering valuable insights on technology's future and highlighting STEM education's critical role in addressing global challenges.

The professor said; "At Oregon State University, we are opening our doors wide to Vietnam's brightest minds, offering them not just world-class education, but the opportunity to participate directly in research that shapes our collective future.

"We see tremendous potential in Việt Nam's young innovators and are committed to helping them develop the skills needed to address the most pressing technological and sustainability challenges of our time.”

OSU is ranked among the top 1.4 per cent of degree-granting institutions worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings and has a student body of nearly 38,000 students from more than 100 countries, including over 80 students from Việt Nam.

The university’s growing focus on STEM and AI has made it a top hiring partner for tech giants like NVIDIA, Google, Intel, Amazon, Apple, Boeing and Tesla, creating direct career pathways for Vietnamese students in emerging technology sectors.

Việt Nam's tech landscape is rapidly evolving, fuelled by a growing domestic digital economy and an expanding global IT market. With a young, dynamic workforce, a supportive business environment, and strategic Government investments in digital infrastructure, the country is primed for technological growth.

However, this progress comes with challenges. The Vietnam IT Workforce Report by TopDev reveals a need for 700,000 skilled IT professionals by the end of 2025, with a shortfall of 200,000 skilled workers.

This highlights the urgent demand for quality technical education. As AI and related technologies advance globally, Việt Nam faces the critical task of developing talent that meets international standards, particularly in technical fields. — VNS