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What you will study

An interdisciplinary programme combining mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering, automation, materials and IT: design, assembly, operation, repair, maintenance and inspection of vehicles. Specialisations: Digital Automotive Technology; Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology; Automotive Service Management.

  • Total: 150 credits – Excluding Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education and the foreign-language exit requirement.
  • General education: 41 credits
  • Professional education: 84 credits
  • Internship semester in industry: 18 credits
  • Graduation project or thesis: 7 credits
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Language of instruction: Vietnamese

Reference: Programme description – thanhdo.edu.vn

Facilities for this major

The automotive engineering workshop in Building B, where students practise on engines and vehicles.

Automotive students practising in the workshop

Career prospects

  • Operations manager, production and assembly supervisor
  • Vehicle maintenance and service supervisor
  • Vehicle inspector at motor vehicle registration centres
  • Automotive sales and service consultant

Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.

Study-abroad and further-study options

Japan · Internship and employment

Japan Internship – 12-month paid internship

Engineering students complete their company semester at a Japanese company, in partnership with LETCO.

Agreement signed – selection to be announced

Thanh Do University does not currently offer a master’s in this exact field. Further-study options published on this portal:

  • Further study in Taiwan: the 2+2 programme and INTENSE scholarship at Kun Shan University for engineering students (agreement signed, selection notice pending).
  • To move into management: the Master’s in Economic Management at Thanh Do University (if you meet the entry requirements).

Entry requirements (matching field, bridging courses, language level) follow each round’s admission notice – ask the admissions adviser to check your case.

Experience to build and CV tips

Experience to build while studying

  • An internship at a service workshop, car dealership or assembly plant
  • Hands-on diagnostics with scan tools and reading automotive wiring diagrams
  • Learning about electric and hybrid vehicles and smart automotive electronics

What to highlight in your CV

  • List the systems you have worked on: engine, chassis, body electrics, air conditioning, safety systems
  • Name the diagnostic tools and software you have used
  • Mention trade certificates, occupational safety training and a driving licence (if any)

Keywords employers look for: diagnostics, maintenance, repair, automotive electrics, electric vehicles, occupational safety, service advisory.

Jobs and internships for this major

Programmes (specialisations)

Full-time undergraduate · 3.5–4 years

  • Digital Automotive Technology
  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology
  • Automotive Service Management

Bridging to a bachelor’s degree · 2.5–3.5 years (intermediate graduates); 2–3 years (college graduates or higher)

  • Automotive Engineering Technology

Work-study undergraduate · 3–4 years (upper-secondary graduates)

  • Automotive Engineering Technology

Current admissions

Tuition

VND 850,000 per credit (per “Full-time undergraduate tuition – 2026 intake”).

Tuition and estimated costs

Estimated tuition per year
VND 31,900,000
Estimated tuition for the whole programme
VND 127,500,000

How it is calculated: 150 credits × VND 850,000 per credit, spread evenly over 4 years.

This is an estimate for financial planning, not an official fee schedule. It excludes Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education, repeated modules, dormitory, health insurance and textbooks. Tuition may be adjusted each year as announced by the university. See the official tuition rates

Reference: Thanh Do University website (thanhdo.edu.vn) · Updated

Related notices

Sources

Reference: Thanh Do University website (thanhdo.edu.vn) · Updated

Frequently asked questions: Automotive Engineering Technology

Answers are compiled automatically from data published on this portal, so they always match the current figures.

What do you study in Automotive Engineering Technology?
  • Total: 150 credits – Excluding Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education and the foreign-language exit requirement.
  • General education: 41 credits
  • Professional education: 84 credits
  • Internship semester in industry: 18 credits
  • Graduation project or thesis: 7 credits
How long is Automotive Engineering Technology and what is its code?

Major code: 7510205; standard duration 4 years; 150 credits.

How much is the tuition for Automotive Engineering Technology?

VND 850,000 per credit; about VND 31,900,000 per year (per “Full-time undergraduate tuition – 2026 intake”, excluding accommodation, insurance and other costs).

Which subject combinations are accepted for Automotive Engineering Technology?

A00, A01, A0C, C03, D01, D07. The combination codes are explained on the Admission methods page.

Which specialisations and programmes does Automotive Engineering Technology offer?
  • Digital Automotive Technology
  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology
  • Automotive Service Management
  • Automotive Engineering Technology
Which round is open for Automotive Engineering Technology and when is the deadline?

Full-time undergraduate for vocational (trung cấp) graduates – Round 4, 2026 (17 August 2026 – 11 December 2026).

How many places does Automotive Engineering Technology have in this round?

20 places (Full-time undergraduate for vocational (trung cấp) graduates – Round 4, 2026).

Which admission methods apply to Automotive Engineering Technology?
  • Admission based on upper-secondary academic records
  • Admission based on cumulative GPA of the vocational programme
What jobs can Automotive Engineering Technology graduates do?
  • Operations manager, production and assembly supervisor
  • Vehicle maintenance and service supervisor
  • Vehicle inspector at motor vehicle registration centres
  • Automotive sales and service consultant

This is not a job guarantee.

What further study is possible after Automotive Engineering Technology?
  • Further study in Taiwan: the 2+2 programme and INTENSE scholarship at Kun Shan University for engineering students (agreement signed, selection notice pending).
  • To move into management: the Master’s in Economic Management at Thanh Do University (if you meet the entry requirements).
Are there study-abroad, exchange or overseas internship options for Automotive Engineering Technology?
  • 2+2 programme and INTENSE scholarship at Kun Shan University (Taiwan)
  • Japan Internship – 12-month paid internship
Where do Automotive Engineering Technology students do practical training?

The automotive engineering workshop in Building B, where students practise on engines and vehicles.

Are there scholarships or tuition support for Automotive Engineering Technology?
  • New-student scholarships 2026 – 630 awards
  • Scholarships in the 2026 supplementary admission round
  • Tuition exemption and reduction under Decree 238/2025/ND-CP
What experience should Automotive Engineering Technology students build?
  • An internship at a service workshop, car dealership or assembly plant
  • Hands-on diagnostics with scan tools and reading automotive wiring diagrams
  • Learning about electric and hybrid vehicles and smart automotive electronics
How do I apply for Automotive Engineering Technology?

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