Career paths by major
Graduate employment
Under official letter No. 3943/BGDĐT-GDĐH of the Ministry of Education and Training, the university surveys and publishes the employment of its graduates every year:
| Graduation year | Employed / graduates who responded | Employed / all graduates | Chose to work in Hanoi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 96.2% | 93.9% | 27.41% |
| 2021 | 93.6% | 73.7% | 33.99% |
| 2022 | 85.2% | 85.2% | 56.76% |
| 2023 | 92.7% | 93.2% | 62.66% |
| 2024 | 98.44% | 95% | 52.81% |
Students take awareness placements from their first year, join internships in Vietnam and abroad from their second year and an enterprise semester in their third year; the university holds a job fair every year.
Reference: Graduate employment reports 2020–2024 – Thanh Do University website.
Career paths for each major
Information Technology
- Software, web and mobile developer
- Software engineer
- Software testing specialist (QA/QC, tester)
- Data engineer or data scientist (AI, machine learning)
- Cybersecurity specialist
- System or network administrator
- AI and IoT developer
- IT business analyst or technology solutions consultant
Where graduates work: Technology companies, multinational corporations, banks, tech start-ups, government agencies, or freelancing.
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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Automotive Engineering Technology
- 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.
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology
- Designing, building, installing, operating and maintaining power systems and transmission and distribution networks
- Designing, manufacturing, assembling and repairing electronic devices, control and automation systems
- Researching and applying clean and renewable energy technologies
- Designing electronic systems and computer networks
- Operating electronic medical equipment
- Research and production of specialised electronic equipment
Where graduates work: The power, electronics, energy, IT and healthcare sectors and specialised manufacturing.
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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Accounting
- Accountant, management accountant, tax accountant
- Chief accountant
- Internal auditor
- Accounts receivable and payable clerk
- Financial or investment analyst
- Risk manager or financial consultant
- Chief financial officer (CFO) with experience
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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Business Administration
- Demand analyst and production planner
- Import–export officer or sales executive
- Purchasing, documentation or international payment officer
- Transport, warehouse and logistics operations
- Customs officer
- Customer service officer
- Supply chain consultant and analyst
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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Office Management
- Administrative and office specialist
- Head or deputy head of office; head of administration
- Executive secretary or administrative assistant
- Records and archives officer
- Receptionist or general administrative staff
- Researcher in records, archives and office management
Where graduates work: Government bodies at all levels, socio-political organisations, NGOs, businesses and schools.
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Law
- Judicial officer or legal specialist in government agencies, hospitals and schools
- Corporate legal officer
- Lawyer, paralegal or legal consultant at law firms
- Notary or notary-office staff
- Judge, court clerk or mediator
- Bailiff, enforcement officer, procurator or investigator (subject to sector requirements)
- Auctioneer or commercial arbitrator
- Law lecturer
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical production and business
- Drug distribution and management at pharmaceutical companies; running a pharmacy (once licensed)
- Quality control and testing of medicines, cosmetics and functional foods
- Teaching and research at universities and research institutes
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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Nursing
- Nurse in hospitals, medical centres and clinics
- Care work in nursing homes in Vietnam and abroad
- Home healthcare services and NGOs
- Running health consultation or care services
- Teaching at health-sciences training institutions
- Research at nursing institutes and centres
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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English Studies
- Translator, interpreter, editor or secretary in organisations using foreign languages
- Tour guide or consultant at travel agencies, hotels and restaurants
- Teacher at colleges, vocational schools, upper-secondary schools and language centres
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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Chinese Studies
- Translator, interpreter, editor or secretary in Chinese-speaking environments
- Tour guide or consultant at travel agencies, hotels and restaurants
- Chinese teacher at colleges, upper-secondary schools and language centres
- Work at companies invested by China and other Chinese-speaking economies
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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Hospitality Management
- Hotel manager running hotel operations
- Front office, housekeeping, restaurant or food and beverage management
- Work in hotel, restaurant and resort chains
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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Vietnamese Studies (Tour Guide)
- Tour guide; accommodation, marketing, customer-care or events specialist
- Tour management, operation and design at domestic and international travel companies or NGOs
- Specialist at tourism authorities; tourism researcher or lecturer
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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Education
- School counsellor providing psychological and mental-health support
- Career counsellor in schools and organisations
- Academic affairs staff at primary, lower- and upper-secondary, multi-level and specialised schools
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
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Economic Management (master’s, doctorate)
- Economic and management officer in state agencies
- Management and economic analysis roles in companies
- Lecturer or researcher at universities and research institutes
- Policy and strategy consultant
- Staff at international and non-governmental development organisations
Where graduates work: state agencies, companies, universities, research institutes, international and non-governmental organisations.
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Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy (master’s)
- Clinical pharmacist
- Lecturer or researcher
- Drug quality control specialist
- Pharmaceutical adviser or marketing specialist
- Pharmacy manager
Where graduates work: hospitals, health centres and clinics; medical and pharmacy universities and colleges; research institutes and drug testing centres; pharmaceutical companies.
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Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics (master’s)
- Linguistics researcher at research institutes in Vietnam and abroad
- Linguistics or language lecturer; teacher of Vietnamese, literature or foreign languages
- Editor at publishers and media organisations; document specialist
- Language technician in IT and other specialised fields
- Communications, marketing or interpreting staff; language and culture policy adviser
Where graduates work: research institutes, universities, colleges and schools, publishers, media organisations, state agencies and companies.
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See also
- Lecturer vacanciesPositions, requirements, benefits and how to join the university’s teaching staff.
- Jobs & internshipsVacancies from partner companies and enterprise-semester programmes for students.
- CV writing guideHow to write a CV, prepare for interviews and what experience to build in each major.
- Part-time jobs for studentsPart-time work that fits your timetable, introduced by the university and partner companies.
- Job-search, interview and salary tipsFinding a job, interviewing and discussing pay for new graduates, by field.