HITC

Ho Chi Minh City College of Industry and Trade (HITC) is a public vocational college under Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. Established in 1976, the college provides formal college-level programs and reports an enrollment of more than 11,000 students. Its fields of study include business administration, economics and finance, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information technology, tourism, fashion technology, foreign languages, and general education. HITC also offers credit-based, transfer, and linked training pathways.

The college’s campus includes classrooms, workshops, laboratories, multimedia and language-learning rooms, a library, and student accommodation. Its teaching and research staff number nearly 400, with more than 80 percent holding postgraduate qualifications. HITC states that it meets vocational education quality accreditation standards. As a public institution, it promotes affordable tuition and provides information on tuition reductions, scholarships, and student loans. The college also works with more than 300 businesses in Ho Chi Minh City and nearby provinces to support graduate employment, and offers international exchange and internship opportunities.