On the morning of October 17, 2025, in a warm and solemn atmosphere, Vietnam – Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), the University of Danang held the 2025 Graduation Ceremony for nearly 500 full-time students of the 2021-2025 cohort (second batch). Marking the journey of dedication and growth of a new generation of digital citizens, the new Bachelors and Engineers are ready to integrate and assert themselves in the digital era.

Graduation ceremony overview

The Graduation Ceremony warmly welcomed distinguished international guests, including Mr. Oh Jungtaek – Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Danang and Mr. Makhnev Stanislav – Vice Consul General of the Russian Federation in Danang. On behalf of the University of Danang, there were Dr. Phan Minh Duc – Chairman of the University Council and Representatives from its affiliated departments.  In addition, the ceremony was also attended by representatives of partner organizations and enterprises cooperating with VKU. Representing VKU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of the University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh – Chairman of the University Council, Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho – Vice Rector, together with all staff, lecturers, and a large number of VKU students, including nearly 500 students from the 2021 cohort and more than 900 parents attending the ceremony.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of the University – expressed his joy and pride, and extended his congratulations to nearly 500 students who have successfully completed their studies and training over the past four years at VKU, becoming new Bachelors and Engineers. He also highlighted that nearly 30% of the graduates were recognized as achieving Excellent or Good academic results. These achievements are the crystallization of the students’ perseverance and intelligence, the dedicated companionship of their lecturers, and the silent love of their parents, who have always trusted and supported them throughout their educational journey at VKU. They embody the University’s educational philosophy of “Humanity – Dedication – Liberation” which continues to affirm VKU’s role and reputation through outstanding academic and intellectual playgrounds at both national and international levels, as well as its contributions to the development of high-quality human resources for society. Thereby, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap expressed his belief that VKU students will continue to make efforts to improve themselves, develop their talents, and contribute their knowledge and abilities to the cause of national development in the future.

As the new Engineers and Bachelors received their graduation certificates, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap expressed his joy and pride in the achievements they have attained. They represent the first cohort of students of a young yet ambitious university – a generation that has both witnessed and contributed to the remarkable growth of VKU. They began their university journey during the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic, when their first lessons took place not in lively classrooms but within online frames on a computer screen. But in that adversity, they demonstrated the courage, perseverance, and adaptability of a digital-citizen generation – young people who know how to turn difficulties into opportunities, challenges into strengths, and are ready to adapt to the rapid changes of the modern world.

The results achieved today represent only a small step toward the greater goal of making VKU a core member within the University of Danang system, undertaking national strategic missions in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, big data, fintech, applied semiconductors, and cybersecurity. The University is striving to contribute to the goal of bringing the University of Danang into the Top 150 in Asia and achieving a high global ranking in Computer Science by 2030, in accordance with Conclusion No. 45 of the Central Steering Committee issued recently.

Student Phan Nguyen Bao Tram – a new Bachelor of Business Administration delivered a speech at the ceremony

Representing 490 new Bachelors and Engineers, student Phan Nguyen Bao Tram – a new Bachelor of Business Administration – spoke with sincerity and emotion: I recall 2021 – a special starting point when the world was covered by a pandemic, and VKU was like a young tree just beginning to sprout. However, it was the belief in VKU’s educational philosophy of “Humanity – Dedication – Liberation” that guided the student community through the days of social distancing and the early online lectures filled with confusion. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my grandparents, parents, and family, who have always been my greatest support, to my devoted lecturers, and to VKU – a university that has made tireless and selfless journeys of dedication and sacrifice for its students. In every word of gratitude lies a burning passion – a promise to carry forward the VKU spirit with responsibility, aspiration, humanity, and constant creativity.

Representatives of the new Engineers and Bachelors of Business Administration presented bouquets of gratitude to express their sincere thanks

At the 2025 Graduation Ceremony, the University awarded degrees to 490 new Bachelors and Engineers from the 2021-2025 cohort, including Nguyen Thanh Trung, who was honored as the Valedictorian of Business Administration and received a Certificate of Merit from the Director of the University of Danang. In addition, six students graduated with Excellent honors and fourteen students achieved Excellent results for the entire course, all of whom were presented with Certificates of Merit by the Rector of VKU. Notably, 100% of VKU students completed their graduation theses entirely in English. In addition, more than 95% of graduates have secured employment in their fields of study within six months of graduation, with an average starting salary ranging from 8 to 15 million VND per month. Many students have been recruited by major technology corporations such as LG, FPT, NashTech, Enclave, and VSEC. This serves as strong evidence affirming that VKU is one of the leading and most prestigious universities in the Central region and across the country in digital technology and digital economy training. At the same time, it further strengthens the confidence of parents and prospective students in choosing VKU as their place of study.

The 2025 Graduation Ceremony concluded in a sense of joy, pride, and deep emotion. On the faces of VKU’s new Bachelors and Engineers shone the light of faith, gratitude, and aspiration to contribute. The journey under the roof of VKU home has equipped them not only with knowledge and skills but also with the courage, creativity, and sense of responsibility that define the generation of digital citizens. From today, they will carry the knowledge and values they have gained to embark on new paths, continue writing their own stories, and contribute to the development of the country in the digital era. This event is not only a milestone recognizing students’ academic and training achievements, but also a strong affirmation of the prestige, position, and pioneering mission of the Vietnam – Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), the University of Danang, in its journey to train and nurture high-quality human resources, contributing to shaping Vietnam’s digital future.

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