The field of Natural Resources & Environment encompasses a range of disciplines, including land and water resources, mineral resources, geology, environmental science, meteorology, hydrology, climate change, surveying, mapping, and integrated management of seas and islands. This multidisciplinary domain significantly impacts national security and defense, socio-economic development, and the sustainable progress of the country. Resolution No. 06/NQ-CP, issued on 21/01/2021, underscores the importance of advancing scientific research, technological application, resource management, and environmental protection in the foreseeable future.
Currently, the environmental sector in our country faces a shortage of human resources, both in quantity and quality, compared to the actual needs. This shortage extends beyond state agencies to include environmental treatment companies, water supply and drainage units, environmental solution consulting enterprises, non-governmental organizations implementing environmental projects, and more. There is a noticeable deficit in qualified human resources and professional capacity for environmental management. Most companies, factories, and enterprises require environmental professionals to address emerging environmental issues and ensure environmental safety in production through the application of technology and adherence to green, clean, economical, and environmentally protective processes.
Given this social context and the demand for skilled human resources in the environmental sector, the training programs offered by the Faculty of Environment aim to contribute significantly by providing professionally and methodically trained environmental experts to meet the labor market’s needs in Ho Chi Minh City and nationwide.
The enrollment targets for the year 2023 for the four undergraduate training programs of the Faculty of Environment, categorized by each enrollment method, are as follows:
|
No. |
Major code |
Specialized majors |
Targets |
Combination of admission subjects |
Comment |
|||||
|
Total target |
Selection judged by high school results |
In other ways |
||||||||
|
1 |
7440301 |
Environmental Science |
140 |
56 |
84 |
A00 |
B00 |
B08 |
D07 |
–
–
–
–
|
|
2 |
7440301_CLC |
Environmental Science (High Quality |
40 |
16 |
24 |
A00 |
B00 |
B08 |
D07 |
|
|
3 |
7510406 |
Environmental Engineering Technology |
120 |
48 |
72 |
A00 |
B00 |
B08 |
D07 |
|
|
4 |
7850101 |
Natural Resources and Environment Management |
80 |
32 |
48 |
A00 |
B00 |
B08 |
D07 |
|
Training program information:
| MAJORS | NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT |
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (High Quality Program) |
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY |
| TRAINING PERIOD | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 135 credits | 133-135 credits | 133 credits | 133 credits |
| SPECIALIZATIONS | 3 majors: – Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management; – Urban and Industrial Environment Management; -Data science and applied informatics in the environment |
6 majors: – Environmental Science; – Environmental Management; – Environmental Informatics, Natural Resources and Environment; – Environment and marine resources; – Remote sensing and GIS in natural resources and environment management |
No specialized majors, but focusing on specialized knowledge in Environmental Science and Environmental Management 20% of the program is in English |
2 majors: – Water and land environmental technology; – Environmental air and solid waste technology. |
| ESTIMATED TUITION FEE | 21.5 million | 21.5 million | 40 million | 21.5 million |
| CAMPUS | Campus 2 (Di An – Thu Duc) | Campus 2 (Di An – Thu Duc) | Campus 1 (227 Nguyen Van Cu, District 5) |
Campus 2 (Di An – Thu Duc) |
Career opportunities
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Environment program, graduates can pursue various career paths, including:
- Employment in production facilities, waste treatment plants, water supply and drainage companies, water treatment plants, urban environmental companies, industrial parks, export processing zones, and environmental (consultancy) organizations.
- The environmental health and safety departments of production units.
- Opportunities in statewide agencies such as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Science and Technology, etc
- Positions in companies engaged in the trading of chemicals and equipment within the environmental sector.
- Opportunities for teaching and research positions at universities, institutes, and research centers.
Scholarship Opportunities:
- Annual scholarships from VNU-HCM, the University, the Faculty, and the Alumni Liaison Committee of the Faculty.
- Scholarships for students with outstanding academic achievements and challenging family circumstances, provided by social funds, state agencies, businesses, and foreign organizations.
- Additionally, students at the Faculty of Environment have the opportunity to receive various short-term study scholarships, exchange programs, as well as master’s and Ph.D. scholarships in developed countries such as Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and European countries.
Employer and Stakeholder’s feedback:
According to the results of the employment survey in the academic year 2020-2021 regarding the quality of graduates from the Faculty of Environment’s training programs, employers expressed a high level of satisfaction. Approximately 75% of employers were satisfied with the alignment between graduates’ skills and training expertise. The survey also indicated a robust employment rate for graduates, reaching 91%. Among these, about 65% found employment in non-state enterprises, 20% initiated their own businesses, and the remaining percentage secured positions in state units and foreign joint ventures.
CONTACT INFORMATION
– Address: Room C15, University of Science, VNU-HCM, 227 Nguyen Van Cu, Ward 4, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.
– Tel: (028) 38 304 379
– Website: http://www.environment.hcmus.edu.vn
– Email: environment-hcmus.vnu@hcmus.edu.vn
– Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/khoamoitruongKHTN
– Admission information page of VNU-HCM, US: https://tuyensinh.hcmus.edu.vn/