AI and semiconductor industry benchmarks expected to rise

AI and semiconductor industry benchmarks forecast to rise: Attraction continues to cool down

In the context of the subject score distribution being somewhat lower than in 2024, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Semiconductor Technology industries still maintain strong appeal and are expected to have high benchmark scores. Stemming from the urgent need for high-quality human resources, universities are constantly expanding their enrollment quotas.

This year, the minimum scores for AI and semiconductor training programs at many universities were announced at quite high levels, demonstrating the attractiveness of these two fields to candidates.

At Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the majors expected to have the highest benchmark scores such as Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (advanced program) are all above 27.8 points.

Other majors such as Computer Engineering, Information Technology (Global ICT), Cyber ​​Security (advanced chapter), Control Engineering - Automation, Microelectronics Engineering and Nanotechnology, Vietnam - Japan Information Technology are also expected to have benchmark scores from 26.5 to 28 points.

University of Information Technology (Ho Chi Minh City National University) sets out admission requirements for the Microchip Design major with a minimum total score of 24, along with the following requirements:Math minimum 8 pointsSimilarly, the University of Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi expects the admission score for Computer Science, Information Technology, and AI majors to be 24 points.

In particular, the school's Artificial Intelligence major, which was among the top majors with admission scores of over 27 points last year, is expected to maintain its high level this year.

Differentiating the floor score: Expanding opportunities for candidates

Besides the top schools, the floor score picture also shows clear differentiation, providing access opportunities for many different candidates. The University of Natural Sciences - Ho Chi Minh City National University announced the floor score for Artificial Intelligence is 20 points, and the semiconductor technology group is 18 points.

Schools like Pacific University have a major in Semiconductor Technology with an admission score of 15 points, Duy Tan University has an admission score of over 18 points for the major in Artificial Intelligence.

Thanh Dong University announced the minimum score for Artificial Intelligence is 14 points. This diversity in admission scores is expected to open the door to "hot" majors for many candidates.

According to Dr. Vo Thanh Hai, Permanent Deputy Director of Duy Tan University, the field of Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductor Technology requires candidates to be not only good at Math, Physics, and Chemistry but also have a solid foundation in English, as most specialized documents are in English. Mr. Hai also predicted that the level of competition could increase significantly this year, especially when awareness of AI and semiconductors is much clearer than before 2024.

Number of enrollment quotas for artificial intelligence and semiconductor industry

Not only the benchmark score, the number of quotas is also a notable highlight in this year's admission season. Many universities have significantly increased quotas for AI and semiconductor majors, in order to meet the urgent demand for human resources in the labor market.

The University of Engineering and Technology (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) leads with 300 quotas for the field of Artificial Intelligence, an increase of 60 quotas compared to 2024, demonstrating the school's strong commitment to training in this field. Prof. Dr. Chu Duc Trinh, Rector of the University of Engineering and Technology, believes that the school will meet the requirements of society and businesses in the semiconductor field.

Hanoi University of Science and Technology also plans large quotas for key industries, with 120 quotas for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and especially 180 quotas for the semiconductor industry.

Hanoi University of Industry enrolls 60 students in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in 2025, while University of Information Technology (Ho Chi Minh City National University) maintains a stable 40 students in Artificial Intelligence.

Notably, many schools have begun to join the race to train semiconductor human resources. Hanoi University of Industry is enrolling students in the Semiconductor Microchip major for the first time this year.

Similarly, Hanoi Pedagogical University also enrolls the first course of Physics - majoring in Semiconductor Physics and Engineering with an expected quota of 120 students.