Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU)

TDTU was established on September 24, 1997, as a public university under the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor. After 27 years of development, TDTU has made remarkable progress, rising to become one of the leading universities in Vietnam. With m one of the leading universities in Vietnam. With modern facilities, advanced training programs, and a multi-disciplinary approach, along with impressive results in scientific research and international cooperation, TDTU’s position continues to be solidified on the global education map. Aiming to become a world-class university, the school is committed to creating a modern learning environment that maximizes creativity and innovation, helping learners develop comprehensively and meet the demands of society. TDTU is honored to have been awarded the First-Class Labor Order by the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Friendship Order by the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. These accolades recognize TDTU's outstanding contributions to education, scientific research, and social development, as well as its cooperation and support in training human resources for Laos. Ms. Hoang Thi Khanh was the Chairman, Prof. Dr. Chau Dieu Ai is the President. Ton Duc Thang Private University of Technology by Ho Chi Minh City Confederation of Labor, with the initial goal of implementing Program 17-CTr/TU of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee “On building the working class in Ho Chi Minh City”. The reason for choosing the type of private school was to match the policy of the Government at that time. The school is honored to bear the name of President Ton Duc Thang. On September 24, 1997, the Prime Minister signed Decision No. 787/TTg-QD establishing Ton Duc Thang Private University of Technology. Ms. Hoang Thi Khanh - President of the City Confederation of Labor is the Chairwoman of the founding council of the school, along with the council members are a number of prestigious teachers including: Prof. Dr. Chau Dieu Ai, Dr. Lieu Dinh Dong, Mr. Truong Dinh Quy, Assoc. Dr. Cao Minh Thi, Dr. Pham Hong Ky and Lawyer Nguyen The Ky. The school's founding capital is VND 500 million, which is provided by the City Labor Confederation from the Trade Union's funding, without personal capital. The school office is temporarily located at 30 Tam Dao Residence, District 10, Ho Chi Minh city. Teaching space is rented everywhere in the city. The Standing Committee of the City Confederation of Labor decided to appoint the Chairman of the City Labor Confederation as the Chairman of the Board of Directors (BOD) of the University. From the very beginning of its establishment, the City Confederation of Labor gave the University complete autonomy in human resources and finance, and the City Labor Confederation directed the University's activities through the Board of Directors. Prof. Dr. Chau Dieu Ai is the first President. ...view more