POLYMER AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Admission code: MS3
Admission combination): A00; A01; D07; K00 (TSA); K01 [Math (3), Literature (1), Physics/Chemistry/Biology/IT(2)]
Admission Quota 2025: 80
Admission Scores of Previous Years:
High school test: 23,7(2023), 25(2024); TSA: 52,51(2023), 56,55(2024)
INTRODUCTION
“Polymer and Composite Materials” Industry
The industry of “Polymer and Composite Materials” is interdisciplinary between the chemical industry, petrochemical refining, materials, mechanics, etc. The main products of the industry such as: Plastic, Rubber, Paint, Adhesive and Composite (composite materials) are present in most areas of life as well as in industrial production. Therefore, it can be said that “Polymer and Composite Materials” are the materials of the present and the future.
In Vietnam today, there are about 4,000 enterprises in the field of “Polymer and Composite Materials”. The average growth rate of the industry is 16-18%/year. The “Polymer and Composite Materials” industry not only creates household products but also directly participates in the production chain of many important and core industries of the economy such as: Automobiles, Motorcycles, Shipbuilding, Aviation; Electrical, electronic and refrigeration components and equipment; Medical supplies; Chips and microcircuits; Textiles, Footwear; Construction materials, etc.
Program "Polymer and composite materials technology" at HUST
The program “Polymer and Composite Materials Technology” inherits and develops the contents of the major orientation of Polymer and Composite Materials that has been trained regularly and continuously for over 30 years at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, and at the same time updates, completes and compares with the programs of advanced countries in the world in the same field. Up to now, this is the FIRST and ONLY program in Vietnam that is built COMPLETELY and MOST COMPLETELY on “Polymer and Composite Materials”.
TRAINING ORIENTATION
The training program is built in a balanced direction:In-depth theory - Updating advanced technology - Solid professional skills
- In-depth theory: Students are provided with knowledge about the structure, nature and behavior of Polymer and Composite materials to be able to understand, control the production process and product quality, and develop new materials and products.
- Updating advanced technology: Students are trained in the most advanced and modern technologies being used in industrial practice to produce products: Thermoplastics; Thermosetting plastics; Paints; Natural rubber; Synthetic rubber; Glues and adhesives; Composite materials, etc,.
- Solid professional skills: 30% of training time is spent on experiments and practice in specialized laboratories and workshops with equipment similar to/approaching industrial scale and 10-20% of training time is spent on practical production experience at enterprises, which will help students acquire the necessary professional skills upon graduation.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
Graduates of the program “Polymer and Composite Materials Technology” have:
- The ability to receive and implement production technology; create and develop technical solutions.
- Ability to analyze, consult, manage quality, manage engineering and technology.
- Good social communication and foreign language skills, ability to work independently or in a team in an interdisciplinary and global competitive environment.
STUDY CONDITIONS AND SUPPORT POLICIES
- 100% of students of “Polymer and Composite Materials Technology” have access to equipment of the “National Key Laboratory of Polymer and Composite Materials”, as well as modern laboratories with concentrated investment in the field of materials of Hanoi University of Science and Technology.
- There are many opportunities to receive many scholarships from Hanoi University of Science and Technology and partner businesses and employers.
- 100% of students who wish to participate in specialized labs from the second year. Students participating in the lab are supported, completely free of charge, with equipment, supplies, chemicals and raw materials during the research process.
- Students are encouraged to participate in scientific research topics, innovation, creativity and technology transfer projects led by lecturers.
- Outstanding students will be supported to access postgraduate scholarships (Masters, PhD) in developing countries such as: Japan; Austria, Belgium, Korea, etc.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/PROSPECTS
Recruitment agencies
- Factories/enterprises producing raw materials for plastic, rubber, adhesives, additives of polymer origin, etc.: virgin plastic and rubber; filler; compound; masterbatch, etc.
- Factories/enterprises producing plastic, rubber, and composite products for civil and industrial use.
- Factories/enterprises producing paint, adhesives, packaging, coatings, etc.
- Corporations/factories/enterprises in the supporting industry for the manufacturing of automobiles, motorbikes, shipbuilding, electrical equipment, electronic components and equipment, refrigeration, etc.: Liquid crystal displays; Tires, gaskets and parts made of rubber; Components, parts and equipment casings made of plastic and composite; Electric wires and cables, signal cables, etc.; Polymer plates; Production and processing of technical paint, etc.
- Factories/enterprises producing construction materials: artificial stone, wood-plastic, metal-plastic structures; industrial wood; skylight panels; soundproof and heat-insulating panels; heat-resistant and fire-resistant corrugated iron sheets, etc.
- Factories/enterprises producing raw materials for the textile, footwear and leather industries: artificial leather; coated fabrics; technical fabrics; non-woven fabrics; EVA, TPE, rubber shoes, etc.
- Businesses trading/distributing equipment, materials, polymer and composite chemicals.
- Research Institutes, Universities.
- Centers/Departments evaluate and test the quality of raw materials, semi-finished products and products from Polymers and Composites.
- Research and Development Centers (R&D)
- State management agencies
Job positions for students of “Polymer and Composite Materials Technology”:
- Engineer in charge of deploying production technology.
- Leader, manager/Chief engineer of production line
- New product development engineer
- Product quality management engineer
- Consultant, sales director, in charge of trading raw materials, machinery, products
- Consultant, designer, construction of factories producing products from polymers and composites
- Lecturer, researcher at universities, technical colleges
- Specialist at state management agencies
- Postgraduate transfer (master, doctorate) at the University of Science and Technology as well as technical universities in advanced countries around the world
SOME TYPICAL RECRUITING UNITS
ADMISSION METHOD:
1 - Admission based on 2025 high school graduation exam scores
- Admission code: MS3
- Admission combination): A00; A01; D07; K01
2 - Talented admission
- Admission of excellent students according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training; admission based on international certificates SAT, ACT, A-level, AP and IB; admission based on capacity profile combined with interview
- Admission code: MS3
3 - Admission based on TSA results of Hanoi University of Science and Technology
- Admission code: MS3
- Admission combination: K00
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: Building D2B - Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Contact phone: 0904505335 - 0945467576
