Joining the nationwide celebration marking the start of the new academic year across all levels of education, more than 12,000 freshmen of Cohort 22 at Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH) officially began their university journey in a particularly meaningful academic year, as IUH celebrates its 70th anniversary.
On the morning of September 5, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH) held the opening ceremony for the 2026-2027 academic year and welcomed more than 12,000 freshmen of Cohort 22.
The new academic year holds special significance as IUH marks 70 years of establishment and development (1956-2026). From its beginnings as a training institution, IUH has continued to expand opportunities for learning, research, innovation, and industry engagement, with students at the heart of its development.
On the morning of September 5, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH) held the opening ceremony for the 2026-2027 academic year and welcomed more than 12,000 freshmen of Cohort 22.
The new academic year holds special significance as IUH marks 70 years of establishment and development (1956-2026). From its beginnings as a training institution, IUH has continued to expand opportunities for learning, research, innovation, and industry engagement, with students at the heart of its development.
IUH's Rectorate, leaders of offices, faculties and institutes, and representatives of businesses and sponsors at the opening ceremony for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Assoc. attended the ceremony. Prof. Dr. Phan Hồng Hải, Secretary of the University Party Committee and Rector; Prof. Dr. Huỳnh Trung Hiếu; Dr. Nguyễn Xuân Hồng; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đàm Sao Mai, Vice Rectors; along with leaders of University units, lecturers, and a large number of students.
Representatives from businesses and partner organizations included Ms. Trần Kiều Thương, Director of the Western Ho Chi Minh City Region at Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank; Ms. Nguyễn Thị Hương Giang, Director of Agribank Binh Phu Branch; Mr. Huỳnh Thanh Tùng, Director of BIDV Cho Lon Branch; Ms. Nguyễn Ngọc Hạnh Dung, Human Resources Director of Welkin Vietnam Co., Ltd.; and Mr. Nguyễn Đặng Thanh Tùng, Director of PVcomBank Go Vap Branch.
Representatives from businesses and partner organizations included Ms. Trần Kiều Thương, Director of the Western Ho Chi Minh City Region at Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank; Ms. Nguyễn Thị Hương Giang, Director of Agribank Binh Phu Branch; Mr. Huỳnh Thanh Tùng, Director of BIDV Cho Lon Branch; Ms. Nguyễn Ngọc Hạnh Dung, Human Resources Director of Welkin Vietnam Co., Ltd.; and Mr. Nguyễn Đặng Thanh Tùng, Director of PVcomBank Go Vap Branch.
Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Hồng Hải congratulated the freshmen and shared his expectations for a new academic year filled with opportunities for students to learn, develop their skills, engage in research, and grow personally and professionally.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Hồng Hải, Secretary of the University Party Committee and Rector, beat the ceremonial drum to officially open the 2026-2027 academic year officially.
For freshman Nguyễn Thành Trọng, the University's top-performing student in the 2026 admission cycle, the ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter. Representing more than 12,000 first-year students of Cohort 22, Trọng shared:
"I am very happy and proud to become an IUH student today. In the years ahead, I want to build a strong academic foundation and also to actively gain new experiences, participate in research, and engage in activities that help me grow as a person. I will do my best to make my years at IUH a truly memorable journey."
Freshman Nguyễn Thành Trọng, the University's top-performing student in the 2026 admission cycle, representing Cohort 22 at the opening ceremony.
For educators, the opening of a new academic year is an opportunity to reflect on the journey so far and set new goals. For first-year students, however, it marks the first day of an entirely new journey. From lecture halls and laboratories to research projects, experiential learning, and industry engagement, each student will have the opportunity to shape their own university experience.
As part of the ceremony, IUH honored 25 outstanding students from its academic units for their achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year and recognized nine students who achieved the highest admission results across different fields of study in the 2026 university admission cycle. Their achievements reflect IUH students' dedication and inspire the new academic year.
The University also expressed its appreciation to businesses that have supported IUH through educational cooperation, student internships, equipment sponsorship, and scholarships. Representatives of Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank, Agribank Binh Phu Branch, BIDV Cho Lon Branch, Welkin Vietnam, and PVcomBank Go Vap Branch received commemorative plaques recognizing their contributions. Their partnership extends beyond scholarships and gifts for students, helping strengthen connections between the classroom and the labor market that students will enter after graduation.
As part of the ceremony, IUH honored 25 outstanding students from its academic units for their achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year and recognized nine students who achieved the highest admission results across different fields of study in the 2026 university admission cycle. Their achievements reflect IUH students' dedication and inspire the new academic year.
The University also expressed its appreciation to businesses that have supported IUH through educational cooperation, student internships, equipment sponsorship, and scholarships. Representatives of Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank, Agribank Binh Phu Branch, BIDV Cho Lon Branch, Welkin Vietnam, and PVcomBank Go Vap Branch received commemorative plaques recognizing their contributions. Their partnership extends beyond scholarships and gifts for students, helping strengthen connections between the classroom and the labor market that students will enter after graduation.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Hồng Hải presents commemorative plaques to businesses and sponsors in recognition of their continued support for IUH over the years.
The 2026-2027 academic year therefore begins with more than the traditional sound of the opening drum. For IUH, it also marks the beginning of a new generation of students in the University's 70th year, a generation expected to take greater ownership of their learning, embrace new experiences, and create meaningful value throughout the journey ahead.
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