On the morning of June 10, 2026, at the Grand Hall of Building A, the Student Association of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE, formerly Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education) held the Launching Ceremony of the 2026 Exam Support Program, officially kicking off a series of activities aimed at accompanying and supporting candidates and their parents during the National High School Graduation Examination and the upcoming university admission season.
Launching Ceremony of the 2026 Exam Support Program at HCM-UTE
The event was attended by representatives from the Office of Student Affairs, the University Youth Union and Student Association, together with 333 student volunteers from HCM-UTE. The ceremony took place in an enthusiastic atmosphere, demonstrating the responsibility, passion, and readiness of HCM-UTE students to contribute to community service activities.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms. Phan Thi My Duyen, Vice President of the University Student Association and Head of the Organizing Committee of the 2026 Exam Support Program, emphasized the important role of volunteers in accompanying candidates and their parents during this crucial examination period. Each volunteer not only provides practical assistance but also serves as a source of encouragement and motivation, helping candidates approach the examination with confidence and a positive mindset.
Ms. Phan Thi My Duyen, Vice President of the University Student Association and Head of the Organizing Committee of the 2026 Exam Support Program, delivering her remarks at the ceremony
At the event, HCM-UTE introduced 10 examination-site volunteer teams and 3 specialized volunteer teams. These teams will directly implement support activities for candidates and parents throughout the duration of the program.
The ceremony continued with the flag handover and official deployment announcement, marking the beginning of HCM-UTE students’ volunteer journey as they stand ready to accompany candidates during the National High School Graduation Examination and support incoming freshmen during the upcoming enrollment period.
Flag handover and official deployment ceremony
Volunteer teams at high school examination sites ready for deployment
Building on the tradition of one of HCM-UTE students’ most prominent volunteer programs, the 2026 Exam Support Program continues to affirm the university students’ commitment to community service. The program aims to assist candidates in successfully overcoming this important examination while promoting the image of HCM-UTE students as dynamic, responsible, and compassionate young people.
According to the plan, the 2026 Exam Support Program will be implemented in two phases:
Phase 1: June 10–13, 2026
This phase focuses on supporting candidates participating in the National High School Graduation Examination. HCM-UTE has deployed 13 volunteer teams at examination sites across Ho Chi Minh City, involving 333 volunteers.
The volunteer teams will assist candidates with examination registration procedures, provide guidance on examination room locations for each subject and session, and answer questions related to the graduation examination as well as university and college admission information. In addition, volunteers will coordinate with relevant authorities to assist with traffic management, contributing to safety, security, and order around examination sites.
Alongside on-site activities, the program will also organize an online consultation series titled “Stay Calm – Take the Exam with Confidence”, providing candidates with guidance on healthcare, nutrition during the examination period, stress management, and maintaining psychological well-being before this important examination.
Phase 2: August–September 2026 (Expected）
The second phase will accompany candidates throughout the admission confirmation process as they become new HCM-UTE students.
Activities will be conducted on the university campus, at Thu Duc Intersection, and at major bus stations and Metro stations throughout the city, with approximately 250 volunteers participating in two daily shifts.
During this phase, volunteer teams will welcome and assist candidates and parents arriving from different provinces and cities to complete enrollment procedures. They will also provide information on dormitory accommodation, rental housing options, enrollment confirmation procedures, and other essential information to help freshmen quickly adapt to their new academic environment.
In addition, the program will organize an online seminar series titled “Freshman Starter Kit”, covering practical topics such as effective university learning methods, time management skills, integration and adaptation skills, and awareness and prevention of online scams in the digital environment.
Regarding the University's Name Change
On December 26, 2025, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 2809/QD-TTg, officially renaming Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education as Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE). The new name better reflects the university’s multidisciplinary development orientation, strengths in engineering and technology, and its current scale and stature.
Before 2007, the university was a leading institution in technical teacher education. Since 2007, in response to changes in the national academic discipline classification system, the university has actively expanded and strengthened its engineering, technology, and related academic fields.
The name change is aligned with Vietnam’s Higher Education Network Development Plan for the 2021–2030 period with a vision toward 2050. It responds to workforce demands in the era of digital transformation while reaffirming the university’s position as a key national university in engineering and technology.