As quantum technology is increasingly recognized as one of the strategic technologies of the future, Vietnam is steadily building a foundation for research, education, and human resource development to participate in the global technological race. New national policy directions, together with practical demands in data security, high-performance computing, and core technologies, are opening a new phase of development for this field.
Under the orientation of Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo and strategic technology development programs through 2030, quantum technology has been identified as one of the nation’s priority fields alongside artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, and automation. This not only signals a strategic policy direction but also serves as an important driving force for universities and research institutes to accelerate investment in advanced research and specialized training.
Within this ecosystem, the University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM-UScience) has established itself as one of the pioneering institutions in Vietnam in the field of Quantum Computing education and research.
At the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, the QuantumLab research group was established early and has been developed with a strong focus on key areas such as quantum simulation, quantum algorithms, quantum software, post-quantum cybersecurity, and quantum optimization. These research directions form essential foundations for building core technological capabilities and gradually addressing strategic challenges in the future.
Notably, the Faculty is currently one of the few academic units in Vietnam offering an undergraduate specialization in Quantum Computing. The program is designed with an interdisciplinary approach, integrating modern Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and emerging technological applications.
According to Dr. Tran Nguyen Lan, Head of QuantumLab under the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, one of the major challenges today is that the specialized labor market for quantum-related fields in Vietnam is still in its early stages of development. However, this also presents valuable opportunities for students to engage early in interdisciplinary areas such as information security, data science, software engineering, materials science, and microelectronics - fields that are closely connected to quantum technology.
With a strong commitment to integrating education, research, and practical applications, the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics is steadily building an academic and research ecosystem aimed at preparing high-quality human resources for the country’s next stage of technological development.
As Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam proactively prepare for the quantum era, investing in people, knowledge, and research capacity today will lay the foundation for future competitive advantages. As a pioneering academic institution, the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Science, VNUHCM, continues to reaffirm its commitment to supporting the national technology development strategy and contributing to the training of a new generation of professionals capable of accessing, developing, and mastering the strategic technologies of the 21st century.