Huge human resource demand in Semiconductor Technology industry

The huge demand for human resources in the Semiconductor Technology industry is one of the reasons why this major is being “hunted” in the 2024 university admission season. It is forecasted that in the next 5 years, Vietnam will need about 20,000 people with university degrees or higher for the Semiconductor Technology industry. Pursuing this major, students can be completely assured of “having a job right after graduation”.

Huge human resource demand in Semiconductor Technology industry

The world is "thirsty" for human resources in the semiconductor industry.

The US semiconductor industry is expected to face a shortage of 70,000 - 90,000 workers in the coming years.

The Japan Semiconductor Industry Association predicts that the industry will face a shortage of about 1,000 skilled workers each year over the next decade. Meanwhile, the race to build semiconductor factories in Japan requires more skilled workers.

To address the labor shortage, the Korean Ministry of Education has launched a “10-year roadmap” for educational institutions to train 150,000 semiconductor graduates. Some universities have been designated as “semiconductor universities.” Each region has its own semiconductor research center and is set up within a national network.

The huge demand for human resources in the Semiconductor Technology industry opens up many job opportunities for students. (Photo: Internet)

The demand for human resources in the semiconductor industry in Vietnam is huge.

Vietnam’s semiconductor industry is growing strongly, attracting many large investment projects from multinational corporations. However, besides its development potential, the industry is also facing major challenges in human resources.

According to the Ministry of Information and Communications, the human resource demand for Vietnam's semiconductor industry is 5,000 - 10,000 engineers/year, but the capacity to meet is less than 20%. Data from the National Science and Technology Portal shows that Vietnam currently has only 5,575 chip design engineers.

According to economic experts' forecasts, the demand for human resources in the semiconductor chip industry in the next 5 years is about 20,000 people and in the next 10 years about 50,000 people, with university degrees or higher.

Vietnam's semiconductor industry is growing. (Photo: Internet)

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Many job options

With the huge demand for human resources in the Semiconductor Technology industry, students can be assured of “having a job right after graduation”. Semiconductor Technology engineers can work in many different positions such as:

• Electronic design engineer, manufacturing engineer, test and quality engineer, analysis and simulation engineer, semiconductor application engineer...
• Semiconductor materials expert
• Process engineer oversees the packaging process of manufacturing in the semiconductor industry.
• Quality control technician: performs testing and quality assessment of products in the semiconductor industry such as testing samples, standardizing testing procedures, and ensuring that products meet quality requirements.
• Maintenance technician: responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment and electronic systems in the semiconductor industry
• Researcher at agencies, organizations and enterprises in the field of semiconductor technology.

Income up to 1.5 billion VND/year

In the current and future context, semiconductor industry is a promising industry, helping to produce talented engineers, contributing to the development of the country's semiconductor industry. Enterprises specializing in the production of microchips are in need of recruitment, creating great career opportunities and attractive income for young workers. Therefore, the salary of engineers in this industry also tends to increase over time, depending on job position, experience and professional qualifications.

The salary of microchip and semiconductor engineers has been increasing steadily every year. According to a survey, new graduates have an average after-tax salary of 215 - 500 million VND/year. Engineers with more than 7 years of experience often earn twice as much and have recorded a salary of over 1.5 billion VND/year for engineers with more than 15 years of experience. It can be said that this is a very attractive income for human resources in this industry.

According to statistics, Vietnam currently has about 50 microchip design companies, mainly concentrated in Ho Chi Minh City. On average, a newly established company needs to recruit 50 - 100 engineers in the first year. It can be seen that job opportunities in the microchip - semiconductor industry will continue to develop in the future. If you have chosen to pursue this career, you can rest assured and be optimistic about your decision.

Why should you study Semiconductor Technology at Dai Nam University?

1. Short study time

The short training period of only 3.5 years (11 semesters) of the Semiconductor Technology major brings many benefits to students: Access to the labor market and job opportunities early, more time to accumulate experience, develop yourself and advance in your career; save time if you want to study for a higher degree (Master's, PhD)...

2. Dual degree program with leading Taiwanese technology universities

To expand opportunities for students to study, intern and work long-term in the international market, Dai Nam University has cooperated with leading technology schools in Taiwan such as: Longhua University of Science and Technology, Ming Tan University of Science and Technology, Kunshan University of Science and Technology...

The 2+2, 3+1 dual degree program allows Dai Nam University students to study in Vietnam for the first 2-3 years; from the 2nd and 3rd years, they will transfer to study in Taiwan. Upon completion of the program, students will receive a Semiconductor Engineering degree from both sides.

The leadership of Dai Nam University went to Taiwan to learn about the training program, visit training facilities, practice, internships, and working environments for students.

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3. Many internship and work opportunities in Vietnam and internationally

Students majoring in Semiconductor Technology at Dai Nam University enjoy many advantages in practice, internship and work:

Practice at the school's practice workshop with modern practice equipment, synchronized with semiconductor factories. Practice at prestigious enterprises, strategic partners of the school.

Students of Semiconductor Technology at Dai Nam University when studying in Taiwan will be exposed to the most modern design, production and packaging equipment systems of the semiconductor industry; and will be guided and trained by a team of experts from the world's leading semiconductor enterprises.

Many internship opportunities at leading semiconductor chip manufacturing enterprises in Taiwan. At the same time, students are introduced to jobs and stay to work long-term in Taiwan after graduation (if needed).

4. Many attractive scholarship policies

Becoming a student of Semiconductor Technology, students have many opportunities to receive "huge" scholarships from the School and businesses.

In addition, students majoring in Semiconductor Technology at Dai Nam University with good academic performance have the opportunity to receive scholarships of up to 100,000 NTD (about 80 million VND)/year; receive a living allowance of 10,000 NTD (about 8 million VND) from Taiwanese businesses as well as arrange internships for students.

5. Dynamic and positive learning environment

Students are trained to develop comprehensively in: Professional knowledge, vocational skills, foreign languages, IT, soft skills, standard attitude, discipline, and lifelong health training habits.

With modern facilities, Dai Nam University meets all learning needs of students.

The Startup Center building is a great place for students to practice.

Modern library with more than 10,000 books, documents... for students to study and research.

Comprehensive development with extracurricular activities for the community.

6. Commitment to keep tuition fee at 12.9 million VND/semester throughout the training period

03 ways to become a student majoring in Semiconductor Technology at Dai Nam University

In the 2024-2025 school year, Dai Nam University will enroll 50 full-time university students majoring in Semiconductor Technology according to 3 admission methods.

Method 1: Consider the results of the 2024 high school graduation exam.

Method 2: Consider high school academic results (Consider academic records). Total score of 3 subjects according to the admission combination ≥ 18 points.

Method 3: Direct admission according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training and the School.

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