Prof. Dr.Sc. Nguyen Dinh Duc
Director

"The Master's program in Infrastructure Engineering is based on the transfer of the education program and know-how from the University of Tokyo, one of the highest rankings universities in the world. The contents of the program have been updated with the latest knowledge and most advanced technologies from Japan and the world. It focuses on three fields, in which Japan have a superiority. The first is design, construction of transport infrastructure, such as bridges and highways, with modern technologies. The second is planning, management and maintenance of infrastructure projects toward a sustainable development (more than 40 percent of ODA from Japan to Vietnam has been invested in infrastructure and the urban sector). The third is the utilization of new advanced materials in construction. The program also aims at enhancing practical skills for students through experience in modern laboratories, as well as through a three-month internship in Japan. With those practices, students will be able to achieve a high level master thesis, which will conform with the objectives of the program.”

Prof. Hironori Kato

Co-Director

"The Master’s program in Infrastructure Engineering at Vietnam Japan University has three unique characteristics. First, this program aims to educate students to acquire practical expertise and knowledge to meet the strong demand for talented engineers in the infrastructure market, mainly in Asia, including Vietnam. The international infrastructure market will grow rapidly in the coming decades. It greatly requires skilled individuals who are capable of managing and leading international infrastructure development projects.
Second, this program provides multidisciplinary courses through which students can become global leaders who contribute to sustainable development. Infrastructure engineering covers not only physical infrastructure but also social infrastructure and even the humanities. Infrastructure engineers who have such a multidisciplinary perspective are greatly expected to lead the international society.
Third, Japanese professors actively collaborate with Vietnamese professors in the program. Japan experienced rapid economic growth after World War II, in which they developed a number of infrastructure projects using high technology, but which also encountered many challenges, such as environmental problems. Knowledge sharing of these experiences from Japan and/or other regions should be valuable for the developing world.
We use our best efforts to create an environment that stimulates students to fully realize their individual potential. We hope you experience this unique program together and become the world’s top infrastructure engineer.”