On October 10, 2025, Fulbright University Vietnam organized a Home Campus Construction Celebration in the Saigon Hi-Tech Park, marking a major milestone in the university’s development and highlighting the university’s commitment to supporting Vietnam’s continued socioeconomic transformation through human capital and technological innovation.
Photo: Distinguished guests take part in the commencement ceremony to celebrate the new construction phase of Fulbright University Vietnam – Courtesy of Fulbright University Vietnam
The event was attended by Ms. Trần Thị Diệu Thúy, Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, along with representatives from the Saigon Hi-Tech Park Management Board and Tang Nhon Phu Ward. Also in attendance were members of Fulbright’s Board of Trustees, key institutional partners, and representatives from Newtecons, Fulbright’s construction partner.
Photo: Ms. Tran Thi Dieu Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee at the event – Courtesy of Fulbright University Vietnam
Fulbright’s 15-hectare campus site in the Saigon Hi-Tech Park was contributed to the university by the Vietnamese government, complementing the generous financial support provided to the university by the United States government, including the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The campus was designed by SHoP Architects (New York) in collaboration with MH Architects, Arup, Aurecon, and DP Consulting, and is being built by Newtecons, one of Vietnam’s leading construction contractors. In line with Fulbright’s commitment to sustainable development, the campus aims for LEED Gold and EDGE certifications, reflecting its dedication to green design, energy efficiency, and a healthy learning environment for future generations.
Photo: Distinguished guests attending the event – Courtesy of Fulbright University Vietnam
Expected to open for the 2026–2027 academic year, the campus will serve as Fulbright’s new home for teaching, research, and innovation. The first phase of construction includes two main buildings: one housing the core technical systems that ensure uninterrupted campus operations such as power, water, air conditioning, fire safety, and security; and the other serving as Fulbright’s academic and innovation hub, featuring a traditional and digital library, hybrid classrooms, laboratories, maker spaces, and multifunctional sports and performance areas totaling nearly 10,000 m².
Photo: Fulbright University Vietnam students at the event – Courtesy of Fulbright University Vietnam
Landscaping, athletic facilities, and campus infrastructure will also be completed in this phase, creating a dynamic environment for learning, creativity, and community.
Fulbright University Vietnam embodies the dynamism and promise of the U.S.–Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership and the enduring role of education in the growth of the bilateral relationship over the past four decades.
Since its inception in 2016, Fulbright University Vietnam has been dedicated to creating the human and knowledge capital Vietnam needs to sustain its economic transformation. Fulbright’s distinctive educational approach combines interdisciplinary learning and a spirit of public service with a strong focus on STEM fields and emerging technologies including intelligence (AI).
The construction of Fulbright’s home campus will move the university one step closer to realizing its vision of a university optimized for an impatient future and laser-focused on educating the next generation of leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators.
Photo: Fulbright University Vietnam students flying kites. – Courtesy of Fulbright University Vietnam
