Officially open for applications: Intake 2 & 3 – Vingroup 20,000 Applied AI Talent program

Following the success of Intake 1 with 500 pioneering learners, the 20,000 Applied AI Talents Program is now officially open for applications for Intake 2 & 3. The program adopts a lean, fast-paced, and practice-oriented training model to develop AI talent who can deliver real-world impact, along with attractive career opportunities and competitive salaries based on demonstrated capabilities.

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION 

1. Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Final-year students or graduates (University/College/Vocational) in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Computer Networks & Data Communications, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or other related technical disciplines.
• Applicants without a formal degree in the above fields are still eligible if they possess strong mathematical foundations, logical thinking, and practical experience in areas such as business analysis, data, programming, or software development.

2. Admission Process

• Applications will be evaluated based on online application screening combined with an on-site entrance assessment. Detailed information about the assessment will be provided to candidates who pass the application screening stage.
•  Important Notes:
  – Applications submitted before April 15, 2026: considered for Intake 2 (expected to commence in May 2026)
  – Applications submitted after April 15, 2026: considered for Intake 3 (expected to commence in July 2026) 

Expected start dates for upcoming Intake:  

• Intake 2: May 2026 
• Intake 3 & 4: July 2026 
• Intake 5 & 6: September 2026 
• Intake 7 & 8: November 2026 

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS

• 100% tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend of 8,000,000 VND throughout the program
• Participation in a 12-week intensive, hands-on training program, guided by faculty and mentors from VinUni and leading industry partners
• Opportunities to work on real-world AI projects
• Potential employment opportunities within Vingroup, with competitive salaries based on performance (ranging from 20–50 million VND/month)
• A joint certificate awarded by VinUni and Vingroup
• Outstanding participants may be selected for advanced training programs designed for AI specialists, engineers, and project leaders 

APPLICATION LINK: HERE 

See more details about the first batch (already held): HERE