VinUniversity Honors a Generation Forged by the Pandemic
June 28, 2025
Hanoi, June 28, 2025 – VinUniversity (VinUni) held its second Commencement Ceremony (Class of 2021–2025) for nearly 150 students. With outstanding achievements – 55% of final-year students have secured employment with multinational corporations before graduation, and 26% have been admitted to Master’s/Ph.D. programs at world-renowned universities – this second graduating class of VinUni is a remarkable generation that has grown and thrived from the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Under the theme “Legacy of Excellence”, the ceremony celebrated not only academic excellence but also the unwavering spirit and perseverance of students who matured during one of the most disruptive periods in global education history.
The formal setting of VinUni’s 2nd Commencement Ceremony
VinUniversity’s Class of 2025, from its three Colleges – College of Health Sciences, College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Business and Management — began their university journey through online classes. Yet instead of slowing down, they chose to forge ahead with determination and a thirst for knowledge, leaving behind a proud leg
The ceremonial mace procession marking the opening of the ceremony
After four years of rigorous training, 55% of graduates have been recruited by global corporations and leading companies such as Google, Qualcomm, BCG, Unilever, P&G, VinRobotics, and others, many assuming high-potential roles like Management Trainee or Product Development Manager.
26% of students have been admitted to prestigious Master’s or Ph.D. programs, nearly half of them at Top 20 global universities such as Cornell, University of Pennsylvania, UC Berkeley, NUS, and NTU.
Dr. Le Mai Lan, President of The University council, delivering the opening remarks
9 outstanding students received direct Ph.D. admission offers with full scholarships from leading institutions such as the National University of Singapore (NUS), University of California Santa Barbara, and University of Texas at Dallas. Several of these students have authored or co-authored high-impact research in generative AI, machine learning, behavioral monitoring, and distributed learning, presented at top-tier AI and ML conferences such as ICML, ICLR, and IJCAI.
Professor Laurent El Ghaoui, Vice Provost for Research & Innovation, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, emotionally presenting degrees to graduates
Notably, one graduate secured a combined research and software engineering role at Google USA, with an annual package of up to USD 200,000. On the eve of the ceremony, Nguyen Thu Ha Anh, a student from the College of Business and Management, received an admission offer to Harvard Business School’s prestigious 2+2 MBA program, which combines two years of professional experience followed by two years of MBA studies.
Many students have also pursued entrepreneurial ambitions in fields such as EdTech, healthcare, and advanced materials. Among them, Tran Dinh Le Hoang, a Business Management graduate, successfully raised VND 1.3 billion from VFS Global for Dynapath, a startup developing renewable energy and novel construction materials – including “electric tiles” made from recycled plastic capable of generating electricity with each footstep.
Professor Soumitra Dutta, Dean of Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and member of VinUni’s Advisory Board, shared: “You began your university journey amidst a global crisis — when the pandemic reshaped how we live, learn, and lead. You studied under constraints few others have faced. You embraced online classrooms, physical distancing, and uncertainty with grace and grit. And today, you emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever. You are not just graduates. You are pioneers of your generation, ready to shape the future with intellect, commitment, and innovation.”
Professor Vu Ha Van, Scientific Director of VinBigData, Yale University Professor, and VinUni Board Member, also emphasized: “Success is not solely defined by accolades or wealth; true success lies in making a difference and lifting others as you rise. Those values will form the enduring foundation for your contribution to society.”
Professor Vu Ha Van, Scientific Director of VinBigData, Professor of Mathematics at Yale University, and member of VinUni’s University Council, speaking at the Commencement Ceremony
Beyond overcoming challenges, this resilient cohort has actively contributed to VinUni’s milestones, including becoming the world’s youngest and fastest university globally to achieve the comprehensive QS 5-Star rating, and announcing its ambitious roadmap toward joining the ranks of the world’s Top 100 universities – advancing Vietnam’s vision of world-class education.
Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Phan Huu Hoang Gia Bao from the College of Business and Management expressed: “Throughout these years, we have lifted more than just ourselves. We have carried our families’ hopes. Together, we’ve supported one another, grown, and contributed to VinUni’s global aspirations – fueled by commitment, ambition, and the belief that our future can be illuminated from here.”
Graduate Phan Huu Hoang Gia Bao, from the College of Business and Management, delivering the student representative speech on this special day
The “Legacy of Excellence” Commencement Ceremony marks both an end and a new beginning. These graduates will be instrumental in building a modern, innovative, and globally connected Vietnam. This embodies VinUni’s relentless mission: to foster an excellent university – not only delivering academic excellence but also inspiring responsible living and noble aspirations.
Proud smiles of VinUni’s Class of 2025 at the Commencement Ceremony
