The PFIEV program was established in 1999 under an educational cooperation agreement between the Vietnamese and French governments. Four leading technical universities in Vietnam were selected to participate in the PFIEV program: Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE), Hanoi University of Technology, Da Nang University of Technology, and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. On the French side, a consortium of major universities partnered with PFIEV to advise on the program, including: the National School of Civil Engineering in Paris, the National Institute of Applied Sciences in Lyon, the Central University of Paris, the National Institute of Technology in Grenoble, the National University of Mechanics and Aeronautical Engineering in Poitiers, the National University of Electrical, Electronic, Informatics, Hydraulic and Telecommunications Engineering in Toulouse, the National University of Telecommunications in Brittany, and Lycée Louis le Grand.

The Professional Field Engineers Education Program in Vietnam (PFIEV) trains versatile civil engineers who are highly skilled in their field, proficient in foreign languages, possess strong analytical thinking abilities and creative skills, and are well-suited to leadership roles, forming the core of organizations and businesses in the construction sector in Vietnam and around the world.

Functions and responsibilities of the Quality Control Board

• Managing the training program for talented Vietnamese-French engineers (High-Quality PFIEV program) with the agreement and cooperation between the Vietnamese and French governments.
• Collaborate with relevant faculties and departments in organizing training and teaching for talented engineering students.
• In coordination with the Human Resources Department, send staff and lecturers to France for internships to support the Program.
• Collaborate with partner universities in France in interviewing students for study abroad programs and scholarship applications.
• Preside over and coordinate with functional units within the school to organize the School-level Improvement Council.
• In collaboration with schools within the PFIEV Vietnam consortium and partner schools in France, we organize a national improvement council to help the program continuously improve to meet European and North American standards.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to carry out other activities as prescribed by the school.

• Head of Committee: Dr. Tong Ngoc Tu
• Deputy Head of Department: Ms. Nguyen Thi Truc Quynh, M.Sc.
• MSc. Ho Van Tuan
• Ms. Tran Thi Bich Van, M.Sc.
• Ms. Pham Thi Hong Nga

The advanced training program follows French and European standards for civil engineering, equipping students with one of four specializations:

- Infrastructure Transportation (equipped with knowledge of civil engineering for bridges and roads)

- Urban Engineering (providing knowledge in urban planning and infrastructure engineering)

- Hydraulic Engineering (providing knowledge for Hydraulic Engineering; Marine Engineering)

- Building Materials (equipping students with knowledge of Building Materials Engineering)

The 5-year training program is built on a solid foundation of basic science knowledge (first 2 years) and specialized/field-specific knowledge (next 3 years). The training process is closely linked to businesses (internships, site visits, etc.), and students have the opportunity to intern and complete their graduation projects at businesses through a "Business Semester" program with co-guidance from business experts, thereby bringing the PFIEV brand closer to the business community and society.

Phase 1 (first 2 years): Partner school Lycée Louis le Grand.

Phase 2 (3 years later): Subjects related to the major and specialization.

- Specialization in Transport Infrastructure (Infrastructure de Transport)

Partner: National School of Civil Engineering Paris – ENPC (École des Ponts ParisTech).

- Urban Engineering specialization (Ingénierie Urbaine).

Partner: National Institute of Applied Sciences Lyon – INSA de Lyon (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon).

- Specialization in Hydraulic Engineering (Ingénierie Hydraulique).

Partner: Grenoble National Polytechnic Institute – INP de Grenoble (Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble).

- Specialization in Building Materials (Matériaux de construction).

Partner: National School of Civil Engineering Paris – ENPC (École des Ponts ParisTech).

Foreign language: According to the output standards required by the Ministry of Education and Training.

- The French government has funded the construction of high-quality laboratories for PFIEV-Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, including: Materials Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, Physics Laboratory, and a Reading and Conference Room with many foreign books and documents.

- New facilities have been invested in, including 2 multi-purpose classrooms (for foreign language learning and other learning activities), and 1 Reading Room/Library specifically for PFIEV.

- The French Embassy and Hanoi University of Civil Engineering are sponsoring intensive French language courses with native teachers, and extra French classes to help students achieve at least the DELF B1 level.

The PFIEV high-quality engineering degree is recognized throughout Europe and North America by the French government's engineering degree granting commission (Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur – CTI), and is also recognized as equivalent to a master's degree by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (Official Letter No. 2297, dated May 15, 2015 – Ministry of Education and Training). In addition to the main degree, a diploma supplement is issued to eligible students, co-signed by Hanoi University of Civil Engineering. French partner institutions and schools.

- With a high-quality PFIEV engineering degree (equivalent to a master's degree), students can directly transfer to a doctoral program.

- PFIEV graduates are eligible for admission (without entrance exams) to Master's programs; they only need to complete an additional 6 credits and write a thesis to receive a Master's degree from Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.

- The qualifications are accredited and recognized internationally, so engineers graduating from PFIEV have many opportunities to continue their postgraduate studies and work abroad.

CTI certification in Transportation Infrastructure (IT) is equivalent to a Master's degree (2017)

CTI certifies the Urban Engineering (IU) specialization as equivalent to a Master's degree (2017)

CTI certifies the specialization in Hydraulic Engineering (IH) equivalent to a Master's degree (2017)

The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training recognizes the PFIEV diploma. Meets international standards, equivalent to a master's degree (2015)

There are many postgraduate scholarship opportunities in France and other Francophone countries thanks to the internationally recognized high-quality engineering training program. The average number of PFIEV students studying abroad is 25% each year. Numerous scholarship opportunities are available.

- Eiffel Scholarship and dual degree program in France (4+2 program: 4 years at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering and the final 2 years at a partner university in France) (8 scholarships per year).

- Scholarships from partner universities in France for students undertaking a 6-month graduate internship in France (8 scholarships per year).

- Erasmus+ scholarship for graduate students to undertake a 6-month internship at a French company.

- Scholarships from the French Embassy always prioritize PFIEV students.

- Academic achievement scholarship from Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.

- Scholarships to encourage academic achievement from partner businesses are available exclusively for PFIEV students.

- The PFIEV Alumni Scholarship is awarded to current students.

- Graduates from PFIEV-University of Civil Engineering have many job opportunities at domestic and international companies due to their solid foundation of basic knowledge, professional skills, and good foreign language proficiency (English, French). PFIEV engineers can undertake many jobs in the construction industry, in line with the French philosophy of engineering education.

- At domestic and international units specializing in design consulting (project managers/leaders, design consultants, etc.) and construction, and supervision consulting.

- At state management agencies (Department of Construction, Department of Transport, Department of Planning and Architecture, Department of Planning and Investment, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, State Audit Office, Investment and Construction Project Management Board… and other specialized departments and agencies,…)

- At universities, research institutes, and non-governmental organizations (lecturers, experts, etc.)

- At factories, enterprises, and companies in the construction sector…

- Starting a business

According to annual statistics, all graduating students find employment with good incomes.

100 students will be selected for admission to Hanoi University of Civil Engineering based on the following 7 subject combinations:

• Combination 1 - A00: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• Combination 2 - A01: Mathematics, Physics, English
• Combination 3 - D07: Mathematics, Chemistry, English
• Combination 4 - D24: Mathematics, Chemistry, French
• Combination 5 - D29: Mathematics, Physics, French
• Combination 6 - C01: Literature, Mathematics, Physics
• Combination 7 - X06: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science

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The new, spacious library can serve PFIEV and French-speaking students for research and group study. It houses a rich and diverse " treasure trove of knowledge " in the field of construction, including many valuable general, industry-specific, and specialized books (in Vietnamese, French, and English), helping students achieve the best results in their studies and scientific research.

- Multipurpose classroom (302, 303.H1):

Providing foreign language learning services for PFIEV students, organizing meetings, thematic activities, club activities, etc.

- Materials Laboratory - Road Management Board KSCLC

Name: Materials-Road Laboratory, KSCLC Board

Function: Conducting experiments and scientific research on materials for students of the advanced engineering program.

Mission: To serve teaching, practical training, and scientific research for students of the High-Quality Engineering Program. Experiments include: Particle size analysis experiments, experiments to evaluate several parameters of asphalt and emulsion, cement concrete mix design, asphalt concrete mix design, experiments to measure the elastic modulus of flexible pavements using a Benkenmal beam, etc.

Location: Rear gate of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.

- Physics Laboratory, Department of Quality Control

Name: Physics Laboratory, KSCLC Department

Function: Conducting experiments and scientific research in Physics for students of the Advanced Training Program.

Mission: To provide teaching, practical training, and scientific research services for students in the high-quality vocational program. Courses include: Physics 1, Physics 2, Physics 3 (Electricity), Physics 4 (Thermal), Physics 5 (Theoretical Mechanics), Physics 6 (General Mechanics), and Physics 7 (Electronics).

Location: 5th floor of the Laboratory building.

Images of the acceptance and handover of the Physics Laboratory, Quality Control Department - 2011

- Chemistry Laboratory - Quality Control Department

Name: Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Quality Control.

Function: Chemistry lab for students in the Advanced Training Program.

Mission: To provide teaching and practical support for all chemistry experiments for students in the Advanced Chemistry Program.

Location: 6th floor of the Laboratory building.

Deputy Minister Bui Van Ga presents medals for contributions to education to French professors – 2014

20th Anniversary Celebration of the High-Quality Engineering Training Program, November 2019

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Meeting to evaluate and assess the CTI of the PFIEV program at the University of Civil Engineering, March 2016

CTI and the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training confirm that the PFIEV diploma meets international standards and is equivalent to a master's degree.

PFIEV students defend their graduation theses before the Franco-Vietnamese Council, June 2016.

PFIEV Physics Laboratory

PFIEV students, class 58CLC1 – won the CSC award – the best student at the University of Civil Engineering in 2016.

Students participating in PFIEV's bridge model design competition, December 2020.

The library and reading room are well-equipped.

Learn a foreign language and practice it with native teachers.

PFIEV students pursue a dual degree in France (Paris School of Civil Engineering).

PFIEV students complete internships and graduate projects in France (at INSA de Lyon).

PFIEV students studying abroad in France (Master's, Doctoral)

The PFIEV Alumni Association is very successful and thriving in France and Europe.

The PFIEV Alumni Association in Vietnam held a meeting to express gratitude to their teachers on the occasion of Teachers' Day, November 20, 2019.

Francophone Soirée Gala, November 2019

Opening Ceremony of the French Club at the University of Civil Engineering, October 2017

PFIEV Annual Traditional Student Football Tournament – 2020

Orientation field trip (K65) – October 2020

Signing cooperation agreements on training, internships, and recruitment with businesses.

Department of High-Quality Engineering Training, Room 304, Building H1, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering

Phone: 024 - 36280396 (Office)

Website: https://pfiev.huce.edu.vn

Email: pfiev-egc@huce.edu.vn (external relations), pfiev@huce.edu.vn (office)

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/PFIEV.NUCE