Graduate admission - Master - Automation and Control Engineering

I. PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

Automation and Control Engineering Master Program trains human resources with good knowledge in fundamental sciences and basic techniques; creative thinking for solving scientific and technological problems in automation and control engineering; solving practical requirements in automatic system design and practice; having assurance, clarity in research method for developing professional knowledge, combining with team working and international standard working skills.

II. THE EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

- Understand and identify key problems to solve in scientific research; select the suitable methods and solutions for the problem; know how to deploy and modify the solution in the process of practical application.

- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the scientific methodology in control theory, production automation; system identification; robot design and control.

- Understand and apply procedures, principles, research methods, design techniques, control programming and operation automation systems proficiently; for example, PLC, SCADA, industrial communication standards-based systems, drive systems, industrial automation equipment.

- Ability to find new technique, technology to create new solutions or equipment for the field of automation and control engineering.

III. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: 

- Consultants, managers and leaders of domestic and international companies.

- Companies and/or brand establishment.

- Lecturer, researcher at universities, colleges and institutes.

- Participate in domestic and international doctoral programs.

- Participate in researcher groups in the field of automation and control engineering and/or have research papers and/or application products published in subject category journals and conferences.

IV. RESEARCH TOPICS:

- Robotics: industry, medicine, entertainment, rescue… 

- Artificial intelligence: applications in industry, agriculture, food, medicine…

- Industrial communication networks: Flexible Manufacturing System, Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Modular Production System…

- Power electronics & electrical drives: PWM techniques, multi-pulse rectifier & multi-level inverter, distributed power generation system, wireless power transfer, solid-state transformer, HVDC transmission technology, modern control methods, observers, parameter identification (PMSM, IM…), saving energy, …

- Renewable energy: control/supervise solar cell systems, wind turbine systems

- Image and video processing / computer vision: develop the signal processing algorithm for speed, image, video signals, especially for IoT application development.

- Control theory: Bayesian artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, nonlinear and adaptive control, optimal and robust control, intelligent control, multivariable control

- Metrology: applications in semiconductor technology, precision mechanics, bio-medicine, food…

- Mechatronics: automated guided vehicles, self-adaptive machine tools, digitally controlled combustion engines, contact-free magnetic bearings…

V. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Application Requirement's documents:

1. Application Form (Submit online)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of original bachelor transcript in right applied major
4. Copy of original bachelor certificate in right applied major
5. Statement of purpose (500 words)
6. Copy of Passport
7. Reference Letter of Bachelor’s thesis advisor (if any)
8. Photograph (3x4 cm)
9. Health check report from the official clinic or hospital within the last 6 months
10. English Language Proficiency:

English is medium of instruction for the master's program: TOEIC 600, TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.5, PET/FCE 160 (English certificates must be valid for two years from your test date up to the application date) or Proof of bachelor/master program taught in English language.

Vietnamese is medium of instruction for the master's program: TOEIC 500, TOEFL iBT 45, IELTS 4.5, PET/FCE 140 (English certificates must be valid for two years from your test date up to the application date) or Proof of bachelor/master program taught in English language.

VI. TUITION FEE FOR MASTER'S PROGRAM

1. The tuition fee for Master program

- Tuition fee for the master courses (Vietnamese program): $2200/2-year 

-  Tuition fee for the master courses (English program): $5000/2-year 

2. Dormitory fee:

From $30/month

3. Living expense in TDTU, Ho Chi Minh city:

VII. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Scholarship for Master program:

Dormitory, Tuition fee (full and partial based on GPA, review every year), Vietnamese language course.

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VIII. HOW TO APPLY

IX. INFORMATION ABOUT SPRING SEMESTER ADMISSION 2021 (Find from here) 

X. ABOUT THIS MASTER’S PROGRAM:

Duration: 18 – 24 months

Graduation Requirements:

• Completed a minimum of 35 compulsory and optional credits;
• Successfully completed and defended their Master's thesis.

XI. SCHEDULE/PROGRESS:

XII. ADMISSION ADVICE

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

19 Nguyen Huu Tho street, Tan Phong ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Room: B002, Building B

Email: tssdh@tdtu.edu.vn

Number phone: (028) 3775 5059.

Hotline: 0944314466

Website: https://grad.tdtu.edu.vn/

Department of electrical engineering (Room C117):  

Tran Duc Anh Minh, PhD

Email: tranducanhminh@tdtu.edu.vn

Phone: (+84)0902814085