1. Vision and Objectives of Cooperation

With the philosophy of "Learning goes hand in hand with practice", the Faculty of Tourism and Culinary Arts at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade (HUIT) strongly emphasizes building and developing a solid network with reputable enterprises. Our Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) serve as a vital bridge, providing students with professional internship environments, unlocking vast employment opportunities upon graduation, and ensuring our training programs are continuously updated with industry practices.

2. Extensive Partner Network

To date, the Faculty has signed cooperation agreements with over 50 prestigious businesses, brands, and organizations operating across various sectors, including Hospitality, Food & Beverage (F&B), Tourism, Events, entertaiments, kitchen and nutritional Science. Notably, our network includes major corporations that own ecosystems of dozens of affiliated companies and hospitality properties.

Key areas of collaboration and highlighted partners include:

• Luxury Hospitality & Resorts:
  • Marriott Group: Comprehensive cooperation with a network of 29 high-end hotels and resorts such as JW Marriott, Sheraton, The Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, and Renaissance.
  • Other renowned hotel brands: Hotel Nikko Saigon, New World Phu Quoc, Muong Thanh Luxury Saigon Hotel, and Le Thanh Group (owning a chain of 5-star hotels and commercial services).
• F&B, Kitchen and Nutrion: Partnerships with Golden Gate Group, Nhat Huong Trading Co., Ltd., Dalat Milk JSC, and more.
• Tourism, Travel & Events: Close ties with leading travel agencies such as Hanoitourist, Ben Thanh Tourist, Dat Viet Tour, Vietnamtourist, and VNGROUP Tourist…
• Professional Organizations & International Partners:
  • The Faculty has most recently signed an MOU with the Ho Chi Minh City Chef Association, alongside the ongoing partnership with the Vietnam Top Chef Association, to enhance the professional culinary skills of our students.
  • International affiliation with Placement International (PI) to open up global career opportunities for students.

3. Strategic Cooperation Activities

These MOUs deliver practical value to our students through various initiatives:

• Internships and Recruitment: Welcoming hundreds of student interns annually and prioritizing the recruitment of our graduates.
• Sponsorships and Scholarships: Enterprises actively sponsor Job Fairs and award scholarships to students with outstanding academic achievements.
• Enhancing Education Quality: Co-organizing academic exchanges, practical workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions with top industry experts.

The Faculty of Tourism and Culinary Arts is committed to continuously expanding our corporate network, equipping our students with the strongest foundation to confidently enter the global workforce.

List of partners who have signed MOU with FTCA