The Strategic Objectives of HCMUT from 2016 to 2020 1. Vision: To become an innovative, pioneering and international integrated university . 2. Mission: HCMUT is an autonomous university with the following missions: • To educate the intellectual human resources with leadership competence; • To create new knowledge through scientific research and technological transfer; • To assume and perform social responsibility and community services. 3. Strategies: The specific strategies as follows: 1. Efficiency management and resource development to ensure the transformation into an autonomous university; 2. Development of excellent staff; 3. Educational excellence; 4. Research and Technology transfer excellence; 5. Internationalization, cooperation, community outreach and strong sense of social responsibility. 4. System of core values HCMUT promotes to the following core values: • The devotion and core competence of our management, academic staff, and students; • Creativity and Innovation in education and research; • Dynamic learning environment and international integration; • Strong sense of social responsibility and community services; • Strong linkages between the university, community, and enterprises. 5. Educational philosophy: “Liberal Art Education; Pioneering in quality, creativity and integration”