Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) has announced increased admission scores for most of its programs. The semiconductor technology program achieved the highest cut-off score this year, reaching 85.8 out of 100. This indicates a surge in demand for this specific field of study. The overall rise in admission scores reflects the university’s growing prestige and the increasing competition among applicants. These changes highlight ongoing trends in Vietnamese higher education, with a focus on STEM fields. Experts suggest the higher scores also reflect improvements in the quality of secondary education nationwide. The university expects similar challenges in future admission cycles as demand continues to rise.