Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 29, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Main Academic Term Activity (HK CHÍNH) 2026-2027Relevant now
- First-Year Undergraduate Track (NĂM 1 (ĐH)) 2026-2027
- Off-hours and Summer Activity (HK ngoài giờ; HK hè) 2026-2027
Campus language
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B
- Bách Khoa
- The common short-hand name for the university used by locals and students alike.
- BK-er
- A common nickname for any student or alumnus of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.
- BKA
- Bach Khoa Alumni, the official alumni association of the university.
C
- Căn tin B6
- The central student canteen located in building B6 of the Ly Thuong Kiet campus.
- Căn tin H1
- The main dining area serving students at the Di An (Campus 2) location.
- Cày
- A term used for intensive studying or 'grinding' for exams, notorious due to the school's high academic rigor.
- Cơm SV
- Generic term for 'Student Rice' meals, typically affordable set lunches found near the campus gates.
H
- HCMUT-SS
- Student Support center providing administrative and career services to students.
K
- KTX 497
- The primary dormitory for HCMUT students located at 497 Hoa Hao Street, District 10.
- KTX Khu A
- The Vietnam National University (VNU) dormitory area used by students attending the Di An campus.
- KTX Khu B
- The larger VNU dormitory complex in Thu Duc/Di An used by upperclassmen and diverse VNU students.
N
- Nợ môn
- A common state for students meaning they 'owe' a course or have failed and need to retake it.
O
- OISP
- Office for International Study Programs, managing high-quality and international joint programs.
V
- VNU-HCM
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City; the parent university system HCMUT belongs to.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A1
- The administrative headquarters and main office building at the Ly Thuong Kiet campus.
- B1
- One of the oldest iconic buildings at the District 10 campus, often housing fundamental science departments.
- bk_b1_cafeteria
- BK.B1 Cafeteria
- BKeL
- The official e-learning management system (Moodle-based) used for course materials and assignments.
- BKPay
- The university's integrated electronic payment gateway for tuition and administrative fees.
- Bus 8
- The most vital bus route for students, connecting the District 10 campus directly to the Thu Duc/Di An campus.
- C6
- Building housing the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and related workshops.
- Cổng Lý Thường Kiệt
- The main entrance of Campus 1, used as a primary meeting point for students.
- H6
- The massive, modern multi-purpose building that serves as the heart of the Di An (Campus 2) facility.
- MyBK
- The comprehensive student portal for course registration, grade viewing, and personal records.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 29, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.