Van Lang Group Opens the Automotive Diagnosis, Repair, and Simulation Center

On July 26, 2023, Van Lang Group held the opening ceremony for the Automotive Diagnostic, Repair, and Simulation Center at 333 Thuan Giao 16 Street, Thuan Giao Ward, Thuan An City, Binh Duong Province, aiming to provide high-quality training opportunities and specialized services in the automotive field.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the administrators of Van Lang University and Binh Duong Economics and Technology University, as well as the sponsoring units. From Van Lang University, there were Dr. Nguyen Dac Tam, Chairman of the Founding Committee of VLU; Dr. Vo Van Tuan, Vice President of VLU; MA. Hoang Son Dien, Managing Director of VLU; Ph.D. Nguyen Phu Thuong Luu, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Director of the Automotive Diagnostic, Repair, and Simulation Center, along with leaders of departments and offices.

From Binh Duong Economics and Technology University, there was the participation of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, President of the University; Mr. Phan Thanh Nhan, Secretary of the Party Committee of the university; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Y, Vice President and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

Mr. Keith Andreasen, Production Director of Innova USA, and Mr. Nguyen Huu Nghia, Director of CarTek, are the representatives of the sponsoring unit. In addition, the event was attended by guest universities and businesses in the automotive diagnosis and repair industry in Ho Chi Minh City.

Opening for admissions in 2019, the Automotive Engineering Technology has experienced impressive growth in the student enrollment scales within the Technology - Engineering sector at Van Lang University. The Faculty of Automotive Engineering has placed a special emphasis on connecting with international businesses, striving to find new opportunities for students. In 2023, the partnership program between the VLU’s Faculty of Automotive Engineering and the Korean Automobile Association opens up a promising future for the VLU’s students to study and work in South Korea.

Through VLU’s network of business partners, students are increasingly experiencing a professional learning and practical environment, keeping up with industry trends. The Automotive Diagnostic, Repair, and Simulation Center under the Van Lang Education Group has recently officially commenced operations thanks to sponsorship from Innova (USA) and CarTek, located at Binh Duong Economics and Technology University, a member of the Van Lang Group.

The Automotive Diagnostic, Repair, and Simulation Center project started construction in late March 2023 and began its main activities in August. This morning, on July 26, 2023, the center's opening ceremony was held at the Binh Duong Economics and Technology University, bringing joy to the leadership of Van Lang Education Group and the sponsoring businesses.

The center is sponsored with 15 sets of high-end simulation models from Innova (USA). These simulation machines replicate the electrical systems of all car brands and models worldwide. Students can access technical specifications for the electrical-control systems of different brands and models, repair processes for various vehicles, as well as electrical diagrams and the locations of touch-control devices and sensors. The handheld diagnostic tool allows users to read real-time data for existing vehicle models, diagnose faults, and accurately access repair procedures.

Automotive Engineering Technology students have access to higher standards in the profession, experiencing practical training alongside theoretical learning thanks to modern technology. With the investment from Van Lang Group, VLU’s students now have another high-quality learning space in addition to the automotive workshop at the main campus.

Aiming for an international university environment with learners at the center, Van Lang University has made significant investments in facilities, training programs, and creating a holistic experiential environment for learners in recent years. It is mentioned that the university recently invested up to 40 billion VND to open a new practice area for the Faculty of Dentistry on July 25. In September, according to the announcement from VLU, the university plans to put into operation the Dormitory Area, Practical Management Room for students in the Faculties of Tourism & Hospitality Management, the opening of a practical workshop for students in the Faculty of Automotive Engineering, Practical Area for Communications students, and Practical Area for Art students, etc.

Furthermore, the university is entering the final phase of the project to build an educational complex in Binh Thanh District (Ho Chi Minh City), continuing the construction of four new buildings serving the specific needs of health, arts, engineering-technology, and an R&D center with over 100 modern research labs. Upon completion, the Van Lang Education complex is expected to become one of the most modern and largest university campuses in the country.

According to Nguoi Do Thi newspaper