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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about application, eligibility, preparation, participation, and follow-up opportunities.
Application & Eligibility
Who should apply for this school?+
This school is designed for undergraduate students who are interested in high performance computing, AI systems, big data processing, parallel programming, or research-oriented computing infrastructure.
The program is especially suitable for students who want to understand how large-scale computing systems are used to solve real-world problems beyond a local laptop environment.
Can non-HCMUT students apply?+
Yes. Students from universities outside HCMUT are welcome to apply.
Applicants from other universities will be considered through the same registration and selection process, based on their background, motivation, and alignment with the school's objectives.
How will participants be selected?+
Participants will be selected based on motivation, technical readiness, relevance of interest, and commitment to participate in the full program.
Because the number of seats may be limited, submitting the registration form does not automatically guarantee admission.
Is there any participation fee?+
No. HCMUT HPC Summer School 2026 is free for selected participants.
Selected participants only need to confirm their attendance and follow the preparation instructions provided by the organizing team before the program starts.
Preparation
Do I need prior HPC experience to join?+
No prior HPC experience is required.
The school is intended as an entry point for students who are new to high performance computing. Basic programming skills and willingness to work with Linux-based environments, command-line tools, and hands-on technical exercises are helpful.
What programming background is expected?+
Participants should be comfortable with at least one programming language, preferably Python, C/C++, Java, or another language commonly used in computing courses or technical projects.
The school does not assume advanced experience in parallel programming.
Do I need to prepare anything before the school starts?+
Selected participants may receive preparation instructions before the school begins.
Typical preparation may include installing required software, reviewing basic Linux commands, refreshing programming fundamentals, or reading short introductory materials.
Should I bring my own laptop?+
Yes, participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own laptop.
The laptop does not need to be a high performance machine. Intensive workloads, if any, will be designed to run on provided computing environments or remote infrastructure.
Participation
Will participants work individually or in teams?+
Participants will mainly learn through a combination of lectures, guided practice, and team-based activities.
Teams may be formed during the school based on the activity structure and the number of selected participants.
Is there an online option?+
The school is primarily designed as an on-site program at HCMUT.
Online participation options, if available, will be announced through official channels.
Will participants receive a certificate?+
Participants who complete the required activities of the school may receive a certificate of participation.
The exact certificate policy may depend on attendance, participation in required sessions, completion of hands-on activities, and the organizing unit's regulations.
After the School
What can I continue doing after the school?+
After the school, interested participants may continue engaging with HPC-related activities through student clubs, lab projects, research groups, technical seminars, or follow-up training programs.
The school is intended as an entry point into a broader student community around high performance computing, AI systems, and large-scale data processing.
Can I join related HPC Lab or Big Data Club activities after the school?+
Yes. Interested students may continue through HPC Lab activities, Big Data Club programs, reading groups, internal sharing sessions, lab projects, and student-led technical activities when opportunities are available.
Ready to start local and compute at scale?
Join HCMUT HPC Summer School 2026 and take your first step into scalable computing, AI systems, and research-oriented engineering. Contact bdc+hpcschool@hcmut.edu.vn for questions.