The library has a total area of ​​160 m2, equipped with dedicated desks and chairs to serve up to 60 readers. In addition, the library is equipped with computers with internet connection, scanners, photocopiers to support readers to look up, and use the materials conveniently.

The library resources are diverse, including books, journals, dissertations, research papers, workshops proceedings, electronic materials, etc. on topics closely related to the training programs at the university.

Paper Material

 At present, the university library has hundreds of  textbooks and reference materials written in the Vietnamese language, a large number of textbooks and reference books written in the English language on the university training programs, and foreign language books. The library also archives hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate theses, master's degrees, scientific papers, and research reports at all levels. In addition, the library has purchased and received a large number of nationally and internationally published magazines for oil and gas news such as SPE Journals, Oilfield Review (Schlumberger Corporation) The Petroleum Journal (Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group), etc.

 These materials are chosen by the university from selected universities, and prestigious publishers in the oil and gas field. Every year, the library purchases a large number of books and magazines in accordance with the training scope.

Electronic Material

 Apart from paper resources, students and staff of the university can access the internal electronic resources collected and processed by the library, including:

 More than 1000 electronic documents have been digitized and can be accessed remotely via the University Library Portal.

The library has acquired access to the electronic database of leading publishers such as Springer Link, Science @ Direct, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, Taylor & Francis, etc.  so that the users can have greater online material resources.

 The library also provides links to free resources from well-known universities around the world.

1. Functions

The Information and Library Center has the function of advising the Rector on the management, research, development, and exploitation of the information and library systems, effectively supporting the administrating, training, scientific research activities and other activities of the university.

2. Missions

2.1 General Missions

• Propose the development and improvement of policies and regulations on information and library activities of the university

• Formulate strategies for the development of information systems and libraries to meet the needs of the university in each stage of development

• Manage and exploit information sources, information infrastructure and other assets of the Center in conformity with the assigned functions and tasks

• Develop cooperative relations with the information and library centers of scientific institutions and universities nationwide and worldwide.

2.2 Library Department

• Formulate policies and directions for the development of libraries in line with the university’s development strategies in each period

• Develop service policies, rules, guidelines, and organize training classes on using library facilities and materials for users

• Be in charge of organizing and developing the library’s materials: develop plans and coordinate with other departments to collect, publish and purchase materials (textbooks, lectures, reference materials, electronic databases, etc.) to serve the training programs of the university

• Receive and archive theses, dissertations, scientific papers, research reports, proceedings of seminars and conferences defended and approved at the university, or our teaching staff’s scientific projects defended or presented at other educational and research institutions nationwide and worldwide

• Collect, edit, and preserve documents and artefacts related to the process of construction and development of the university, organize the tradition room, preserve, display, and introduce materials when necessary

• Organize and manage the databases of library resources to serve users inside and outside the university

• Ensure the provision of library services which are diverse, modern,  and suitable for the users’ demands, effectively serving the learning, teaching and research activities in this academic environment

• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate the functions and activities of the library to optimize its operations

• Cooperate with local and foreign libraries in material exchange, information resource sharing, and provision of information and library services to meet the users’ demands

• Research and apply advanced standards and technologies to the library activities

2.3. Information Technology Department

• Develop strategic plans for the application of information technology to the operating activities of the university

• Research, propose, implement information technology solutions (hardware, software) to meet the management and operation requirements of the university

• Be in charge of managing and operating information technology systems (including support for end-users), ensuring that the information technology system of the university operate smoothly

• Be in charge of technically managing the website, cooperating with other departments in the university to reach consensus on the structure of information on the website

• Provide guidance on the use of information technology and communication equipment for staffs, lecturers, and students of the university and other users.

1. Short-term training courses

 ATC has successfully organized many training courses which are in various disciplines, flexible in timing and location, and in accordance with the customers’ demands. Our  domestic training programs areconvenient for our customers in that the full course price is proportional to the duration, not the number of learners, and learners can have complete control of the training contents as required.

Our domestic and overseas training programs are taught by professors and visiting lecturers from leading countries such as USA, Norway, UK, the Netherlands, Egypt, France, and Romania. The center has so far invited over 174 professors and international experts to carry out training courses in the fields of Petroleum Geology, Petroleum Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Offshore Engineering. In addition, the ATC has conducted professional skill courses for leaders and professionals in the oil and gas industry, and other courses on Finance, Accounting, English for Communication, and English for the Oil and Gas Industry. Upon completion of the courses, our learners will receive international certificates jointly awarded by PVU and our affiliated association such as Honeywell, Schlumberger, Intergraph, etc. 

 Process automation center PVU-Honeywell

PVU and Honeywell jointly opened the Automation Control Center to provide training courses in Vietnam and in Asia. This is the most rigorous and globally standardized center of the Honeywell Group which  is authorized to train and issue certificates of automation and control of Honeywell equipment in the field of Petroleum  Drilling and Production, Refining and Petrochemicals, Gas Processing, Fertilizer Production, and Electricity.

The center  has cooperated with Aberdeen Drilling Schools to organize certified courses  on petroleum drilling and production (IWCF / IADC), well control, erosion control and other related technical services.

IWCF / IADC drilling equipment

2. Analysis services

PVU is equipped with a modern and synchronized laboratory system for analyzing  all aspects of the oil and gas industry such aspetroleum geology, petroleum geophysics, drilling fluids, oil and gas exploration, petroleum products, catalysts, and petrochemicals.

2.1. Petroleum Geology and Geophysics

Market Demands: Oil and gas exploration and production is one of the core areas of the Group, and seismicism is the dominant approach employed. To obtain the most geological information, the seismic data must be processed through the following steps:

-  Data processing: The process of applying computer equipment systems and software programs to exploit and transform the information received from the seismic tape to obtain the results of the transect, the seismic map reflecting the characteristics of the environment and the studied object

-  Document interpretation: The process of using data has been processed to build geological model, interpretation properties, and geological characteristics of the area from which the assessment of potential oil and gas resources in the area can be carried out

At present, concerning hardware and software, DP & I has:

-  Cluster includes 64 CPU nodes

-  Raid server: 20 TB

-  WS: 10

-  ProMAX software and modules are being developed

As for human resources, DP & I has a team of doctorate-level experts in Geology-Geophysics, Mathematics, and Computer Science. DP & I can therefore:

-  Deal with 2D and 3D seismic data interpretation

-  Research and develop software modules for seismic data processing

In addition, PVU is equipped with a system of synchronized laboratories for teaching and research in the fields of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics such as sedimentation, lithology - minerals, geophysics, and localization.

Scanning electron microscope SEM and Microscope

2.2. Petroleum Drilling and Production

There are 03 specialized laboratories operated by high-quality human resources to perform the following measurements:

-  Laboratory of drilling mud and cement using API 10A, 13A: Determine rheology, water discharge, solid content, resistivity for drilling fluids and densities, freezing time strength, compressibility, and water discharge for the cementitious cement in the course of drilling

-  Reinforced oil recovery chamber: Measure the absolute permeability of the reservoir and assess the oil recovery capacity in the reservoir

-  The ministry of technology uses API RP40 standard: measure porosity, absolute permeability, contact angle, and liquid viscosity

Core flooding CFS 700

2.3. Refining and Petrochemicals

Three specialized petrochemical-filtration laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art analytical machines and are operated by a team of highly qualified personnel who can perform measurements and analysis of results as follows:

- Petroleum and petroleum product analysis laboratory: measure crude oil and petroleum products by ASTM standard equipment such as flash point, open cup, heat treatment, still opaque, freezing, viscosity, proportion, the amount of water, water content, needle piercing, dripping, oxidation stability, determine the distillation curve according to ASTM D86, and element analysis.

Equipment to determine the distillation curve	Thermometer

- Laboratory of chromatography: equipped with modern chromatographic analyzers such as high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC-MS) of manufacturer Agilent. It is capable of analyzing organic components in the product mix

High Performance Liquid Chromatography System HPLC	Mass Spectrometry System GCMS

- Structural analysis labs are equipped with modern structural analysis machines such as Bruker, Raman Spectrometer, Atomic Force Microscope (AFM).

XRD equipment	Raman spectrophotometer

2.4. The laboratory of mechanical-physical properties of material

The laboratory of mechanical-physical properties of material has achieved ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (VILAS). The workforce of this laboratory is highly qualified, and committed to providing our customers with the best and most reliable testing services in the field such as:

-  Pulling-compressing test, up to many different standards

-  Impact test at room temperature and -70oC, up to different standards

-  Bending test, up to many different standards

-  Analyze the chemical composition of the surface of metal material based on the principle of optical emission spectrum

In order to successfully implement the long-term strategy, the laboratory not only develops a concrete action plan with annual growth targets but also promotes brand marketing along with perceiving the core values of our work to guide individual staff’s execution. 

Equipment for analyzing chemical composition	Compression testing machine

 3. Technical, scientific, and technological consulting services

Technical consulting services and science and technology transfer are important tasks  for service development strategies in the long-term plan of PVU. We are currently carrying out consultancy services on scientific and technological solutions and scientific researches for the Group's core activities including oil and gas exploration, exploitation and processing, electricity, gas, and technical services.

The ATC cooperates with foreign partners to provide a number of technical services such as:

-  Conduct technical evaluation and analysis using Slumberger's geotechnical, geophysical, and drilling software tools such as Eclipse, Petrel, Techlog, PipeSim, ect.

-  Design and perform technical analysis with the Intergraph software sponsored: Smart3D, SmartPlant P&ID, CADWorx, Ceasar II, Tank, PVElite, etc.

-  Seismic data processing and interpretation: 2D and 3D

-  Research and develop software modules for seismic data processing

-  Assess oil pipeline condition and maintenance of pigging system by technology MFL

-  Provide all kinds PIG: foam pig, Bi-di pig, MFL Pig, robot, etc.

-  Cleaning services for industrial equipment (heat exchangers, furnaces, heat pipes, tanks

Organizing the short-term training course is one of the important tasks assigned to PVU by PetroVietnam and as a result, the Advanced Training Center (ATC) was established in accordance to the Decision No. 42 /QĐ-ĐHDK dated on 27 Jan 2011 by the University Council of PVU.
Since the establishment, the ATC has continuously improved the quality of training programs to meet the requirements of the society as well as the training methods. The centerpiece of the ATC is step by step completed with spacious classrooms, modern audio equipment and air-conditioning. The ATC has developed a website to carry out the information, manage functions of the program and serve leaners in the best. The ATC strives to become a prestigious training institution in Vietnam, has become a reliable place for students studying short-term programs in the Oil and Gas Industry as well as in other fields (official dispatch of the training of the Petro Vietnam).
The success of the ATC is due to the direction and support of PVN, the University Council of PVU, the Board of Rector, the functional departments and the faculties in PVU and the other units in PVN. Especially, the enthusiastic cooperation of Professors, Associate Professors, Ph.D who are the leading experts in Oil and Gas Industry.
a. Function
The ATC is responsible for organizing short-term, regular training programs on the management, leadership and professional skills to meet the requirements of work; to carry out cooperation programs, joint ventures and training cooperation with domestic and overseas training, research and production and business establishments.
b. Mission
Cooperate with domestic and foreign training institutions to organize professional training courses, seminars and international seminars on energy, oil and gas, management, education and training, science and technology to meet the demand for human resources of the University,; organizing training courses which offer internationally recognized certification; designing program and organizing training to the needs of the companies within and outside the Petroleum industry.

This section is under construction.

General information

Faculty of Fundamental Sciences was established under Decision No. 43/QD-DHDK of the Council of PetroVietnam University on January 27, 2011. Faculty of Fundamental Sciences is a training and management unit of PVU. Its main function is providing courses on general subjects and technical foundation subjects in the undergraduate training program and other training systems of PVU.

Currently, the Faculty has 12 lecturers, including 1 associate professor, 4 doctorates and 7 masters. Most of them studied abroad in the fields of Electrical - Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Math - Physics - Chemistry and English.

The Faculty is responsible for teaching 32 courses of general education, basic engineering and English for Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Geology-Geophysics. The Faculty participate in training both undergraduate and graduate students. Up to now, we have successfully guided 10 graduate students of Marine Engineering.

The Faculty is also responsible for guiding Olympic Teams of Mathematics, Physics, Mechanics, English and CAD who participated in National Olympic Competitions from 2013-2020 and won hundreds of awards.

From 2016-2021, the Faculty has published about 60 scientific articles in prestigious international and domestic journals; Faculty members also presided over the implementation of 4 PVN projects, 20 basic projects and guided dozens of students’ scientific research projects.

Location: 7th floor, PVU Building, 762 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Long Toan Ward, Ba Ria City, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province.

1. Function

The major functions of the Faculty are consulting and assisting the Rector on training activities, scientific research and technology transfer in accordance with the assigned expertise as well as managing and implementing assigned tasks.

2. Mission

2.1. General Mission

• Proposing, adjusting and amending the formulation of rules and regulations related to the function and duty of the Faculty.

• Developing the annual plan of the Faculty and implement it according to the general plan of the University.

• Being responsible for commendation and discipline of the Faculty.

• Managing and dividing tasks among the affiliated Departments.

• Proposing recruitment of teaching staff.

• Managing faculty members and learners in accordance with the assgined authority.

• Proposing medium and long-term development plans for the Faculty including training, recruiting and nurturing; researching and proposing improvements to methods of management, teaching, learning, scientific research and technology transfer.

• Building, planning and developing teaching staff; managing and organizing training and advanced training to improve professional qualifications for the faculty’s staff.

• Planning and organizing political, ideological, ethical and lifestyle education for staff and learners.

• Implementing the training quality assurance process according to the guidelines of the University.

• Coordinating with the Department of Academic Affairs to build a team of quality visiting lecturers from Vietnam and other countries.

• Performing other duties assigned by the Rector.

2.2. Building training programs and learning materials

• Implementing the academic year plan after being approved by the Rector.

• Coordinating with the Department of Academic Affairs in formulating, adjusting and amending training programs, developing projects for new training majors.

• Proposing and collecting learning materials; designing syllabi of related subjects to ensure consistency and avoid overlap among subjects of the education programs or between training levels; developing curricula, lectures and reference materials for the subjects which the Faculty is in charge of according to the training program and development orientation of the University.

2.3. Student recruitment

• Coordinating with Department of Academic Affairs to propose recruitment target, entrance exams applicable to training programs of the Faculty.
• Appoint staff for student recruitment activities; implement assigned tasks related to recruitment activities.

2.4. Student training and management

• Implementing the academic year plan, appointing lecturers to teach courses in accordance with the general timetable of the Faculty and the University.

• Coordinating with the Department of Academic Affairs to make plans, prepare and organize exams and thesis defense meetings according to university general timetable; proposing thesis examining committee.

• Assigning staff to administer exams and to mark tests.

• Managing students and learners according to the university regulations; collaborating with Department of Academic Affairs to complete student profiles, to list the students who meet the requirements for taking exams, writing theses or getting degrees.

• Coordinating with Department of Academic Affairs in commencing administrative tasks related to students (enrolling new students, issuing student cards, issuing certifications and other documents for students..), implementing scholarship granting and rewarding/disciplining policies toward students.

• Coordinating with Department of Academic Affairs in organizing new school year opening and graduation ceremonies.

2.5. Science and technology & foreign affairs activities

• Developing annual scientific research plan at the level of Faculty. After being approved by the competent authority, organize its implementation.

• Coordinating with the Department of External Relations & Science and Technology to review and accept scientific research projects of the Faculty.

• Implementing international cooperation projects; coordinate with scientific and technological organizations and enterprises; combining training activities with scientific research - specializing in technology transfer, socio-economic development.

• Coordinating with the Department of Academic Affairs, Department of External Relation & Science and Technology to implement scientific research activities of students.

• Introducing the students scientific research works to participate in the university level-exam.

• Organizing scientific and technical conferences/activities in the direct connection between research, production and enterprises.

• Manage the quality, the content and the research methods.

2.6. Building and maintaining facilities.

• Managing and supervising the departments to effectively use the assets and equipment for teaching and researching in compliance with the government and university regulations.

• Cooperating with the Department of Equipment and Project Administration in building plans of investing and purchasing new equipment best complying to the training and researching requirements.

• Managing and supervising faculty departments to build annual and irregular equipment purchasing plans to timely serve the training and research conducting.