What major should I study to avoid unemployment after graduation?

Every admissions season, the question "Which major should I choose to avoid unemployment after graduation?" becomes a common concern for students and parents. This is a perfectly legitimate worry. However, reality shows that unemployment doesn't stem from university education itself, but mainly from choosing the wrong major, the wrong training environment, or a lack of genuine professional skills. The era of chasing "hot majors" is gradually passing. Today's labor market demands majors that offer a viable career path, sustainable development, and long-term adaptability, rather than just short-term gains. So, as we face the 2026 admissions season, which majors should be considered realistically and thoughtfully?

1. Healthcare Sector: Guaranteed employment at all stages

Medicine – Pharmacy – Nursing

Vietnam is entering a period of rapid population aging, leading to an increasing demand for healthcare, protection, and improvement. Meanwhile, the healthcare system continues to face a serious shortage of qualified doctors, pharmacists, and nurses with professional expertise and practical skills.

Many forecasts indicate that, during the period 2025–2035, Vietnam will need to add hundreds of thousands of healthcare personnel, especially nurses and practicing pharmacists.

Associate Professor Dr. Hoang Duc Hanh – Head of the Faculty of Medicine at Dai Nam University, former Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Health, commented: “The fields of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing are not only highly stable professions, but also deeply connected to a social mission. Those who study diligently and receive thorough training will almost certainly not lack job opportunities.”

At Dai Nam University, health-related majors are implemented with an applied orientation, emphasizing practical training and early clinical experience; linking training with hospitals, pharmacies, and affiliated medical facilities; and boasting a team of lecturers with extensive practical experience. As a result, students are able to adapt quickly to the work environment and can enter the labor market immediately after graduation.

This is considered a highly stable field of study with a low turnover rate, making it particularly suitable for candidates pursuing humanistic values and a long-term career path.

2. Technology Sector: The Backbone of the Digital Economy

Information Technology – Computer Science – Information Systems

Digital transformation is no longer an option, but a mandatory requirement in most sectors such as finance, education, healthcare, commerce, logistics, and manufacturing.

According to labor market reports, Vietnam is facing a shortage of hundreds of thousands of IT professionals each year, particularly in positions such as software development, data and artificial intelligence, information security, system administration, and enterprise digital transformation.

Dr. Tran Dang Cong, Head of the Information Technology Faculty at Dai Nam University, stated: “Information technology students at Dai Nam University are trained with an application-oriented approach, learning through real-world projects and real businesses. The goal is not just to award degrees, but to equip students with the skills to work immediately after graduation.”

With the advantages of project-based learning, early internships at technology companies, and the ability to combine information technology with fields such as business, e-commerce, and logistics, Dai Nam University students have broad job opportunities, competitive income, and no limitations on their work environment.

3. Economics and Business Group: The foundation for business development

Business Administration – Marketing – International Business

Businesses may change their products and technologies, but the need for human resources in business, marketing, and management always exists. In the context of the digital economy and deep integration, the labor market demands human resources who not only "know how to sell," but also understand digital marketing, branding, strategic management, and cross-border business.

Professor Dr. Truong Duc Thao – Head of the Business Administration Faculty at Dai Nam University, emphasized: “Dai Nam University trains business students in a practical, hands-on approach, helping them understand the market, become job-ready, develop entrepreneurial thinking, and adapt quickly to changes in the business environment.”

Students gain exposure to real-world business situations, participate in internships and early career experiences, and hone their communication, negotiation, and management skills. This field of study offers high flexibility, easy career transitions, and is suitable for dynamic students with a market-oriented mindset.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management: A field of study for the global economy.

Logistics is considered the lifeblood of the economy, especially in the context of strong growth in e-commerce and import/export activities. This sector is facing a shortage of high-quality human resources, particularly those with knowledge of supply chains, technological proficiency, and foreign language skills.

Dr. Le Thi My Ngoc – Head of the Department of Logistics and International Business at Dai Nam University, said: Graduates can work in domestic businesses, foreign-invested enterprises, or participate in the international labor market. This is a field of study with relatively low competition for entry, but a very high demand for graduates.

4. Language Studies Group: A Professional Passport in a Global Environment

English – Chinese – Japanese – Korean

In the modern workplace, foreign language skills are no longer an added advantage, but a necessary condition. Students with good foreign language skills can work in FDI enterprises, international trade, logistics, marketing, tourism, education, or work abroad.

Dr. Vo Minh Ha – Head of the Department of Chinese Language and Culture, Dai Nam University, shared: “Studying languages at Dai Nam University is not just about learning the language, but also about learning the culture, mindset, and professional skills to work in a multinational environment.”

When a foreign language is combined with a specific professional field, the learner's job opportunities and career advancement prospects are significantly expanded.

5. Graphic Design and E-commerce: Careers in the Digital Age of Creativity

In a context where every business needs a presence on digital platforms, graphic design and e-commerce have become crucial links in business operations and communication.

Graduates can work in media and marketing, e-commerce businesses, creative companies, or develop independent careers as freelancers or startups. This field is suitable for young people with creative thinking, a passion for technology, and a desire for career flexibility.

It's not enough to just choose a "hot" major; you need to choose one that's "viable" for you.

In the 2026 admissions season, choosing the right major means selecting fields with high societal demand, training programs that are practical, offer clear job opportunities, and align with one's abilities and passions.

At Dai Nam University, all training programs are geared towards one overarching goal: that graduates find employment, are competent in their jobs, and can sustainably make a living in their chosen profession.

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