Institutional Commitment
FPT University, as a institution, gives pedestrians first priority on all five of its campuses: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Can Tho and Quy Nhon. This principle is part of the university’s green campus and sustainable development direction. It applies to every campus, not only to individual buildings.
The commitment rests on three principles that guide campus planning, construction and daily operation:
- Pedestrians first. Walking is the main way to move between lecture halls, the library, dormitories, canteens and green spaces.
- Vehicles stay at the edge. Cars and motorbikes are parked in designated areas near the gates. Only service, emergency and approved event vehicles may enter the core academic zones.
- Walking must be safe, shaded and open to everyone. Walkways are wide, lit, lined with trees and step-free where possible, so students, staff, visitors and people with disabilities can all use them.
Pedestrian-First Rules on Every Campus
The university turns the commitment into concrete rules that apply to all campuses.
| Area | Rule |
| Vehicle access | Cars and motorbikes park in designated lots at the campus edge. Core academic, library and dormitory zones are walking zones. |
| Walkway network | Every main building is linked by a continuous walkway, covered corridor or bridge, so students do not need to walk on vehicle roads. |
| Shade and greenery | Main walkways are lined with trees, gardens or green walls to keep them cool in Vietnam’s hot climate. |
| Accessibility | Ramps, lifts and step-free routes connect entrances, lecture halls and public spaces. |
| New construction | New buildings and renovations must keep or extend pedestrian links and may not cut through existing walkways. |
| Events | During large events, vehicles are directed to temporary parking outside the core zone and walking routes are signposted. |
Campus-Wide Implementation
All five FPT University campuses — Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Can Tho, and Quy Nhon — have implemented pedestrian-oriented designs:
- FPT University Hanoi Campus: A central pedestrian corridor links the Main Gate, Library, and Dormitories, where all motorized vehicles are banned.
- FPT University Ho Chi Minh City Campus: The network of pedestrian walkways and rooftop gardens connecting the campus buildings is fully accessible, with ramps and tactile paving for ease of movement. Filled with colorful flowers and lush greenery, these paths create a refreshing and inviting environment that highlights the campus’s commitment to sustainability and walkability.
- FPT University Danang Campus: The campus stands out with its iconic “Orange Bridge” connecting the two main lecture halls, creating a distinctive architectural highlight. Shaded pedestrian walkways lined with greenery provide comfort and convenience for all users.
- Can Tho campus: Green walkways and gardens surround the teaching buildings and link them to the canteen, dormitory and sports area. The Thinker statue plaza is a car-free space where students meet and walk.
- Quy Nhon campus (AI campus): The campus is compact and walkable, with landscaped open space between the teaching building, dormitory and sports facilities.
Mobility that supports walking
The university provides low-emission ways to cover longer distances, so that private vehicles are not needed inside the campus.
- Electric shuttles (Hanoi campus): Orange electric carts carry students between the gate, lecture buildings, canteen and dormitories on the 30-hectare campus. They run at low speed and give way to pedestrians.
- Bicycles: Students can cycle on the internal roads and park bicycles near building entrances.
- Shuttle buses to campus: The F-Bus in Ho Chi Minh City and public bus routes to Hoa Lac bring students to the campus gate, where they continue on foot.
Safety, accessibility and review
- Safety: Speed limits, signs and security staff keep the few vehicles that enter the campus away from walkways. Walkways are lit at night.
- Accessibility: Ramps, lifts and step-free routes let people with reduced mobility reach classrooms, the library and public spaces.
- Review: Campus facility teams check walkways and parking arrangements every year and report on progress in the university’s sustainability reporting.
Through this policy and its daily practice, FPT University makes walking the safest, easiest and most pleasant way to move around its campuses.
