In 1956, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering was established based on Phu Tho National Technical Center. So far, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FME) has developed through several different historical periods. The average number of students of the FME is about 3,100 including both undergraduates and postgraduates. In recent years, the Faculty has received over 680 freshmen for full-time education and 40 postgraduates anually. There are approximately 500 students who graduate every year. Nowadays, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is one of the largest and most important Faculties in the university.