Universities in Laos

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Tourism

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2002 (chartered as Champasak College; full university 2002; serves southern Laos). Southern Laos public university in Pakse, Champasak Province. Founded 2002. ~7,000+ students. Located in former Kingdom of Champasak territory (1713-1946, later French Protectorate) — one of the three former Lao kingdoms (Luang Prabang + Vientiane + Champasak). Near WAT PHU CHAMPASAK — UNESCO World Heritage site (2001), Khmer Hindu temple complex pre-dating Angkor Wat by 4-5 centuries.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Laos — recognises universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private college in Vientiane focused on computing and business studies. Listed in higher-education directories; details limited so subjects are approximate. Private university in Vientiane, Laos; MoES-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1992 (chartered as Bank of Lao PDR training institute; develops Lao banking + finance professionals). Laos's premier banking and finance training institute. Founded 1992 under Bank of Lao PDR (central bank). ~1,500 students. Major pipeline for Lao banking + financial sector professionals.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2010 (founded as private IT-focused college targeting Laos's growing tech sector). Major IT-specialised private college in Vientiane. Founded 2010. ~1,500 students. Strong programming + networks + Chinese IT partnerships.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Tourism · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2008 (founded as private business + IT college). Major Vientiane private business + IT college. Founded 2008. ~2,000 students. Strong business + IT + tourism programmes targeting growing Lao private sector.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2003 (founded as American-curriculum English-medium college; partnership with US institutions). Major American-curriculum English-medium private college in Vientiane. Founded 2003. American liberal arts + business curricula. ~1,500+ students. Important American educational presence in Laos despite Cold War-era US bombing legacy.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2010 (founded by Lao-Japanese intergovernmental cooperation through JICA; provides Japanese-business-style management training). Major Lao-Japanese intergovernmental institute. Founded 2010 through JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency). Provides Japanese-business-style management training + Japanese language. ~1,000+ students. Important Japan-Laos cooperation symbol. Japan is significant Lao development partner.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Laos — recognises universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private college reportedly founded 2006 (per public sources) modelled on South Korean education. Departments: English, Korean Language, Computer Science (IT), Accounting. Confirmed via Wikipedia. Reportedly founded 2006 (per public sources). Private university in Vientiane, Laos; MoES-recognised.

SubjectsEducation

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1996 (chartered to serve northern Lao teacher-training). Major northern Laos teacher-training college in Luang Prabang. Founded 1996. ~1,500 students. Serves Luang Prabang + Houaphanh + Phongsali + Oudomxay + Luang Namtha + Bokeo northern provinces. CRITICAL CONTEXT: These northern provinces include areas where the HMONG ethnic minority (~9% of Lao population, concentrated in northern hills) faced post-1975 persecution due to Hmong alliance with CIA during 1964-1973 Secret War ("Hmong Secret Army" under General Vang Pao). Many Hmong refugees fled to Thailand and resettled in US/France/Australia. Reconciliation efforts ongoing.

SubjectsLanguages & Linguistics · Arts & Humanities

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2005 (chartered as specialised Lao language + literature college; named after MAHA SILA VIRAVONG — Lao scholar who founded modern Lao linguistics). Specialised Lao language and culture institution. Founded 2005. Named after MAHA SILA VIRAVONG (1905-1987) — Lao scholar and writer, FOUNDER OF MODERN LAO LINGUISTICS, author of major Lao history works including "History of Laos." ~600 students. Premier Lao language preservation institution.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Architecture & Design

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1960s (chartered during Royal Lao Kingdom era; Laos's premier fine arts and traditional culture institution). Laos's premier fine arts institution preserving traditional Lao arts. Founded during Royal Lao Kingdom era (~1960s). ~800 students. Traditional Lao painting, sculpture, classical Lao dance (lam vong + nang keo), Buddhist temple-art traditions. Distinctive cultural-heritage preservation mission.

SubjectsPublic Administration · Social Sciences · Law

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1996 (chartered to train Lao civil servants and public-sector officials). Laos's civil-servant and public-administration training institute. Founded 1996. ~2,000 students. Premier pipeline for Lao government officials.

SubjectsArts & Humanities

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1960s (chartered to preserve Lao classical music + dance traditions). Major Lao music and dance preservation institution. Founded during Royal era. ~500 students. Premier Lao traditional music (khaen mouth-organ — UNESCO Intangible Heritage 2017) + classical court dance (royal nang keo) training.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Email

admissions@nuol.edu.la

Phone

+856 21 770 070

Founded 1996 (chartered 5 November 1996 by Prime Ministerial Decree merging 9 pre-existing higher-education institutions into Laos's FLAGSHIP national university; predecessor heritage to Royal Institute of Law and Administration 1958 + Royal School of Medicine 1969 + Pedagogical Institute Dong Dok 1970s). LAOS'S FLAGSHIP and PREMIER university. Chartered 5 November 1996 by Prime Ministerial Decree consolidating 9 pre-existing higher-education institutions (predecessor heritage to Royal Institute of Law and Administration 1958, Royal School of Medicine 1969 — pre-Pathet Lao monarchy era). ~30,000+ students on Dong Dok main campus (~10km north of Vientiane). 13 faculties + 4 institutes. Major French + English + Chinese + Vietnamese + Thai language programmes (legacy of Laos's position between French Indochina + Greater Mekong + ASEAN). National library + research collections. UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) management is taught topic given Laos's context.

SubjectsEducation

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1996 (chartered to serve southern Lao teacher-training). Southern Laos teacher-training college in Pakse. Founded 1996. ~1,200 students. Serves southern Lao provinces.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1959 (chartered as Pakpasak Technical School during Royal Lao Kingdom era — pre-dates 1975 Pathet Lao takeover by 16 years; one of OLDEST surviving Laotian HE institutions). One of the OLDEST surviving Laotian higher-education institutions. Founded 1959 as Pakpasak Technical School during Royal Lao Kingdom era — PRE-DATES 1975 PATHET LAO TAKEOVER by 16 years. Reorganised post-1975. ~3,000+ students. Technical/vocational education in engineering trades.

SubjectsBusiness & Management

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Laos — recognises universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private business administration college in Vientiane. Listed on Wikipedia's list of universities in Laos; operates official site rbac.edu.la. Founding year not confidently verified. Private university in Vientiane, Laos; MoES-recognised.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1959 (samana monastic education tradition; formal Sangha Higher Education Institute reorganised periodically; trains Theravada Buddhist monks). Major Buddhist monastic higher-education institute in Vientiane. Theravada Buddhist samana monk training; Pali language + Buddhist philosophy + Lao religious traditions. ~1,500 monks/students. Located at major Vientiane monasteries. Distinctive institution preserving Lao Theravada Buddhist scholarship — Theravada Buddhism is Laos's majority religion (~65%) and central to Lao cultural identity. Pali studies + Tipitaka. Some Lao monks study at Pakistan Hujjat-ul-Wedaa scholarship + various Asian Buddhist exchanges.

SubjectsEducation

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1996 (chartered to serve central Lao teacher-training). Central Laos teacher-training college in Savannakhet. Founded 1996. ~1,000 students. Serves central southern provinces (Savannakhet + Khammouane + Bolikhamxai). UXO contamination context applies.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2009 (chartered as 3rd Laotian public university serving southern central Laos). Central southern Laos public university. Founded 2009 as Laos's 3rd public university. Located in Savannakhet — Laos's 2nd-largest city, on Thai border (Mekong River, Friendship Bridge II connecting to Mukdahan Thailand), part of the East-West Economic Corridor linking Vietnam-Laos-Thailand-Myanmar. ~6,000+ students. CRITICAL CONTEXT: Savannakhet province was HEAVILY BOMBED during 1964-1973 US Secret War (Ho Chi Minh Trail ran through neighbouring Sepon district); UXO contamination ongoing context for student populations.

SubjectsEducation · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1981 (chartered as primary national teacher-training institution serving Lao PDR education system). Laos's major national teacher-training institute. Founded 1981 (post-Pathet Lao consolidation period). ~3,000+ students. Premier pipeline for Lao primary + secondary teachers.

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Sports, Laos — recognises universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private college in Vientiane listed in Laos higher-education directories. Program details and founding year not confidently verified. Private university in Vientiane, Laos; MoES-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Tourism

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2011 (founded as overseas campus of Soochow University Suzhou China — Laos's first major Chinese-affiliated university, part of expanding China-Laos educational cooperation under Belt and Road framework). Major Chinese-affiliated private university in Vientiane — Laos's first overseas Chinese university campus. Founded 2011 by Soochow University (Suzhou, China — founded 1900 by American Methodists, now major Chinese national university). Part of expanding CHINA-LAOS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATION under Belt and Road Initiative framework. ~3,000+ students predominantly Chinese-medium. Distinguished business + Chinese language + tourism programmes. Strong Chinese scholarship pipeline. CONTEXT: Laos-China Railway opened December 2021 — Vientiane-Boten-Kunming line — major Chinese soft-power infrastructure. Chinese loan-debt to Laos around $6B+ creates dependency concerns.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Tourism · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2003 (chartered as 2nd Laotian public university; named after PRINCE SOUPHANOUVONG — "Red Prince", first President of Lao People's Democratic Republic 1975-1991). Northern Laos's public flagship university. Founded 2003 as Laos's 2nd public university. Named after PRINCE SOUPHANOUVONG (1909-1995) — known as the "RED PRINCE," half-brother of King Sisavang Vatthana, French-educated engineer who became Pathet Lao communist leader. FIRST PRESIDENT OF LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (1975-1991) after Pathet Lao takeover ended Lao monarchy. ~10,000+ students. Located in LUANG PRABANG — UNESCO World Heritage city (1995), ancient Lao royal capital, considered one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful preserved historic cities (gilded Buddhist wats, French colonial architecture, daily morning alms-giving rituals).

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Laos — recognises universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Established private higher-education provider in Vientiane, also known as Soutsaka Institute of Management and Technology. Offers Business Administration, Information Technology and Communication Arts. Confirmed via European Chamber of Commerce in Laos directory and Wikipedia. Reportedly founded 2002 (per public sources). Private university in Vientiane, Laos; MoES-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Pharmacy · Education

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2007 (chartered as Laos's SPECIALISED national medical university by separation from NUOL Faculty of Medical Sciences; heritage to Royal School of Medicine 1969 — pre-Pathet Lao monarchy era). LAOS'S NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY. Founded 2007 by separation from NUOL Faculty of Medical Sciences, becoming Laos's premier specialised health-sciences institution. Heritage to ROYAL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 1969 (founded pre-1975 under monarchy). ~5,000+ students. 7 faculties: Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health, Medical Technology, Postgraduate Studies. CRITICAL CONTEXT: UHS is central to LAOS'S UXO (UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE) MEDICAL RESPONSE — Laos has globally significant prosthetics + rehabilitation medicine programmes given ~20,000+ UXO casualties post-war (COPE Center collaboration). Dual MOES + Ministry of Health regulation.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Tourism · Computer Science & IT

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Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2003 (founded as private business-and-management college). Major Vientiane private business college. Founded 2003. ~2,500+ students. Strong business + tourism + IT programmes.