Accredited universities in Laos

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

Accreditation

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.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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.

SubjectsEducation

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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.

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

Accreditation

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

Accreditation

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).

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

Accreditation

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.