Accredited universities in Vietnam

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1966 (chartered as Republic of Vietnam (South) university during war era serving MEKONG DELTA region; survived 1975 reunification + transformed into socialist Vietnamese university). MEKONG DELTA REGIONAL FLAGSHIP UNIVERSITY. Chartered 1966 by Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) during Vietnam War era — one of few South Vietnamese universities to survive 1975 reunification + transform into socialist Vietnamese university. Located in CAN THO — capital of MEKONG DELTA (Vietnam's rice basket, ~17M people, fertile floodplain critical for Vietnamese food security + climate change vulnerable). ~50,000+ students. Premier agriculture + aquaculture + fisheries training for Mekong region.

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

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1957 (chartered as Republic of Vietnam (South) Catholic university in Da Lat highland resort city; secularized post-1975 reunification). Central Highlands regional university. Chartered 1957 by Republic of Vietnam (South) ORIGINALLY AS CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (Pope Pius XII Catholic University of Da Lat). Secularized post-1975 reunification. Located in DA LAT — French colonial-era highland RESORT CITY at 1,500m altitude ("Petit Paris of Vietnam" with temperate climate, pine forests, French villas). ~12,000+ students.

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

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1994 (chartered as Vietnam's FIRST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY post-Đổi Mới; named after EMPEROR DUY TÂN — anti-French Nguyễn Dynasty emperor 1907-1916, exiled by French). VIETNAM'S FIRST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY post-Đổi Mới reforms. Chartered 1994. Named after EMPEROR DUY TÂN (1900-1945, reigned 1907-1916) — anti-French Nguyễn Dynasty emperor crowned as child king, plotted against French rule 1916, exiled to Reunion Island by French; died in plane crash 1945. ~25,000+ students. TOP-500 GLOBAL. Pioneered Vietnamese private HE expansion.

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

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2008 chartered by Becamex IDC group as private university in Bình Dương industrial hub; English-medium; serves Vietnam-Japan-Korea industrial ties). Vietnamese private international university. Chartered 2008 by BECAMEX IDC (Bình Dương Industrial Development Corporation). Located in BÌNH DƯƠNG — major Vietnamese industrial province bordering HCM. ~5,000 students. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. Strong business + engineering serving Vietnam-Japan-Korea-Taiwan industrial cooperation.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · International Relations · Social Sciences

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1960 (chartered by Ho Chi Minh's North Vietnamese government as Vietnam's premier foreign trade + international economics university; serves Vietnam's globalizing economy). Vietnam's premier foreign trade + international economics university. Chartered 1960 by Ho Chi Minh government. ~20,000+ students. ENGLISH-medium programmes prominent. Critical for Vietnam's booming export economy (Vietnam is world's top exporter in textiles + footwear + electronics in some categories).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2006 (chartered by FPT Corporation — Vietnam's largest tech corporation; corporate-founded private university serving IT industry pipeline). Vietnam's premier IT corporate-founded private university. Chartered 2006 by FPT CORPORATION (founded 1988) — VIETNAM'S LARGEST IT corporation, software services + telecommunications + retail. Multi-campus Hanoi + Da Nang + HCM + Can Tho. ~40,000+ students. Strong IT + business + Japanese language programmes (Vietnam-Japan IT outsourcing ties). ENGLISH-medium expanding.

SubjectsLaw · Social Sciences

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1979 (chartered post-Vietnam War + Cambodia war era as northern Vietnam law flagship; serves Vietnamese socialist legal system). Northern Vietnam's premier law university. Chartered 1979 post-Vietnam War + during Cambodia war era. ~12,000+ students. Trains Vietnamese socialist legal system pipeline.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1902 (chartered by FRENCH COLONIAL AUTHORITY as INDOCHINA MEDICAL SCHOOL — Vietnam's OLDEST medical institution; renamed Hanoi Medical University; Vietnam's premier medical HE). VIETNAM'S PREMIER + OLDEST MEDICAL UNIVERSITY. Chartered 1902 by FRENCH COLONIAL AUTHORITY as INDOCHINA MEDICAL SCHOOL (École de Médecine de l'Indochine) — Vietnam's OLDEST medical institution. Multiple renamings during French + war + reunification eras. Modern Hanoi Medical University. ~10,000+ students. CRITICAL CONTEXT: Pakistani MBBS students may attend — Vietnam has growing Pakistani medical student community via scholarships. Verify PMC recognition + Pakistan licensing.

SubjectsLanguages & Linguistics · Arts & Humanities · Business & Management · Tourism

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1959 (chartered as Hanoi Foreign Languages University by Ho Chi Minh government; renamed Hanoi University 2006; specialised foreign languages + international studies). Vietnam's premier foreign languages + international studies university. Chartered 1959 by Ho Chi Minh government as HANOI FOREIGN LANGUAGES UNIVERSITY. Renamed Hanoi University 2006 broadening mandate. ~15,000+ students. Multiple language programmes: English, French (French Indochina legacy), Russian (Soviet-era), German, Chinese (Sino-Vietnamese ties), Japanese, Korean, Arabic. Also IT + tourism + international business.

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

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1956 (chartered by Ho Chi Minh's North Vietnamese government as Vietnam's premier engineering university with Soviet + Eastern European assistance; "Bách Khoa" = "Polytechnic"). VIETNAM'S PREMIER ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY. Chartered 1956 by HO CHI MINH's North Vietnamese government (Democratic Republic of Vietnam) as Vietnam's premier engineering university with SOVIET + EASTERN EUROPEAN ASSISTANCE (Soviet engineers + Czech + Polish + East German experts helped found it). "BÁCH KHOA" (百科) = Sino-Vietnamese "POLYTECHNIC". Built during First Indochina War recovery period before Vietnam War escalation. ~35,000+ students. TOP-400 GLOBAL. Premier producer of Vietnamese engineers + scientists.

SubjectsLaw · Social Sciences

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1996 (chartered as southern Vietnam law flagship; serves South Vietnamese legal profession). Southern Vietnam's premier law university. Chartered 1996. ~12,000+ students. Serves southern Vietnamese legal profession + business law.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1947 (heritage to French-era Indochinese Medical School Saigon branch; full UMP 1976 post-reunification). Southern Vietnam's premier medical + pharmacy university. Heritage to 1947 French-era Indochinese Medical School Saigon branch. Full UMP 1976 post-reunification. ~12,000+ students. Pakistani MBBS context: significant Pakistani medical students at southern Vietnamese medical schools.

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

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1957 (chartered by Republic of Vietnam (South) as Vietnam's second polytechnic after Hanoi HUST; survived 1975 reunification; member of VNU-HCM). Southern Vietnam's premier engineering university. Chartered 1957 by Republic of Vietnam (South) as Vietnam's second polytechnic after Hanoi HUST. "Bách Khoa" = Polytechnic. Survived 1975 reunification + became part of VNU-HCM system. ~30,000+ students. Premier southern Vietnamese engineering.

SubjectsPublic Administration · Social Sciences · International Relations

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1949 (chartered by Việt Minh as Communist Party cadre training school; full HCM National Academy of Politics 2014; serves CP Vietnam elite training). Vietnam's premier Communist Party + political training academy. Chartered 1949 by Việt Minh as CP cadre training school during First Indochina War. Multiple renamings. Full HCM National Academy of Politics 2014. Trains VIETNAMESE COMMUNIST PARTY ELITE + senior government officials. ~5,000 students. Closed-access — admission via CP nomination.

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

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1957 chartered as Republic of Vietnam (South) university in former imperial capital Hue; survived 1975 reunification; located in HISTORIC HUE — Nguyễn Dynasty imperial capital 1802-1945). Central Vietnam regional university with imperial heritage. Chartered 1957 by Republic of Vietnam (South). Survived 1975 reunification. Located in HUE — NGUYỄN DYNASTY IMPERIAL CAPITAL 1802-1945 (Vietnam's last imperial dynasty before French colonization + republican era). HUE IMPERIAL CITADEL + Forbidden Purple City complex are UNESCO World Heritage (1993). ⚠️ CRITICAL: HUE was site of BATTLE OF HUE (31 Jan - 3 March 1968) during TẾT OFFENSIVE — one of LONGEST + BLOODIEST battles of Vietnam War, ~8K civilians killed, much of imperial city destroyed (later restored). ~50,000+ students.

SubjectsPublic Administration · Law

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1959 (chartered by Ho Chi Minh as Vietnamese civil service academy; serves Vietnamese state administration training). Vietnam's premier civil service training academy. Chartered 1959 by Ho Chi Minh. Serves Vietnamese state administration + public management pipeline. Multi-campus Hanoi + HCM + Hue + Western Highlands. ~10,000 students.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1956 (chartered by Ho Chi Minh's North Vietnamese government as Vietnam's premier economics university; serves Vietnam's economic management — central planning then Đổi Mới reforms). Vietnam's premier economics university. Chartered 1956 by Ho Chi Minh government. Originally trained socialist central-planning economists; post-1986 Đổi Mới shifted to market economics + management training. ~25,000+ students. Major producer of Vietnamese economic policymakers + business leaders.

SubjectsMarine Sciences · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1959 (chartered as Vietnam's premier fisheries + marine sciences university; located in Nha Trang coastal city). Vietnam's premier fisheries + marine sciences university. Chartered 1959. Located in NHA TRANG — coastal city famous for beaches + seafood. ~15,000+ students. Critical for Vietnamese seafood industry (world's 4th-largest seafood exporter).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2007 chartered as Thanh Tay University; renamed Phenikaa University 2018 by PHENIKAA GROUP industrial conglomerate; rising private research university). Vietnamese rising private research university. Heritage to 2007 Thanh Tay University. Renamed Phenikaa University 2018 by PHENIKAA GROUP (Vietnamese industrial conglomerate). ~10,000 students. Investment in research + STEM + medicine + business.

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

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1977 (chartered post-reunification as central coast Vietnam regional university; located in Quy Nhon Bình Định province). Central coast Vietnam regional university. Chartered 1977 post-reunification. Located in QUY NHƠN — capital of Bình Định Province (historic Champa Kingdom heartland — non-Vietnamese Hindu-Cham civilization destroyed by Vietnamese expansion 15th century). ~12,000+ students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design · Communication & Media Studies

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2000 (chartered by RMIT UNIVERSITY Melbourne Australia as Vietnam's FIRST 100% foreign-owned university campus; Australian curriculum). VIETNAM'S FIRST 100% FOREIGN-OWNED UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. Chartered 2000 by RMIT UNIVERSITY (Melbourne Australia, founded 1887). Multi-campus Ho Chi Minh + Hanoi. ~10,000+ students. ENGLISH-MEDIUM Australian curriculum. Identical RMIT degrees. Strong business + design + IT + communication. Landmark in Vietnamese internationalization of HE.

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 Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1994 (chartered as Northeast Vietnam regional university consolidating multiple Thai Nguyen HEIs; serves ethnic minority highland regions). Northeast Vietnam regional university. Chartered 1994 consolidating multiple Thai Nguyen HEIs. ~50,000+ students across constituent unis. Critical for serving NORTHERN ETHNIC MINORITY HIGHLAND REGIONS (Tay, Nung, H'mong, Dao ethnic minorities, ~14M total non-Kinh Vietnamese).

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

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1997 (chartered as private university by VIETNAM GENERAL CONFEDERATION OF LABOR; became state-owned 2008; named after TÔN ĐỨC THẮNG — Vietnam's 2nd president 1969-1980 successor to Ho Chi Minh). Major HCM public university. Founded 1997 originally as private university by VIETNAM GENERAL CONFEDERATION OF LABOR (Vietnam's state-controlled trade union federation). Became fully state-owned 2008. Named after TÔN ĐỨC THẮNG (1888-1980) — VIETNAM'S 2ND PRESIDENT 1969-1980 succeeding HO CHI MINH after his death 1969 + serving through Vietnam War end + reunification. ~25,000 students. TOP-500 GLOBAL (Vietnam's top-rising private-origin university).

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

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1994 (chartered as central Vietnam regional university consolidating multiple Da Nang HEIs; Da Nang was MAJOR US military base during Vietnam War). Central Vietnam regional university. Chartered 1994 consolidating multiple Da Nang HEIs. ~50,000+ students across constituent universities (Da Nang University of Technology, University of Economics, University of Foreign Languages, etc.). CRITICAL HISTORICAL CONTEXT: DA NANG was MAJOR US MILITARY BASE during Vietnam War — US Marines landed at Da Nang Beach 8 MARCH 1965 marking FIRST DEPLOYMENT of US ground combat troops in Vietnam, escalating war massively. Today Da Nang is Vietnam's 3rd-largest city + major tourism destination.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1976 (chartered post-reunification as southern Vietnam's economics flagship; consolidates economics programmes from pre-1975 Saigon institutions). Southern Vietnam's economics flagship university. Chartered 1976 post-reunification consolidating economics programmes from pre-1975 Saigon institutions. ~30,000+ students. Strong business + finance + management. TOP-1000 GLOBAL.

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

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1957 (chartered as Republic of Vietnam (South) Faculty of Letters Saigon University; full USSH-HCM 1996 as VNU-HCM constituent). Major VNU-HCM constituent for social sciences. Heritage to 1957 Republic of Vietnam (South) Faculty of Letters Saigon University. Full USSH-HCM 1996 as VNU-HCM constituent. ~15,000+ students. Strong Vietnamese studies + history + sociology + linguistics.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Public Administration

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1949 (chartered by Ho Chi Minh's Việt Minh forces as military medical academy during First Indochina War; serves Vietnamese People's Army medical pipeline). Vietnam's premier military medical university. Chartered 1949 by Ho Chi Minh's VIỆT MINH forces during First Indochina War as military medical academy preparing surgeons for war casualties. ~5,000 students. Strong trauma + war medicine + Agent Orange research.

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Marine Sciences

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1956 (chartered by Ho Chi Minh government as Vietnam's premier agricultural university with Soviet assistance; serves Vietnam's rice + coffee + cashew + seafood agriculture). Vietnam's premier agricultural university. Chartered 1956 by Ho Chi Minh government with Soviet assistance. ~30,000+ students. Critical for Vietnam's major agricultural exports: world #2 RICE exporter, world #2 COFFEE exporter, world #1 BLACK PEPPER, major CASHEW + SEAFOOD.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Law

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Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1993 (chartered as VNU Hanoi consolidating multiple universities; HERITAGE TO 1906 INDOCHINA UNIVERSITY founded by French colonial authority Paul Beau — Vietnam's OLDEST modern university; predecessor to all northern Vietnamese HE). VIETNAM'S PREMIER NORTHERN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY. Chartered 1993 as VNU Hanoi consolidating multiple Hanoi universities under single national flagship status. CRITICAL HERITAGE: predecessor INDOCHINA UNIVERSITY (Université Indochinoise) chartered 1906 by French colonial Governor-General PAUL BEAU — VIETNAM'S OLDEST modern university and predecessor to all northern Vietnamese higher education. Multiple renamings: 1945 Vietnam National University (Ho Chi Minh's revolutionary government), 1955-1993 Hanoi University (post-French withdrawal), 1993 VNU consolidation. ~45,000+ students across multiple constituent universities (Science, Social Sciences/Humanities, Foreign Languages, Education, Economics/Business, Engineering/Technology, Law, Medicine/Pharmacy). TOP-500 GLOBAL. Premier producer of Vietnamese intellectuals + government officials.

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Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1995 (chartered as VNU-HCM mirror flagship to VNU Hanoi for southern Vietnam; HERITAGE TO 1955 SAIGON UNIVERSITY founded after French withdrawal + Republic of Vietnam era universities consolidated 1995). VIETNAM'S PREMIER SOUTHERN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY. Chartered 1995 as VNU-HCM consolidating multiple Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) universities — MIRROR flagship to VNU Hanoi for southern Vietnam (reflecting Vietnam's North-South dual structure). HERITAGE TO post-1955 SAIGON UNIVERSITY + Republic of Vietnam-era southern universities (1955-1975 era); after 1975 reunification southern unis reorganized under socialist system. ~75,000+ students across constituent universities. TOP-500 GLOBAL. CRITICAL HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Ho Chi Minh City was "SAIGON" until 1976 renaming after the war's end honoring Ho Chi Minh.

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Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1959 (chartered as Vinh Pedagogical College by Ho Chi Minh government; full Vinh University 2001; serves Nghệ An province — Ho Chi Minh's native province). Central-North Vietnam regional university. Chartered 1959 as Vinh Pedagogical College. Full Vinh University 2001. Located in VINH — capital of NGHỆ AN PROVINCE — HO CHI MINH'S NATIVE PROVINCE (he was born in nearby Hoàng Trù village 1890, his family home is national pilgrimage site). ~15,000+ students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Training, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo / MoET) — apex regulator for Vietnamese HEIs. Plus Vietnam Accreditation Council for HE QA. Vietnamese HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU 1906/1993 north flagship) + Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM 1995 south flagship) — unique 2-flagship system reflecting Vietnam's North-South geographic + historical structure; (2) REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, University of Danang, Can Tho University (covering central + northern + southern + Mekong Delta regions); (3) SPECIALIZED PUBLIC — Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST 1956 premier engineering), Foreign Trade (FTU), National Economics (NEU), Hanoi Medical, HCM Medicine/Pharmacy, Vietnam National Agriculture, Hanoi/HCM Law, Hanoi University (foreign languages), pedagogical universities; (4) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES (growing) — Duy Tan, FPT (technology corporate-founded), Ton Duc Thang, VinUniversity (Vingroup 2020 elite), Hong Bang, Phenikaa; (5) FOREIGN BRANCHES — RMIT Vietnam (Australian, 2000 first foreign 100% campus); (6) MILITARY — Vietnam Military Medical University 103, military institutes. Total ~240 HEIs. Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ Latin script since 1910s replacing chữ Nôm Chinese-derived script) is national language + HE primary medium; ENGLISH-medium programmes RAPIDLY GROWING especially at elite + private + foreign-branch institutions; French continues at some institutions (Indochinese legacy).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2020 (chartered by VINGROUP — Vietnam's largest private conglomerate; founded with Cornell + Pennsylvania universities advisory partnership; Vietnam's newest elite private). Vietnam's newest elite private research university. Chartered 2020 by VINGROUP (Vietnam's LARGEST private conglomerate, founded 1993 by PHẠM NHẬT VƯỢNG — Vietnam's richest person, real estate + retail + electric vehicles VinFast). Founded with CORNELL UNIVERSITY (USA) + UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (USA) advisory + curriculum partnerships. ~600 students (highly selective). ENGLISH-MEDIUM. American-style liberal arts + STEM + business + medical school. Aspires to become Vietnam's first world-top-100 university.