No. |
Name of Institution |
Year |
Ranking (VN / QS Asia) |
Public / Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
Avg Fees (USD/Year) |
Sample Bachelor / Master / PhD Programs |
Location |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-HN) |
1906 |
#1 VN / ~#201 Asia |
Public |
Hanoi |
~15% |
$1,000 - $2,000 |
BSc CS, BA English, BBA, MSc Math, PhD Physics |
N/A |
2 |
Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) |
1995 |
#2 VN / ~#158 Asia |
Public |
Ho Chi Minh City |
~20% |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
BEng Software, BA Law, MSc Chemistry, PhD Econ |
N/A |
3 |
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) |
1956 |
#3 VN / ~#301 Asia |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
BEng IT, BSc AI, MSc Telecom, PhD Engineering |
N/A |
4 |
University of Danang - University of Science and Technology (UD-DUT) |
1975 |
Top 10 VN |
Public |
Da Nang |
~35% |
$900 - $1,500 |
BEng Mech, BA Eng, MSc CE, PhD AutoEng |
N/A |
5 |
Can Tho University (CTU) |
1966 |
Top 10 VN |
Public |
Can Tho |
~30% |
$700 - $1,500 |
BSc Agri, BA Tourism, MSc Bio, PhD EnvSci |
N/A |
6 |
Hue University |
1957 |
Top 10 VN |
Public |
Hue |
~40% |
$600 - $1,200 |
BEd, BA Law, MSc Edu, PhD Hist |
N/A |
7 |
Foreign Trade University (FTU) |
1960 |
Top 5 VN |
Public |
Hanoi / HCMC |
~20% |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
BBA Intl Biz, BA Eco, MSc Fin, PhD Mgmt |
N/A |
8 |
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT - Bach Khoa) |
1957 |
Top 5 VN |
Public |
HCMC |
~20% |
$1,200 - $2,000 |
BEng EEE, BSc CS, MSc Auto, PhD ElecEng |
N/A |
9 |
University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) |
1976 |
Top 6 VN |
Public |
HCMC |
~35% |
$1,000 - $2,000 |
BBA, BAcc, MSc Fin, PhD Eco |
N/A |
10 |
University of Economics and Law (UEL) |
2000 |
Top 15 VN |
Public |
HCMC |
~30% |
$800 - $1,800 |
BA Law, BBA, MSc Bus, PhD Law |
N/A |
11 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
2000 |
N/A (Branch of RMIT Australia) |
Private (Intl) |
HCMC / Hanoi |
~30% |
$12,000 - $14,000 |
BDes, BBus, MSc Mgmt, PhD CS |
N/A |
12 |
Ton Duc Thang University |
1997 |
~#138 Asia |
Public (Autonomous) |
HCMC |
~25% |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
BArch, BBA, MSc MechEng, PhD CS |
N/A |
13 |
Hanoi University |
1959 |
Top 15 VN |
Public |
Hanoi |
~40% |
$700 - $1,200 |
BA English, BA Intl Stud, MSc Linguistics |
N/A |
14 |
University of Transport and Communications |
1945 |
Top 20 VN |
Public |
Hanoi / HCMC |
~50% |
$700 - $1,200 |
BEng Trans, MSc Logi, PhD Mech |
N/A |
15 |
HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) |
1962 |
Top 15 VN |
Public |
HCMC |
~45% |
$800 - $1,400 |
BEng Auto, BSc Edu, MSc CE, PhD EngEd |
N/A |
16 |
National Economics University (NEU) |
1956 |
Top 5 VN |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
$1,200 - $2,000 |
BBA, BFin, MSc Eco, PhD Biz |
N/A |
17 |
FPT University |
2006 |
Top Private |
Private |
HCMC / Hanoi / Da Nang |
~40% |
$2,000 - $3,500 |
BSc IT, BBA, MSc DataSci, PhD AI |
N/A |
18 |
Ho Chi Minh City Open University |
1990 |
Top 20 VN |
Public |
HCMC |
~50% |
$700 - $1,200 |
BA Edu, BCom, MSc Mgmt, PhD Edu |
N/A |
19 |
University of Information Technology (UIT - VNU-HCM) |
2006 |
Top 15 VN |
Public |
HCMC |
~25% |
$1,000 - $2,000 |
BSc IT, MSc Cybersec, PhD CS |
N/A |
20 |
HCMC University of Social Sciences & Humanities (USSH - VNU-HCM) |
1955 |
Top 10 VN |
Public |
HCMC |
~30% |
$700 - $1,300 |
BA Hist, BA Phil, MSc Socio, PhD Ling |
N/A |
21 |
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, HCMC |
1947 |
Top Med School |
Public |
HCMC |
~15% |
$1,500 - $2,500 |
MBBS, BPharm, MSc BioMed, PhD HealthSci |
N/A |
22 |
Hanoi Medical University |
1902 |
Oldest Med School |
Public |
Hanoi |
~10% |
$1,500 - $2,500 |
MBBS, BPharm, MSc Public Health, PhD Med |
N/A |
23 |
Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City |
1956 |
Top 20 |
Public |
HCMC |
~40% |
$800 - $1,500 |
BEng Manuf, MSc ChemEng, PhD Tech |
N/A |
24 |
Saigon University |
2004 |
Mid-tier |
Public |
HCMC |
~60% |
$600 - $1,000 |
BA Edu, BBA, MSc Comp, PhD Edu |
N/A |
25 |
Hoa Sen University |
1991 |
Private |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
$1,800 - $3,000 |
BDes, BBA, MSc Mktg, PhD Mgmt |
N/A |
26 |
Van Lang University |
1995 |
Private |
Private |
HCMC |
~60% |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
BArch, BFA, MSc Design, PhD Arch |
N/A |
27 |
Thang Long University |
1988 |
First Private |
Private |
Hanoi |
~55% |
$1,000 - $1,800 |
BSc Math, BA English, MSc IT |
N/A |
28 |
Duy Tan University |
1994 |
~#661 QS Asia |
Private |
Da Nang |
~45% |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
BSc IT, BA Tourism, MSc Mgmt, PhD Eng |
N/A |
29 |
Eastern International University (EIU) |
2010 |
Emerging |
Private |
Binh Duong |
~50% |
$2,000 - $3,000 |
BEng, BBA, MSc IndMgmt |
N/A |
30 |
Phenikaa University |
2007 |
Growing |
Private |
Hanoi |
~50% |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
BSc Nano, BEng Auto, MSc AI |
N/A |
No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (VN/Asia) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
Avg Fees (USD/year) |
Sample Bachelor / Master / PhD Programs |
Location |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-HN) |
1906 |
#1 VN / ~#201 Asia |
Public |
Hanoi |
~15% |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
BSc CS, BBA, MSc Physics, PhD Math |
N/A |
2 |
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) |
1956 |
#3 VN / ~#301 Asia |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
$1,000 – $2,500 |
BEng CS, MSc Telecom, PhD AutoEng |
N/A |
3 |
Foreign Trade University (FTU) |
1960 |
Top 5 VN |
Public |
Hanoi |
~20% |
$1,000 – $2,500 |
BBA, BA Eco, MSc Finance, PhD Biz |
N/A |
4 |
National Economics University (NEU) |
1956 |
Top 5 VN |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
$1,200 – $2,000 |
BBA, BFin, MSc Econ, PhD Mgmt |
N/A |
5 |
Hanoi University |
1959 |
Top 15 VN |
Public |
Hanoi |
~40% |
$700 – $1,200 |
BA English, BA Intl Studies, MSc Ling, PhD Edu |
N/A |
6 |
Hanoi Medical University (HMU) |
1902 |
Top Med School |
Public |
Hanoi |
~10% |
$1,500 – $2,500 |
MBBS, BPharm, MSc Public Health, PhD MedSci |
N/A |
7 |
University of Languages and International Studies (ULIS – VNU) |
1955 |
Top 10 VN |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
$700 – $1,300 |
BA English, BA Korean, MA Linguistics, PhD Language Ed |
N/A |
8 |
University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH – VNU) |
1945 |
Top 10 VN |
Public |
Hanoi |
~30% |
$700 – $1,300 |
BA History, BA Sociology, MA Anthropology, PhD Phil |
N/A |
9 |
University of Engineering and Technology (UET – VNU) |
2004 |
Top Tech School |
Public |
Hanoi |
~20% |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
BSc IT, MSc AI, PhD CS |
N/A |
10 |
University of Science (VNU-HUS) |
1906 |
Top Science School |
Public |
Hanoi |
~20% |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
BSc Chem, MSc EnvSci, PhD Phys |
N/A |
11 |
University of Education (VNU-UED) |
1999 |
Top 15 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~30% |
$700 – $1,200 |
BA Pedagogy, MA Edu, PhD Edu |
N/A |
12 |
Electric Power University (EPU) |
1961 |
Mid-tier |
Public |
Hanoi |
~45% |
$800 – $1,500 |
BEng Elec, MSc Energy, PhD PowerEng |
N/A |
13 |
University of Transport and Communications (UTC) |
1945 |
Top 20 VN |
Public |
Hanoi |
~50% |
$700 – $1,200 |
BEng Civil, MSc Logi, PhD Mech |
N/A |
14 |
Thang Long University |
1988 |
First Private in VN |
Private |
Hanoi |
~55% |
$1,000 – $1,800 |
BSc IT, BA Eng, MSc CompSci, PhD Mgmt |
N/A |
15 |
Phenikaa University |
2007 |
Emerging Private |
Private |
Hanoi |
~50% |
$1,500 – $3,000 |
BSc NanoTech, MSc AI, PhD MatSci |
N/A |
16 |
Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) |
1953 |
Top Tech |
Public |
Hanoi |
~30% |
$1,200 – $2,000 |
BEng IT, MSc InfoSec, PhD Telecom |
N/A |
17 |
Academy of Finance (AOF) |
1963 |
Top Finance |
Public |
Hanoi |
~30% |
$900 – $1,500 |
BFin, BAcc, MSc Tax, PhD Fin |
N/A |
18 |
Banking Academy of Vietnam (BA) |
1961 |
Top Finance |
Public |
Hanoi |
~30% |
$1,000 – $1,800 |
BBA, BBanking, MSc Fin, PhD Eco |
N/A |
19 |
Vietnam University of Agriculture (VNUA) |
1956 |
Top Agri |
Public |
Hanoi |
~35% |
$700 – $1,300 |
BSc Agri, MSc EnvSci, PhD BioTech |
N/A |
20 |
University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) |
1966 |
Specialized |
Public |
Hanoi |
~40% |
$800 – $1,400 |
BEng Geo, MSc Mining, PhD EarthSci |
N/A |
Public universities in Vietnam are generally more affordable due to government subsidies. However, fees may be higher for specialized or high-demand programs.
Vietnamese-taught programs:
Typically range from $500 to $1,500 USD per year for undergraduate programs.
Master’s programs can cost $800 to $2,000 USD per year, while PhD programs often range from $1,000 to $2,500 USD per year.
English-taught or high-quality programs:
These can be more expensive, ranging from $1,200 to $3,000 USD per year, depending on the institution and field of study.
Private universities usually charge higher tuition fees than public institutions.
Undergraduate programs often cost between $1,500 to $3,500 USD per year.
Master’s programs typically range from $2,000 to $4,000 USD per year, and
PhD programs can go from $2,500 to $5,000 USD per year.
Institutions such as RMIT University Vietnam or British University Vietnam, which are international campuses, charge tuition on par with Western standards.
Undergraduate programs can range from $10,000 to $14,000 USD per year.
Master’s degrees are often priced between $12,000 to $20,000 USD, depending on the specialization.
Certain programs like medicine, international business, or engineering may have slightly higher fees, even in public universities. These can cost around $1,500 to $3,000 USD per year, particularly if taught in English or involving international partnerships.
Many public universities offer merit-based or need-based scholarships which can significantly reduce tuition costs. International students may also be eligible for discounts or funding at selected institutions.
Public universities in Vietnam are competitive for domestic students due to entrance exams, but international applicants (including Indians) usually have a separate admission pathway that is more flexible.
General Acceptance Rate for International Students:
Typically ranges from 50% to 80%, depending on the program.
For popular public universities like:
Vietnam National University (Hanoi or HCMC),
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST),
Foreign Trade University (FTU),
the acceptance rate for international students is around 50% to 70%.
For less competitive public universities (provincial or specialized schools), the rate can be above 80%, especially if applying to programs in Vietnamese.
Private institutions are more commercially oriented and have higher capacity for international students.
Acceptance Rate for Indian/International Students:
Usually 80% to 100%, provided you meet the basic academic and English requirements.
Examples include:
FPT University
Phenikaa University
Hoa Sen University
These universities tend to have open admission policies for foreign applicants and actively recruit international students, especially from South Asia and Africa.
These institutions follow international standards and have competitive yet fair admission processes.
Acceptance Rate: Around 60% to 75% for eligible international applicants.
These schools assess applications based on academic performance, English proficiency (like IELTS/TOEFL), and motivation, similar to Western universities.
Language: English-taught programs require IELTS/TOEFL (commonly IELTS 5.5 to 6.5 minimum).
Academic transcripts: High school or undergraduate scores are considered.
Quota: Some universities limit the number of foreign students per program.
Identify a university (public, private, or international) and your desired degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD).
Confirm whether the program is taught in English or Vietnamese.
Each university has specific criteria, but generally:
High school diploma or equivalent (12 years of schooling).
Minimum academic performance (some universities require a GPA of at least 6.5/10 or 60%).
English language proficiency:
IELTS 5.5 – 6.5 (or TOEFL equivalent) for English-taught programs.
Vietnamese language certificate (A2 or higher) for programs taught in Vietnamese.
A relevant bachelor’s degree.
Minimum GPA (typically 6.5 – 7.0/10).
IELTS 6.0 – 6.5 or equivalent (if taught in English).
Letter of motivation or statement of purpose (SOP).
Some programs may require entrance exams or interviews.
Relevant master’s degree.
Research proposal.
Academic CV, publications (if any).
IELTS 6.5+ (if taught in English).
Supervisor confirmation may be required at research-intensive universities.
You’ll generally need:
Application form (online or paper-based)
Academic transcripts and certificates (notarized and translated)
Valid passport
Language proficiency test scores (IELTS/TOEFL or Vietnamese certificate)
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
Statement of Purpose (SOP) or study plan
Letter(s) of recommendation (for Master’s/PhD)
Passport-sized photos
Proof of financial support (bank statement or sponsor letter)
Application fee (if applicable)
Submit directly through the university’s online application portal or via email.
Some universities accept applications through authorized educational agents.
Processing time: 2 to 6 weeks
If accepted, you will receive:
Conditional or Unconditional Offer Letter
Invoice for tuition deposit
Pay the required tuition deposit (often 10–50% of annual fees).
The university will issue:
Official Admission Letter
Invitation Letter for visa purposes
Apply at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in your country.
Required documents:
Admission letter and invitation letter
Valid passport
Photos
Visa application form
Financial proof (if required)
Visa validity usually starts with 3 to 12 months, and can be extended in Vietnam.
Report to the university before the semester starts.
Finalize on-campus registration and orientation.
Submit original documents for verification.
Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-HN)
Founded: 1906
Location: Hanoi
Strengths: Science, Technology, Social Sciences, Education
QS Asia Rank: ~201
Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM)
Founded: 1995
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Strengths: Engineering, Economics, Natural Sciences
QS Asia Rank: ~158
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)
Founded: 1956
Location: Hanoi
Strengths: Engineering, Computer Science, Automation
QS Asia Rank: ~301
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT – Bach Khoa University)
Founded: 1957
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Strengths: Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering
Foreign Trade University (FTU)
Founded: 1960
Location: Hanoi and HCMC
Strengths: Economics, Business, Finance, International Trade
National Economics University (NEU)
Founded: 1956
Location: Hanoi
Strengths: Economics, Management, Accounting
University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH)
Founded: 1976
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Strengths: Business Administration, Economics, Finance
University of Danang – University of Science and Technology (DUT)
Founded: 1975
Location: Da Nang
Strengths: Engineering, Technology
Can Tho University (CTU)
Founded: 1966
Location: Can Tho City (Mekong Delta)
Strengths: Agriculture, Environment, Rural Development
Hue University
Founded: 1957
Location: Hue
Strengths: Education, Medicine, Humanities
University of Social Sciences and Humanities – VNU-HN
Founded: 1945
Location: Hanoi
Strengths: History, Literature, International Studies
University of Science – VNU-HN (HUS)
Founded: 1906
Location: Hanoi
Strengths: Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science
University of Languages and International Studies – VNU-HN (ULIS)
Founded: 1955
Location: Hanoi
Strengths: English, Japanese, Korean, Translation
Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (HCMUE)
Founded: 1957
Location: HCMC
Strengths: Education, Math, Literature
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City (UMP HCMC)
Founded: 1947
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Strengths: Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science
Hanoi Medical University (HMU)
Founded: 1902
Location: Hanoi
Strengths: Medicine, Public Health
University of Transport and Communications (UTC)
Founded: 1945
Location: Hanoi
Strengths: Transportation, Civil Engineering
Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT)
Founded: 1953
Location: Hanoi and HCMC
Strengths: Information Technology, Telecommunications
University of Information Technology – VNU-HCM (UIT)
Founded: 2006
Location: HCMC
Strengths: Computer Science, Cybersecurity
HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE)
Founded: 1962
Location: HCMC
Strengths: Engineering, Education, Industrial Technology
FPT University
Founded: 2006
Locations: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Can Tho
Specialties: IT, Business, AI, Data Science
Noted for: Tech focus, strong industry partnerships (FPT Corporation)
RMIT University Vietnam
Founded: 2000 (branch of RMIT Australia)
Locations: HCMC, Hanoi
Specialties: Business, Design, Communication, Technology
Noted for: International standards, English-medium, global degree
British University Vietnam (BUV)
Founded: 2009
Location: Hung Yen (near Hanoi)
Specialties: Business, Finance, Marketing, Games Design
Noted for: UK-accredited degrees, taught 100% in English
Duy Tan University
Founded: 1994
Location: Da Nang
Specialties: Engineering, Hospitality, Medicine, IT
QS Asia Ranking: ~#661
Noted for: Research innovation and US partnerships
Ton Duc Thang University (autonomous public but often grouped with private)
Founded: 1997
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Specialties: Engineering, Economics, Law, Sports Science
QS Asia Ranking: ~#138
Operates similarly to private universities
Hoa Sen University
Founded: 1991
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Specialties: Business, IT, Tourism, Design
Noted for: Industry-aligned programs, bilingual education
Van Lang University
Founded: 1995
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Specialties: Architecture, Art, Environment, Engineering
HUTECH – Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
Founded: 1995
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Specialties: Engineering, Management, Hospitality
Known for: Large student body, modern campus
Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU)
Founded: 1998
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Specialties: Pharmacy, IT, Engineering, Business
Eastern International University (EIU)
Founded: 2010
Location: Binh Duong
Specialties: Engineering, Management, Logistics
Backed by: Becamex IDC (industrial zone developer)
Phenikaa University
Founded: 2007
Location: Hanoi
Specialties: AI, Robotics, Nano Technology
Backed by: Phenikaa Group
Thang Long University
Founded: 1988 (first private university in Vietnam)
Location: Hanoi
Specialties: Math, Economics, IT, Foreign Languages
Saigon International University (SIU)
Founded: 2007
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Specialties: International Business, English, Finance
Programs offered in both English and Vietnamese
University of Economics and Finance (UEF)
Founded: 2007
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Specialties: Business, Marketing, PR, Economics
Hong Bang International University (HIU)
Founded: 1997
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Specialties: Medicine, Dentistry, Education, Languages
Lac Hong University
Founded: 1997
Location: Dong Nai
Specialties: Engineering, Economics, Environment
Tay Do University
Founded: 2006
Location: Can Tho
Specialties: Business, Agriculture, IT
Hanoi University of Business and Technology (HUBT)
Founded: 1996
Location: Hanoi
Specialties: Business, Engineering, Law
Gia Dinh University
Founded: 2007
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Specialties: Communication, PR, Business
University of Greenwich Vietnam (in partnership with FPT)
Founded: 2009
Location: HCMC, Hanoi, Da Nang, Can Tho
Specialties: Computing, Business, Graphic Design
Delivers UK degrees from University of Greenwich
Location: Hanoi
Known for: Science, IT, International Studies, Economics
Notes: Strong academic foundation, English-taught programs available
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Known for: Engineering, Natural Sciences, Economics, IT
Notes: Multidisciplinary system with many specialized member universities
Location: Hanoi
Known for: Engineering, AI, Robotics, ICT
Notes: Vietnam's top engineering school
Location: HCMC
Known for: Computer Engineering, Automation, Civil Engineering
Location: Hanoi, HCMC
Known for: International Business, Finance, Marketing
Notes: Highly competitive and prestigious business school
Location: Hanoi
Known for: Economics, Accounting, Business Law
Notes: Strong focus on economic theory and real-world application
Location: HCMC
Known for: Business Administration, Economics, Finance
Location: HCMC
Known for: Engineering, Business, Sports Science, Art & Design
Notes: Autonomous public university with modern facilities
Location: Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang, Can Tho
Known for: Software Engineering, AI, Business, Data Science
Notes: Industry-focused, English-medium courses
Location: HCMC, Hanoi
Known for: Design, Business, Communication, IT
Notes: Australian university offering globally recognized degrees
Location: Can Tho
Known for: Agriculture, Environment, Biology, Education
Location: Da Nang
Known for: Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering
Location: Hanoi
Known for: General Medicine, Public Health, Nursing
Notes: Vietnam's oldest and top-ranked medical university
Location: HCMC
Known for: General Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry
Location: HCMC
Known for: Industrial Engineering, Education, Mechanical Tech
Location: HCMC
Known for: Information Security, Software Engineering, AI
Locations: Hanoi & HCMC
Known for: Literature, Psychology, Sociology, International Relations
Location: Hanoi
Known for: English Language, International Studies, Linguistics
Location: Hung Yen (near Hanoi)
Known for: Business, Marketing, Game Design
Notes: Delivers UK Bachelor’s degrees in Vietnam
Location: Da Nang
Known for: Engineering, Hospitality, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences
Location: Hanoi
Specialties: Mathematics, Public Policy, Education, Environmental Science
Strengths: Research-oriented, broad postgraduate offerings
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Specialties: Engineering, Biology, Business, Public Policy
Notes: Offers interdisciplinary Master’s programs with flexible formats
Location: Hanoi
Specialties: Mechanical Engineering, IT, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering
Notes: Strong industry-aligned research programs
Location: HCMC
Specialties: Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering, Data Science
Notes: Offers Master’s in collaboration with French and Japanese institutions
Locations: Hanoi, HCMC
Specialties: International Economics, Marketing, Business Administration
Notes: Some courses taught in English and in partnership with European schools
Location: Hanoi
Specialties: Economics, Public Policy, Management, Finance
Notes: Offers joint Master’s with foreign universities
Location: HCMC
Specialties: Applied Finance, Logistics, International Trade, Public Administration
Notes: Hosts one of the largest MBA programs in Vietnam
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Specialties: Automation, Environmental Engineering, Business Analytics
Notes: English-taught and research-based master’s programs
Locations: Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang
Specialties: Software Engineering, Data Science, Business, Cybersecurity
Notes: Industry-relevant Master’s with real-world project components
Locations: Hanoi, HCMC
Specialties: MBA, Project Management, Business Analytics
Notes: Australian-accredited master’s programs, taught fully in English
Location: Da Nang
Specialties: Computer Science, Tourism Management, Artificial Intelligence
Notes: Offers Master’s degrees in partnership with U.S. universities
Location: Hanoi
Specialties: Public Health, General Medicine, Nursing
Notes: Vietnam's top medical school with research-heavy graduate programs
Location: HCMC
Specialties: Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dentistry
Location: Da Nang
Specialties: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Systems, IT
Locations: Hanoi and HCMC
Specialties: Sociology, Literature, History, Anthropology
Notes: Offers interdisciplinary graduate humanities and social science programs
Location: Hanoi
Specialties: Applied Linguistics, English Language Teaching, Translation
Location: Hung Yen (near Hanoi)
Specialties: International Management, Business Innovation
Notes: UK-validated master’s degrees taught in English
Location: HCMC
Specialties: Industrial Management, Mechanical Technology, Automation
Locations: Hanoi and HCMC
Specialties: Information Security, Telecommunications, Digital Systems
Location: Hanoi
Specialties: Materials Science, Renewable Energy, Computer Engineering
Notes: Growing research university with strong funding from private sector
Location: Hanoi
PhD Fields: Mathematics, Physics, Public Policy, Education, Computer Science
Notes: Flagship research university with wide doctoral offerings and strong supervision
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
PhD Fields: Engineering, Life Sciences, Economics, Education, Environmental Science
Notes: Leading multi-disciplinary university system with international research ties
Location: Hanoi
PhD Fields: Mechanical Engineering, AI, Materials Science, Information Technology
Notes: Strong technical and engineering research reputation
Location: HCMC
PhD Fields: Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Civil Engineering, Data Science
Notes: Member of VNU-HCM, with advanced R&D labs
Location: HCMC
PhD Fields: Business Administration, Mathematics, Computer Science, Sports Science
Notes: Research-oriented with growing publication output
Location: Da Nang
PhD Fields: Engineering, Automation, Construction, Mechatronics
Notes: Central Vietnam’s top research engineering institution
Location: Can Tho
PhD Fields: Agriculture, Aquaculture, Environmental Management
Notes: Leading PhD programs in the Mekong Delta
Location: HCMC
PhD Fields: Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Management
Notes: Strong business research output and graduate school
Location: Hanoi
PhD Fields: Development Economics, Finance, Management
Notes: Policy-oriented economic and financial research
Location: Hanoi, HCMC
PhD Fields: International Trade, Marketing, Business Administration
Notes: Competitive and business-focused doctoral studies
Location: Hanoi
PhD Fields: Medicine, Public Health, Biomedical Research
Notes: Vietnam’s top medical research and health sciences institution
Location: HCMC
PhD Fields: Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Epidemiology
Notes: Leading PhD training center in southern Vietnam for health professionals
Locations: Hanoi, HCMC
PhD Fields: Sociology, History, Anthropology, International Relations
Notes: Strong humanities and social science programs
Location: Hanoi
PhD Fields: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences
Notes: One of Vietnam’s strongest science-focused doctoral institutions
Locations: Hanoi, HCMC
PhD Fields: Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering
Notes: Specialized in ICT doctoral training
Locations: Hanoi, HCMC
PhD Fields: Computer Science, AI, Information Systems
Notes: Industry-linked doctoral research, especially in AI and software
Locations: Hanoi, HCMC
PhD Fields: Management, Communications, Technology
Notes: Australian PhD degree; application via RMIT’s global doctoral network
Location: Da Nang
PhD Fields: Engineering, IT, Healthcare Technology
Notes: Research-oriented with US collaborations
Location: Hanoi
PhD Fields: Materials Science, Renewable Energy, Nanotechnology
Notes: Strong investment in STEM PhD infrastructure and labs
Location: Hanoi
PhD Fields: Applied Linguistics, Foreign Language Education
Notes: Specialized in doctoral research in language and pedagogy
Location: Hanoi
Programs: BSc in Computer Science, MSc in Information Systems, PhD in ICT
Highlights: Vietnam’s oldest and most prestigious tech university; strong R&D in AI, networks, and software engineering
Language: English and Vietnamese
Industry Links: Samsung, IBM, Microsoft
Location: HCMC
Programs: Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering
Highlights: Advanced programs in English; global partnerships with Japan, France, and Germany
Facilities: Strong labs and internship programs
Location: HCMC
Programs: BSc/MSc/PhD in IT, AI, Cybersecurity, Software Technology
Highlights: Specialized in IT under Vietnam National University HCMC; heavy focus on AI and big data
Location: Hanoi
Programs: Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, AI
Highlights: Research-led programs, strong graduate school in CS and engineering
Location: Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang
Programs: Software Engineering, Data Science, AI
Highlights: Industry-driven curriculum with real projects; English-medium programs
Strong Industry Link: FPT Corporation – Vietnam’s largest IT company
Location: HCMC
Programs: IT, Computer Science, Applied Computing
Highlights: Offers English-taught programs, modern facilities, fast-growing research reputation
Location: Hanoi, HCMC
Programs: Information Technology, Software Engineering
Highlights: International (Australian) degree; project-based learning in English
Fees: Higher-end, but with global recognition
Location: Hanoi, HCMC
Programs: Computer Science, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity
Highlights: Government-run institute specializing in ICT and network systems
Location: Da Nang
Programs: Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, AI
Highlights: US-accredited programs and Cisco/Microsoft partnerships
Location: Hanoi
Programs: Smart Systems, Robotics, IT
Highlights: Well-funded STEM research, growing AI and automation labs
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Data Science
Cybersecurity
Embedded Systems
Cloud Computing
Robotics
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No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (VN/Asia) |
Degrees Offered |
Avg Fees (USD/year) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Foreign Trade University (FTU) |
1960 |
Top 5 VN |
BBA, MBA, PhD Biz |
$1,000–$2,500 |
Public |
Hanoi / HCMC |
~20% |
2 |
National Economics University (NEU) |
1956 |
Top 5 VN |
BA Eco, MBA, PhD Mgmt |
$1,200–$2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
3 |
University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) |
1976 |
Top 6 VN |
BBA, MBA, PhD Econ |
$1,000–$2,000 |
Public |
HCMC |
~30% |
4 |
Vietnam National University – Hanoi (VNU-HN) |
1906 |
#1 VN / ~201 Asia |
BBA, MSc Mgmt, PhD Public Policy |
$1,000–$2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~15% |
5 |
Vietnam National University – HCMC (VNU-HCM) |
1995 |
#2 VN / ~158 Asia |
BA Econ, MBA, PhD Biz |
$1,000–$2,000 |
Public |
HCMC |
~20% |
6 |
Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) |
1997 |
~#138 Asia |
BBA, MBA, PhD Mgmt |
$1,500–$3,000 |
Public (Autonomous) |
HCMC |
~25% |
7 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
2000 |
N/A (Intl) |
BBus, MBA, PhD Mgmt |
$12,000–$14,000 |
Private (Intl) |
HCMC / Hanoi |
~30% |
8 |
FPT University |
2006 |
Top Private |
BBA, MBA, PhD AI/IT Mgmt |
$2,000–$4,000 |
Private |
Hanoi / HCMC / Da Nang |
~40% |
9 |
British University Vietnam (BUV) |
2009 |
N/A (UK Partner) |
BBus, MBA (UK degree) |
$10,000–$13,000 |
Private (Intl) |
Hung Yen (near Hanoi) |
~40% |
10 |
University of Economics and Law (UEL – VNU-HCM) |
2000 |
Top 10 VN |
BBA, MBA, PhD Law / Mgmt |
$800–$1,800 |
Public |
HCMC |
~30% |
No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (VN/Asia) |
Degree Programs (B/M/PhD) |
Avg Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) |
1956 |
Top 3 / ~301 Asia |
BEng, MSc, PhD (Mech, CS, EE) |
$1,000–$2,500 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
2 |
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT – Bach Khoa) |
1957 |
Top 5 / ~401 Asia |
BEng, MSc, PhD (Civil, Energy, AI) |
$1,200–$2,500 |
Public |
HCMC |
~25% |
3 |
Vietnam National University – Hanoi (VNU-HN) |
1906 |
#1 / ~201 Asia |
BSc, MSc, PhD (IT, Physics, Math) |
$1,000–$2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~15% |
4 |
Vietnam National University – HCMC (VNU-HCM) |
1995 |
#2 / ~158 Asia |
BEng, MSc, PhD (Env Eng, CS, Nano) |
$1,000–$2,000 |
Public |
HCMC |
~20% |
5 |
University of Danang – University of Science and Technology (DUT) |
1975 |
Top 10 |
BEng, MSc, PhD (Mech, Auto, ChemEng) |
$800–$1,800 |
Public |
Da Nang |
~30% |
6 |
Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) |
1997 |
~#138 Asia |
BSc, MSc, PhD (AI, Auto Eng, Env Sci) |
$1,500–$3,000 |
Public (Autonomous) |
HCMC |
~25% |
7 |
University of Science – VNU-HN (HUS) |
1906 |
Top 10 |
BSc, MSc, PhD (Physics, Chem, Math) |
$1,000–$2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~20% |
8 |
Duy Tan University |
1994 |
~#661 Asia |
BEng, MSc, PhD (IT, Cybersecurity, AI) |
$1,000–$2,500 |
Private |
Da Nang |
~40% |
9 |
FPT University |
2006 |
Top Private |
BSc, MSc, PhD (Software, DataSci, AI) |
$2,000–$4,000 |
Private |
Hanoi / HCMC |
~40% |
10 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
2000 |
Intl (Australia) |
BSc, MSc (Project Mgmt, IT, Engineering) |
$12,000–$14,000 |
Private (Intl) |
HCMC / Hanoi |
~30% |
No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (VN) |
Degree Programs (B/M/PhD) |
Avg Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Hanoi Medical University (HMU) |
1902 |
#1 (Medicine) |
MBBS, MPH, PhD MedSci |
$1,500 – $2,500 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~10% |
2 |
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, HCMC (UMP HCMC) |
1947 |
#2 (South VN) |
MBBS, MSc Pharm, PhD Biomed |
$1,500 – $2,500 |
Public |
HCMC |
~15% |
3 |
Can Tho University (CTU) |
1966 |
Top 10 |
BSc Nursing, MSc Public Health, PhD Agri-Bio |
$800 – $1,500 |
Public |
Can Tho |
~30% |
4 |
Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy |
1957 |
Top 5 |
MBBS, BPharm, MSc Nursing, PhD HealthSci |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
Hue |
~20% |
5 |
Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy |
1968 |
Regional Leader |
MBBS, BDS, BPharm |
$800 – $1,800 |
Public |
Thai Binh |
~35% |
6 |
Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine |
1989 |
Emerging |
MBBS, BPharm, Nursing |
$1,200 – $2,000 |
Public |
HCMC |
~25% |
7 |
Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy |
1979 |
Regional |
MBBS, MSc Med, BSc Nursing |
$1,000 – $1,800 |
Public |
Hai Phong |
~30% |
8 |
Duy Tan University – Faculty of Medicine |
1994 |
Top Private |
BMed, BPharm, MSc Biomed |
$1,500 – $2,500 |
Private |
Da Nang |
~40% |
9 |
Hong Bang International University (HIU) |
1997 |
Leading Private |
BMed, BDS, BSc Nursing |
$2,000 – $3,500 |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
10 |
People’s Police Academy of Medicine (specialized) |
1968 |
Specialized |
BSc Forensic Science, Medical Law |
$800 – $1,200 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (VN) |
Degree Programs (B/M/PhD) |
Avg Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
University of Social Sciences and Humanities – VNU Hanoi (USSH-HN) |
1945 |
Top 5 (Humanities) |
BA, MA, PhD (History, Literature, Phil, IR) |
$800 – $1,500 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
2 |
University of Social Sciences and Humanities – VNU HCMC (USSH-HCMC) |
1955 |
Top 5 (Humanities) |
BA, MA, PhD (Sociology, Anthropology, Linguistics) |
$800 – $1,500 |
Public |
HCMC |
~30% |
3 |
Hanoi University |
1959 |
Top 10 |
BA, MA (English, Intl Studies, Languages) |
$700 – $1,200 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~40% |
4 |
Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts |
1975 |
Top Art School |
BFA, MFA (Painting, Sculpture, Art Theory) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
HCMC |
~35% |
5 |
Vietnam University of Fine Arts (Hanoi) |
1925 |
Prestigious Art Inst. |
BFA, MFA, PhD (Visual Arts, Art History) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~30% |
6 |
Hue University – College of Arts |
1957 |
Regional Arts Leader |
BFA, MFA (Painting, Applied Arts, Culture) |
$700 – $1,200 |
Public |
Hue |
~45% |
7 |
Van Lang University |
1995 |
Top Private (Arts) |
BA, MA (Interior Design, Fashion, Fine Arts) |
$1,200 – $2,000 |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
8 |
Hoa Sen University |
1991 |
Private |
BA (Media, Culture, Communication) |
$1,800 – $2,500 |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
9 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
2000 |
Intl (AUS) |
BA (Design, Communication, Art), MA (Design Futures) |
$12,000 – $14,000 |
Private (Intl) |
HCMC / Hanoi |
~30% |
10 |
British University Vietnam (BUV) |
2009 |
Intl (UK) |
BA (Games Design, Creative Industries) |
$10,000 – $13,000 |
Private (Intl) |
Hung Yen (near Hanoi) |
~40% |
No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (VN) |
Degree Programs (B/M/PhD) |
Avg Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
University of Social Sciences & Humanities – VNU HCMC (USSH-HCMC) |
1955 |
Top 3 (Comm) |
BA, MA (Journalism, Communication), PhD |
$800 – $1,500 |
Public |
HCMC |
~30% |
2 |
University of Social Sciences & Humanities – VNU Hanoi (USSH-HN) |
1945 |
Top 3 (Comm) |
BA, MA, PhD (Media Studies, PR, Journalism) |
$800 – $1,500 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
3 |
Academy of Journalism and Communication (AJC) |
1962 |
Top Media School |
BA, MA, PhD (Journalism, Public Comm) |
$800 – $1,200 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~30% |
4 |
Hanoi University of Culture |
1971 |
Top 10 |
BA, MA (Media, PR, Cultural Management) |
$700 – $1,200 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~40% |
5 |
HCMC University of Culture |
1975 |
Top 10 |
BA, MA (Communication, Broadcasting) |
$700 – $1,200 |
Public |
HCMC |
~40% |
6 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
2000 |
Intl (Australia) |
BA (Professional Communication, Design), MA |
$12,000 – $14,000 |
Private (Intl) |
HCMC / Hanoi |
~30% |
7 |
British University Vietnam (BUV) |
2009 |
Intl (UK) |
BA (Marketing & Media, Creative Industries) |
$10,000 – $13,000 |
Private (Intl) |
Hung Yen (near Hanoi) |
~40% |
8 |
Hoa Sen University |
1991 |
Top Private |
BA (Media, Journalism, PR) |
$1,800 – $2,500 |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
9 |
University of Economics and Finance (UEF) |
2007 |
Growing |
BA (Digital Media, PR, Branding) |
$1,500 – $2,200 |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
10 |
Van Lang University |
1995 |
Top Private |
BA (Media Design, Film, Communication) |
$1,200 – $2,000 |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (VN) |
Degree Programs (B/M/PhD) |
Avg Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
University of Social Sciences & Humanities – VNU HCMC (USSH-HCMC) |
1955 |
Top 3 |
BA, MA (Tourism, Culture, Event Mgmt), PhD |
$800 – $1,500 |
Public |
HCMC |
~30% |
2 |
University of Social Sciences & Humanities – VNU Hanoi (USSH-HN) |
1945 |
Top 3 |
BA, MA (Tourism Studies, Heritage Mgmt), PhD |
$800 – $1,500 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
3 |
Hue University – Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism |
1957 |
Top Regional |
BBA, MA (Hospitality, Event Mgmt) |
$700 – $1,300 |
Public |
Hue |
~35% |
4 |
Nha Trang University |
1959 |
Leading Tourism School |
BA, MA (Hotel, Tourism, MICE) |
$800 – $1,500 |
Public |
Nha Trang |
~30% |
5 |
Saigon Tourism Vocational College (STHC) |
1989 |
Specialized |
BA (Hospitality, Culinary Arts) |
$1,000 – $1,800 |
Public |
HCMC |
~40% |
6 |
Duy Tan University |
1994 |
Top Private |
BA, MA (Tourism Mgmt, Hospitality, Events) |
$1,200 – $2,500 |
Private |
Da Nang |
~40% |
7 |
FPT University |
2006 |
Top Private |
BA (Hospitality, Travel Tech) |
$2,000 – $3,000 |
Private |
Hanoi / HCMC / Da Nang |
~40% |
8 |
Hoa Sen University |
1991 |
Private |
BA (Hotel, Events, PR for Tourism) |
$1,800 – $2,500 |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
9 |
Van Lang University |
1995 |
Private |
BA (Hospitality, Event Mgmt, Tourism) |
$1,200 – $2,000 |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
10 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
2000 |
Intl (AUS) |
BA (Tourism & Hospitality Mgmt), MA |
$12,000 – $14,000 |
Private (Intl) |
HCMC / Hanoi |
~30% |
No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (VN) |
Degree Programs (B/M/PhD) |
Avg Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Vietnam University of Fine Arts (VUFA) |
1925 |
#1 (Fine Arts) |
BFA, MFA, PhD (Painting, Sculpture, Art Theory) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~30% |
2 |
Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts (HCMUFA) |
1975 |
#1 (South VN) |
BFA, MFA (Visual Arts, Ceramics, Multimedia) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
HCMC |
~35% |
3 |
Hue University – College of Arts |
1957 |
Top 5 (Central VN) |
BFA, MFA (Applied Arts, Culture, Design) |
$800 – $1,500 |
Public |
Hue |
~40% |
4 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
2000 |
Intl (Australia) |
BA (Design, Fashion, Animation), MA (Design Futures) |
$12,000 – $14,000 |
Private (Intl) |
HCMC / Hanoi |
~30% |
5 |
British University Vietnam (BUV) |
2009 |
Intl (UK) |
BA (Games Design, Creative Industries) |
$10,000 – $13,000 |
Private (Intl) |
Hung Yen (near Hanoi) |
~40% |
6 |
Van Lang University |
1995 |
Top Private |
BA (Interior Design, Graphic Design), MA |
$1,200 – $2,000 |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
7 |
Hoa Sen University |
1991 |
Private |
BA (Multimedia, Fashion Design, Digital Art) |
$1,800 – $2,500 |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
8 |
Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) |
1997 |
QS #138 Asia |
BA, MA (Industrial Design, Fashion, Animation) |
$1,500 – $2,500 |
Public (Autonomous) |
HCMC |
~30% |
9 |
FPT University – Arena Multimedia Program |
2006 |
Top Private |
BA (Digital Art, 3D Animation, UX/UI Design) |
$2,000 – $3,500 |
Private |
Hanoi / HCMC / Da Nang |
~40% |
10 |
Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts (HN UFA) |
1949 |
Specialized Art School |
BFA, MFA (Applied Arts, Interior, Product Design) |
$900 – $1,800 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~35% |
No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (VN) |
Degree Programs (B/M/PhD) |
Avg Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Hanoi Architectural University (HAU) |
1969 |
#1 (Architecture) |
BArch, MArch, PhD (Urban Design, Planning) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~30% |
2 |
Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture (HCMUARC) |
1976 |
#1 (South VN) |
BArch, MSc, PhD (Construction, Arch Theory) |
$1,200 – $2,200 |
Public |
HCMC |
~30% |
3 |
Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) |
1966 |
Top 5 |
BEng, MSc, PhD (Civil, Construction, Infra) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
4 |
University of Danang – Science & Technology (DUT) |
1975 |
Top in Central VN |
BEng, MEng, PhD (Construction Eng, Urban) |
$800 – $1,800 |
Public |
Da Nang |
~30% |
5 |
Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) |
1997 |
QS #138 Asia |
BArch, MEng, PhD (Architecture, Civil Eng) |
$1,500 – $3,000 |
Public (Autonomous) |
HCMC |
~25% |
6 |
Van Lang University |
1995 |
Top Private |
BArch, MArch (Interior, Urban Design) |
$1,200 – $2,000 |
Private |
HCMC |
~50% |
7 |
FPT University |
2006 |
Emerging Private |
BEng, MSc (Construction Mgmt, Smart Infra) |
$2,000 – $3,500 |
Private |
Hanoi / HCMC |
~40% |
8 |
Duy Tan University |
1994 |
~#661 Asia |
BArch, MSc (Urban Planning, Smart City Dev) |
$1,000 – $2,500 |
Private |
Da Nang |
~40% |
9 |
University of Transport and Communications (UTC) |
1945 |
Specialized |
BEng, MSc, PhD (Transportation Infra, Civil) |
$800 – $1,500 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~30% |
10 |
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT – Bach Khoa) |
1957 |
Top 5 Tech |
BEng, MSc, PhD (Civil, Env Eng, Arch Struct.) |
$1,200 – $2,500 |
Public |
HCMC |
~25% |
No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (VN) |
Degree Programs (B/M/PhD) |
Avg Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Hanoi Law University (HLU) |
1979 |
#1 (Law) |
LLB, LLM, PhD (Civil, Criminal, Intl Law) |
$800 – $1,500 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
2 |
Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (ULAW) |
1996 |
Top 3 |
LLB, LLM, PhD (Economic Law, IP, Intl Law) |
$900 – $1,600 |
Public |
HCMC |
~30% |
3 |
University of Economics and Law – VNU-HCM (UEL) |
2000 |
Top 10 |
LLB, LLM, PhD (Business Law, Public Law) |
$800 – $1,800 |
Public |
HCMC |
~30% |
4 |
Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-HN) |
1906 |
#1 VN |
LLB, MA Law, PhD Law (Intl Law, Human Rights) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~20% |
5 |
Vietnam National University, HCMC (VNU-HCM) |
1995 |
#2 VN |
LLB, LLM (Constitutional Law, Legal Theory) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
HCMC |
~25% |
6 |
Foreign Trade University (FTU) |
1960 |
Top 5 (Econ+Law) |
LLB, LLM (Intl Trade Law, Commercial Law) |
$1,200 – $2,500 |
Public |
Hanoi / HCMC |
~25% |
7 |
National Economics University (NEU) |
1956 |
Top 5 |
LLB (Econ Law), MA (Policy, Tax Law) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~30% |
8 |
People’s Security Academy – Faculty of Law |
1946 |
Specialized |
LLB, LLM (Criminal Law, Admin Law) |
$800 – $1,200 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
9 |
Duy Tan University |
1994 |
Top Private |
LLB, LLM (Public Admin, Business Law) |
$1,200 – $2,500 |
Private |
Da Nang |
~40% |
10 |
Hoa Sen University |
1991 |
Growing Private |
LLB (Business Law, Intl Law) |
$1,500 – $2,500 |
Private |
HCMC |
~45% |
No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (VN/Asia) |
Degree Programs (B/M/PhD) |
Avg Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) |
1956 |
Top 3 / ~301 Asia |
BSc, MSc, PhD (CS, AI, Data Science) |
$1,200 – $2,500 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~25% |
2 |
University of Information Technology – VNU HCMC (UIT) |
2006 |
Top 10 |
BSc, MSc, PhD (AI, Cybersecurity, Big Data) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
HCMC |
~25% |
3 |
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT – Bach Khoa) |
1957 |
Top 5 / ~401 Asia |
BEng, MSc, PhD (IT, Data Eng., Robotics) |
$1,200 – $2,500 |
Public |
HCMC |
~25% |
4 |
Vietnam National University, Hanoi – UET |
2004 |
#1 / ~201 Asia |
BSc, MSc, PhD (AI, Software Eng., Data Science) |
$1,000 – $2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi |
~20% |
5 |
Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) |
1997 |
~#138 Asia |
BSc, MSc, PhD (CS, AI, Machine Learning) |
$1,500 – $3,000 |
Public (Autonomous) |
HCMC |
~25% |
6 |
FPT University |
2006 |
Top Private |
BSc, MSc, PhD (Software Eng., AI, Data Science) |
$2,000 – $4,000 |
Private |
Hanoi / HCMC / Da Nang |
~40% |
7 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
2000 |
Intl (Australia) |
BSc, MSc (CS, AI, Cloud Computing) |
$12,000 – $14,000 |
Private (Intl) |
HCMC / Hanoi |
~30% |
8 |
Duy Tan University |
1994 |
~#661 Asia |
BSc, MSc, PhD (IT, Cybersecurity, AI) |
$1,200 – $2,500 |
Private |
Da Nang |
~40% |
9 |
Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) |
1953 |
Specialized |
BSc, MSc, PhD (Telecom, AI, Data Science) |
$1,200 – $2,000 |
Public |
Hanoi / HCMC |
~30% |
10 |
Phenikaa University |
2007 |
Emerging Tech School |
BSc, MSc, PhD (CS, Robotics, Smart Systems) |
$1,500 – $3,000 |
Private |
Hanoi |
~35% |
Offers full tuition waivers and scholarships for top entrance exam scorers, poor students, and those under government-sponsored categories.
Some specialized programs (e.g. gifted science tracks) may be free for high-ranking students.
Tuition exemptions for students from ethnic minorities, remote areas, or with outstanding academic performance.
Certain research-oriented programs offer free tuition and stipends.
Students enrolled in pedagogical (teaching) programs are eligible for 100% tuition exemption, as part of national policy to encourage future educators.
Includes majors like Mathematics Education, English Teaching, Biology Education, etc.
Offers full tuition scholarships for top-tier students in elite tracks like Talent or Advanced programs in STEM.
Students may also receive research grants and dormitory support.
Teaching majors often receive full tuition exemption under national teacher training policies.
Limited seats apply; academic criteria must be met.
Similar to other pedagogical universities, students majoring in education-related fields study with no tuition fees.
Students admitted into these military or security-focused institutions receive full government sponsorship.
This includes tuition, accommodation, meals, and monthly stipends.
Some marine engineering and naval majors receive tuition exemption based on national development incentives.
Students fully funded by the Ministry of Defense.
Admission is highly competitive and includes political vetting.
Some Vietnamese universities (e.g. Ton Duc Thang University, FPT University) offer 100% tuition waivers for selected international students through entrance scholarships or bilateral agreements.