Top 10 Best Medical and Pharmaceutical Training Institutions in Vietnam

Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy was established on March 28, 1957. Before 1975, the university had a small-scale training program, producing only over 200 doctors. Over nearly 70 years of development, especially in the nearly 50 years since the reunification of the country, the university has continually improved its educational quality in training, research, medical care, and local healthcare leadership. To date, it has trained nearly 35,000 doctors, pharmacists, and health professionals, and over 12,000 postgraduate healthcare staff for Central Vietnam, the Central Highlands, and nationwide.

Currently, the university and its affiliated hospital employ 1,209 staff members, with 455 faculty members. The university has a robust postgraduate faculty, including 62 professors and associate professors, 98 doctors, and 335 masters. The university also boasts 39 outstanding doctors and medical professionals. The university offers 11 undergraduate programs and various postgraduate courses in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, medical testing, medical imaging, public health, and nutrition. The university enrolls over 1,500 undergraduate students annually, with nearly 7,700 students in total.

The university has over 60 international partnerships with educational institutions and healthcare organizations from more than 40 countries. It regularly hosts academic exchanges with over 800 experts annually. As of 2024, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy announced its admission scores for undergraduate programs, with the highest score being 26.3 points for Medicine and the lowest score of 15 points for Public Health and Nutrition.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 6 Ngo Quyen, Vinh Ninh, Hue City, Thua Thien - Hue Province
Phone: 023 4382 2173 & 023 4382 2873
Website: http://huemed-univ.edu.vn/
Email: [email protected]

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The Military Medical Academy (also known as Le Huu Trac University of Medicine and Pharmacy) was founded in 1949 and is a key national university in Vietnam under the Ministry of Defense. Initially established to serve and care for soldiers during wartime, the university's mission has since expanded to become a leading institution for training, research, and healthcare service in the military sector, as well as providing healthcare professionals for remote and underserved regions.

As a prestigious military university, it is a top choice for students interested in military or police services. Students benefit from state support during their studies and are assigned to military units after graduation. Exceptional students may also have the opportunity to study abroad. However, due to the military nature of the institution, the academy maintains strict admission standards and a disciplined training environment.

Given its strong connection with the Ministry of Defense and its top-quality education, graduates of the Military Medical Academy do not need to worry about job prospects, as they are guaranteed employment in various prestigious military hospitals such as Military 103 Hospital, Central Military Hospital 108, and other military medical facilities. In 2024, the admission scores for the academy range from 24.12 to 27.49 points (depending on the program and candidate category), with the highest score for female applicants in General Medicine at 27.49 points.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 160 Phung Hung, Phuc La, Ha Dong, Hanoi
Phone: 0329 073 088
Website: http://vmmu.edu.vn/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/Hocvienquany.Vietnam/

University of Medicine, VNU-HCM is an institution under Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, specializing in health sciences education. Established on June 23, 2009, it is designed to be a modern, high-quality educational center based on the hospital-school model, combining academic learning with scientific research and healthcare services.

The university began its first admissions in 2010 and currently offers five undergraduate programs: Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Traditional Medicine, and Nursing. It also provides nine postgraduate specializations, including clinical training programs for doctors.

From its inception, the University of Medicine has aimed to become a leading health sciences institution in the region, with core values of “Humanism – Professionalism – Dynamism – Creativity” and an educational philosophy focused on “holistic development with the learner at the center.” The university’s mission is to train healthcare professionals who meet the public health needs and advance scientific knowledge, while fostering strong international partnerships.

The university’s main campus is located at the YA1 building, VNU-HCM Urban Area, with nearly 30 affiliated hospitals and healthcare centers in Ho Chi Minh City for clinical training. Over the past decade, the University of Medicine has made significant strides toward becoming a top health sciences institution.

For 2024, the university’s entrance exam results show that Medicine has the highest cutoff points among all admission methods. Scores for the entrance exam range from 746 to 943. Other admission methods, including priority pathways and international qualifications, have cutoff scores ranging from 73 to 91 points.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: YA1 Building, Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, VNU-HCM Urban Area, Dong Hoa Ward, Di An City, Binh Duong Province
Phone: 028 7101 8787
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.medvnu.edu.vn/

Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy is a prominent public institution located in the Red River Delta, specializing in medical education. It is one of the key universities in Vietnam focused on training healthcare professionals and is directly managed by the Ministry of Health. The university plays a vital role in providing highly qualified healthcare personnel not only for Vietnam but also for neighboring countries such as Laos and Cambodia.

The university employs a total of 525 staff, including 456 civil servants and 69 contracted employees. The teaching faculty consists of 365 individuals, with academic qualifications ranging from a Professor, 19 Associate Professors, 54 Doctors, 30 specialized doctors, to 209 Masters, and 6 specialists. Additionally, there are 300 adjunct faculty members with advanced degrees, including Professors and Doctors from various medical institutions and hospitals. The university is organized into 11 departments, 2 units, and 7 research centers, including a teaching hospital and a rural health research center.

With the goal of becoming the leading institution in the Red River Delta and across Vietnam, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy continuously enhances its faculty, campus facilities, and modern teaching equipment. The university has invested in a 38,846 m2 area housing classrooms, laboratories, research centers, and administrative offices, as well as a library and an IT center. The university also possesses state-of-the-art medical equipment for teaching, learning, and research, such as molecular biology labs, advanced chromatographs, color Doppler ultrasound, CT scanners, and more.

For 2024, the Medicine program has the highest entry score of 26.17, followed by Pharmacy at 24, with other programs ranging from 19.15 to 23.05 points.

Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy is a prestigious institution specializing in training high-quality healthcare professionals in Vietnam. The university primarily focuses on producing highly skilled specialists and general practitioners to meet the growing healthcare demands of the Mekong Delta region.

The university's educational mission is to develop a highly skilled healthcare workforce, promote scientific research, and contribute to the advancement of health technologies. By 2025, it aims to become one of the top five health science universities in Vietnam and rank among the top 500 universities in Southeast Asia. By 2030, it intends to be in the top five health science universities in Vietnam and among the top 1,000 universities in Asia.

Currently, the university is organized into six faculties, with 56 departments and interdisciplinary teams. It also includes 10 administrative offices, four research centers, and one teaching hospital. The faculty comprises 477 full-time staff, including 2 Professors, 25 Associate Professors, 85 Doctors, 242 Masters, 63 specialists, and 83 undergraduates. These faculty members bring high-level expertise and years of experience in the medical field.

The university is equipped with modern facilities, located in the heart of Can Tho city, covering 31,000 m². It boasts 41 classrooms, 21 laboratories, 110 practical training rooms, seven multimedia classrooms, four auditoriums, eight self-study rooms, five libraries, a multi-purpose gym, 34 affiliated teaching hospitals, and 266 other functional rooms, all outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment to support both academic and research activities.

For 2024, the university's admission scores range from 19.2 to 25.7, with the highest score for the Medicine program. According to the latest data, the Medicine program has an admission score of 25.7, followed by Dentistry at 26.65 and Pharmacy at 24.78. The Public Health program has the lowest score at 19.2, the only program with a cutoff score below 20, while the others are above 22.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 179 Nguyen Van Cu, An Khanh, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho
Phone: 029 2373 9730
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ctump.edu.vn/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/dhydct.ctump.edu.vn

Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy is one of the leading medical universities in Northern Vietnam. The university's mission is to train undergraduate and postgraduate doctors and pharmacists, conduct scientific research, and transfer medical technologies to support the healthcare system, addressing the healthcare needs of the northern mountainous regions of Vietnam. This prestigious institution is part of the key national universities of Vietnam, operating under the Thai Nguyen University system.

The university is one of the top seven medical institutions in Northern Vietnam. It aims to provide high-quality training for doctors and pharmacists to meet society's needs. The campus covers a total area of 10.8 hectares, including a student dormitory with 592 rooms equipped with all necessary amenities. The university’s facilities, including laboratories, practical rooms, and lecture halls, are equipped with modern equipment to support the teaching and learning process. Additionally, the faculty consists of experienced instructors and researchers who play a key role in shaping the professional landscape not only at the university but also in various healthcare institutions.

For 2024, the Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy announced the highest admission score for the Dentistry program at 26.25 points based on the national high school graduation exam (B00, D07, D08), and 27.45 points based on high school academic records. Following closely is the Medicine program, with a cutoff of 26.00 points based on the graduation exam and 26.75 points based on academic performance. The program with the lowest cutoff score is Midwifery, with a score of 19 for the entrance exam and 20.85 for academic records.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 284 Luong Ngoc Quyen, Quang Trung, Thai Nguyen City, Thai Nguyen
Phone: 020 8385 2671
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://tump.edu.vn/
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Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine was established on January 7, 2008, based on the Health Workforce Training and Development Center of Ho Chi Minh City. Since its founding, the university has trained 14 cohorts of more than 1,422 full-time general practitioners who are now working in the healthcare system of the city. Additionally, the university has provided over 8,000 nurses and more than 500 doctors specializing in primary healthcare (4-year focused undergraduate medical program) to enhance the medical workforce in the southern provinces of Vietnam, from Da Nang and beyond. The university's graduates are highly regarded, as evidenced by the fact that each year, the number of job requests from healthcare units within the city is five times greater than the number of doctors and four times greater than the number of nurses who graduate. The university also offers postgraduate training for thousands of doctors in various specialties such as radiology, anesthesia, and ENT.

The university is located at 2 Duong Quang Trung Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, covering an area of over 2 hectares. It boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories for biological materials, biochemistry, molecular biology, and anatomy, as well as a network of 24 general and specialized hospitals affiliated with the city, which serve as practical training grounds for students. To keep pace with other medical institutions and meet the city's healthcare needs, the university annually expands its enrollment and improves its training quality through international collaborations with leading global universities and organizations. This makes it an ideal environment for students aspiring to study medicine and pharmacy in Southern Vietnam.

For 2024, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine announced the highest admission score for the Medicine program at 26.57, and the lowest for Public Health at 21.35. The total enrollment target for the university in 2024 is 1,530 students, with a breakdown of 1,426 students based on high school graduation exam results, 34 students through direct admission, and 70 priority spots for Lao and Cambodian students.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 2 Duong Quang Trung, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3865 2435
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.pnt.edu.vn/

Hanoi Medical University has long been one of the leading medical institutions in Vietnam, with a rich history of contributions to the country’s education system. The university has received numerous honors and awards from the Party and the State for its outstanding contributions to national defense and healthcare.

As one of Vietnam's top medical and pharmaceutical universities, Hanoi Medical University boasts a centuries-old tradition of excellence in training doctors and healthcare professionals. Over the past century, the university has established itself as the premier institution for medical training in Hanoi and across the nation.

Currently, Hanoi Medical University offers programs in General Medicine, Dentistry, Preventive Medicine, Traditional Medicine, and more, as well as Bachelor's degrees in Nursing, Medical Technology, Public Health, and Nutrition. The university accepts students with high academic standards, as evidenced by its competitive entrance exam scores.

The university’s development goals for 2020 and the vision for 2030 aim to transform Hanoi Medical University into a leading national institution for health science education, research, and technology transfer, establishing it as a key center for high-quality medical services in the northern provinces and nationwide to meet the public health needs of the country.

For the academic year 2024-2025, the university plans to enroll 1,720 students, an increase of 350 over the previous year. The highest admission score was for the new Psychology program, with 28.83 out of 30 points in the C00 (Literature, History, Geography) group. In the traditional B00 group, the Medicine program remains the most competitive with a cutoff of 28.27 points, up 0.54 from last year. Applicants with English proficiency (IELTS 6.5) or French (DELF B2) can be admitted with a score of 26.55. The lowest cutoff is 19 points for programs in Medical Laboratory Technology and Rehabilitation at the Thanh Hoa campus.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 1 Ton That Tung, Kim Lien, Dong Da, Hanoi
Phone: 024 3852 3798
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://hmu.edu.vn/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/daihocyhanoi.official

University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City was founded in 1947 and is one of the leading medical universities in Southern Vietnam as well as across the country. After over 70 years of development, the university is now one of the largest public educational institutions in Vietnam dedicated to healthcare education.

Currently, the university offers a wide range of health science programs. Initially offering only Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dentistry, the university has since expanded to include programs in General Medicine, Traditional Medicine, Dentistry, Preventive Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Technology, Public Health, and more. It provides dozens of undergraduate programs and hundreds of postgraduate programs, including Ph.D., Master's, Specialist I and II, and residency programs.

The faculty consists of experienced lecturers with a high level of academic qualification, with around 80% holding Master's degrees or higher, and 28% of them being professors, associate professors, and doctors. The university maintains high entry standards, with each program offering direct admission to 5-10 students who have excelled in national, regional, or international academic competitions.

For 2024, the admission scores for programs based on the national high school graduation exam range from 21.45 (Public Health) to 27.8 (Medicine). The Medical program's cutoff score has increased compared to last year (27.34 points), while the Dentistry program has a cutoff of 27.35 points, also higher than the previous year's 26.96 points. The Pharmacy program's cutoff score is 25.72, which is slightly higher than last year's 25.5 points.

For applicants using the combined admission method with an international English proficiency certificate, the cutoff scores for the most competitive programs are lower: 26.95 for Medicine (down from 27.1 last year), 23.75 for Pharmacy (down from 24), and 26.5 for Dentistry (down from 26.75). For those applying with SAT scores, the highest cutoff score for Medicine is 1,500, with priority points added as per regulations.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 217 Hong Bang Street, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3855 8411 - 028 3853 7949 - 028 3855 5780
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ump.edu.vn/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/ump.edu.vn/

University of Medicine and Pharmacy is a member institution of Vietnam National University (VNU), established by the Prime Minister's decision 1666/QĐ-TTg on October 27, 2020, based on the legacy of the Faculty of Medicine, which was founded by the VNU Rector's decision 1507/QĐ-TCCB on May 20, 2010. The institution continues the traditions of the Indochina University, which included the founding of the Medical School (Ecole supérieure de Médecine - 1906), in response to the growing need for a multi-disciplinary, internationally integrated university.

Though a relatively new medical school, VNU’s University of Medicine and Pharmacy has made significant strides in just two years of establishment. Building on the existing resources and infrastructure shared with other VNU facilities, the faculty has made impressive progress in developing teaching facilities, equipment, and quality standards for the training of its first cohorts in General Medicine (Doctor) and Pharmacy (Pharmacist).

The mission of the university is to train highly skilled medical professionals, foster talent through research, and contribute to the reform of higher education in Medicine and Pharmacy in Vietnam. The university aims to be a research-oriented institution, recognized as one of the leading universities in the region, contributing to public health and the development of the national healthcare sciences. It is also committed to furthering the multi-disciplinary, high-tech university model within VNU.

In terms of educational achievements, 2020 marked a significant milestone for the university with the successful enrollment of its first cohort in Nursing, bringing the total enrollment capacity to nearly 500 students per academic year. Additionally, the university received approval to offer graduate programs in Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Dentistry. In 2022, the university established its Dental Faculty, which includes 9 departments and a dental clinic for training, research, and community health services. In 2023, the university expanded with the establishment of the Pharmacy Faculty, which comprises 8 departments.

2023 was a year of important developments, including the formal establishment of the university's leadership structure, with one rector and two vice-rectors. By September 2023, the university had made significant advancements in faculty recruitment, infrastructure expansion, and the organization of new departments. The university also secured additional research funding and increased its partnerships with domestic and international institutions, especially in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

In 2024, the university announced admission scores ranging from 24.49 to 27.15, with a slight increase compared to the previous year. The Medical program continues to have the highest entry requirement, with a 0.4 point increase from last year. The Dentistry program is the second highest at 27 points, followed by Pharmacy at 25.1. Other programs, such as Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Imaging Technology, and Nursing, have scores ranging from 24.49 to 24.83, showing slight increases of less than 1 point compared to the previous year.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 144 Xuan Thuy, Mai Dich, Cau Giay, Hanoi
Phone: 024 3745 0188
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ump.vnu.edu.vn/
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