The Top 5 Vietnamese universities that are ranked among the world’s top 500 universities in emerging economies

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM), ranked between 401-500 globally, is one of Vietnam's two national university systems, located in Ho Chi Minh City. It is recognized as one of the top 1000 universities/university systems in the world. VNUHCM is directly overseen by the Prime Minister and offers high-quality undergraduate, postgraduate, research, and applied science and technology programs across various disciplines, playing a crucial role in Vietnam’s higher education system.

Founded in 1995, VNUHCM aims to build a leading university system in Asia, a hub for science, technology, innovation, and Vietnamese culture and knowledge. The system consists of 38 units, including 7 member universities, such as:

• University of Danang - University of Science and Technology
• University of Science and Technology
• University of Social Sciences and Humanities
• International University
• University of Information Technology
• University of Economics - Law and An Giang University
• Research Institute for Environmental and Resource Studies
• Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Political Science
• Branch in Ben Tre
• And 27 other scientific research and educational service units.

VNUHCM currently employs 5,992 staff, including 1,063 PhDs, 30 professors, and 305 associate professors, serving 82,586 undergraduate students, 7,224 graduate students, and 1,037 PhD candidates. Over 26 years, the university has expanded from 3 core member universities in natural sciences, social sciences, and technology, to a comprehensive center for undergraduate and postgraduate education, research, and technology transfer in key fields such as engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, law, health, education, and agriculture.

VNUHCM has evolved into a modern, efficient university system that excels in management, advanced teaching, research, and community service. By leveraging autonomy and responsibility, and utilizing investments from both the state and society, VNUHCM is pioneering in Vietnam’s higher education system, offering regionally and internationally accredited programs, contributing to research and technology transfer, and improving its global ranking.

VNUHCM has appeared in the QS Asia rankings since 2009, and from 2016-2020, the university focused on enhancing its position in global rankings. For the past three years, VNUHCM has consistently ranked among the top 150 universities in Asia by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). In 2021, VNUHCM was ranked in the 801-1000 range globally, placing it in the top 62% of the world’s best universities and among the top 400 for academic reputation. Additionally, five disciplines at VNUHCM — Natural Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Business and Economics, and Life Sciences — were ranked in the 601-800 range globally. Recently, the Petroleum Engineering program at the University of Danang ranked in the top 101-150 worldwide. VNUHCM is also the sole Vietnamese university featured in the QS global rankings for having the highest graduate employment rates.

VNUHCM has continually revamped its training and education programs to align with advanced international higher education systems, adopting models such as CDIO and Education 4.0. The university has developed multidisciplinary, integrated curricula in collaboration with universities in the ASEAN University Network (AUN-ACTS).

With 165 undergraduate programs across 20 fields, VNUHCM offers 116 special programs, including 70 high-quality, 35 talent, 3 advanced, and 8 top-tier engineering programs, with nearly 16,000 students. The graduate division offers 133 master’s programs and 94 PhD programs across vital disciplines.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Address: Area 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, HCM City

Hotline: 028 3724 2160

Website: http://vnuhcm.edu.vn/

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/vnuhcm.info/

Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), ranked 501+, is a multidisciplinary technical university founded in Hanoi on October 15, 1956. It is one of the leading technical universities in Vietnam, with a rich history and numerous contributions to the nation’s development and defense. The university has received various prestigious awards from the Party and the State, recognized in the institution’s historical records. HUST aims to become a high-level, multidisciplinary university and a leading center for scientific and technological research, with certain fields reaching advanced regional and global standards, making it an attractive destination for technology investors and businesses from both Vietnam and abroad.

The university's facilities are designed to support education, scientific research, technology transfer, and student life, consisting of several multi-story buildings with a total usable area of over 200,000 m². These include:

• More than 200 lecture halls, classrooms, large auditoriums, and a conference room system.
• Nearly 200 laboratories, including 8 national key laboratories, and approximately 20 practical training workshops.
• The university has an internal network, BKNet, which is connected to the internet. Its electronic library, Tạ Quang Bửu, is the largest and most modern in Vietnam.
• Spacious, clean, and well-equipped student dormitories.
• A comprehensive sports complex including a stadium, gymnasium, swimming pool, and tennis courts.

HUST currently has 3 schools, specialized training institutes, 3 faculties dedicated to physical education, national defense education, and political theory, 8 research institutes, and 5 research centers. About 25,000 full-time undergraduate students, 5,000 graduate students, and doctoral candidates study at HUST under the guidance of 1,250 faculty members, over 600 of whom hold PhD degrees.

List of schools, faculties, and institutes:

• School of Information & Communication Technology. Dean: Associate Professor, Dr. Tạ Hải Tùng;
• School of Electrical Engineering. Dean: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyễn Hữu Thanh;
• School of Mechanical Engineering. Dean: Associate Professor, Dr. Trương Hoành Sơn;
• Chemical Engineering Institute;
• Biotechnology & Food Technology Institute;
• Environmental Science & Technology Institute;
• Applied Physics Institute;
• Materials Science & Engineering Institute;
• International Training Institute for Materials Science;
• Economics & Management Institute;
• Applied Mathematics & Computer Science Institute;
• Technical Pedagogy Institute;
• Foreign Languages Institute;
• Textiles - Leather & Fashion Institute;
• Postgraduate Training Institute;
• Continuous Training Institute;
• International Training Institute;
• MICA International Research Institute;
• Advanced Science and Technology Institute;
• Political Theory Faculty;
• National Defense Education Faculty;
• Physical Education Faculty;

List of research centers:

• Polymer Materials Research Center
• Rubber Science and Technology Center
• Materials Science & Special Alloys Research Center
• Corrosion and Metal Protection Research Center;
• New Energy Research Center;
• International Computational Materials Science Center;
• International R&D Collaboration Center for Satellite Positioning (NAVIS);
• Atomic Energy Information Center;
• Software & Network Security Solutions Center;
• High Performance Computing Center;
• Industrial Software Development & Application Center (DASI);
• Industrial Maintenance Center;
• Vietnam-Germany Science & Technology Collaboration Center;
• Medical Electronics Center;
• Foreign Language Center (CFL)
• French Language Program Center;
• Talent Development & High-Quality Training Center;
• PFIEV Program;
• Advanced Training Program;
• HEDSPI Project;
• VLIR-HUST Program;
• International Training Cooperation Program - Bách khoa Genetic;

CONTACT DETAILS:

Address: 1 Đại Cồ Việt, Hai Bà Trưng, Hanoi

Hotline: 0243 623 1732

Website: http://www.hust.edu.vn/

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/dhbkhanoi/

The predecessor of Ton Duc Thang University (English name: Ton Duc Thang University - TDTU), ranked at position 82, was Ton Duc Thang University of Technology, established under Decision 787/TTg-QD dated September 24, 1997, by the Prime Minister. Ton Duc Thang University was founded and managed by the Ho Chi Minh City Federation of Labor, with the chairperson of the Federation serving as the president of the university’s board of trustees. The university is structured into various units.
The teaching faculties at Ton Duc Thang University include:

• Faculty of Information Technology
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Electrical Engineering
• Faculty of Accounting
• Faculty of Sports Science
• Faculty of Applied Sciences
• Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Faculty of Civil Engineering
• Faculty of Labor and Trade Union Studies
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Environmental and Occupational Safety
• Faculty of Industrial Fine Arts
• Faculty of Foreign Languages
• Faculty of International Education
• Faculty of Business Administration
• Faculty of Finance and Banking
• Faculty of Mathematics and Statistics
• Cà Mau Campus
• Bảo Lộc Campus
• Nha Trang Campus
• Ton Duc Thang College

The scientific and technological research faculties of Ton Duc Thang University include:

• International Cooperation, Research and Training Institute (INCRETI)
• Computational Science Institute (INCOS)
• Advanced Materials Science Institute (AIMaS)
• Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology Center (COSENT)
• Center for Culture, IT, and Foreign Language Training (CIFLEET)
• Center for Korean Experts (KEC)
• Applied Information Technology Center (CAIT)
• Social Development Training Center (SDTC)
• Economic Solutions and Development Training Center (CATDES)
• International Education Center (CIS)
• National Defense and Security Education Center
• European Cooperation Center (ECC)
• Business and Alumni Cooperation Center (CECA)
• Applied Economics Research and Training Center (CAER)
• Creative Language Center (CLC)
• Applied Science Management and Technology Development Center (ATEM)
• Construction Consulting and Quality Inspection Center (TUL)
• Applied Industrial Fine Arts Center (ADA)
• Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language for Foreigners Center (VSLC)
• Ton Duc Thang Engineering Services Ltd.
• Advanced Technology and Computation Journal (JAEC)
• Information Technology and Telecommunications Journal (JIT)
• Science and Technology Development Fund (Fostect)

The administrative and service departments of Ton Duc Thang University include:

• Student Affairs Department
• Undergraduate Department
• Graduate Department
• Computing and IT Department
• Science and Technology Development Management Department
• Testing and Accreditation Department
• Facility Management Department
• Finance Department
• Administrative and Organizational Department
• Inspection, Legal, and Security Department
• Dormitory Management Department
• Public Relations and Media Department
• Library

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Address:

• Main campus: 19 Nguyễn Hữu Thọ, Tân Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City - (028) 37 755 035
• Nha Trang campus: 22 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Vĩnh Phước Ward, Nha Trang City, Khánh Hòa Province - (0258) 3 837 485
• Bảo Lộc campus: Lộc Tiến Ward, Bảo Lộc City, Lâm Đồng Province - (0780) 3 590 924
• Cà Mau campus: Mậu Thân Street, Khóm 6, Phường 9, Cà Mau City, Cà Mau Province - (0290) 3590 924

Website: https://www.tdtu.edu.vn/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonducthanguniversity/

Located in the heart of Da Nang city, by the Pacific Ocean with year-round sunshine, Duy Tan University ranks 107th and is steadily advancing alongside the city with a vision of modernizing and innovating. Established on November 11, 1994, by Decision No. 666/TTg from the Prime Minister, the university transitioned to a private institution in 2015 under Decision No. 1704/QD-Ttg on October 2, 2015. Duy Tan is the first and largest private university in Central Vietnam offering multi-level, multi-disciplinary, and diversified programs.

With over 27 years of growth, Duy Tan University has enrolled 63 PhD candidates, 3,045 master’s students, 109,130 undergraduate students, and 12,400 students in vocational training programs (discontinuing recruitment for vocational programs since 2012, and for associate degrees since 2018). The university has contributed 77,604 professionals, including PhDs, Masters, Engineers, Architects, Pharmacists, and Bachelors, providing qualified human resources for the country’s industrialization, modernization, and socioeconomic development. Surveys show that over 95% of graduates find employment within a year, affirming the university’s role in improving the quality of education and contributing to societal progress.

To further enhance its training, research, international collaborations, and support for student entrepreneurship, Duy Tan University has built a team of 1,223 staff members, including 28% faculty members holding Professor, Associate Professor, or PhD titles. Many of the university’s PhDs and Masters graduated from prestigious institutions in the U.S., Russia, France, Germany, Canada, South Korea, and Belgium. Additionally, approximately 200 domestic and international lecturers frequently deliver guest lectures at Duy Tan University. This distinguished faculty has helped position the university in the top 50 of Vietnam’s universities with the best international publications, including 5,896 ISI/Scopus indexed papers, 157 other international articles, and 15 patents.

Following the philosophy of “standing on the shoulders of giants” to elevate oneself, Duy Tan University has formed partnerships with prestigious U.S. universities to implement cutting-edge educational programs. These collaborations include Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)—ranked among the top four U.S. institutions for Information Technology (U.S. News 2021); Penn State University—ranked among the top 50 U.S. universities for Economics and Business Administration (U.S. News 2021); California State University, Fullerton—the largest university in the California State University system, along with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (CSU-CalState)—one of the top five U.S. universities for Architecture and Construction; and Purdue University—ranked among the top 10 U.S. institutions for Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Mechatronics. Moreover, Duy Tan University has created milestones by offering study-abroad programs allowing students to earn international degrees without leaving Vietnam. Since 2010, the university has launched 2+2 (2 years at Duy Tan and 2 years in the U.S. or Canada), 1+1+2 (1 year at Duy Tan and 3 years in the U.S.), and 3+1 (3 years at Duy Tan and 1 year in Singapore or the U.K.) study options. Notably, in 2017, the university marked a breakthrough in Central Vietnam by signing agreements with Troy University and Keuka College (USA), offering Vietnamese students the chance to earn international degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology, and Hospitality & Tourism Management.

After more than 27 years of development, Duy Tan University has grown stronger and achieved remarkable milestones, particularly with its high rankings on global academic lists. These include:

• Top 500 Best Universities in the World according to the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking in 2022,
• Top 700 Best Universities in the World in the Shanghai Ranking 2021,
• Top 210 Best Universities in Asia in the QS Asian University Rankings 2022,
• Top 577 Global Universities in 2022 according to U.S. News & World Report,
• Ranked 3rd among Vietnamese universities (1482nd globally) in the CWUR World University Rankings,
• Ranked 2nd out of 12 Vietnamese universities (770th globally) in the URAP Academic Ranking,
• Ranked 2nd in Vietnam in the 2020 Nature Index,
• Second in Vietnam to achieve ABET accreditation from the U.S. and the university with the most ABET accreditations in Vietnam with four programs: Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Management Information Systems, and Electrical Engineering.

Benefiting from the best facilities and resources of a prestigious institution, Duy Tan University students have also earned notable achievements. The university has consistently earned the trust and respect of the Party, the State, and society at large. Over the years, the university has been honored with various awards from the President, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education and Training, and the Chairman of Da Nang People's Committee. Notably, the university was awarded the First Class Labor Medal and TS. Le Nguyen Bao, the Rector, was presented with the Third Class Labor Medal for outstanding achievements in education and training.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 254 Nguyen Van Linh, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang City

Hotline: (+84) 236.3650403 - (+84) 236.3827111

Website: https://duytan.edu.vn/

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/Duy.Tan.University/

Vietnam National University, Hanoi (official English name: Vietnam National University, Hanoi - VNU) is ranked between 301-350 and is one of the two national university systems in Vietnam, directly managed by the Government, playing a key role in the country’s educational system.

Vietnam National University, Hanoi has three levels of administrative management:

• Vietnam National University, Hanoi serves as the focal point for the government to assign annual targets and plans; it is a legal entity, possessing a seal bearing the National Emblem. The Rector, Vice Rectors, and Chairperson of the Council of Vietnam National University, Hanoi are appointed and dismissed by the Prime Minister.
• Member universities, scientific research institutes, faculties, research and training centers, and service units related to training and research activities under VNU are independent legal entities with their own seals and accounts.
• Departments, research offices, and equivalent units within the member universities and research institutes.

Vietnam National University, Hanoi is a multi-disciplinary research and training center offering high-quality programs in science, technology, social sciences, and humanities, with considerable government investment in its development. It currently offers a wide range of programs in natural sciences, social sciences, foreign languages, technology, economics, education, and more, including:

• 140 undergraduate programs
• 187 master’s programs
• 115 doctoral programs
• 32 AUN accredited programs
• 26 international collaboration programs

Member universities include:

• University of Science (HUS)
• University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH)
• University of Foreign Languages (ULIS)
• University of Engineering and Technology (UET)
• University of Economics (UEB)
• University of Education (UEd)
• University of Medicine (UMP)
• University of Vietnam-Japan (VJU)

In addition to the university and postgraduate education units, Vietnam National University, Hanoi also operates high school programs within its member universities, including:

• High School for Natural Sciences (University of Science)
• High School for Social Sciences and Humanities (University of Social Sciences and Humanities)
• High School for Foreign Languages (University of Foreign Languages)
• High School for Educational Sciences (University of Education)
• Middle School for Foreign Languages (University of Foreign Languages)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 144 Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi

Hotline: 024 3754 8456

Website: http://www.vnu.edu.vn/home/

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/VNU.DHQG/