Ton Duc Thang University

What Ton Duc Thang University does

Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) is a public, multi-disciplinary university headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operating under the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) since 2008. Founded in 1997 as a private technology university, TDTU was converted to a public institution and now spans 16 faculties delivering 97 undergraduate programs (standard, advanced/quality, English-language, and international joint), graduate and doctoral tracks, and the affiliated Vietnamese-Finnish International School (VFIS), a K-12 institution following the Finnish pedagogy model and EDUFI-certified. The university also operates a regional branch campus in Khanh Hoa province.

TDTU's core technology and research infrastructure comprises 13 strong research groups — including AITECH (AI in electrical engineering), NLP-KD (Natural Language Processing), BIOPHARMED, EBMR, AAMO, SCCE, FASAM, and EnBIOLab — supported by specialized laboratories and over 200 internationally collaborating professors. Research output is substantial, with 14,200+ international WoS/Scopus-indexed publications, 15 USPTO-granted patents, and rankings placing TDTU among the top 25 ASEAN research institutions by Web of Science and 144th globally in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven across multiple program tiers (Standard: 27-32M VND/year; Quality: 50-64M VND/year; English-language: 76-84M VND/year; International joint: 75-83M VND/year), supplemented by research grants (ERASMUS+, DELTA, SIIR, PROFIT), corporate research contracts, short-term training, and revenue from the VFIS K-12 school. International student acquisition is channeled through partnerships with European (Dresden, Trieste, Helsinki, Jyvaskyla, Czech universities), New Zealand (Waikato), and Korean (Seoul National, Pukyong) institutions. The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer enrollment via the admission portal and hotline, event-driven acquisition through open days, career fairs, and international conferences, and provincial-government partnerships (Gia Lai, Quang Ngai) for workforce development. Institutional quality is validated by FIBAA institutional accreditation (2024-2030) plus 44 program-level accreditations across FIBAA, AUN-QA, and ASIIN.

Name

Ton Duc Thang University

Legal name

Trường Đại học Tôn Đức Thắng

Website

https://tdtu.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ton Duc Thang University is a public Vietnamese university under the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, offering 97 undergraduate and graduate programs across 16 faculties plus the affiliated VFIS K-12 school, with research output (14,200+ publications, 15 USPTO patents) and international accreditations (FIBAA, AUN-QA, ASIIN) as core differentiators.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: TDTU generates primary revenue from tuition fees across multiple program types (standard, advanced, English-language, international joint programs) for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Fee ranges vary by program type and delivery mode. The university also offers short-term training programs.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: TDTU receives research funding through government science funds, international research programs (ERASMUS+, DELTA, SIIR, PROFIT), and corporate research collaborations. The university also manages a Science and Technology Development Fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ton Duc Thang University provides higher-education services across 16 faculties, delivering 97 undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs, and doctoral training. It also operates a Vietnamese-Finnish International School (VFIS) for K-12 learners and runs international joint-degree programs with partner universities in Finland, the UK, Australia, and other countries. The institution is supported by 13 strong research groups and offers short-term professional training, including English-language and pedagogical certification courses.

Product overview

Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) is a comprehensive public university operating as a multi-level educational system spanning from primary/secondary education through doctoral studies. The university's product portfolio includes: (1) VFIS - Vietnamese-Finnish International School offering K-12 education based on Finnish pedagogy; (2) Khanh Hoa Branch Campus - regional campus with lower tuition; (3) 13 Strong Research Groups covering AI, pharmacy, business, engineering, and social sciences; (4) digital services including diploma verification portal and virtual campus tour. TDTU offers undergraduate programs in standard, advanced, English-language, and international joint formats, plus graduate and doctoral programs including bilateral partnerships with European universities.

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Brands

• Vietnam-Finland International School (VFIS): Trường Quốc tế Việt Nam - Phần Lan thực hiện các chương trình giáo dục phổ thông từ lớp 1 đến lớp 12 theo mô hình giáo dục Phần Lan.

Products and services

• Vietnamese-Finnish International School (VFIS) K-12 international school operated under Ton Duc Thang University, providing Finnish-influenced international curriculum with English-language instruction for school-age students in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs 97 undergraduate programs across 16 faculties, available in Standard, Advanced, High-Quality, and English-language tracks, with tuition in VND tailored by program tier. Targeted at Vietnamese high-school graduates seeking recognized tertiary degrees.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs Master's and doctoral degree programs delivered across the university's faculties, supporting advanced research training and academic specialization for graduates and working professionals.
• International Joint Degree Programs Joint undergraduate and postgraduate degrees delivered in collaboration with foreign universities including LJMU, University of Southern Queensland, Aalto University, University of Eastern Finland, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Hanken School of Economics, University of Turku, and Tampere University. Programs are phased across Vietnam and partner countries.
• Short-term Training Programs Short-term fee-based training courses covering English-language instruction and pedagogical/teacher-certification programs, designed for working professionals and skill upgraders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 144th in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026, 179th in THE Young University Rankings 2024, and among top 25 research institutions in ASEAN by WoS
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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Da Nang University of Education (UED) — University of Da NangcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026TDTU and Da Nang University of Education signed a cooperation plan (2026-2028) covering scientific research, training, and innovation. Cooperation areas include AI applications in education, adaptive learning models, psychological-educational research, social sciences, digital heritage, aquaculture environment, microplastics research, biological preparations for agriculture and fisheries, and green campus development models.
• Gia Lai Province People's CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026TDTU and Gia Lai Province signed a cooperation agreement for the period 2026-2030, continuing their partnership to develop human resources and support digital transformation of the province's trade union operations.
• Da Nang University of Pharmacy and Medicine (SMP) — University of Da NangcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026TDTU and Da Nang University of Pharmacy and Medicine signed a cooperation plan in science, technology, and innovation. Cooperation covers joint research groups, shared research resources, ethics committee collaboration, and research proposals on pharmaceutical products and drug development from natural remedies.
• Gia Lai Province People's CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026TDTU and Gia Lai Province agreed to strengthen cooperation in the period 2026-2030, building on previous collaboration to develop human resources and digital transformation for the province.
• Bach Khoa University — University of Da NangcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026TDTU and Bach Khoa University signed a cooperation plan covering faculty and expert exchanges, joint training program development, thesis/dissertation supervision, and collaborative research groups. Cooperation includes academic resource sharing, digital learning materials, databases, libraries, laboratories, and joint participation in national and international research projects.
• Hiệp Phước Industrial Park (IP) — VietnamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2023TDTU and Hiệp Phước Industrial Park signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement for 2023-2027 covering applied research, training, talent recruitment, and workforce supply aligned with the needs of investors in the industrial park (the largest IP in HCMC, ~2,000 ha with 200+ domestic and international investors).
• ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2023ICDL, the international computer skills certification body (operating in 150+ countries with 15+ million participants), discussed cooperation with TDTU to enhance IT and office computing skills for students and staff to meet international standards.
• Quang Ngai Province People's CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2023TDTU and Quang Ngai Province signed a cooperation agreement for 2023-2027 covering human resource training, scientific research, technology transfer, and commerce promotion to support the province's industrialization and modernization.
• Tomas Bata University (UTB) — Zlin, Czech RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2023TDTU and Tomas Bata University signed a bilateral dual-degree doctoral program agreement (sandwich model). The two universities co-founded the University Consortium International (UCI) with 10 member universities across 9 countries. Cooperation covers faculty/student exchange, joint research, conference organization, and new program development including AI, IT, automation, multimedia, and materials science.
• University of Da NangcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster cooperation agreement signed in March 2026 between TDTU and University of Da Nang, with multiple member institutions (UED, Bach Khoa, SMP, Medicine and Pharmacy) subsequently signing specific implementation plans. Cooperation covers research, training, innovation, and regional development.
• Waikato University (New Zealand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDTU offers a joint Bachelor of Business program with Waikato University (New Zealand) for 2026 admission, providing international dual-degree opportunities for students.
• European Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDTU maintains partnerships with European universities including Dresden University (Germany), University of Trieste (Italy), Helsinki University and Jyvaskyla University (Finland), Technical University of Ostrava, Masaryk University, Czech Technical University, and Prague University of Chemical Technology (Czech Republic). Cooperation includes dual-degree doctoral programs (sandwich model) and international research collaborations.
• Colorcon (United States)coreTechnology or IntegrationColorcon, a US-based pharmaceutical technology company, established a technical support center at TDTU and collaborates on pharmaceutical research and development projects.
• International Partner Universities (Korea)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDTU has research partnerships with Seoul National University, Pukyong National University (Korea), and Techno Park technology park collaboration with Korea, supporting cross-institutional research and technology transfer.
• Hoa Sen Group (Vietnam)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoa Sen Group, led by Chairman Le Phuoc Vu who is a TDTU alumnus, maintains a close partnership with TDTU including student recruitment, corporate visits, and sharing sessions with over 1,000 students. The group is a major employer of TDTU graduates.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

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Direct peers

• Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM): Vietnam's flagship public research university system in HCMC, directly comparable to TDTU in geography, public-university status, multi-faculty research scope, and Vietnamese student base. Both compete for top domestic students and research recognition.
• Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-HN): The northern counterpart flagship public university system; directly comparable in scale, public-university status, multi-disciplinary research portfolio, and competition for high-achieving Vietnamese students and faculty.
• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST): Vietnam's leading public engineering and applied sciences university. Comparable to TDTU in applied research strength, large undergraduate programs, and industry partnerships across Vietnam's manufacturing and technology sectors.
• Duy Tan University: A large private Vietnamese university based in Da Nang with broad multi-faculty offerings and strong internationalization. Comparable to TDTU in program breadth and growing research output, competing in the same domestic student recruitment market.
• University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH): A leading Vietnamese public university specializing in economics, business, and social sciences. Comparable to TDTU in HCMC location, public-university status, business school accreditations, and competition for top-tier Vietnamese students.
• Foreign Trade University (FTU): A specialized Vietnamese public university focused on international business, economics, and foreign trade. Comparable to TDTU in international program offerings, joint-degree partnerships, and competition for Vietnamese students seeking globally-oriented degrees.
• University of Da Nang: A multi-campus regional public university system in central Vietnam. Directly comparable to TDTU as a recently-established cooperation partner (2026 master agreement), multi-disciplinary public research university with regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Nanyang Technological University (NTU): A leading Singaporean public research university. Comparable to TDTU in research-intensive positioning and engineering/AI strengths, but operates at vastly larger scale as a globally-ranked incumbent that sets the bar for ASEAN research universities.
• Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's oldest and most prestigious public research university. Comparable to TDTU as a multi-disciplinary ASEAN public research university, but operates as a much larger incumbent with deeper international brand recognition.
• Universiti Malaya: Malaysia's premier public research university. Comparable to TDTU in public-university status, broad multi-faculty research portfolio, and ASEAN regional positioning, but at significantly larger scale and higher global rankings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/TDTUChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/tdt.edu.vn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ton-duc-thang-university
• TikToktiktok.com/@tdtuchannel

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