Foreign Trade University (Vietnam)

Name

Foreign Trade University (Vietnam)

Legal name

Foreign Trade University

Website

https://ftu.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• International business programs
• Foreign trade education
• Postgraduate business degrees
• Professional training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 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 fees: As a public university, FTU generates revenue primarily from tuition fees charged to undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students across its various programs including regular, international-linked, part-time, and online/distance learning formats.
2. Government funding: Public university operating under Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, receiving government operational support and subsidies.
3. Short-term training and professional development: FTU offers short-term and long-term training programs for professional development, generating additional revenue streams beyond degree programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Foreign Trade University (FTU) is a public university delivering higher education degrees and professional training in foreign trade, international business, economics, banking and finance, accounting, international law, languages, and computer science. Programs are offered at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels across standard, high-quality, advanced, international-linked, distance/online, and part-time formats, with revenue from tuition, government funding, and short-term corporate training.

Product overview

Foreign Trade University (FTU) is a public university in Vietnam offering a multi-platform educational technology ecosystem rather than a single commercial product. The university's digital portfolio consists of: FTU Gate (LMS/academic portal for course registration, grades, and graduation), an Online Admissions System (tuyensinh.ftu.edu.vn) for prospective student enrollment, a Certificate Lookup portal (tracuuvanbang.ftu.edu.vn), an LMS platform for online/distance education (khoadaotaotructuyen.ftu.edu.vn), international joint program management (kdtqt.ftu.edu.vn), and a postgraduate education system (sdh.ftu.edu.vn). These platforms serve as the university's core educational service delivery infrastructure rather than commercial software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Undergraduate Degree Programs (Đào tạo đại học hệ chính quy) Full-time bachelor degree programs in International Business Economics, International Economics, International Business Management, Banking and International Finance, Accounting (ACCA-oriented), International Business (Japanese Advanced Model), Law, Languages, Hospitality Management, Computer Science, and related fields. Offered across standard, high-quality, advanced, and internationally-integrated program tracks to Vietnamese high-school graduates entering through national exam, provincial honors, or direct-admission pathways.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs (Đào tạo sau đại học) Master's-level degrees including MSc in Banking and Finance, Master of International Economics (MIE, taught in English), Master of Economic Law (Applied Orientation), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), Master of International Trade Policy and Law (MITPL_A), Master of Business Trade (Applied), and Master of Economic Management (Applied), plus PhD programs. Targeted at working professionals, mid-career executives, and academic researchers.
• International-Linked Joint Degree Programs (Đào tạo quốc tế liên kết) Joint and linked international degree programs delivered in collaboration with foreign university partners, providing FTU students with pathways to foreign credentials, dual degrees, and internationally-recognized qualifications in business and economics.
• Distance and Online Learning Programs (Đào tạo từ xa / Đào tạo trực tuyến) Remote and hybrid degree and non-degree learning programs for working professionals and students unable to attend in-person classes at FTU campuses. Programs are managed via dedicated online education portals and include both undergraduate and continuing-education tracks.
• Short-Term and Professional Training Programs (Đào tạo, bồi dưỡng ngắn hạn) Short-term and long-term professional development and continuing-education training programs in trade, business, finance, and related disciplines. Sold to both individual working professionals and corporate clients seeking workforce upskilling in international trade, foreign trade regulations, and cross-border business operations.
• Part-Time and Work-and-Study Programs (Đào tạo liên thông, vừa làm vừa học) Part-time and work-and-study degree tracks enabling employed students to complete undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications while continuing to work. Programs include both face-to-face and blended formats.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VJCC Project (Vietnam-Japan Center for Human Resources Cooperation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026VJCC project supporting Vietnam-Japan human resources cooperation. The project transitioned leadership with new senior advisor Funabashi Gaku taking over from Hanazato Nobuhiko for the 2025-2026 term.
• Multiple enterprise partners for Logistics and Supply Chain Management CO-OP+ internship programcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026FTU and partner enterprises officially signed cooperation agreements to implement the FTU CO-OP+ internship program for the Logistics and Supply Chain Management program, providing structured workplace experience for students.
• Deloitte VietnamcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Deloitte Vietnam offers internship opportunities to FTU students through the Passport program, providing practical experience at a leading professional services firm.
• University of Queensland (UQ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026UQ and FTU collaborate on the i-Hons Business Competition and the i-Hons program in International Business and Business Data Analytics, providing FTU students with international academic and competitive experiences.
• HSBC and HKU (Hong Kong University)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026FTU student team DOMITRIX represented Vietnam in the HSBC/HKU Business Case Challenge 2026 World Final, demonstrating FTU's participation in international business case competitions organized by leading institutions.
• English Olympics of Vietnam (EOV) - transferred from London, UKminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2024FTU served as co-host and organizer of the EOV 2024 National Finals, supporting English language education and international integration among Vietnamese students.
• ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2024FTU and ICAEW announced a partnership to expand international career development opportunities for FTU students, providing pathways to professional accounting qualifications.
• Bao Tin Manh Hai BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2024FTU signed an MoU with Bao Tin Manh Hai Bank to expand the training ecosystem and promote innovation, supporting collaborative initiatives between academia and the banking sector.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Thammasat University: Thailand's leading public university for business, economics, and international studies with English-taught programs. Closest regional peer for ASEAN-focused international business education and exchange pathways.
• Singapore Management University (SMU): Singapore's premier public university focused on business, economics, and management with strong international linkages. Comparable in mission and brand prestige to FTU but serves ASEAN-region students at a higher price point.
• University of the Philippines - School of Economics: Philippines' leading public economics and business school under the UP Diliman system. Comparable regional peer for ASEAN public-university economics and international business education.

Direct peers

• University of International Business and Economics (UIBE): China's leading public university specialized in international trade, economics, and foreign business education, founded 1951. Closest international peer in mission, scope, and degree portfolio - frequently benchmarked for trade-focused public university models.
• National Economics University (NEU): Vietnam's leading public economics university in Hanoi, founded 1956. Direct competitor to FTU for Vietnamese students seeking economics, business, and finance degrees, with overlapping MBA and international-linked program offerings.
• University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH): Major public economics and business university in southern Vietnam with broad undergraduate and graduate programs in economics, finance, and business management. Competes head-to-head with FTU's HCMC branch for southern Vietnamese students.
• RMIT University Vietnam: Australian-founded private university in HCMC and Hanoi with strong business, economics, and international programs taught in English. Directly competes for the same top-tier Vietnamese students seeking internationally portable business credentials.

Emerging players

• Fulbright University Vietnam: US-backed private university in Ho Chi Minh City offering liberal arts and business programs taught in English. A newer entrant targeting the same premium end of the Vietnamese higher-education market that FTU serves.

Broad incumbents

• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST): Vietnam's leading public technical and engineering university in Hanoi, expanding into management and economics programs. Broader incumbent competing for top Vietnamese students within the same Hanoi catchment as FTU.
• Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-HN): Vietnam's flagship multi-disciplinary public university system, encompassing economics, law, and international studies. Larger and broader than FTU but overlaps in international economics and graduate business programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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