Hong Bang International University

What Hong Bang International University does

Hong Bang International University (HIU) is a private higher-education institution headquartered at 215 Điện Biên Phủ in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, founded in 1997. The university operates across three campuses (the headquarters, Campus 2, and Campus 3 Đầm Sen at 120 Hòa Bình) and runs an integrated portfolio of 45 disciplines spanning 51 undergraduate programs and 25 postgraduate programs. Its educational offerings are reinforced by ECFMG recognition for medical education and a multinational student body drawn from more than 10 countries, supported by an international faculty that includes foreign department heads. The institution also operates three healthcare subsidiaries — HIU Hospital, HIU Clinic, and Hồng Bàng Pharmacy — that anchor clinical training while functioning as ancillary revenue lines.

The university's technology footprint centers on a set of domain-specific web portals: an admissions portal (xettuyen.hiu.vn), a student portal (student.hiu.vn), a lecturer portal (lecturer.hiu.vn), a digital library (thuvien.hiu.vn), and a job-matching portal (job.hiu.vn). These portals support admissions, learning administration, faculty workflows, library access, and post-graduation placement. The institution maintains 500+ enterprise partnerships — including Ajinomoto, Vinamilk, Vissan, Samsung, Intel, Nestlé, GenY, Big Design, Gỗ An Cường, and Design24 — and 25+ hospital partnerships that serve as recruitment, internship, and graduate-employment channels. International academic agreements extend to Hiroshima University, Silpakorn University, and research institutes in the UK and Australia.

HIU generates revenue through tuition (the primary recurring stream), premium pricing tiers for English-language and postgraduate programs, continuing-education and certificate programs, and increasingly through its healthcare subsidiaries. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, routed through multiple admissions pathways, an online portal, and an in-person admissions infrastructure. No parent company, funding history, audited revenue, or headcount figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Hong Bang International University

Legal name

Trường Đại học Quốc tế Hồng Bàng (Hong Bang International University)

Website

https://hiu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hong Bang International University (HIU) is a private Vietnamese university in Ho Chi Minh City, founded in 1997, delivering 51 undergraduate and 25 postgraduate programs across three campuses and supported by integrated HIU Hospital, Clinic, and Pharmacy subsidiaries.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB), Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC), Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate education
• Health sciences training
• Online distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 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 (Học phí): Revenue primarily generated from undergraduate and postgraduate tuition fees across 45+ programs. Fee structures vary by program, with English-taught and international programs commanding premium pricing. Additional fees include enrollment, examination, and facility charges.
2. Continuing Education and Short-term Certificates: Revenue from short-term certificate programs, continuing education courses, and professional training offered through Viện Đào tạo Sau đại học – Đào tạo liên tục.
3. Healthcare Services (HIU Hospital): Revenue from HIU Hospital providing clinical training facilities for health sciences students while serving as a healthcare provider.
4. Online/Distance Education: Revenue from Viện Đào tạo trực tuyến (IOT) offering online degree and certificate programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hong Bang International University delivers undergraduate and postgraduate higher education across 45 disciplines, with 51 undergraduate and 25 postgraduate programs covering Health Sciences, Business & Management, Technology & Engineering, Languages & International Culture, and Social Sciences. Instruction is delivered on three campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, including clinical training at the affiliated HIU Hospital, supplemented by online and continuing education programs. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees, with ancillary healthcare revenue from the HIU Hospital, clinic, and pharmacy.

Product overview

Hong Bang International University (HIU) is a comprehensive Vietnamese university offering 45 undergraduate programs across 5 main disciplinary clusters: Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy), Business & Management (Business Administration, Digital Marketing, Finance, Tourism), Technology & Engineering (IT, Architecture, Biotechnology), Languages & International Culture, and Social Sciences. The university operates an Institute of Online Training (IOT) for distance education and provides clinical training through its affiliated HIU Hospital. The institution also maintains multiple online portals for students, lecturers, and administrative functions, and offers several programs taught entirely in English for internationalization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Comprehensive undergraduate degree offerings across Health Sciences, Business & Management, Technology & Engineering, Languages & International Culture, and Social Sciences, delivered on three Ho Chi Minh City campuses and targeted at Vietnamese high school graduates and holders of associate/bachelor's degrees.
• Postgraduate Programs 25 postgraduate programs including Doctoral, Master's, and Specialty Level I and Level II training across all five faculty disciplines, designed for working professionals and recent bachelor graduates seeking advanced credentials.
• English-Language Programs English-taught undergraduate degree programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Digital Marketing, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management, aimed at international students and Vietnamese students seeking English-medium credentials.
• International Dual-Degree Programs Dual-degree and 2+2 / 3+1 international transfer programs enabling students to earn credentials from both HIU and foreign partner universities, including exchange opportunities with universities in Japan, Thailand, the UK, and Australia.
• Online/Distance Education (Viện Đào tạo trực tuyến - IOT) Fully online degree and certificate programs delivered through HIU's Institute of Online Training, accessible to learners across Vietnam through partnerships with external education and language centers.
• Continuing Education and Short-Term Certificates Certificate programs, professional training, and short courses offered by the Viện Đào tạo Sau đại học – Đào tạo liên tục for working professionals and lifelong learners seeking skill upgrades.
• HIU Hospital (Bệnh viện Đại học Quốc tế Hồng Bàng) University-affiliated teaching hospital providing clinical training for Health Sciences students and serving as a healthcare provider at Van Phuc Urban Area, Ho Chi Minh City.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 disciplines, 51 undergraduate programs, 25 postgraduate programs delivered
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HIU Hospital (Bệnh viện Đại học Quốc tế Hồng Bàng)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIU Hospital (Số 1 Đường 10, KĐT Vạn Phúc, Hiệp Bình, TP.HCM) serves as the university's affiliated teaching hospital. It provides hands-on clinical training for Health Sciences students (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, rehabilitation, medical laboratory) and is a central component of HIU's Institute-University model. Students gain practical experience at the hospital and at 25+ additional partner hospitals.
• 500+ Enterprise Partners (hệ sinh thái 500 doanh nghiệp)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 500 domestic and international enterprises collaborate with HIU in curriculum design, internship programs, real-world projects, and graduate recruitment. These partners provide students with practical training opportunities starting from year one, part-time employment, and full-time job placement. Notable partner companies mentioned include Ajinomoto, Vinamilk, Vissan for biotechnology students, and international partners such as Samsung, Intel, Nestlé for Business graduates.
• 25+ Partner Hospitals (25 bệnh viện đối tác)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Sciences students at HIU benefit from clinical training partnerships with over 25 hospitals beyond HIU Hospital, providing diverse clinical rotation opportunities across medical, surgical, and specialized departments.
• AjinomotominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAjinomoto is listed as a partner enterprise where Biotechnology students at HIU can intern and gain practical industry experience during their studies.
• VinamilkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVinamilk is listed as a partner enterprise offering internship opportunities for HIU Biotechnology students, providing exposure to Vietnam's leading dairy and food technology company.
• VissanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVissan is listed as a partner enterprise for Biotechnology students at HIU, providing practical training and industry experience in food processing and biotechnology.
• Viện Sinh học Nhiệt đới (Institute of Tropical Biology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner research institute where HIU Biotechnology students can conduct research internships and gain exposure to advanced biological science research.
• Hiroshima University (Đại học Hiroshima, Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partner university where HIU students can participate in exchange programs and summer academic camps. Hiroshima University is located in Japan.
• Silpakorn University (Thailand)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partner in Thailand offering student exchange programs and academic collaboration with HIU.
• Biological Research Institutes in UK and AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner research institutions in the UK and Australia referenced for biotechnology student exchange and research opportunities.
• GenY, Big Design, Gỗ An Cường, Design24minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraphic Design program partners where students participate in real projects and gain professional experience. These design studios and companies collaborate with HIU's Graphic Design students for hands-on project work.
• International Partner Universities (for dual-degree and exchange programs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIU offers 2+2 and 3+1 international transfer programs with foreign university partners, enabling students to earn dual degrees or transfer credits to partner institutions abroad.
• My Trần Language Center and Foreign Language Center PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIện Đào tạo trực tuyến HIU partnered with external language centers including My Trần Language Center to expand distance education reach and student recruitment networks.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FPT University: One of Vietnam's largest private universities, focused on technology, business, and applied sciences with multiple campuses and strong enterprise partnerships. Comparable to HIU on private-university scale, applied-learning model, and corporate ecosystem.
• Hoa Sen University: Private HCMC university delivering programs in business, technology, design, and languages. Comparable to HIU as a multi-faculty private institution serving the same HCMC student base.
• Nguyen Tat Thanh University: Private HCMC university with a wide portfolio including health sciences, business, and technology. Comparable to HIU on multi-disciplinary scope, HCMC presence, and inclusion of health-sciences programs.
• RMIT University Vietnam: International private university in HCMC offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs primarily in English with dual-degree awards from RMIT Australia. Directly comparable to HIU's international-program strategy and English-language offerings.
• Van Lang University: Major private Vietnamese university offering a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programs with multiple campuses in HCMC. Comparable to HIU as a comprehensive multi-faculty private university serving the same HCMC catchment.
• VinUniversity (VinUni): Private Vietnamese university in Hanoi with its own affiliated teaching hospital and a strong focus on Health Sciences and international partnerships. Highly comparable to HIU as a private, hospital-integrated university offering English-taught programs and dual-degree pathways.
• Ton Duc Thang University: Large HCMC-based private university with a broad program portfolio across business, engineering, and sciences. Comparable to HIU on private-university scale, multi-disciplinary offering, and HCMC market positioning.
• Duy Tan University: Large private Vietnamese university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs with multiple campuses and international collaborations. Comparable to HIU on program breadth, international partnerships, and private-sector scale.
• HUTECH (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education): Private HCMC university with programs in technology, engineering, business, and health sciences. Comparable to HIU as a multi-faculty private university with applied-learning focus in HCMC.

Emerging players

• FUNiX (FPT Education): Vietnamese online education provider delivering degree and certificate programs through FPT University's framework. Adjacent peer to HIU's Viện Đào tạo trực tuyến (IOT) and a comparable player in scaling online higher-education access in Vietnam.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hiuvn
• Facebookfacebook.com/hiu.vn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hong-bang-international-university-hiu
• TikToktiktok.com/@hongbanginternationaluni

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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