What Da Nang University of Economics does

Da Nang University of Economics (Trường Đại học Kinh tế - Đại học Đà Nẵng, "DUE") is a public university and a member of the University of Da Nang system, founded in 1974 and headquartered at 71 Ngũ Hành Sơn, Da Nang, Vietnam. Governed by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training, the university specializes in economics, business, finance, and law education across 12 faculties (Accounting, Business Administration, Banking, E-Commerce, Economics, Finance, International Business, Law, Marketing, Political Science, Statistics and Informatics, Tourism), delivering undergraduate (regular and part-time/VLVH), master's, and doctoral degree programs. Eight bachelor's programs hold AUN-QA international accreditation (Accounting, Business Administration, Banking, Marketing, International Business, Corporate Finance, Auditing Finance, and Hospitality Management), and the institution holds national institutional accreditation from the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training (2016 and 2022).

The university operates a conventional educational technology stack — an e-learning platform (elearning.due.udn.vn), credit-based training management, class scheduling, room management, and a digital office workflow system (vps.udn.vn) — supporting both on-campus and blended delivery. Revenue derives from government budget allocations, tuition and program fees (regulated by the state), research grants at national/ministerial/local levels, and ancillary services including dormitory accommodation and subsidized canteen meals. Approximately 2,500 students graduated in 2026, with 1,273 receiving academic recognition. The institution maintains an active international partnership network spanning 15+ countries, hosts the annual ICOAF, COMBELT, ICYREB, and VSCT conference series, publishes the Journal of Scientific Economics (indexed in the ASEAN Citation Index), and runs the 10th Annual Job Fair alongside corporate semester and internship programs with industry partners including VIAC, VFCA, and KMUTNB.

Name

Da Nang University of Economics

Legal name

Trường Đại học Kinh tế - Đại học Đà Nẵng

Website

https://due.udn.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Da Nang University of Economics is a Vietnamese public university under the Ministry of Education and Training, delivering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in economics, business, finance, and law across 12 faculties to roughly 2,500 annual graduates, with AUN-QA accreditation and a 15+ country international partner network.

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Higher Education

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Finance, Accounting & Economics Schools (EDAHAHAD)

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International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ), Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Economics programs
• Business administration
• Academic conferences
• University research

Headquarters

HQ city

Da Nang

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees across undergraduate (regular and part-time/VLVH), master's, and doctoral programs. Fees vary by program level and delivery format.
2. Government Funding and Research Grants: State budget funding for public university operations, plus research project funding at national, ministerial, university, and local levels.
3. International Education and Exchange Programs: Revenue from international joint degree programs, student exchange fees, and scholarship administration with partner institutions.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Da Nang University of Economics is a public university offering undergraduate (regular and part-time/VLVH), master's, and doctoral degree programs across 12 faculties including Accounting, Business Administration, Banking, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Economics, Tourism, Law, E-Commerce, Statistics and Informatics, and Political Science. It also delivers international student exchange and joint degree programs, peer-reviewed academic journals, annual international conferences (ICOAF, COMBELT), on-campus dormitory and canteen services, and an annual job fair connecting students with employers.

Product overview

Da Nang University of Economics operates as a public university within the University of Danang cluster, organized into 12 academic faculties (Accounting, Business Administration, Banking, E-Commerce, Economics, Finance, International Business, Law, Marketing, Political Science, Statistics and Informatics, Tourism) and multiple service centers. The institution offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning undergraduate and graduate degree programs across business, economics, and finance disciplines, along with doctoral research opportunities. Supporting services include an e-learning platform for online course delivery, a credit management system for student academic records and registration, a scientific economics journal for peer-reviewed research publication, annual international conferences (ICOAF and COMBELT) fostering global academic collaboration, student exchange programs with partner universities worldwide, on-campus dormitory and dining facilities, and an annual job fair connecting graduates with employers. The university maintains quality assurance through AUN-QA accreditation for eight bachelor's programs and institutional accreditation under Vietnam's national educational quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICOAF: International Conference on Accounting and Finance - annual academic conference hosted by the university.
• COMBELT
• ICYREB
• VSCT
• Tạp chí Khoa học Kinh tế (Journal of Scientific Economics)

Products and services

• Bachelor of Corporate Finance Undergraduate degree program in corporate finance, accredited by AUN-QA, for students pursuing careers in financial management.
• Bachelor of Banking Undergraduate degree program in banking, accredited by AUN-QA, for students pursuing careers in banking and financial services.
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management Undergraduate degree program in hospitality management, accredited by AUN-QA, for students pursuing careers in tourism and hospitality.
• Bachelor of Marketing Undergraduate degree program in marketing, accredited by AUN-QA in 2019, for students pursuing careers in marketing and brand management.
• Bachelor of International Business Undergraduate degree program in international business, accredited by AUN-QA in 2019, for students pursuing careers in global trade and international commerce.
• Bachelor of Auditing Finance Undergraduate degree program in auditing finance, accredited by AUN-QA in 2019, for students pursuing careers in auditing and financial analysis.
• Bachelor of Business Administration Undergraduate degree program in business administration, accredited by AUN-QA on 20/03/2019, for students pursuing careers in management and organizational leadership.
• Bachelor of Accounting Undergraduate degree program in accounting, accredited by AUN-QA in 2019, for students pursuing careers in accounting and financial reporting.
• Student Exchange Program International mobility program enabling students to study at partner universities abroad for one or more semesters, with partner institutions in 15+ countries.
• Dormitory Services On-campus accommodation facilities for domestic and international students, covering over 5,000 square meters with three five-floor buildings. Priced at 200,000 VND per semester.
• Canteen Services On-campus dining facilities offering meals at subsidized prices for students, staff, and faculty, maintained at approximately 15,000 VND per dish.
• Journal of Scientific Economics Peer-reviewed academic journal publishing research in economics, indexed in the Southeast Asia Citation System (ACI), with regular volumes since 2020.
• ICOAF - International Conference on Accounting and Finance Annual international conference series bringing together scholars in accounting and finance to present research and foster academic collaboration.
• COMBELT - International Conference on Management, Business, Economics, Law and Technology Annual international academic forum promoting multidisciplinary research collaboration across management, business, economics, law, and technology, hosted in partnership with 15+ universities worldwide.
• Annual Job Fair Annual recruitment event connecting students and graduates with employers, providing career opportunities and industry networking. The 10th edition was held in 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,500 graduates celebrated in Graduation Week 2026, including 1,273 academically recognized students.
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and flagship.

• King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2026DUE held a working session with KMUTNB to further implement the international internship programme. KMUTNB intends to send four to five students to study and intern at DUE for about three months, focusing on logistics, accounting-finance, and digital marketing. Both parties agreed to continue working with businesses to expand internship sites.
• Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh CitykeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2026DUE met with the Consulate General of Canada to discuss boosting educational cooperation between DUE and Canadian institutions. The Consulate introduced collaborative training models, joint degree programmes, short-term certificate courses in fintech, and Canadian Government-funded scholarship programmes for ASEAN students.
• COMBELT 2026 Conference Co-organizersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026COMBELT 2026 was hosted by DUE in partnership with 15 universities and international organizations: Babes Bolyai University (Romania), Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Kalasin University (Thailand), University of Liège (Belgium), National Economics University (Vietnam), National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan), Southern Leyte State University (Philippines), Udon Thani Rajabhat University (Thailand), University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), University of Economics Hue (Vietnam), Yuan Ze University (Taiwan), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (Thailand), MacEwan University (Canada), Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands), and the Embassy of Canada in Vietnam.
• Vietnam Financial Consulting Association (VFCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026DUE and VFCA signed an MoU to implement cooperative activities in education, scientific research, knowledge transfer, academic programs, experiential activities, corporate semesters, social responsibility, and community development. VFCA will co-organize academic competitions, consider scholarship sponsorships, and participate in the university's annual Job Fair.
• Busan University of Foreign Studies (ICFL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026A delegation from Busan University of Foreign Studies (ICFL), South Korea, conducted experiential activities at DUE, beginning with an exchange program with the Faculty of International Business. BUFS students will spend about a month in Danang engaging in cultural experiences, exploring the academic environment, and interacting with DUE students.
• Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026DUE and VIAC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in training, scientific research, legal knowledge dissemination, and the development of high-quality human resources. Both parties will jointly organize training programs, seminars, professional discussions, and promote scientific research to serve the business community.
• AVSE Global (Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts Global)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025AVSE Global co-organized the VSCT-2025 International Conference on Climate Change alongside DUE and Massey University. The conference served as an academic forum for researchers, experts, and policymakers to discuss climate-related economic and financial challenges.
• Massey University (New Zealand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Massey University co-organized the VSCT-2025 International Conference on Climate Change alongside DUE and AVSE Global. Prof. Do Xuan Hung from Massey University spoke at the conference, contributing to discussions on climate-related economic and financial challenges.
• VSCT-2025 Conference Co-organizersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025The VSCT-2025 International Conference on Climate Change was co-organized with AVSE Global and Massey University. Keynote speakers included Prof. Derek Bunn (London Business School) and Prof. Dayong Zhang (Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China).
• International partners for International Financial Center developmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2025Trường Đại học Kinh tế và các đối tác quốc tế trao Bản ghi nhớ hợp tác phát triển nguồn nhân lực phục vụ Trung tâm tài chính quốc tế tại Đà Nẵng (The University of Economics and international partners signed Memorandums of Understanding on human resource development for the International Financial Center in Da Nang).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Foreign Trade University (FTU): Vietnamese public university specializing in economics, business, international trade, and finance with a strong international focus. FTU competes with DUE for students seeking careers in international business, finance, and trade, and shares a similar scale and Vietnam-specific regulatory framework.
• National Economics University (NEU): Vietnam's flagship public university for economics, finance, and business education, based in Hanoi. NEU offers comparable undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in the same disciplines and is also a COMBELT co-organizer, competing directly for top domestic students and international recognition.
• University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH): Vietnam's largest and most recognized public economics and business university, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. UEH offers the same disciplinary mix (economics, finance, accounting, business administration, marketing) and is a co-organizer of the COMBELT conference, making it DUE's closest domestic competitor for students, faculty, and employer partnerships.
• Hue University - University of Economics: Public university in Hue (Central Vietnam) within the Hue University system offering economics and business programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. As a regional peer in the same geographic corridor and a COMBELT co-organizer, it is a direct competitor for Central Vietnam students.
• University of Economics and Business - Vietnam National University, Hanoi (UEB-VNU): Public business school under Vietnam National University in Hanoi offering business, economics, and management programs across degree levels. UEB competes with DUE for top-tier students and faculty, and shares participation in national economics and business research networks.

Broad incumbents

• Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's oldest and most prestigious university, with a leading Faculty of Economics and Chulalongkorn Business School. Chulalongkorn sets the benchmark for ASEAN economics education and competes indirectly for top Vietnamese students pursuing regional master's and PhD pathways.
• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST): Largest multidisciplinary technical university in Vietnam, offering economics and management programs alongside engineering and technology. HUST serves as a broader incumbent capturing students who might otherwise enroll in DUE's business programs but want a stronger technology brand.
• Singapore Management University (SMU): Singapore's premier business-focused public university with programs in economics, finance, accountancy, and management. SMU represents the high-end regional competitor for Vietnamese students seeking premium business education, particularly for master's and doctoral programs.

Regional players

• Can Tho University (CTU): Major multidisciplinary public university in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam with economics and business programs. CTU serves a different geographic catchment in southern Vietnam but competes for the same pool of Vietnamese students seeking economics and business degrees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/FaceDue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-university-of-danang
• TikToktiktok.com/@due_truongdhkinhte_dhdn

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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