Ho Chi Minh City University of Science

What Ho Chi Minh City University of Science does

Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (HCMUS, legal name: Trường Đại học Khoa học tự nhiên, Đại học Quốc gia Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) is a public research university and constituent member of Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM). Founded in 1941 as the Faculty of Sciences and reorganized under its current form in 1996, HCMUS specializes in natural sciences and technology education across mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, environmental science, information technology, electronics-telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and data science. The university operates two campuses in Ho Chi Minh City (District 1 headquarters and a secondary campus in Thu Duc City), enrolls over 20,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and continuing education programs, and holds 26 internationally accredited training programs alongside 131 international institutional partnerships.

The institution's product portfolio centers on degree-granting education (standard, advanced/high-quality, Vietnam-France, and project-based tracks), distance learning programs in information technology, short-term professional training, and scientific research output (1,043 international journal publications in 2025). It publishes five peer-reviewed journals including Tạp chí Khoa học Tự nhiên, Biomedical Research & Therapy, Progress in Stem Cell, Progress in Biology, and Asian Journal of Health Sciences. Distribution occurs through centralized national university admissions portals, dedicated undergraduate and postgraduate enrollment systems, the VNUHCM cross-university channel, and international exchange agreements. Revenue is generated from government-regulated tuition fees (published via hocphi.hcmus.edu.vn), research grants and technology transfer income, and short-term training program fees. Recent strategic activity includes co-founding the Saigon AI Hub with VNG Group (December 2025), an IC Design training partnership with Synopsys Vietnam (June 2026), and a sustainable finance Masterclass with Singapore Management University (June 2026).

Name

Ho Chi Minh City University of Science

Legal name

Trường Đại học Khoa học tự nhiên, Đại học Quốc gia Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Website

https://hcmus.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ho Chi Minh City University of Science is a public research university under Vietnam National University-HCMC, serving 20,000+ students across natural sciences, technology, and AI disciplines with 26 internationally accredited programs and 131 global partners.

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Product category

Higher Education

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

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Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

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Research & Lab-Based Short-Term Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate) (EDAIAIAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Scientific research programs
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Distance learning programs
• STEM university education

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Training Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and postgraduate education programs, including standard programs, specialized tracks (Project-based, Advanced, High-Quality, Vietnam-France), and distance learning programs. Fees vary by program type and student cohort year.
2. Research and Technology Transfer: Revenue from scientific research activities, technology transfer, and commercialization of research results through collaborations with industry partners.
3. Short-term Training Programs: Revenue from short-term training courses, professional development programs, and continuing education offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (HCMUS) delivers higher education and scientific research in natural sciences and technology. It offers undergraduate, Master's, and doctoral degree programs across mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, IT, electronics-telecommunications, AI, and data science, along with distance learning, short-term training, and continuing education. The university also conducts scientific research and publishes five peer-reviewed journals.

Product overview

Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (HCMUS) is an educational institution under the Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City. The university offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products including undergraduate programs, graduate programs (master's and doctoral levels), distance learning, and short-term training programs. The institution also conducts scientific research activities across natural sciences disciplines and provides library services. The university has 26 accredited training programs recognized by international accreditation organizations and partnerships with 131 institutions worldwide.

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Brands

• Tạp chí Khoa học Tự nhiên: The university's own peer-reviewed natural sciences journal.
• Biomedical Research & Therapy
• Progress in Stem Cell
• Progress in Biology
• Asian Journal of Health Sciences

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Undergraduate degree programs across natural sciences, technology, and engineering disciplines (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, environmental science, IT, electronics-telecommunications, AI, data science) for Vietnamese high school graduates, including standard and specialized tracks such as Project-based, Advanced, High-Quality, and Vietnam-France programs.
• Graduate Programs (Master's and Doctoral) Master's and doctoral degree programs for advanced academic and research pursuits across scientific fields, with thesis-based research and scholarship sponsorship from Viettel, ACB, and CT Group.
• Distance Learning Programs Online and remote education programs in Information Technology and related disciplines, designed for working professionals and students who cannot attend on-campus classes, delivered through the university's distance learning portal.
• Short-term Training Programs Vocational and professional development short-term training courses for skill enhancement and continuous education, targeted at working professionals and lifelong learners.
• Scientific Research Services Scientific research activities in natural sciences and technology, including funded research projects, technology transfer, and commercialization of research results through collaborations with industry partners and government agencies.
• Peer-reviewed Scientific Journals (Tạp chí Khoa học Tự nhiên, Biomedical Research & Therapy, Progress in Stem Cell, Progress in Biology, Asian Journal of Health Sciences) A portfolio of five peer-reviewed scientific journals covering natural sciences, biomedical research, stem cell research, biological sciences, and health sciences, published by HCMUS for the academic community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,043 scientific articles published in reputable international journals in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Singapore Management University (SMU)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Collaboration on Masterclass programs in sustainable finance. SMU faculty conduct specialized academic sessions for HCMUS students, enhancing international exposure and academic quality.
• Synopsys VietnammajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Partnership for IC Design training program ITP2026 - specialized semiconductor and integrated circuit design training. Synopsys provides industry-leading EDA tools and expertise for chip design education.
• VNG GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Co-founding partner of Saigon AI Hub (SAIH) - Vietnam's first open research space for AI development in Ho Chi Minh City. Joint initiative for AI research and development ecosystem.
• Top Japanese UniversitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with leading Japanese universities for training and research partnerships, including student exchanges and joint academic programs.
• ASEAN University Network (AUN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of AUN, participating in summer camps, student exchange programs, and ASEAN-wide academic collaborations with member universities including Mahidol, Chulalongkorn, Burapha, UBD, DLSU, and UNAIR.
• Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer research program and semester exchange partnerships for HCMUS students at POSTECH, Korea's leading science and technology university.
• National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational internship program providing HCMUS students opportunities for research internships in Taiwan.
• Chung Cheng University (CCU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational internship program at Chung Cheng University's School of Engineering in Taiwan.
• Kyushu UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpring semester exchange program for HCMUS students at Kyushu University, Japan.
• OTH RegensburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer semester exchange program at OTH Regensburg, Germany.
• Toyota Technological Institute (TTI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch internship program at Toyota's research institute in Japan, minimum 30 days to maximum 10 months duration.
• Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage and culture summer camp partnership providing cultural exchange opportunities in Taiwan.
• Vietnamese Government (Various Ministries)majorOthersPartnerships with Ministry of Education and Training for international scholarship programs to China, India, Kazakhstan, Morocco, and other countries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's oldest and most research-intensive university with comparable natural sciences and engineering breadth, large international research output, and regional ASEAN leadership. Comparable on research scale and Asian STEM brand.
• National University of Singapore (NUS): Asia's leading research university with broad STEM coverage and industry-aligned programs. Comparable on the natural sciences and technology orientation, though significantly larger and globally ranked.
• Mahidol University: AUN member institution with strong research output in sciences and biomedical fields. Comparable as an AUN peer and regional research university in Southeast Asia.
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore): Singapore-based research-intensive university with strong STEM and engineering programs, and active ASEAN engagement. Comparable on regional positioning and industry-aligned technical training.

Direct peers

• Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-HN): VNU-HN is the sister national university system to VNUHCM and houses the University of Science (VNU-HUS), Vietnam's leading counterpart science university. Direct comparable on program mix, research orientation, and government affiliation.
• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST): HUST is Vietnam's leading technical and engineering university with comparable focus on STEM research, large undergraduate enrollment, and industry partnerships. Closest domestic peer in scale and disciplinary mix.
• University of Technology, VNUHCM (HCMUT): HCMUT is a fellow member institution under VNUHCM focused on engineering and applied technology. Directly comparable as a domestic STEM-research university within the same parent system.

Regional players

• University of the Philippines: The Philippines' national university system with comparable natural sciences and engineering research scale in the ASEAN region. Comparable as a public flagship STEM university in Southeast Asia.
• De La Salle University: AUN member private research university in the Philippines with engineering and sciences programs. Comparable on the regional STEM research and international exchange dimensions.
• Ateneo de Manila University: Philippine private research university with strong sciences programs and AUN ties. Comparable on regional positioning and international partnership intensity, though smaller research footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYtIjCGvl-VNizt_XWk9Uzg
• Facebookfacebook.com/VNUHCM.US
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-science-ho-chi-minh-city
• TikToktiktok.com/@tvts.hcmus
• Xx.com/hcmus_edu

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