Banking Academy of Vietnam

What Banking Academy of Vietnam does

Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV) is a multidisciplinary public higher education institution established in 1961 and operating under the dual administration of the State Bank of Vietnam and the Ministry of Education and Training. It functions as a premier supplier of human resources for Vietnam's banking and finance sector, enrolling roughly 18,000 full-time undergraduates per year across 36 majors and admitting ~4,000 new undergraduates annually through Vietnam's national higher education admissions system. The portfolio includes 10 master's programs, 3 doctoral programs, a graduate school, and an international training arm (ISBAV/ITI) delivering joint degrees with Coventry, UWE Bristol, the University of Sunderland, and City University of Seattle.

BAV's core academic and technology platform comprises multiple physical campuses (main Hanoi campus at 12 Chua Boc Street plus affiliated campuses in Bac Ninh, Phu Yen, Son Tay, and a 21.36-hectare Campus 2 under development in Ninh Binh Province) and a digital infrastructure including a first-mover Distance Learning Programme and the BAV Digital Hub — a 65m² smart learning space developed with MB Bank sponsorship, equipped with 25 tablets and projection systems for Fintech and Digital Banking courses. Its curriculum is anchored by international credentials (CFA Institute affiliation as the 5th Vietnamese university, ACCA pathways, AUN-QA membership) and supported by student entrepreneurship mechanisms such as the Fintech Startup Incubator, Finspark, FINNOVA, and Startup BA competitions, alongside student-built fintech prototypes including AI2Sign and the GREENFUND P2P lending platform.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by government-regulated tuition from degree programs (treated as recurring subscription revenue), supplemented by tuition from international joint programs, professional training for banking-sector professionals, and sponsored infrastructure (notably the MB Bank-backed Digital Hub). The institution sells no APIs, operates no consumer product, and runs no external equity funding rounds — its capital model is publicly funded plus internally generated fees. As a public university, BAV does not pursue commercial monetization of its curriculum; strategic value is captured through graduate placement into the State Bank of Vietnam ecosystem and partner banks (BIDV, VPBank, Techcombank, MB Bank, Agribank), academic publications via the Journal of Economic-Law & Banking, and consultancy to the banking sector through the Banking Research Institute.

Name

Banking Academy of Vietnam

Legal name

Banking Academy of Vietnam

Website

https://en.hvnh.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Banking Academy of Vietnam is a multidisciplinary public university under dual administration of the State Bank of Vietnam and the Ministry of Education and Training, delivering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in banking, finance, and economics to roughly 18,000 students across multiple campuses in Vietnam.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

akta.pro primary industry

Finance, Accounting & Economics Schools (EDAHAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Finance, Banking & Capital Markets (EDAAAPAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Banking education programs
• Finance degree programs
• Professional training services
• International joint degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Programs Tuition: Tuition fees from undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 36 undergraduate majors, 10 master's programs, and 3 doctoral programs
2. International Joint Programs: Revenue from international collaborative degree programs with universities including Coventry, UWE, Sunderland, and City University of Seattle, providing dual degrees and international credentials
3. Professional Training Services: Training programs, seminars, and professional development courses for banking sector professionals and corporate partners

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Banking Academy of Vietnam is a multidisciplinary public university that delivers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in banking, finance, economics, accounting, business administration, and related fields. It also offers international joint degree programs with partner universities (Coventry, UWE Bristol, Sunderland, City University of Seattle), professional training and executive education for the banking sector, and operates innovation spaces such as the BAV Digital Hub to support Fintech and Digital Banking education.

Product overview

The Banking Academy of Vietnam operates as a multidisciplinary public university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include international joint programs with partner universities (CityU, UWE, Coventry, Sunderland, Japan-Oriented) delivering dual degrees across bachelor's and master's levels in finance, banking, and business administration. The institution has developed an innovation ecosystem featuring the BAV Digital Hub (a 65m² smart campus space with MB Bank partnership), and various startup programs including the Fintech Startup Incubator, Finspark competition, Startup BA, and FINNOVA. A flagship initiative is the AI Finance Education Programme with Vantage Foundation. The product portfolio also includes student startup projects such as AI2Sign (AI text-to-sign language conversion), GREENFUND (P2P lending), and PennyPu (virtual finance assistant), along with the academy's first Distance Learning Programme. These offerings work together to provide comprehensive education-to-marketplace pathways for students in finance, banking, and technology sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Undergraduate Degree Programs Full-time undergraduate degree programs across 36 majors including Banking, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Information Technology and Digital Economics, Foreign Languages, Law, and Economics for Vietnamese students enrolled via the national higher education admissions system.
• Master's Degree Programs Ten master's degree programs across banking, finance, and business disciplines, including international joint master's pathways, designed for graduate students seeking advanced specialization.
• Doctoral Degree Programs Three doctoral degree programs supporting advanced research and scholarship in banking, finance, and related fields.
• Sunderland International Bachelor's Programme International bachelor's degree program delivered in partnership with the University of Sunderland (UK), awarding UK credentials to students studying in Vietnam, with over 20 years of cooperation.
• Coventry International Bachelor's Programme International bachelor's degree program in partnership with Coventry University (UK) since academic year 2021-2022, providing UK-standard curriculum and dual-degree credentials.
• CityU International Bachelor's Programme Bachelor of Business Administration program delivered jointly with City University of Seattle (Cohort 10+), awarding dual degrees with access to a global alumni network.
• MBA Fintech Programme Master of Business Administration in Fintech developed with City University of Seattle, integrating management and financial technology knowledge with global orientation (Cohort 1 launched November 2025).
• UWE Master of Finance and Investment Programme International Master's in Finance and Investment with the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), running over 9 years (since 2016) across eight cohorts, with CFA and ACCA certification pathways.
• Japan-Oriented Bachelor's Programme Specialized bachelor's program oriented toward Japanese business culture and language, designed to supply high-quality human resources for Japanese enterprises in Vietnam.
• Distance Learning Programme First distance learning programme launched by Banking Academy of Vietnam, expanding access to banking and finance education beyond traditional on-campus classroom delivery.
• Professional Training and Executive Education Services Training programs, seminars, and professional development courses for banking sector professionals and corporate partners, covering digital transformation, compliance, leadership, and specialized finance topics.
• AI Finance Education Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 18,000 full-time undergraduate students trained annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• European Union Erasmus+ ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026BAV implements international projects under EU's Erasmus+ Program, including Green Finance training programs.
• Novotel HanoiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Strategic partnership for hospitality training and student placement opportunities.
• German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Collaboration to promote cooperation plan for 2027-2029 period, including seminar on Sustainable Finance and ESG Application in Sparkassen Banking System in Germany.
• AgribankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Sponsorship of smart classroom at BAV, supporting digital learning infrastructure.
• Bank of ChinamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Cooperation in training and financial research, promoting bilateral knowledge exchange in banking and finance sectors.
• City St George's, University of LondonmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026Enhancing international cooperation in Green Finance training between BAV and City St George's, University of London.
• Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Prosperity (VPBank)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026Strategic cooperation agreement signed January 2026 for collaboration in training and human resource development.
• Vantage Foundation (Singapore)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025Strategic partnership formalized through MoU at signing ceremony in Hanoi on December 16, 2025. Initial activities include AI finance education program launched March 2026, reaching 1,500+ students and educators across Vietnam's top universities. Focus on financial technology, innovation, and high-quality human resource development.
• Bundesbank University (Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025Strengthening cooperation in central banking human resources training with Bundesbank University Germany.
• Kien Long Commercial Joint Stock BankmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Strategic cooperation agreement for banking education and training development.
• Banking TimesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2025Comprehensive cooperation for financial media and professional content development.
• Deposit Insurance of Vietnam (DIV)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025Promoting strategic cooperation in deposit insurance education and research.
• FiinGroup VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Professional sponsor of 'Awakening Passion for Data Science 2025' competition, awarding special prizes for best data exploitation skills.
• Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development (BIDV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2024Comprehensive cooperation agreement 2024-2029 covering training, human resource development, research projects, scholarships, job fairs, and professional competitions. BIDV is Vietnam's bank with longest history and largest total assets.
• HanoToursminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Cooperation agreement for training, student support activities, and human resource development in tourism and hospitality sector.
• Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024Working session September 2024 to develop orientation for strategic cooperation. Focus on combining BAV's training strengths with Techcombank's practical needs for high-quality human resources in Fourth Industrial Revolution era.
• Coventry University (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021International Bachelor's Program partnership established since academic year 2021-2022. First cohort graduated November 2025. Joint degree delivery with UK-standard curriculum and international credentials.
• City University of Seattle (CityU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaborative programs including Bachelor of Business Administration (Cohort 10+) and MBA Fintech Master's program (Cohort 1 launched November 2025). Students receive dual degrees and join nearly 20,000 CityU alumni network worldwide.
• University of the West of England (UWE) - BristolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster's in Finance and Investment program with over 9 years of partnership (since 2016). Eight cohorts trained (2016-2025), many alumni now in key managerial positions. Includes CFA and ACCA certification pathways.
• University of Sunderland (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Bachelor's Programme partnership celebrating 20 years of cooperation. F15 cohort graduated October 2025. Students complete studies in Vietnam with UK credentials.
• Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB Bank)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic sponsorship and partnership for BAV Digital Hub development. Digital creative space with 65m² area supporting Fintech and Digital Banking training.
• Vietnam Export Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of 'Understanding the Law on Credit Institutions' Competition, an innovative academic forum for students.
• University of Kent (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking session under project 'Strengthening Research Management Capacity at Vietnamese Higher Education Institutions'.
• CFA Institute USAmajorOthersBAV officially became the 5th university in Vietnam affiliated with CFA Institute USA, enabling CFA certification pathways for students.
• ACCAmajorOthersInternational accounting body providing professional certification pathways for finance students.
• Deloitte VietnamminorOthersProfessional services firm partnership for accounting and finance education.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Asian Institute of Management (AIM): Pan-Asian business and management school focused on developing Asia's financial and business leadership. Comparable international peer for BAV's executive and master's-level banking and finance offerings.
• Singapore Management University (SMU): Premier Southeast Asian business and finance school offering undergraduate and master's programs in finance, banking, and fintech. Comparable as a regional benchmark for BAV's international ambitions, though serving a different geographic market.
• Chulalongkorn University — Chulalongkorn Business School: Thailand's leading business school with strong finance and banking programs. Comparable as a regional finance-education peer targeting ASEAN banking sector employers, though operating in a different country.

Others

• CFA Institute: Global professional body whose curriculum and credentialing standards BAV aligns to (as the 5th Vietnamese university affiliated). Acts as a benchmark and content framework provider rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• National Economics University (Vietnam): Vietnam's other premier public economics and business university, also in Hanoi. Directly competes with BAV for top economics/finance students and is the closest domestic substitute in the same admissions pool.
• Foreign Trade University (Vietnam): Another leading Vietnamese public university focused on economics, business, and finance with strong international partnerships. Competes directly with BAV for finance and banking-oriented students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH): Vietnam's largest economics and business university, based in Ho Chi Minh City. Directly competes with BAV for finance students and corporate partnerships, offering overlapping banking, finance, and business programs at scale.

Broad incumbents

• Hanoi University of Science and Technology: Vietnam's top STEM-focused public university based in Hanoi. Competes indirectly for top students and overlaps on the IT/Digital Economics and quantitative finance offerings BAV has been expanding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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