Tien Giang University

What Tien Giang University does

Tien Giang University (Trường Đại học Tiền Giang) is a public higher-education institution located in Chau Thanh, Dong Thap province, Vietnam, established on June 6, 2005. Despite its name, the university operates from Dong Thap province; it is registered as a public_limited entity under Vietnamese jurisdiction and operates under the regulatory and accreditation oversight of the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (Bộ Giáo dục-Đào tạo). The institution is structured around six faculties — Education & Basic Sciences, Economics & Law, Political Theory & Defense Education, Technical Engineering, Agriculture & Food Technology — plus six administrative departments, four centers, and a Board of Trustees (Hội đồng Trường) and University Board (Ban giám hiệu). By 2026 the university had marked its 21st anniversary.

The academic portfolio spans undergraduate, associate, graduate, and doctoral programs, delivered through four principal formats: full-time (chính quy), part-time work-study (vừa làm vừa học), distance learning, and short-term professional/vocational training. Instruction is delivered on the main campus in Chau Thanh, Dong Thap, and at a branch facility in Than Cuu Nghia; articulation and linked-training pathways route students through partner universities including Can Tho University (Đại học Cần Thơ), Dong Thap University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, and Western Region Construction University, where students study at Tien Giang facilities and receive the partner university's degree. The operating technology backbone comprises TGUIIS (Tien Giang University Information System) for student administration, academic records, tuition processing (with Nam A Bank and VNPay payment gateways), and examination administration; Kipos library management software; an online examination platform; an e-office system; and a 2026–2028 digital transformation roadmap. International activity includes cooperation with Feng Chia University (Taiwan), a KOICA volunteer program, and a student-internship arrangement with Angers University (France).

The revenue model is tuition-and-fee based across multiple training streams (subscription/recurring in form, with monthly billing cadence for some offerings), augmented by Vietnamese government appropriation under the Ministry of Education and Training and by service revenue. 111 degree programs qualify for monthly student scholarships of 3.7–5.5 million VND under Government Decree 179/2026/NĐ-CP, targeting science, engineering, and strategic technology disciplines. The customer base is diversified across domestic undergraduate/graduate students, working professionals and civil servants in continuing-education programs, and academic researchers/faculty, with student recruitment executed via national admissions cycles, high-school outreach (including Nguyen Hue and Nguyen Dinh Chieu high schools), a Dong Thap Television partnership, a university-operated radio channel, and the institutional website and CRM-style email flows; the university reports over 95% graduate employment rate. Specific tuition pricing is not publicly disclosed and is referred to the Finance and Planning department.

Name

Tien Giang University

Legal name

Trường Đại học Tiền Giang

Website

https://tgu.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tien Giang University is a public higher education institution in Vietnam's Dong Thap province, established in 2005. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across six faculties and serves Mekong Delta students through full-time, part-time, distance learning, and short-term professional training formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Networking & Telecommunications (Routing/Switching, Wireless, VoIP) (EDABAFAG), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL), Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education (BPADAKAH)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Distance learning
• Professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Vinh

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees across multiple training formats including full-time, part-time (vừa làm vừa học), distance learning, and short-term professional programs. Fee collection managed through TGUIIS with payment gateways including Nam A Bank and VNPay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tien Giang University is a public higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate (master's and doctoral), associate degree, and short-term professional training programs across six faculties including Education & Basic Sciences, Economics & Law, Political Theory & Defense Education, Technical Engineering, and Agriculture & Food Technology. Programs are offered in multiple formats—full-time, part-time (vừa làm vừa học), distance learning, and articulation pathways—and are supported by the proprietary TGUIIS student information system, Kipos digital library, online examination platform, and e-office infrastructure.

Product overview

Tien Giang University is a Vietnamese higher education institution that offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational services across multiple faculties including Education & Basic Sciences, Economics & Law, Political Theory & Defense Education, Engineering & Technology, and Agriculture & Food Technology. The university provides traditional full-time degree programs, part-time/executive learning formats, distance learning, and short-term professional training courses. The institution operates the TGUIIS (Tien Giang University Information System) for student administration, examination management, and academic operations. The university also maintains library services through the Information and Library Center, which provides both physical and digital library resources including the Kipos library software system. Short-term training offerings include IT certification courses, pedagogical training, and continuing education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Hệ chính quy) Full-time undergraduate degree programs delivered on-campus across six faculties, including Education & Basic Sciences, Economics & Law, Political Theory & Defense Education, Technical Engineering, and Agriculture & Food Technology. Targeted at domestic high school graduates seeking multi-year degree credentials, with articulation pathways from associate degree to bachelor's level.
• Part-time Work-Study Programs (Vừa làm vừa học) Part-time degree programs designed for working adults, delivered in linked-training mode where students attend classes at Tien Giang facilities on weekends or evenings while earning degrees from partner universities such as Can Tho University, Dong Thap University, HCMUTE, and Western Region Construction University.
• Distance Learning Programs (Đào tạo từ xa) Distance learning degree programs covering Law, English Language, Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Logistics and Food Technology, delivered in partnership with regional universities to extend access for working professionals and students in remote areas.
• Postgraduate and Doctoral Programs (Sau đại học)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% graduate employment rate within the first year of graduation
• +2 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2026KOICA volunteers participate in an orientation and adaptation program (OJT) at Tien Giang University for the 2026-2027 academic year. Two KOICA volunteers will carry out professional activities at the university following the orientation session on July 28, 2026.
• Feng Chia University (Taiwan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Tien Giang University signed a cooperation agreement with Feng Chia University in Taiwan to expand learning and research opportunities for students and faculty. The partnership aims to provide international academic exchange, collaborative research, and educational program development between the two institutions.
• Dong Thap University (Đại học Đồng Tháp)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026On February 27, 2026, Tien Giang University and Dong Thap University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for training and professional development cooperation. The agreement aims to strengthen linkages between higher education institutions in the context of innovation, autonomy, and integration, leveraging each institution's strengths to enhance training quality and human resource development for the region.
• Can Tho University (Đại học Cần Thơ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing linked training partnership (liên kết đào tạo) covering part-time (vừa làm vừa học), distance learning (từ xa), and articulation programs across disciplines including Law, English Language, Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Logistics, and Food Technology. Students receive Can Tho University degrees while studying at Tien Giang facilities. Partnership active since at least 2019 and ongoing through 2026.
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (Trường ĐH Sư phạm TPHCM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinked training partnership for part-time programs in pedagogy and education disciplines. Students attend classes at Tien Giang facilities and receive degrees from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education.
• Western Region Construction University (Trường ĐH Xây dựng Miền Tây)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinked training partnership for part-time programs in Architecture, Water Supply and Drainage, and Civil Engineering (Bridges and Roads). Students study at Tien Giang University and receive degrees from Western Region Construction University.
• Angers University (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo students from Angers University in France completed their internship program at Tien Giang University, contributing to international academic exchange between the institutions.
• Vietnamese Ministry of Education and TrainingcoreOthersAs a public university under the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (Bộ Giáo dục-Đào tạo), the university operates under the regulatory framework, accreditation standards, and programmatic oversight of the ministry. The ministry provides institutional accreditation and program approval.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bac Lieu University: Public university in Bac Lieu province in the Mekong Delta. Similar scale and regional applied-education positioning, with comparable faculties and program types targeting working adults and recent high-school graduates.
• An Giang University (AGU) - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City: Public university in An Giang province, Mekong Delta. Comparable multi-faculty structure with applied programs in Agriculture, Engineering, and Education, and a similar role as a regional higher-education provider.
• Can Tho University: Major public university in the Mekong Delta, TGU's longest-standing linked-training partner across Law, English, IT, Agriculture, and Engineering. Directly comparable regional public university serving overlapping student markets in southern Vietnam.
• Tra Vinh University: Public university in Tra Vinh province, also in the Mekong Delta. Operates multi-faculty degree programs with similar applied focus and short-term training offerings, serving a comparable regional student population.
• Vinh University: Large public multi-faculty university in central Vietnam. Comparable institutional structure with applied programs, though serving a different region. Note: the company data lists Vinh as the city, suggesting an office or affiliated location may overlap.
• Dong Thap University: Public university located in Dong Thap province, TGU's home province. Signed an MOU with TGU in February 2026 for training and professional development cooperation, making it the closest geographic and category peer.

Regional players

• Western Region Construction University: Specialized construction-focused university in the Mekong Delta, partnered with TGU for part-time Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Water Supply programs. Comparable regional public institution with applied technical focus.

Others

• Feng Chia University: Taiwanese university that signed a cooperation agreement with TGU in February 2026 for international academic exchange and research collaboration. Not a competitor but a strategic international partner enabling cross-border student and faculty mobility.

Broad incumbents

• Hoa Sen University: Established private university in Ho Chi Minh City offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable in program breadth, but operates as a private institution with a more commercial funding model and broader national reach.
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education: Larger established public university in Ho Chi Minh City and one of TGU's linked-training partners for pedagogy programs. Operates a broader portfolio and serves a wider geographic market, but overlaps on teacher-training and engineering disciplines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/truongdaihoctiengiang
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tgu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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