CMC University

What CMC University does

CMC University (Trường Đại học CMC) is a private Vietnamese university founded on September 18, 2022 by Tập đoàn Công nghệ CMC (CMC Technology Group), a 33+ year Vietnamese technology conglomerate. The institution positions itself as Vietnam's first AI University and operates an AI-Native Learning Ecosystem in which every student is assigned an AI Teaching Assistant (Trợ giảng AI) and learning is delivered through a flipped-classroom model supported by AI-generated content and assessment. Its academic portfolio spans 19–20 undergraduate programs across six faculties: IT & Communications, Business & Management, Microelectronics & Telecommunications, Fine Arts & Design, Languages (Korean, Chinese, English), and Multimedia Communication, delivered across dual campuses in Hanoi (three facilities, with a fourth in Phase 1 construction at Xuân Phương) and Ho Chi Minh City (CMC Creative Space, Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone).

The university monetizes primarily through tuition and fees, with four admissions pathways (CMC-TEST proprietary exam, high school transcript review, national exam score, and direct admission), complemented by a 96 billion VND 'CMC – Vì bạn xứng đáng' scholarship fund offering 30–100% tuition waivers and a 100% iPad/tablet giveaway for the 2026 cohort. GTM is sales-led, driven by the online admissions portal (xettuyen.cmcu.edu.vn), high-school outreach and an Ambassador program, content marketing around THPT exam answer keys, livestream admissions counseling, and events such as CMC Next Fest and the CMC Career Fair. In parallel, CMC University operates a B2G/B2B professional-training vertical leveraging proprietary CMC Group AI tools — C-AI Legal and C-BizAgent — with a flagship June 2026 Government Office of Vietnam AI training program (68 trainees, 55 certified). The institution is led by PGS.TS. Nguyễn Thanh Tùng, who concurrently serves as Phó Chủ tịch EVP of CMC Group, evidencing tight corporate-parent integration.

Name

CMC University

Legal name

Trường Đại học CMC

Website

https://cmcu.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CMC University is Vietnam's first AI University, founded in 2022 by CMC Technology Group. It delivers an AI-Native Learning Ecosystem with per-student AI Teaching Assistants across 19–20 undergraduate programs at Hanoi and HCMC campuses, monetized via tuition, scholarships, and emerging B2G AI training.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Technology university programs
• AI-integrated learning
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Professional AI training

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: CMC University generates primary revenue from tuition and fees charged for undergraduate degree programs across its faculties including IT, Business, Electronics & Telecommunications, Arts & Design, Languages, and Multimedia Communication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CMC University is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate degree programs across six faculties (IT & Communications, Business & Management, Microelectronics & Telecommunications, Fine Arts & Design, Languages, and Multimedia Communication) through an AI-Native Learning Ecosystem featuring an AI Teaching Assistant assigned to every student. The university also provides proprietary admissions infrastructure (CMC-TEST, Online Admissions System), international articulation programs (2+2) with partner universities in China and Korea, and structured AI training programs for government and enterprise clients. Tuition and scholarships covering 30-100% of fees constitute the primary commercial offering, alongside executive AI training delivered to organizations such as the Government Office of Vietnam.

Product overview

CMC University operates as Vietnam's first AI University, offering a unified AI-Native Learning Ecosystem built around an AI Teaching Assistant (Trợ giảng AI) available to every student, combined with a flipped classroom pedagogy model. The core academic portfolio spans IT & Communications, Business & Management, Microelectronics & Telecommunications, Fine Arts & Design, Languages, and Multimedia Communication across undergraduate and continuing education programs. Supporting platforms include the CMC-TEST proprietary aptitude exam, an Online Admissions System, and the I-Library digital resource center. The university's technology ecosystem also encompasses proprietary AI tools — C-AI Legal (legal AI) and C-BizAgent (business AI advisory assistant) — developed within the CMC technology group, alongside a podcast series. The institution's positioning centers on embedding AI across all teaching, research, and university administration operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CMC-TEST: CMC University's own aptitude assessment examination used for admissions
• AI Teaching Assistant (Trợ giảng AI)
• CMC Career Fair

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs - Faculty of IT & Communications Undergraduate degree programs covering Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity, taught within the AI-Native Learning Ecosystem with AI Teaching Assistants. Targeted at high school graduates seeking technology careers in Vietnam's growing digital economy.
• Undergraduate Programs - Faculty of Business & Management Undergraduate degree programs in Business Administration, Digital Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, E-commerce, and International Business, integrating AI tools and industry-aligned curriculum. Designed for students targeting business careers with technology fluency.
• Undergraduate Programs - Faculty of Microelectronics & Telecommunications Undergraduate degree program in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Technology, providing engineering foundations combined with the AI-Native Learning Ecosystem. Targeted at students pursuing hardware and telecommunications engineering careers.
• Undergraduate Programs - Faculty of Fine Arts & Design Undergraduate degree programs in Graphic Design, Game Graphics, and Digital Art Design. CMC students won the National Champion title at the ACP World Championship 2026 in Graphic Design, representing Vietnam internationally.
• Undergraduate Programs - Faculty of Languages Undergraduate degree programs in Korean Language, Chinese Language, and Business Chinese, with industry-linked career workshops (e.g., Woori Bank Vietnam collaboration for Korean-language students). Supports the 2+2 articulation pathway with Capital Normal University in Beijing.
• Undergraduate Programs - Multimedia Communication Undergraduate degree program in Multimedia Communication, including Public Relations, delivered through the AI-Native Learning Ecosystem. Targeted at students pursuing communications and media careers.
• CMC-TEST Aptitude Assessment Examination Proprietary aptitude assessment examination used as an admissions pathway for prospective students applying to CMC University undergraduate programs. Designed to evaluate competencies beyond national exam scores and high school transcripts.
• Executive AI Training Programs for Government and Enterprises Structured AI training programs delivered to government ministries, agencies, and enterprise clients, covering AI applications for administrative and advisory work, prompt engineering, document drafting, legal research, and decision support. Faculty include CMC University Rector Nguyễn Thanh Tùng and department heads.
• International 2+2 Articulation Programs International articulation programs allowing students to study two years at CMC University and two years at a partner university abroad, earning dual-recognized qualifications. Partnerships include Capital Normal University (Beijing), Tsinghua SIGS, Jilin International Studies University, and Steinbeis University Schools of Next Practices (Germany).

Quantifiable outcome

• 53%+ of 2026 national university applicants chose technology/engineering programs, aligning with CMC University's core strength areas.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Visang Education VietnamminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 2026CMC University strengthened enterprise connections to enhance professional capabilities for Korean Language students in the AI era, collaborating with Visang Education Vietnam — a member of the Visang Education Group.
• VingroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026CMC University students participated in Vingroup's AI Practical Talent Training Program 2026, demonstrating their AI competencies in a competitive environment. This partnership provides CMC students with real-world AI application experience and industry exposure.
• Military Academy of Engineering (Học viện Kỹ thuật Quân sự)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Delegation from the Military Academy of Engineering visited CMC University to exchange experiences on implementing the AI-Native Learning Ecosystem model, as part of knowledge sharing between defense and civilian educational institutions.
• Government Office of Vietnam (Văn phòng Chính phủ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026CMC Group and CMC University co-organized a 3-day AI training program for 68-80 officials from the Government Office of Vietnam (June 17-19, 2026). Faculty included GS.TS. Nguyễn Thanh Thủy, TS. Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Trang, PGS.TS. Nguyễn Thanh Tùng (Rector), and other experts. 55 participants received certificates. Topics covered AI in administrative work, prompt engineering, document drafting, legal research, and AI risk management.
• Woori Bank VietnamminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 June 2026CMC University's Korean Language department collaborated with Woori Bank Vietnam to organize a workshop on career opportunities in banking and finance for Korean language students. Deputy Director Đặng Thương Huyền shared insights on Korean corporate culture, banking sector requirements, and career pathways.
• Tsinghua SIGS (Trường Quốc tế sau đại học Thanh Hoa Thâm Quyến)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026CMC University signed an MoU with Tsinghua University's Schools of International Graduate (SIGS) for international cooperation in education, research, and student exchange. Tsinghua SIGS is one of China's leading graduate schools, providing a prestigious academic linkage for CMC University students and faculty.
• Steinbeis University – Schools of Next Practices (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026CMC University signed an MoA with Steinbeis University's Schools of Next Practices in Germany, focusing on innovative educational methodologies and potential joint programs. Steinbeis is a renowned German institution specializing in practice-oriented higher education and technology transfer.
• Jilin International Studies University (Đại học Ngoại ngữ Cát Lâm)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026CMC University signed an MoU with Jilin International Studies University in China for cooperation in language education, cultural exchange, and academic programs between the two institutions.
• Capital Normal University (Đại học Sư phạm Thủ đô, Trung Quốc)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026CMC University signed a training linkage agreement for the 2+2 Chinese Language Bachelor's program with Capital Normal University (Beijing). Students complete two years at CMC University and two years at Capital Normal University, with scholarship opportunities from the Chinese government.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VinUniversity: VinUniversity is a private elite university in Vietnam established by Vingroup (Vietnam's largest private conglomerate), offering undergraduate programs with strong international partnerships. It is directly comparable to CMC University as both are new conglomerate-backed universities backed by major Vietnamese tech groups and competing for the same high-performing STEM students.
• FPT University: FPT University is Vietnam's leading technology-conglomerate-backed university (owned by FPT Corporation), focused on IT, engineering, and business programs. It is the closest analogue to CMC University given its shared origin as a corporate-backed tech university, similar target student segment, and similar integration of corporate resources into curriculum and recruitment.
• Ton Duc Thang University: Ton Duc Thang University is one of Vietnam's largest private universities with broad undergraduate offerings including business, engineering, and IT. It is directly comparable to CMC University as both target similar domestic student segments and compete on tuition value, scholarship attractiveness, and employment outcomes.
• Duy Tan University: Duy Tan University is a large private university in Vietnam offering strong STEM and applied-technology programs at scale. It competes with CMC University in the same private university category for technology-focused Vietnamese high-school graduates seeking affordable degree programs.

Broad incumbents

• RMIT University Vietnam: RMIT Vietnam is a branch campus of Australia's RMIT, offering undergraduate and graduate business and technology degrees in HCMC and Hanoi. It competes with CMC University for premium-priced private education in Vietnam, with broader international brand recognition.
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT-BK): HCMUT-BK is Vietnam's premier state technical university in the south, anchoring engineering and IT education in HCMC. As CMC University's HCMC campus scales, HCMUT-BK is the dominant incumbent competitor in the same southern geographic market.
• Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT): PTIT is a national state university specializing in telecommunications, IT, and electronics with strong industry ties. It is comparable to CMC University as both target technology-focused students and emphasize telecommunications/IT specializations, though PTIT's scope is narrower.
• VNU University of Science (VNU-HUS): VNU-HUS is Vietnam National University's flagship science and technology institution, one of the country's strongest academic brands. It is comparable to CMC University as both compete for top-performing students in STEM disciplines, with VNU-HUS holding the incumbent advantage in research reputation and alumni outcomes.
• Fulbright University Vietnam: Fulbright University Vietnam is a private, US-linked liberal-arts and professional university in Ho Chi Minh City. It is comparable to CMC University as both are high-cost premium private institutions, though Fulbright emphasizes liberal arts while CMC emphasizes AI/technology disciplines.
• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST): HUST is Vietnam's leading state technical university, the dominant brand for engineering, IT, and AI talent. It is the primary incumbent CMC University competes with for the top STEM applicants in Hanoi, and its reputation sets the benchmark CMC aspires to challenge over time.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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