CAN THO UNIVERSITY

What CAN THO UNIVERSITY does

Can Tho University (CTU) is a public national key university founded in 1966 and headquartered in Can Tho City, Vietnam, operating as the premier multidisciplinary education and research institution of the Mekong Delta region under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Training. The university serves approximately 46,000+ students across 121+ undergraduate programs, 59 master's programs, and 24 doctoral programs, delivered through seven colleges, six schools, the School of Graduate, and regional campuses in Hau Giang and Soc Trang provinces. Its core specialization lies in agriculture, aquaculture, biotechnology, environmental and natural resources, ICT, and Mekong Delta sustainable development — domains where it holds a geographic monopoly in the Delta and operates dedicated facilities including the UAV & Robot AgriTech Innovation Lab, the Research Laboratory Complex, the Institute of Food and Biotechnology, the Mekong Institute, and the CUSC Software Center.

CTU's product portfolio is stratified into three undergraduate tiers — standard programs taught in Vietnamese, high-quality programs with 40-60% English instruction, and advanced programs fully taught in English with joint-degree credentials from Michigan State University (Biotechnology) and Auburn University (Aquaculture). Graduate offerings span 53 master's and 23 doctoral programs including three international programs. The university runs proprietary digital platforms for e-learning, online testing, and e-office administration, and disseminates research through the CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development (a double-blind peer-reviewed publication). Supporting infrastructure includes a Technology Transfer and Services center and the CUSC Soft software commercialization arm.

CTU's business model is a hybrid of tuition-based recurring revenue and project-based international grant funding. Domestic tuition is regulated and modest, while the premium "advanced" and "high-quality" English-taught programs command approximately 2.2x the standard undergraduate rate. Dormitory fees of 220,000-475,000 VND/month provide auxiliary revenue. International development grants from the European Union (~9 million euros across 155 joint projects), World Bank, JICA, and VLIR-UOS represent a second material revenue stream tied to research, capacity-building, and institutional development. Go-to-market is sales-led via the national Ministry of Education and Training admission system (with a 10,500-student quota), supplemented by bilateral international student exchange agreements, continuing education and distance learning divisions serving working professionals (15,850 and 9,473 students respectively), and convening partnerships through the ASEAN University Network, of which CTU has been a member since 2013.

Name

CAN THO UNIVERSITY

Legal name

Can Tho University

Website

https://en.ctu.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Can Tho University is a Vietnamese public national key university founded in 1966, serving 46,000+ students across 121+ undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs from its base in Can Tho City as the premier multidisciplinary education and research hub for the Mekong Delta region.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Agricultural research
• Aquaculture studies
• Technology transfer services
• Mekong Delta development

Headquarters

HQ city

Can Tho City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: CTU generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. Tuition varies by program type with advanced programs charging approximately 2.2 times the standard undergraduate rate.
2. International Development Grants: Funding from international organizations including the European Union, World Bank, JICA, and VLIR-UOS for research projects, capacity building, and institutional development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Can Tho University is a public higher education and research institution offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs across more than 100 disciplines, with strong specialization in agriculture, aquaculture, biotechnology, engineering, ICT, and Mekong Delta sustainable development. The university also conducts scientific research, publishes the peer-reviewed CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development, transfers technology through CUSC Soft and the Technology Transfer Center, and operates E-learning, Testing, and E-Office digital platforms for its 46,000+ students.

Product overview

Can Tho University offers a comprehensive educational portfolio comprising standard, high-quality (with up to 60% English instruction), and advanced (fully English-taught with international partner university curricula) undergraduate programs. Graduate offerings include 53 Master's and 23 Doctoral programs across diverse disciplines. Supporting digital infrastructure includes E-learning, Testing, and E-Office platforms. Research outputs are disseminated through the CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development, while technology transfer is facilitated via dedicated services and the CUSC Software Center.

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Products and services

• Standard Undergraduate Programs Standard undergraduate programs taught in Vietnamese covering diverse disciplines including agriculture, engineering, sciences, business, and humanities; total enrollment quota of 10,500 students per year.
• High-Quality Undergraduate Programs Programs designed based on advanced international curricula with 40-60% of courses taught in English; offers 15 majors including Information Technology, International Business, Engineering, and Business Administration.
• Advanced Undergraduate Programs Programs fully taught in English based on curricula from Michigan State University (Biotechnology) and Auburn University (Aquaculture); graduates receive CTU degree plus Certificate of Completion co-signed by both universities; accredited by AUN-QA.
• Master's Degree Programs 53 Master's programs spanning 2-3 years across disciplines including Agricultural Economics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Information Systems, and Education, including 3 international programs.
• Doctoral Degree Programs 23 Doctoral programs spanning 3-4 years covering Agricultural Economics, Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Food Technology, and Educational Management.
• E-Learning Platform Online learning management system providing digital education resources, course materials, and virtual classroom capabilities for students.
• CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development International double-blind peer-reviewed journal publishing original research and review articles across Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Business and Management, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Multidisciplinary studies.
• Software Transfer Services Technology transfer and software development services through CUSC Soft, transferring CTU-developed software products to external clients.
• Technology Transfer Services Transfer of research outcomes and technologies developed at CTU to serve regional and national socio-economic development, particularly for the Mekong Delta.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 2,116th globally in U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027, 308th worldwide in International Collaboration metric
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, TaiwanmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Expanding international cooperation in tourism and natural sciences. Explored student exchange programs to strengthen academic exchange and enhance students' professional skills.
• Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University, ThailandmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Short-term English professional development training program for 19 doctoral-degree faculty members and staff from July 6-14, 2026. Program enhances English proficiency for teaching, research, and academic communication while promoting cultural exchange.
• National Tsing Hua University, TaiwancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Working session to establish official partnership focusing on semiconductor technology training and research. Exploring student exchange programs, credit transfer initiatives, and faculty connections in semiconductor technology. Accompanied by Chen-Yung Memorial Foundation.
• Jeju National University, South KoreamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026JNU Global Summer School 2026 program hosted 5 CTU students from June 29 to July 10, 2026. Students attended Korean language courses and cultural immersion activities at Jeju National University.
• World BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Strategic cooperation discussions in higher education, scientific research, innovation, key national technology sectors, and sustainable development of Mekong Delta. Focus on high-tech agriculture, biotechnology, digital transformation, and climate change adaptation.
• National Taiwan Normal UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Cooperation discussions in training, scientific research, high-quality human resource development, and international academic activities. Focus on emerging technologies, AI, and practice-oriented training. NTNU introduced scholarship programs for CTU faculty and students.
• Walailak University, ThailandmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Credit Transfer Program hosting 19 Thai students from May 7 to June 4, 2026 at CTU's School of Education. Second cohort of students; School of Education has organized two delegations to Walailak University since 2024.
• University of Waterloo, CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025MoU signed during CBIE 2025 for strengthening collaboration in education, science-technology, and innovation. Specific activities include student exchange, mutual recognition of academic credits, joint training programs (2+2, 3+1 models), and joint research in AI, semiconductors, agriculture, aquaculture, and health sciences.
• Jinju City, KoreaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Working session with Mayor Jo Kyoo-il focusing on UAV technology, aquaculture, and student exchange programs. CTU's UAV & Robot AgriTech Innovation Lab visited by delegation.
• L.L.C. KUMON, JapanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Working session with CEO Mototsugu Kumon discussing collaboration in agricultural research activities, student internships, human resource development, and recruitment of high-quality workers for employment in Japan.
• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025EU Delegation visit led by Ambassador Julien Guerrier. Achievements include: 439 staff trained at European institutions, 155 joint projects (9 million euros), 70+ MoUs with 58 organizations, 806 delegations with 1,735 EU visitors received. Focus on climate change, high-tech agriculture, aquaculture, food and water security.
• Michigan State University, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Advanced Program in Biotechnology based on MSU curriculum. Fully taught in English with 158 credits over 4.5 years. Graduates receive CTU degree plus Certificate of Completion co-signed by both universities.
• Auburn University, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Advanced Program in Aquaculture based on Auburn University curriculum. Fully taught in English with 163 credits over 4.5 years. Graduates receive CTU degree plus Certificate of Completion co-signed by both universities.
• JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership supporting higher education development through various cooperation programs. JICA Chief Representative presented at ASEAN+3 Rectors' Conference 2025.
• VLIR-UOS (Flemish Interuniversity Council)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through VLIR TEAM projects supporting research, training, and technology transfer in Mekong Delta development areas.
• ASEAN University Network (AUN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTU joined AUN in 2013. Co-hosting 7th ASEAN+3 Rectors' Conference 2025 with AUN. 14 AUN-QA assessments conducted with 41 programs certified.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nong Lam University (Ho Chi Minh City): A national key agricultural university in southern Vietnam with strong programs in agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture — directly comparable to CTU's regional specialization in Mekong Delta agriculture and aquaculture research and education.
• Kasetsart University: Thailand's premier agricultural university with strong programs in aquaculture, agriculture, and tropical sciences. Comparable to CTU as a national research university specializing in Southeast Asian agriculture and aquaculture within a Mekong-region context.
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT): A leading engineering and technology university in southern Vietnam under VNU-HCM. Directly comparable to CTU's College of Engineering Technology and ICT programs in competing for engineering students and research funding.

Emerging players

• Ton Duc Thang University: A rapidly rising Vietnamese public university with strong research output and international collaborations. Comparable to CTU as a peer competitor in international rankings and as a destination for fee-paying students.

Regional players

• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM): Malaysia's premier research university specializing in agriculture, biosciences, and engineering. Comparable to CTU as a multi-disciplinary public research university with applied sciences focus and strong regional research partnerships.
• Royal University of Agriculture (Cambodia): Cambodia's premier agricultural university with strong specializations in tropical agriculture and aquaculture. Comparable to CTU as a neighboring Mekong-region research university addressing shared agricultural and environmental challenges.
• University of the Philippines Los Baños: The Philippines' leading agricultural and life sciences university and a Southeast Asian center of excellence. Comparable to CTU as a regional research university with strong specialization in agriculture, aquaculture, and environmental sciences.

Broad incumbents

• Vietnam National University, Hanoi: The flagship national university in northern Vietnam, leading the country in research output and global rankings. Comparable to CTU as a national key multi-disciplinary university competing for government funding and international partnerships.
• Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City: The largest and highest-ranked multi-disciplinary university in southern Vietnam, serving as a direct institutional peer to CTU in competing for national key university status, faculty talent, and research funding in the same southern Vietnamese market.
• Hanoi University of Science and Technology: Vietnam's leading technical university, focused on engineering, applied sciences, and technology. Comparable to CTU as a public research-intensive technical university competing for STEM students and research grants in Vietnam.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/can-tho-university-daihoccantho

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries20 records

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