Lạc Hồng University

What Lạc Hồng University does

Lạc Hồng University (LHU) is a private, multidisciplinary higher education institution founded on September 24, 1997, by Prime Ministerial Decision No. 790/TTg, and headquartered in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. It was the first university established in Dong Nai, an industrial province within Vietnam's Southern Key Economic Zone. The university operates 8 campuses serving 37 undergraduate majors across 9 faculties, 9 Master's programs, 4 PhD programs, 19 articulation programs, and a Level I Specialist Pharmacist program, with supplementary bilingual, Vietnamese-Japanese, and Vietnamese-Chinese program tracks. The student body draws primarily from domestic Vietnamese undergraduate applicants (recruited via national exam scores, high school records, competency assessments, and direct admission pathways), graduate candidates, international students from Laos and Cambodia, and corporate employers seeking skilled workforce from Dong Nai's industrial corridor.

LHU's underlying technology and infrastructure footprint is unusually deep for a regional private Vietnamese university. It operates the first Semiconductor Lab in Dong Nai (VND 6.7 billion, equipped with Synopsys HAPS-100 hardware prototyping systems), the first SMC Automation Lab in Dong Nai (VND 6.5 billion, sponsored by SMC Corporation Japan), a Banking Operations Simulation Lab sponsored by ACB Dong Nai, a Logistics and Supply Chain Management Lab (VND ~1 billion), a Cisco Networking Academy (the only one in Dong Nai), a dedicated Pharmacy campus, and a VND 30 billion Hotel Training Facility. The university holds 18 AUN-QA program accreditations, 2 ABET accreditations, and was the first Southeast Asian institution to receive AUN-QA Institutional Certification Version 3.0. Its competitive robotics program has produced 11 Vietnam Robocon championships and multiple ABU Asia-Pacific titles.

The revenue model is tuition-driven across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, billed annually as subscription recurring revenue (e.g., PhD tuition VND 55-60 million/year; Master's programs VND 500,000-1,000,000 admission plus per-semester fees; Specialist Pharmacist VND 25-27.5 million/semester). Supplemental recurring revenue comes from dormitory services (1,500 accommodations, VND 1,100,000/month student loans) and one-time admission fees. LHU deploys a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enrollment at campuses, an online portal (dhlh.vn), admissions hotlines, and event-driven recruitment via education fairs and study-abroad seminars through the Office of International Affairs. The institution claims a 98% graduate employment rate and offers 1,800 scholarships totaling VND 22 billion, signaling a value proposition anchored on applied training and labor-market placement within Dong Nai's industrial economy.

Name

Lạc Hồng University

Legal name

Lac Hong University

Website

https://en.lhu.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

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STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Engineering education training
• Applied sciences research

Headquarters

HQ city

Bien Hoa (Dong Nai city)

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Tuition fees for undergraduate programs based on specific program and format (regular, bilingual, Vietnamese-Japanese, Vietnamese-Chinese)
2. Graduate Programs Tuition: Master's programs with tuition fees per semester/semester total; PhD programs with annual tuition ranging from VND 55-60 million depending on program
3. Specialist Pharmacist Programs: Level I Specialist Pharmacist programs with exam review fees (VND 3 million), exam fees (VND 500,000), and semester tuition fees (VND 25-27.5 million)
4. Admission Fees: Application and admission fees for various programs including PhD (VND 5,000,000) and Master's programs (VND 500,000-1,000,000)
5. Student Services: Dormitory accommodation (1500 accommodations available), student loans (VND 1,100,000/month), and various student support services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lạc Hồng University (LHU) is a multi-disciplinary private university offering 37 undergraduate majors across 9 faculties, 9 master's programs, and 4 PhD programs, including bilingual, Vietnamese-Japanese, Vietnamese-Chinese, and distance learning formats. The university operates 8 campuses in Dong Nai province, Vietnam, with specialized training facilities such as a Semiconductor Lab, SMC Automation Lab, Simulation Lab of Banking Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Lab, and a Hotel Training Facility.

Product overview

Lạc Hồng University is a multidisciplinary educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The university provides 37 undergraduate majors across 9 faculties, 9 master's programs, and 4 PhD programs. Specialized offerings include Bilingual Programs (Business Administration, E-commerce, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology) delivered in partnership with Arizona State University, Vietnamese-Japanese Programs, Vietnamese-Chinese Programs, and 19 Articulation Programs for college-to-university transfer. The university operates 8 campuses equipped with advanced facilities including the Semiconductor Lab (VND 6.7 billion), SMC Automation Lab (VND 6.5 billion), Simulation Lab of Banking Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Lab, and the Lac Hong University Hotel (VND 30 billion). Additional facilities include 20 specialized laboratories, Cisco Lab, library with 22,200+ volumes, and student housing accommodating nearly 500 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Full-time undergraduate degree programs spanning 37 majors across 9 faculties including Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Pharmacy, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, and more. Program duration is 3.5 to 5 years depending on discipline.
• Master's Degree Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% graduate employment rate meeting employer expectations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, strategic and minor.

• Arizona State University (ASU) and Cintana EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2025Comprehensive strategic partnership announced March 12, 2025, marking LHU's significant milestone toward international integration. This partnership aligns with LHU 2.0 vision and paves the way for breakthroughs in training quality, research, and global collaboration. ASU partnership enhances bilingual programs including Business Administration, E-commerce, and Electrical Engineering Technology.
• SynopsyscoreTechnology or Integration · 23 December 2024Provided HAPS-100 hardware prototyping system for the Semiconductor Lab - one of the most advanced hardware simulation technologies. The lab represents a significant milestone in training high-quality human resources for the semiconductor industry at both local and national levels.
• Lac Hong University Hotel Training FacilitycoreOthers · 28 September 2024Brand new facility dedicated to supporting teaching and hands-on training for Tourism and Travel Services Management students. Investment of over VND 30 billion simulating real-world hotel operations with food and beverage, accommodation, and travel agency practice areas.
• SMC Corporation Vietnam Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or Integration · 8 April 2024SMC Automation Lab sponsored with equipment valued at over VND 6.5 billion. First modern automation laboratory in Dong Nai with thousands of high-standard pneumatic devices and automation technologies. Strategic partnership for elevating hands-on training in Mechanical, Electrical-Electronics, and Control & Automation Engineering Technology.
• Sun Edu International Education Joint Stock CompanystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2024Cooperation agreement signed to establish semiconductor integrated circuit center in Dong Nai province. Supports LHU's strategic commitment to technology-driven education and semiconductor workforce development.
• Guangxi Normal UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2024Established first Chinese Language and Culture Center in Vietnam. Signed official cooperation agreement for joint Chinese language and cultural education programs.
• Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), Dong Nai BranchcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 February 2023Sponsored and supported inauguration of Simulation Lab of Banking Operations. Lab designed as miniature banking model providing realistic professional learning environment for Finance-Banking students. Partnership bridges education with real recruitment needs of businesses.
• Corporate Partners and OrganizationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious research collaborations with corporations and organizations creating opportunities for students to explore industries and connect with employers. Corporate Relations and Student Support Division regularly posts job opportunities.
• International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished partnerships with many prestigious and top-ranked universities around the world for study abroad programs, credit transfers, and joint degree opportunities. Office of International Affairs provides guidance and support.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hoa Sen University: Private Vietnamese university with business, engineering, and design programs serving the Southern region. Comparable as a private multidisciplinary peer competing in the same applicant pool as LHU.
• Duy Tan University: Large private multidisciplinary university in Da Nang with engineering, business, pharmacy, and IT programs, plus international collaborations. Comparable to LHU in private-sector, multi-disciplinary, multi-program structure and enrollment scale.
• FPT University: Private Vietnamese multi-campus university with a strong tech/engineering focus, Cisco and major tech partnerships, and a similarly broad undergraduate portfolio. Closest comparable in scale, private-sector positioning, and STEM orientation to LHU.
• Nguyen Tat Thanh University: Private multi-disciplinary university in HCMC with engineering, IT, business, and health programs. Directly comparable to LHU on private status, discipline breadth, and Southern-Vietnam student market.
• Ton Duc Thang University: Major Vietnamese university (public-affiliated) in HCMC with broad engineering, business, and science programs. Comparable multi-disciplinary portfolio and Southern Vietnam operating geography, though it operates under a different governance model.
• Van Lang University: Private Vietnamese university with engineering, business, health, and arts programs across multiple campuses. Comparable private multi-disciplinary peer competing for the same Southern Vietnamese student demographic.
• Hong Bang International University: Private Vietnamese university with engineering, pharmacy, business, and IT programs. Comparable as a private multi-disciplinary peer competing in the same Vietnamese higher-education market.

Broad incumbents

• British University Vietnam (BUV): International British university in Vietnam offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees with strong industry partnerships. Comparable competitor for premium-tier, internationally-oriented Vietnamese students.
• Swinburne University of Technology (Vietnam): Australian university with a Vietnam campus offering business, IT, and engineering programs. Comparable as a competitor for international-standard private higher education in Vietnam.
• RMIT University Vietnam: International branch campus in HCMC offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees with global university backing. Comparable as a competitor for premium-priced, internationally-oriented students in the same Southern Vietnamese market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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