University of Natural Resources and Environment

What University of Natural Resources and Environment does

Trường Đại học Tài nguyên và Môi trường TP. HCM (HCMUNRE) is a public university operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and is the only public university in southern Vietnam specializing in natural resources, environmental science, and adjacent disciplines. Founded circa 1976 and now approaching 50+ years of operation, the institution delivers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across 20+ fields including Environmental Engineering Technology, Information Technology (with GIS/remote sensing specializations), Water Resource Management, Climate Change, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Geology, Meteorology, Land Management, and Urban Management. The university compounds classroom instruction with hands-on training through its ISO/IEC 17025:2005-accredited Environmental Testing Laboratory and a credit-based academic system delivered through dedicated portals (daotao.hcmunre.edu.vn and tuyensinh.hcmunre.edu.vn).

The revenue model combines direct government budget allocation from the parent ministry with tuition fees across regular degree, part-time (evening/weekend), short-term professional, and postgraduate programs. Continuing education offerings include software certifications (MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MapInfo, ArcGIS, Revit), UAV mapping, GHG inventory, carbon credit, ESG, real estate brokerage, and TOEIC, providing a diversified fee-for-service revenue stream alongside the core funded degree programs. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across three primary segments: high school graduates seeking undergraduate degrees, working professionals pursuing continuing education and graduate programs, and government agencies/enterprises requiring custom environmental and ESG training.

The institution also operates advisory partnerships with the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, the Vietnam Geology Department, and corporate sponsors, and runs a new campus development in Nha Be District to expand physical capacity. A channel partnership with Japanese companies extends the employment pipeline for environmental engineering graduates into Japan, while media partnerships with VTV support meteorology student internships. The governance structure follows the Vietnamese public university model with a Board of Directors and Rector (currently PGS.TS. Huỳnh Quyền), and the institution is currently within its MOET institutional accreditation cycle 2 (2021–2026).

Name

University of Natural Resources and Environment

Legal name

Trường Đại học Tài nguyên và Môi trường Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Website

https://hcmunre.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HCMUNRE is the only public university in southern Vietnam under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, offering 20+ undergraduate and postgraduate programs in natural resources, environmental science, IT, geology, meteorology, and climate change, serving high school graduates, working professionals, and government/enterprise trainees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Health & Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitoring & Remediation (EDAEAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Environmental science programs
• Natural resources management
• Geographic information systems
• Climate change studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

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 for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. The university charges tuition for regular degree programs, part-time programs, and short-term professional training courses.
2. Government Budget Allocation: Public university funded through government budget allocations from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trường Đại học Tài nguyên và Môi trường TP. HCM (HCMUNRE) is a public university under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment delivering undergraduate, graduate, and short-term professional training programs in environmental engineering, natural resource management, water resources, geology, GIS/remote sensing, meteorology, climate change, information technology, logistics, land management, real estate, and business administration. The university also operates an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited Environmental Testing Laboratory providing analytical services to external clients.

Product overview

HCMUNRE is a public university under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the only public university in southern Vietnam in this sector. Its core offerings are undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs spanning natural resources, environment, engineering, IT, and management disciplines. Key undergraduate programs include Information Technology (with specializations in Software Engineering and IT for Natural Resources/Environment), Environmental Engineering Technology, Water Resource Management, Climate Change, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Land Management, Business Administration (high-quality track), Information Systems (GIS/Remote Sensing), Meteorology and Climatology, Water Supply and Drainage Engineering, Geology, Real Estate, Urban and Construction Management, and Surveying/Mapping. The institution also offers short-term professional training programs (software certifications such as MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MapInfo, ArcGIS, Revit, UAV mapping; IT certification; TOEIC; real estate brokerage; GHG accounting; carbon credit and ESG training) and postgraduate (Master's and Doctoral) programs. Research and testing services are provided through the accredited Environmental Testing Laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025:2005). The portfolio spans a unified academic institution organized around faculties, departments, and specialized research centers covering environmental science, land management, surveying and GIS, hydrology, geology, IT, economics, and law.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environmental Engineering Technology (7510406) Undergraduate program training engineers to research, design, operate, and manage environmental treatment systems for pollution control. Covers water supply and wastewater treatment, waste gas treatment, solid and hazardous waste management, recycling technologies, cleaner production, and environmental impact assessment.
• Information Technology (7480201) Undergraduate program training IT engineers with interdisciplinary knowledge in natural resources and environment. Covers software engineering, AI, data science, information security, big data, GIS, remote sensing, WebGIS, and MobileGIS technologies. Specializations include Software Engineering and IT for Natural Resources and Environment.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management (7510605) Newly launched undergraduate program covering logistics, supply chain management, procurement, transport, warehousing, distribution, customs, import-export, and e-commerce. Trains skills in analysis, coordination, AI application, professional English, and global entrepreneurial thinking.
• Climate Change (7440221) Interdisciplinary undergraduate program training graduates to analyze, assess, and develop solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Covers greenhouse gas accounting, adaptation scenario building, energy transition, circular economy, and carbon credit market mechanisms, aligned with Net Zero commitments and Vietnam's climate context.
• Water Resource Management (7850198) Undergraduate program training professionals to investigate, survey, and evaluate surface and groundwater quantity and quality; develop water resource exploitation, usage, and protection plans; apply technology, mathematical modeling, and information technology in water resource management. Degree: Bachelor of Water Resource Management (WRM). Total 126 credits (4 years).
• Land Management Undergraduate program in land management under the Faculty of Land Management. One of the university's long-standing programs that received institutional accreditation (cycle 2, 2021-2026) under MOET quality standards.
• Business Administration Undergraduate business program with high-quality (enhanced) track. Received institutional accreditation for cycle 2 (2021-2026). Covers general business administration and specialized tracks.
• Information Systems (7480104) Program focused on geographic information systems and information management. Received institutional accreditation for cycle 2 (2021-2026). Prepares graduates for GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data analysis roles in natural resources and environment sectors.
• Meteorology and Climatology (7440222) 4.5-year engineering program training students to decode atmospheric phenomena and produce weather/climate forecasts. Covers satellite and radar data analysis, extreme weather prediction, climate trend analysis, disaster scenario building, and climate change adaptation. Students practice at Tan Son Hoa weather station and have internship opportunities at Vietnam Television (VTV).
• Water Supply and Drainage Engineering (7580213) Engineering program covering urban water distribution, wastewater treatment, clean water supply for residents and industry, and indoor plumbing. Guarantees employment in the water supply and drainage sector. Partnerships with Japanese companies provide employment opportunities in Japan.
• Geology (7440201) Engineering geology program with interdisciplinary design. Covers engineering geology, hydrogeology, mineral geology, petroleum geology, and environmental geology. Students conduct field practice in provinces like Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Dong Nai, Da Lat, Nha Trang, and Ha Tien.
• Real Estate (7340116) Real estate program with specializations in (1) Real Estate Appraisal and Management and (2) Ecological and Tourism Real Estate. Covers valuation, property management, estate development, banking appraisal, and state land management.
• Urban and Construction Management (7580106) Program opened in 2022 under Decision 153/QD-TDHTPHCM. Covers urban planning and construction management, urban infrastructure, environmental and land management, policy development, and integrated management for smart and sustainable urban development.
• Surveying, Mapping and Geographic Information (7520503) Surveying, mapping, and geographic information program. Students use and train on specialized software including MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MapInfo, ArcGIS, and UAV aerial mapping technology.
• Chemical Engineering Technology (7510401) Chemical engineering technology program (code 7510401) with enrollment target of 50 students. Covers chemical engineering principles and applications in industrial and environmental contexts.
• Short-term Professional Training Programs Wide range of short-term training including driving school, real estate brokerage certification, GHG inventory reporting, carbon credit project development, ESG for enterprises, water treatment operation, surveying and mapping, UAV mapping, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MapInfo, ArcGIS, Revit, basic IT certification (UIT), and TOEIC 450+.
• Master's and Doctoral Programs Graduate-level training at master's and doctoral levels across natural resources and environment disciplines. Admissions for Master's Cohort 9, batch 1 in 2026 are announced.
• Environmental Laboratory Testing Services Laboratory testing services operated by the Environmental Testing Laboratory, which holds ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation for testing competence. Provides environmental monitoring and analysis services to external clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 programs achieved education quality accreditation (Information Systems, Land Management, Business Administration) in 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Các doanh nghiệp Nhật Bản (Japanese Companies)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 April 2026Partnership with Japanese companies for environmental engineering graduates providing employment opportunities in Japan.
• Công ty TNHH Đầu tư Xây dựng và Công nghệ Môi trường Dương NhậtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2022Annual scholarship sponsor for 12 years, providing 'Chắp cánh ước mơ' scholarships to Environment faculty students. Partnership includes student sponsorship and internship opportunities.
• Bộ Tài nguyên và Môi trường (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment)coreOthersParent ministry providing oversight, policy direction, and administrative support. The university operates under direct supervision of this ministry as the only southern Vietnam institution under this ministry.
• Tổng cục Khí tượng thủy văn (Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in meteorology and hydrology education and research programs.
• Cục Địa chất Việt Nam (Vietnam Geology Department)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for geology and mineral resources education and professional training.
• Trường Đại học Tài nguyên và Môi trường Hà Nội (Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister university partnership for academic exchange, research collaboration, and shared educational resources in natural resources and environment field.
• Công ty Vàng bạc Đá quý Phú Nhuận (PNJ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in annual Career Day and Science-Technology Exhibition, recruiting graduates.
• Đài Truyền hình Việt Nam (VTV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia partnership providing internship opportunities for meteorology students in weather broadcasting.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Regional players

• Can Tho University: Can Tho University is the major public university of the Mekong Delta region, with strong programs in agriculture, environment, water resources, and natural sciences. While geographically distinct from HCMUNRE's southern-Vietnam focus, it competes for similar applied-environmental students and government-aligned graduate placements in adjacent regions.
• University of Science — VNU-HCM: University of Science (Trường Đại học Khoa học Tự nhiên) is a VNU-HCM member university focused on natural and applied sciences. It overlaps with HCMUNRE in IT, Geology, Environmental Science, and Meteorology/Climate-related disciplines and competes for the same Ho Chi Minh City applicant pool.

Broad incumbents

• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST): HUST is Vietnam's leading technical university, offering engineering, IT, and applied science programs that overlap with several HCMUNRE offerings (IT, Geology, Environmental Engineering). While northern-based, it sets the national benchmark for STEM program quality and competes indirectly for top applicants and faculty.
• Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM): VNU-HCM is a large multi-campus public university system in Ho Chi Minh City comprising member universities (University of Science, University of Technology, University of Social Sciences & Humanities, International University). It is the dominant regional public university competitor and captures a significant share of top-tier applicants that HCMUNRE targets.
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT/BK): HCMUT is one of Vietnam's premier engineering and technology universities, based in Ho Chi Minh City. It competes with HCMUNRE for high-achieving STEM students in overlapping programs such as IT, Environmental Engineering, and Water Supply/Drainage, but offers a much broader portfolio and stronger international brand.

Direct peers

• Vietnam National University of Forestry: Vietnam National University of Forestry (Trường Đại học Lâm nghiệp) is a national public university focused on forestry, natural resources, and environmental management. It directly overlaps HCMUNRE's curriculum in land management, environmental science, and natural resource disciplines, and competes for the same ministry-aligned graduate placement.
• Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment (HUNRE): HUNRE is the northern counterpart and sister institution to HCMUNRE, also operating under Bộ Tài nguyên và Môi trường with the same environmental and natural resource focus. It is explicitly identified as a partner institution in the company data and is the most directly comparable public university peer in the same ministry and academic niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/hcmunre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hcmunre

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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