VGU Master's Programs

What VGU Master's Programs does

VGU Master's Programs is the graduate-degree arm of the Vietnamese-German University (Trường Đại học Việt Đức), a public university established through bilateral cooperation between the governments of Vietnam and the Federal Republic of Germany. The university operates under German academic models and standards, offers 11 master's programs across engineering (electrical, mechatronics, production, materials science, computational engineering), technology (computer science, water technology, business information systems), business (MBA, global financial economics), and urban development (sustainable urban development), with all instruction delivered 100% in English. Each program follows a dual-degree structure, awarding graduates both a VGU master's degree and a degree from a German partner university, and includes a study-abroad component in Germany.

The business model is tuition-based, supplemented by a multi-source scholarship architecture that covers 25–100% of fees and is funded by the university, DAAD, the Friends of VGU Association (AFS), the Baden-Württemberg state program (BWS), and the Richard Hirschmann Foundation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is described only as 'reasonable,' with prospective students directed to the admissions office. The target customer is a Vietnamese or regional graduate-degree-seeking individual (with regional scholarships extending to Lao, Cambodian, Myanmar, and Thai students) who wants a German-standard, internationally accredited credential at a lower cost than studying full-time in Germany. Distribution runs through a dedicated enrollment website (studymaster.vgu.edu.vn), direct phone/email inquiry, the main campus in Binh Duong, and a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City.

Competitive positioning rests on a stack of six international accreditations (ASIIN, ACQUIN, AAQ, AACSB, ZEvA, AQAS) and a state-backed German partnership, enabling graduates to study and work in Germany and across Europe. Total annual intake capacity is approximately 270 students across the 11 programs, with per-program quotas ranging from 20 to 35 seats. The input data provides no revenue, headcount, or financial figures beyond the small marketing/administrative staff count of 6, which materially limits the precision of any financial inference.

Name

VGU Master's Programs

Legal name

Trường Đại học Việt Đức (Vietnamese-German University)

Website

https://studymaster.vgu.edu.vn

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

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Product category

Higher Education

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Graduate education programs
• Dual degree masters
• International higher education
• Engineering master's programs
• Business administration degree

Headquarters

HQ city

Ben Cat City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for master's degree programs. The university offers scholarships covering 25-100% of tuition for qualified students.

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Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

VGU Master's Programs is the graduate education arm of Vietnamese-German University (VGU), offering 11 master's degree programs under a dual-degree model that awards both a VGU degree and a degree from a German partner university. Programs span engineering (electrical, mechatronics, production), technology (computer science, materials science, water technology), business (MBA, business information systems, global finance), and urban development, taught 100% in English with a study-abroad component in Germany.

Product overview

Vietnamese-German University (VGU) offers a portfolio of 11 master's degree programs spanning engineering (electrical, mechatronics, production), technology (computer science, materials science, water technology), business (MBA, business information systems, global finance), and urban development. All programs operate under a dual-degree model, awarding both a VGU master's degree and a German partner university degree. Programs are taught 100% in English, include a study abroad component in Germany, and adhere to German academic standards and accreditation.

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Products and services

• Computational Engineering & Computer Simulation (COM) Master's program in technical computing and computer simulation focused on computational methods and simulation techniques, taught 100% in English with German partner-university dual-degree option.
• Mechatronics & Sensor System Technology (MST) Master's program combining mechanical, electronic, and computational engineering with a focus on mechatronics and sensor systems, taught 100% in English with German partner-university dual-degree option.
• Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) Master's program in sustainable city planning and management, focusing on sustainable urban development, taught 100% in English with German partner-university dual-degree option.
• Water Technology & Reuse (WTE) Master's program in water recycling technology and management for sustainable water resource utilization, taught 100% in English with German partner-university dual-degree option.
• Global Financial Economics (GFE) Master's program covering international financial markets and economic analysis, taught 100% in English with German partner-university dual-degree option.
• Electrical Engineering (MEE) Master's program in electrical engineering covering power systems and electrical technologies, taught 100% in English with German partner-university dual-degree option.
• Business Information Systems (BIS) Master's program integrating business processes with enterprise information systems and technology solutions, taught 100% in English with German partner-university dual-degree option.
• Materials Science (MSI)
• Business Administration (MBA)
• Global Production Engineering & Management (GPE)
• Computer Science (MCS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% tuition scholarship for first academic year (2 semesters) for MSI and MEE programs
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

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

• German Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVGU operates as a public university established through close cooperation between Vietnam and the Federal Republic of Germany. The university follows German models and standards, enabling students to receive dual degrees—one from VGU Vietnam and one from German partner universities. This partnership provides access to German curriculum, study experiences in Germany, and international degree recognition.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) offers scholarships for VGU students. This partnership provides additional funding opportunities for international students and strengthens the German-Vietnamese academic exchange relationship.
• VGU Alumni Association (AFS - Association of Friends of VGU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAFS (Association of Friends of VGU) provides scholarship support to VGU students, contributing to student recruitment and retention efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RMIT University Vietnam: Australian-Vietnamese international university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, engineering, and technology with English-language instruction and foreign credentials. Comparable as a foreign-partner university in Vietnam targeting Vietnamese and regional students seeking international degrees.
• British University Vietnam (BUV): Vietnam-based university partnered with the University of London and Staffordshire University offering British-style degrees including master's programs in business and technology. Comparable as a foreign-affiliated English-medium university in Vietnam offering internationally recognized graduate credentials.
• University of Technology, Hanoi (under Vietnam-France University): Vietnamese public university established through Vietnam-France governmental cooperation offering French-accredited engineering and science programs. Highly comparable to VGU as a bilateral public university delivering foreign-model graduate programs in STEM fields in Vietnam.
• Fulbright University Vietnam: US-affiliated nonprofit university in Vietnam offering master's and undergraduate programs with American curriculum and English instruction. Comparable as a foreign-linked, English-medium graduate-degree provider in Vietnam targeting similar students seeking international credentials.
• Swinburne University Vietnam (FPT University partnership): Australian-Vietnamese partnership offering Australian-accredited programs in business, IT, and engineering with English instruction. Comparable as a foreign-affiliated graduate-degree provider operating in Vietnam with international credentials and STEM offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM): Vietnam's flagship public university system offering a wide range of graduate programs including internationally affiliated master's degrees. Comparable as a large Vietnam-based provider of postgraduate education competing for the same domestic student pool as VGU.
• Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) / University of Applied Sciences partner: German University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule) that is part of the German academic system and a partner model for VGU. Comparable as a German institution whose academic model VGU replicates and partners with for dual-degree delivery.

Regional players

• Ton Duc Thang University: Major Vietnamese public university with a growing portfolio of internationally affiliated master's and doctoral programs, particularly in engineering and business. Comparable as a Vietnam-based institution scaling international-style graduate offerings, though with a domestic rather than German model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vgumaster

Compliance6 records

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