University of Labour & Social Affairs (ULSA)

What University of Labour & Social Affairs (ULSA) does

The University of Labour and Social Affairs (ULSA) is a Vietnamese public university founded in 1961 and operated under the direct mandate of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Bộ Nội vụ), with educational oversight from the Ministry of Education and Training. It specializes in labor, social affairs, social work, human resource management, accounting, business administration, and law, offering 29 undergraduate programs alongside multiple master's and doctoral tracks delivered in regular, part-time, and distance learning formats. The institution operates two main campuses (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) plus specialized centers for national defense/security education and civil servant training. Revenue is generated through tuition fees across undergraduate/graduate programs and short-term professional certification courses, supplemented by direct state budget funding as a public educational institution.

The university's core technology stack centers on digital education platforms, including a newly launched Training Management System (hvsv.ulsa.edu.vn) deployed for the 2026-2027 first semester, alongside student, faculty, and admissions portals. It publishes a recognized scientific journal, Tạp chí Nguồn nhân lực và An sinh xã hội, which was officially accredited by the Ministry of Science and Technology in April 2026 under Decision 2244/QĐ-BKHCN. International partnerships include collaborations with AUV (American University of Vietnam), IMA (USA), UNICEF Vietnam, UNFPA Vietnam, the Australian Embassy, ILACA Holding, Vinako, and Smart Train Academy, supporting credit recognition, faculty exchanges, study abroad programs, and joint research.

ULSA's go-to-market is event-driven and admissions-driven, recruiting through multiple channels including national exam scores, high school academic records, competency assessments, direct admission, and ethnic minority preparatory programs. Its customer base spans three primary segments: undergraduate students (the primary segment), graduate and doctoral researchers, and government civil servants requiring professional development. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, but the institution processes tuition reductions and exemptions under government support programs, indicating that the pricing structure is closely tied to Vietnamese higher education policy and government subsidy schemes.

Name

University of Labour & Social Affairs (ULSA)

Legal name

Trường Đại học Lao động – Xã hội

Website

https://ulsa.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The University of Labour and Social Affairs (ULSA) is a Vietnamese public university under the Ministry of Home Affairs, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in social work, HR management, accounting, business, and law across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City campuses.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

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Online Nonprofit Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

SECONDARYEDAIAJAF

Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Pathway, Foundation & Bridging Programs

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Public university programs
• Social work training
• Vocational certification courses
• Academic research publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Training Fees: Revenue from tuition fees for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across regular, part-time, and distance learning formats. Short-term training programs for civil servants, public employees, and professional certification courses generate additional revenue streams.
2. State Budget Funding: Public university receives government funding as a state-budget public educational institution under the Ministry of Interior.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ULSA is a public university that delivers multi-level higher education programs (undergraduate, master's, and doctoral) in fields including Social Work, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Administration, and Law. It also offers part-time, distance-learning, and short-term professional certification courses (IT, foreign languages, tax) for civil servants and the public. The university supports research through a peer-reviewed scientific journal and operates digital platforms for student enrollment and academic management.

Product overview

ULSA operates as a comprehensive public university offering multi-level education across undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time, and distance learning formats. The institution's core product portfolio includes degree programs in Social Work, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Administration, and Law. Supporting services include short-term professional certification programs (IT, foreign languages, tax), a scientific journal (Nguồn nhân lực và An sinh xã hội), and digital transformation training through the Foreign Languages – IT Center. The university also provides a student management system for enrollment and course registration, with partnerships enabling digital school models and international collaboration programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Education (Đào tạo trình độ đại học) Full-time undergraduate degree programs covering multiple disciplines including Social Work, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Administration, and Law. Targeted at high school graduates pursuing bachelor's-level education.
• Postgraduate Education (Đào tạo trình độ sau đại học) Master's and Doctoral degree programs for advanced academic and professional development in specialized social sciences and management fields. Targeted at working professionals seeking advanced credentials.
• Part-time Education (Đào tạo vừa làm vừa học) Part-time undergraduate programs allowing students to work while studying, with flexible scheduling. Targeted at working individuals needing flexible learning arrangements.
• Distance Learning (Đào tạo từ xa) Remote education programs enabling flexible learning from anywhere. Targeted at learners who cannot attend in-person classes.
• Short-term Training (Đào tạo ngắn hạn) Short-term professional certification programs including IT applications, foreign languages (English, Chinese), and tax certification. Targeted at civil servants, public employees, and professionals seeking certifications.
• Tạp chí Nguồn nhân lực và An sinh xã hội (Journal of Human Resources and Social Security) Scientific journal recognized by Vietnam Ministry of Science and Technology as meeting Vietnam scientific standards in 2026, publishing research on labor, employment, human resource management, and social security. Targeted at researchers, academics, and policy professionals.
• Foreign Languages – IT and Services Center (Trung tâm Ngoại ngữ – Tin học và Dịch vụ) Center providing IT and foreign language training programs, including digital transformation training for civil servants and public employees. Targeted at working professionals and government staff.
• ILACA Digital School Point (Điểm trường học số ILACA) Digital school model developed in partnership with ILACA Holding, combining career guidance with digital learning spaces and startup incubation. Targeted at students seeking career counseling and entrepreneurship support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tạp chí Nguồn nhân lực và An sinh xã hội recognized as meeting Vietnam scientific standards in 2026

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hiệp hội Kế toán quản trị Hoa Kỳ (IMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026Partnership on management accounting education aligned with CMA certification standards. Curriculum review and endorsement program development. Includes scholarship support and learning resources for students pursuing international accounting credentials.
• Smart Train AcademycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 3 April 2026Partner in implementing IMA-endorsed curriculum for accounting students. Supporting CMA program delivery and student preparation for international accounting certification.
• Bộ Nội vụ, Cục Bảo trợ xã hội, Bộ Y tếcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Ministry-level partnership for organizing international scientific conferences and policy research on social work and social welfare development. PGS.TS. Lục Mạnh Hiển led ministerial-level research project on sustainable employment through community tourism in ethnic minority regions.
• UNICEF Việt Nam và UNFPA Việt NamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Co-organization of international scientific workshop on 'Development of Social Work in Vietnam in the Context of Digital Transformation'. International experts and officials from multiple countries participated.
• Công ty TNHH Tư vấn và Giáo dục VinakocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Partnership to support international study abroad programs, study tours to Korea, internship opportunities at Korean companies, and career development support for students.
• Tập đoàn giáo dục Đại Trường PhátminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Educational cooperation agreement for training program development and student opportunities.
• Đại sứ quán Úc (Australian Embassy)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Discussion on international cooperation opportunities including program linkages, faculty/student exchanges, study tours, credit recognition, and scientific research collaboration. Embassy to facilitate connections with Australian universities.
• ILACA HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Partnership to implement the Digital School Point model - 'Điểm trường học số ILACA Văn Miếu Quốc gia số 5 – Trường Đại học Lao động – Xã hội'. Collaboration on career counseling and digital education ecosystem development. Includes D'ILACA Coffee & Startup space for student entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Trường Đại học Mỹ tại Việt Nam (AUV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2025MOU for international training in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. English language training for faculty and students, Study Tour programs, and joint scientific research. Valid for 5 years with potential renewal.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH): One of Vietnam's largest public economics and business universities, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. Comparable as a public university competing for business administration and accounting students in the same southern market where ULSA operates Campus II.
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF): A private-sector university in southern Vietnam offering business, economics, and law programs. Comparable as a competitor for southern students in business administration and law, and represents the private-sector alternative to ULSA's public offerings.

Direct peers

• Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Public Administration: Vietnam's premier institution for training government officials and civil servants. Comparable to ULSA's Training Center for Civil Servants and Public Employees and to its government-affiliated public administration mission.
• Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM): The southern counterpart of VNU and a leading public university. Comparable as a multi-discipline public university serving the same student demographics in Vietnam, with overlapping programs in social sciences, business, and law.
• National Economics University (NEU): A top-tier Vietnamese public university focused on economics, business administration, and accounting. Directly comparable given ULSA's strong accounting and business administration offerings and similar public-university operating model.
• Foreign Trade University (FTU): A leading Vietnamese public university specializing in economics, business administration, and law. Comparable as a government-affiliated public university competing for the same undergraduate applicant pool in business and management disciplines.
• Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU): Vietnam's flagship public university system, also under government oversight. Directly comparable as a multi-campus public university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across a broad academic portfolio in the same national market.
• Vietnam National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA): The central government academy for civil servant training and public administration research. Comparable to ULSA's Ministry of Home Affairs civil servant training program and policy research activity in social welfare and labor.
• University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH – VNU): VNU's member university specializing in social sciences and humanities. Highly comparable given ULSA's core focus on social work, labor economics, and human resource management, competing for similar faculty and students.

Broad incumbents

• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST): Vietnam's leading technical public university. Comparable as a large multi-campus public university under government oversight, though focused on engineering and technology rather than ULSA's social sciences and public administration niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ulsa.edu.vn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ulsa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-labour-social-affairs

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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