UMT University HCMC

What UMT University HCMC does

UMT University HCMC (Trường Đại học Quản lý và Công nghệ TP.HCM) is a private higher education institution based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The project was approved by the Prime Minister in 2013, formally established in 2021, and began operations with its inaugural academic year in October 2022. UMT delivers undergraduate degree programs through three faculties — Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Business, and Faculty of Communication and Applied Arts — covering 10 disciplines including Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Multimedia Communication, Graphic Design, Sports Management, Marketing, Business Administration, International Business, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Its pedagogical framework centers on a proprietary Liberal Education System ("Giáo dục khai phóng") structured around the 5T approach (Thinking, Integration, Proficiency, Empathy, Responsibility), integrated across technology, business, and communications curricula.

The university operates from an 80,000+ m² main campus in the Cat Lai area of Thu Duc City, designed by Singapore-based DP Architects, featuring 750m of riverside frontage and supporting infrastructure such as the UMT LIB smart library (300,000+ digital documents, 5,000+ physical documents) and the 360 UMT virtual tour platform. Technology-enabled learning is positioned across all programs, with AI applications, data science, and digital transformation integrated into coursework, supplemented by a 2026 cooperation agreement with EasyCS (Korea) enabling student participation in real AI development projects.

The revenue model is tuition-driven, with base fees starting at 18 million VND per semester and a multi-tier scholarship architecture (from 25% to 100% tuition coverage) backed by a 114 billion VND scholarship fund for the 2026 admission cycle. Student recruitment operates through direct admissions campaigns, high school outreach, campus tours, and digital marketing across Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. The university supports its placement narrative through a network of 150+ enterprise partners and 50+ international education partners, including the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), National Australia Bank, Báo Tuổi Trẻ, Báo Thanh Niên, and VALOMA. UMT has no external parent company, private equity, or venture capital backing, operating as a standalone private institution governed by a Hội đồng Trường (University Council). The first cohort (K1) graduated in August 2026, marking the completion of the inaugural four-year academic cycle.

Name

UMT University HCMC

Legal name

Trường Đại học Quản lý và Công nghệ Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Website

https://umt.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UMT University HCMC is a private Vietnamese university in Ho Chi Minh City offering undergraduate degrees across technology, business, and communications, structured around a proprietary liberal education philosophy, with a 150+ enterprise partner network for student placement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGALAI

University & Educational Venue Operations (Auditoriums, Campus Arenas)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Event Venues & Venue Operations (Arenas, Theaters, Halls)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• University tuition fees
• Liberal education system
• Student recruitment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for undergraduate degree programs. The university offers various scholarship tiers (GLOBAL 100%, UNIQUE 60%, LIBERAL 48%, FUTURE 30%, SINH VIÊN SÁNG LẬP 25%) which affect net revenue per student. Base tuition starts from 18 million VND per semester for early scholarship applicants.
2. Scholarship Fund: 114 billion VND scholarship fund for 2026 admission cycle, supporting students with full tuition coverage and financial assistance. Partially subsidized by partner organizations and government programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UMT University HCMC is a private higher education institution offering undergraduate degree programs across 10 disciplines organized into three faculties: Faculty of Technology (Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security), Faculty of Business (Marketing, Business Administration, International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Sports Management), and Faculty of Communication and Applied Arts (Multimedia Communication, Graphic Design). The university delivers education through campus-based instruction at its main Cat Lai campus, supplemented by enterprise internships, international exchange programs, and a liberal education (Giáo dục khai phóng) framework with the 5T approach. Revenue is generated primarily from tuition fees structured around multi-tier scholarship programs (GLOBAL 100%, UNIQUE 60%, LIBERAL 48%, FUTURE 30%, SINH VIÊN SÁNG LẬP 25%).

Product overview

UMT University HCMC operates as a comprehensive higher education institution offering a multi-product educational ecosystem. The university provides academic degree programs across 10 disciplines including Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Multimedia Communication, Graphic Design, Sports Management, Marketing, Business Administration, International Business, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management. These programs are delivered through three faculties (Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Business, Faculty of Communication and Applied Arts) and supported by dedicated service centers including One UMT Hub (student services), UMT LIB (smart library), and 360 UMT (virtual campus tour). The university also organizes student competitions like UMT TechGen and SMArt Gen's Branding Challenge as part of experiential learning offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Information Technology (Công nghệ thông tin) Undergraduate program covering software development, IT applications, and information technology research, combining practical lab training with industry internships for students pursuing technology careers.
• Computer Science (Khoa học máy tínn) Undergraduate program offering specializations in AI (machine learning, computer vision) and Big Data Analytics (data mining, time series analysis), preparing students for technology mastery and entrepreneurship.
• Information Security (An toàn thông tin) Undergraduate program providing in-depth knowledge of information security, cybersecurity, risk management, digital infrastructure monitoring, and incident response to address sophisticated cyber threats.
• Multimedia Communication (Truyền thông đa phương tiện) Undergraduate program equipping students with skills in storytelling, video production, event organization, communication design, and digital content strategy for media and creative agencies.
• Graphic Design (Thiết kế đồ họa) Undergraduate program training professional designers with systematic design thinking, solid art and design foundations, and adoption of emerging technologies for communication and entertainment products.
• Sports Management (Quản lý thể dục thể thao) Undergraduate program preparing students for management careers in the rapidly developing sports industry in Vietnam and globally.
• Marketing Undergraduate program providing marketing knowledge, practical business skills, and industry-aligned training for marketing professionals.
• Business Administration (Quản trị kinh doanh) Undergraduate program providing comprehensive business management education with practical training and industry connections.
• International Business (Kinh doanh quốc tế) Undergraduate program preparing students for global business careers through international exposure and exchange programs.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Logistics và Quản lý chuỗi cung ứng) Undergraduate program providing logistics and supply chain education with direct industry access through proximity to Cat Lai Port and VALOMA partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students supported with internship/job placement through enterprise partner network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• EasyCS (Korea)flagshipTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026MOU cooperation with EasyCS Co., Ltd. (Korea) for AI development, providing students opportunities to participate in real AI projects and research.
• Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International exchange partner for Batavia Camp 2026 program, enabling student participation in Culture, Innovation & Sustainability camp in Jakarta.
• Báo Thanh NiêncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025Training cooperation agreement with Báo Thanh Niên (Thanh Nien Newspaper) for media and communications education.
• Báo Tuổi TrẻcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2025Training cooperation agreement with Báo Tuổi Trẻ (Youth Newspaper) for journalism, communications, and media training programs.
• National Australia Bank (NAB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2024Partnership with National Australia Bank for finance and banking curriculum development, providing industry insights and potential employment opportunities for graduates.
• Wharton University (University of Pennsylvania)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2024Partnership with Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (USA), providing curriculum benchmarking, faculty exchange, and international education standards alignment for business programs.
• VALOMAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2023Official member of Vietnam Logistics Human Resources Development Association (VALOMA), supporting logistics education and industry connections.
• DP Architects (DPA) - SingaporecoreTechnology or Integration · 15 October 2015DPA from Singapore, with experience building advanced universities worldwide, was commissioned for architectural design strategy and campus master planning.
• 150 Enterprise PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 150+ companies providing internship opportunities, employment pipeline, and practical training for students across all programs.
• 50 Education PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational education partnerships including universities from USA, Australia, Korea, and Southeast Asia for exchange programs and curriculum collaboration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• British University Vietnam (BUV): British-affiliated private university in Hanoi with a focus on business, hospitality, and creative arts. Comparable to UMT as an internationally-affiliated private institution offering English-taught degree programs with a similar premium positioning strategy.
• FPT University: Vietnam's leading private technology-focused university with campuses nationwide. Comparable to UMT as a private university with strong enterprise partnerships, technology emphasis, and a focus on producing industry-ready graduates in IT and business.
• Hoa Sen University: Private Vietnamese university in Ho Chi Minh City offering technology, business, and design programs. Comparable to UMT as a domestic private university competing for similar student segments with a multi-disciplinary program portfolio.
• RMIT University Vietnam: Australian-affiliated private university operating in Ho Chi Minh City offering undergraduate programs in business, technology, and communication. Comparable to UMT as a foreign-model private university targeting premium Vietnamese students with international curriculum and partnerships.
• Nguyen Tat Thanh University: Private Vietnamese university in Ho Chi Minh City offering a broad range of undergraduate programs. Comparable to UMT as a domestic private institution targeting similar high school graduate segments in HCMC.
• Van Lang University: One of the largest private universities in Vietnam based in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable to UMT as a private Vietnamese university competing for similar high school graduate segments in HCMC.

Broad incumbents

• Ton Duc Thang University: Large public university in Ho Chi Minh City with a wide range of programs and strong enterprise ties. Comparable to UMT as a competing HCMC institution offering technology, business, and communications programs, but with public-university scale and pricing.
• Foreign Trade University (FTU): Vietnam's leading public university for international business, economics, and trade. Comparable to UMT as a competitor for students interested in UMT's Business, Marketing, International Business, and Logistics programs, with a strong national brand.
• VNU-HCM (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City): Vietnam's flagship national university system in Ho Chi Minh City, including member schools like HCMUT (BK) and University of Science. Comparable to UMT as a competing institution for the same high-achieving Vietnamese high school graduates, with significant brand equity.

Regional players

• Hong Bang International University: Private Vietnamese university in Ho Chi Minh City with international collaborations. Comparable to UMT as a domestic private institution targeting similar segments with multi-disciplinary programs in technology, business, and health sciences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClTH-AyXQjqcQs5LoMwfM_w
• Facebookfacebook.com/UMTUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/umt-university-hcmc
• Instagramtiktok.com/@umtuniversity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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