Trường Đại học Kinh tế - Tài chính Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

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Trường Đại học Kinh tế - Tài chính Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh (UEF) is a Vietnamese public university established on September 24, 2007, by Decision No. 1272/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister, headquartered in central Ho Chi Minh City with two campus facilities on Điện Biên Phủ. The institution delivers 38 bilingual (Vietnamese-English) undergraduate programs spanning economics, finance, business administration, accounting, auditing, marketing, information technology, law, international relations, languages, tourism, and communications, plus 4 talent-track programs taught entirely in English. Degree offerings are organized across 10 academic faculties and supported by 10 specialized centers/institutes including the Institute of Graduate Studies, Institute of International Programs, Institute of Spain and Latin America, and the Vietnam-Japan Human Resource Development Center. UEF also operates international linked bachelor's programs with University of Gloucestershire (UK), Keuka College (USA), and CY Cergy Paris Université (France), allowing students to earn foreign degrees at 70-80% cost savings versus full overseas study.

Revenue is generated through tuition from three primary streams: regular bilingual undergraduate and graduate programs, international linked degree programs, and continuing education (short courses, language certifications in English/Korean/Japanese/Chinese, IT certifications). Pricing varies by program; scholarship offerings include 100%/50%/25% merit-based discounts tied to GPA thresholds, enterprise scholarships (35-50%) for in-demand disciplines, and early enrollment incentives (5 million VND discount for the first 1,000 students in 2026). Distribution is omnichannel: centralized government admission portals, UEF's online registration portal (xethocba.uef.edu.vn), on-campus admission consulting centers, Zalo OA, Facebook Messenger, university fairs, and high school outreach. The university cultivates a network of 4,000+ domestic and international enterprise partners for internships, employment pipelines, and curriculum co-development. Technology infrastructure includes an AI-powered chatbot (chatbotai.uef.edu.vn) for student inquiries, a digital library, student/faculty portals, and an online recruitment portal (tuyendung.uef.edu.vn). Recent strategic emphasis is on FIBAA international accreditation (4 additional programs certified), international partnership expansion, and diversification into emerging disciplines such as fintech, digital marketing, data science, and digital economics.

Name

Trường Đại học Kinh tế - Tài chính Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Legal name

Trường Đại học Kinh tế - Tài chính Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Website

https://uef.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

UEF is a Vietnamese public university in Ho Chi Minh City offering 38 bilingual undergraduate programs and 4 English-taught talent programs across economics, finance, business, IT, law, and languages, supplemented by international linked degrees with universities in the UK, USA, and France.

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akta.pro rank

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Regular Programs: Tuition revenue from 38 undergraduate programs and graduate programs in bilingual/international education format
2. International Degree Programs: Revenue from international linked programs with partner universities (Gloucestershire, Keuka, CY Cergy Paris) offering dual/joint degrees with tuition significantly lower than full overseas study
3. Continuing Education & Professional Services: Revenue from short courses, language training (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese), IT certification, and professional development programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UEF is a public university offering 38 bilingual (Vietnamese-English) undergraduate programs and 4 talent-track programs taught entirely in English across economics, business, finance, IT, law, languages, tourism, and communications. It also delivers international linked bachelor's degree programs with University of Gloucestershire (UK), Keuka College (USA), and CY Cergy Paris Université (France), plus postgraduate master's and doctoral programs through the Graduate Studies Institute.

Product overview

UEF is a Vietnamese public university offering a portfolio of 38 bilingual (Vietnamese-English) undergraduate programs across economics, business, finance, IT, law, languages, and social sciences, plus 4 talent-track programs taught entirely in English. It also delivers international bachelor's degree programs in partnership with University of Gloucestershire (UK), Keuka College (USA), and CY Cergy Paris Université (France). The university provides a student portal (student.uef.edu.vn), a faculty/staff intranet (portal.uef.edu.vn), an online enrollment portal (xethocba.uef.edu.vn), a recruitment portal (tuyendung.uef.edu.vn), an AI-powered chatbot (chatbotai.uef.edu.vn), a digital library (lib.uef.edu.vn), and a scientific journal (jdi.uef.edu.vn). Postgraduate education is delivered through the Institute of Graduate Studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bilingual Undergraduate Degree Programs (38 majors) Undergraduate degree programs taught in bilingual (Vietnamese-English) format across 38 disciplines, covering fields such as Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, Law, Languages, International Economics, Digital Marketing, Data Science, Software Engineering, Logistics, and International Trade. Designed for Vietnamese high school graduates seeking bilingual higher education.
• International Linked Bachelor's Degree Programs International bachelor's degree programs delivered in partnership with University of Gloucestershire (UK, TEF Silver rating), Keuka College (USA, 96% graduate employment rate within 6 months), and CY Cergy Paris Université (France, top 300 young universities globally). Programs taught entirely in English with international curriculum; graduates receive degrees from partner institutions. Suitable for students seeking international credentials at significantly lower cost than full overseas study.
• Graduate and Postgraduate Education Programs Master's and doctoral programs across economics, business, finance, and related disciplines, delivered through UEF's Graduate Studies Institute. Designed for graduates seeking advanced academic qualifications and professional development.
• IT and Foreign Language Training Certificate Programs Certificate programs in basic and advanced IT applications and foreign language certifications (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, VSTEP), delivered through the IT and Foreign Language Center. Designed for students and professionals seeking language proficiency or technical certifications.
• Talent-Track Programs (4 programs taught 100% in English) 4 advanced talent-track programs taught entirely in English, designed for high-performing students seeking enhanced international education experience within the bilingual curriculum framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70-80% cost savings compared to full overseas study through international linked programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 4,000+ Enterprise PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 July 2026Extensive network of domestic and international enterprises providing internship opportunities, job placement support, mock interview programs (FFA Job Fair), collaborative curriculum development, and industry-sponsored scholarships for UEF students.
• University of Gloucestershire (UoG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International linked degree program partnership with UK's University of Gloucestershire - a public university with 180+ years of history. UEF students can earn UK degrees in business, communications, technology, arts and education with TEF Silver rating and top global rankings for student employment support.
• Keuka College (KC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International linked bachelor's program with Keuka College, New York, USA (established 1890). Programs accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education and IACBE. 96% graduate employment rate within 6 months. Among top 20% US universities per The Economist.
• CY Cergy Paris Université (CYU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International linked degree program with France's CY Cergy Paris University - a public national university in top 20 of France and top 300 young universities globally per THE rankings 2024. Accredited by French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Foreign Trade University (FTU): FTU is a leading Vietnamese public university specializing in economics, international business, and foreign trade with multiple campuses. It competes with UEF for students seeking internationally-oriented economics and business degrees, and similarly emphasizes foreign-language proficiency and global credentials.
• Hoa Sen University: Hoa Sen is a private university in Ho Chi Minh City offering economics, business, IT, and design programs. It competes with UEF for the same HCMC-based applicants seeking private-style education with international elements and modern facilities.
• University of Economics and Law (UEL): UEL is a public Vietnamese university under VNU-HCM offering economics, law, and business programs. It competes with UEF for economics/law students in Ho Chi Minh City and shares a similar public-university structure with international program aspirations.
• Banking University of Ho Chi Minh City: Banking University HCMC is a public university specializing in finance, banking, and economics. It competes with UEF for finance-oriented students in Ho Chi Minh City and overlaps with UEF's finance, accounting, and business programs.
• University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH): UEH is the largest public economics and business university in Ho Chi Minh City and UEF's closest domestic competitor. Both institutions target Vietnamese high-school graduates seeking economics, finance, and business degrees in HCMC, competing for the same applicant pool and bilingual/international positioning.
• International University - VNU HCM: IU is a public member university of Vietnam National University HCM offering English-taught programs with international partnerships. It directly competes with UEF for international-track students seeking bilingual or English-delivered degrees in HCMC.

Emerging players

• FPT University: FPT University is a private Vietnamese university with multiple campuses focused on technology, business, and languages. It competes with UEF for students seeking modern, industry-aligned programs with strong employer connections in the technology and business domains.
• VinUniversity (VinUni): VinUni is a new elite private university in Hanoi backed by Vingroup. As an emerging player in Vietnamese higher education, it competes with UEF for top students seeking international-quality degrees, with significant capital and partnerships with Cornell and Penn.

Broad incumbents

• RMIT University Vietnam: RMIT Vietnam is a fully-foreign university with a HCMC campus offering Australian credentials. It is a broader incumbent targeting the same Vietnamese students seeking English-taught, internationally-recognised degrees, but with deeper brand recognition and full foreign-university credentials.
• National Economics University (NEU): NEU is Vietnam's leading economics university based in Hanoi and a broader incumbent in the same education category. It competes with UEF nationally for top-tier economics students and shares a focus on economics, finance, and business education with international integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/daihocUEF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@daihocuef
• Facebookfacebook.com/uef.edu.vn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-economics-and-finance
• Instagraminstagram.com/uef.edu.vn

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

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