Ho Chi Minh City Open University

About

Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU) is a public university renowned for its pioneering role in open and distance learning in Vietnam, making higher education accessible to a broad student body. Academically, it is strongest in fields such as Business Administration, Economics, Foreign Languages, and Computer Science. For international students, HCMCOU offers various opportunities including joint programs with foreign universities, some of which are taught in English, particularly at the postgraduate level. The university's International Relations Office provides support for international students, facilitating exchange programs and assisting with integration into the Vietnamese academic environment. Its distinctive characteristic is its commitment to flexible learning methods, including online and blended learning, which caters to diverse student needs.

Background

Ho Chi Minh City Open University (Vietnamese: Đại học Mở Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) is a public university located in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This is the first open university in Vietnam. The university was initially Ho Chi Minh City Open and Semi-Private University established on June 15, 1990, obtaining the present name on June 26, 2006. HCMCOU is a higher education institution offering a variety of programs ranging from on-site to distance learning and learning at satellite academic centers, it aims to meet various learning needs of society and to contribute to the enriching of the country's human resources. There are currently more than 60,000 students enrolling in daytime, nighttime, and distance-learning courses at HCMCOU. The university has, thus far, granted approximately 40,000 bachelor's degrees and more than 1,500 master's degrees. In 2020, female students comprised more than 70% of the student body at Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

Location

Quick facts

Nearby universities