Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City

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Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) is a leading public research university system in Southern Vietnam, renowned for its multi-disciplinary approach and extensive academic offerings. It comprises several member universities specializing in fields like technology, natural sciences, social sciences, and economics, making it a hub for diverse academic pursuits. VNU-HCM is particularly strong in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, and Biotechnology. For international students, the university offers a growing number of English-taught programs, particularly through its member International University, and provides support through dedicated International Relations Offices across its campuses. These offices assist with admissions, visa processes, and cultural integration, fostering a welcoming environment. A distinctive characteristic is its unique structure as a comprehensive university system, allowing students access to a wide array of resources and expertise across its various member institutions.

Background

The Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities (HCMUSSH; Vietnamese: Trường Đại học Khoa học Xã hội và Nhân văn, Đại học Quốc gia Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), or VNU-HCM University of Social Sciences and Humanities, is one of the members of Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City system (VNU-HCM). It holds the 158th position in the QS University Rankings for Asia (QS 2021). VNU-HCM is also ranked in top 101–150 on QS Top Under 50 (QS 2021), in top 301 - 500 among the 786 higher education institutions from 78 countries by QS GER 2022, in top 601 - 800 on World's Universities for Social Sciences (THE 2022) and in top 193 of the world on the QS Graduate Employability Ranking (QS GER 2022). HCMUSSH was formerly known as the College of Letters, University of Saigon (Vietnamese: Trường Đại học Văn khoa, Viện Đại học Sài Gòn). It is now the biggest research and training center in the field of social sciences and humanities in Southern Vietnam. In October 2021, HCMUSSH officially claimed their autonomy in the development strategy.

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