Bachelor's
100% tuition + dormitory
TD
Ton Duc Thang University
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
"An autonomous public university in Ho Chi Minh City with English-taught degrees"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#684 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Ton Duc Thang University
Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) was founded in 1997 and is a public university operating under full autonomy, governed by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour. Its main campus is at 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Hung ward, in southern Ho Chi Minh City, with branches in Khanh Hoa (Nha Trang) and Bao Loc (Lam Dong). It has 17 faculties covering business, engineering, IT, law, pharmacy, design and languages, and offers 11 English-taught bachelor's majors. Several programmes hold FIBAA, HCERES, AUN-QA or ASIIN accreditation. Vietnam has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-sponsored work permit.
Rankings & Recognition
#684
Ranked #684 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (801-850 in QS 2027) and #231 in QS Asia.
Accreditations & Memberships
FIBAA, HCERES, AUN-QA, ASIIN programmes
Vietnam General Confederation of Labour
ISO 9001:2015 certified
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Ton Duc Thang University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
6.1#
Employer Reputation
13.3#
Faculty / Student
8.6#
Citations / Faculty
74.8#
Intl. Faculty
7.7#
Intl. Students
2.0#
Intl. Research Network
88.1#
Employment Outcomes
6.8#
Sustainability
43.9#
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Key Facts
1997
Founded
24,261
Total Students
257
International Students
1,582
Faculty
HCMC, Nha Trang, Bao Loc
Campuses
Popular Programs
Business Administration
Finance and Banking
Accounting
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Biotechnology
Application Details
Application Route
Email to admissions office
Sep 2026 Window
15 Apr - 15 Jul 2026
Jan 2027 Window
25 Aug - 20 Oct 2026
Results
Late Aug / late Nov
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS (English programmes)
|
5.5 |
|
Vietnamese (Vietnamese-taught)
|
B2 CEFR |
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Vietnamese (Vietnamese Studies)
|
A2 CEFR |
|
Without B2 Vietnamese
|
1-year Vietnamese course |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Student visa (DH)
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
Work permit (employer)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
50-100% tuition + dorm
Career Outcomes
7%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty — 1,582
International Staff — 6%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
TDTU's main campus is at 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Hung ward, Ho Chi Minh City. It also runs a branch in Khanh Hoa province (Nha Trang) and a campus in Bao Loc, Lam Dong province.
Campus Details
3
campuses
24261
students
1582
faculty
Main
campus in Ho Chi Minh City
Nha
Trang campus
Bao
Loc campus
Green
modern campus
On-campus
dormitory
Campus Forecast
Warmest (May): 26 to 35 C
Coldest (Jan): 23 to 32 C
Climate: Tropical savanna
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Dormitory: about US$30 / month
Dining
Campus canteens and cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance: Required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Vietnamese language classes
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
24,261
Undergraduate
96.6%
Postgraduate
3.4%
International Students
257
Cost Deep-Dive
English-taught bachelor
VND 80,000,000 / year
Vietnamese-taught bachelor
VND 25-35 million / year
Master's (English)
US$5,000 total
Master's (Vietnamese)
US$2,000-2,200 total
PhD
US$7,000 total
Vietnamese language course
US$800-1,500
Intakes & Deadlines
TDTU admits international undergraduates in September and January. For 2026-27, applications run from 15 Apr to 15 Jul 2026 for September and from 25 Aug to 20 Oct 2026 for January. Graduate admissions run in phases through the year. Fees shown are for 2026. Vietnam has no post-study work visa; graduates who want to stay need an employer-sponsored work permit.
Scholarships at Ton Duc Thang University
6 scholarships available
Bachelor's
50-75% tuition + dormitory
TDTU Partial Scholarship
Bachelor's
VND 2.5-4M / month
Living Allowance Scholarship
Postgraduate
100% tuition + dorm + fee
First-Year Graduate Scholarship (100%)
Postgraduate
50% tuition + dormitory
First-Year Graduate Scholarship (50%)
Postgraduate
VND 3.5M / month
Graduate Living Allowance Support
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma (GPA 5.0/10); IELTS 5.5 or Vietnamese B2
Postgraduate
Related bachelor's degree (Good or higher)
English Proficiency
IELTS (English programmes)
Vietnamese (Vietnamese-taught)
Vietnamese (Vietnamese Studies)
Without B2 Vietnamese
1-year Vietnamese courseRequired Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificates
English or Vietnamese test result
Personal statement / CV (postgraduate)
Health certificate
Passport-size photos
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for entry, language and document requirements.
2
Apply
Submit the application through email to admission.undergraduate@tdtu.edu.vn.
3
Pay fee
Pay the TDTU application fee if one is charged.
4
Receive admission letter
Wait for the admission decision and the official admission letter.
5
Get DH student visa
The university sponsors the DH (study) visa; apply at a Vietnamese embassy or for approval on arrival.
6
Arrive and register
Enrol, pay tuition and apply through the university for a temporary residence card.
Campus & Location
TDTU's main campus is at 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Hung ward, Ho Chi Minh City. It also runs a branch in Khanh Hoa province (Nha Trang) and a campus in Bao Loc, Lam Dong province.
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