Eight Vietnamese institutions make top Asia universities list
Eight Vietnamese higher education institutions have been named among Asia’s top 550 universities by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British education company.
| Three Vietnamese universities enters Times Higher Education rankings | |
| Two Vietnamese universities ranked among world’s 300 most sustainable | |
| Top universities in Vietnam announced |
 |
| Research activity at the Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNU-HCM) |
The Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) came top among the included Vietnamese institutions, ranking number 143 on the QS Asia University Rankings 2020.
VNU-HCM is a public university and one of the largest higher education institutions in Vietnam with eight member colleges and 25 affiliated units.
According to QS, the university has a 3,985-strong staff and total students of 61,905. It is placed in the group of #701-750 on the QS Global World Rankings.
The Vietnam National University in Hanoi (VNU) came next at number 147, followed by Ton Duc Thang University, the Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Can Tho University, Duy Tan University, Hue University and the University of Da Nang.
The rankings were compiled based on 11 indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, international research network, citations per paper and papers per faculty, staff with a PhD, proportion of international faculty and proportion of international students, proportion of inbound exchange students and proportion of outbound exchange students.
Academic reputation and employer reputation carry the largest weights at 30 percent and 20 percent, respectively.
VNA
Related Stories
Handbook
Four Vietnamese Universities Feature Among Asia's Top 200
Four Vietnamese schools have broken into the top 200 in the 2025 Asia university rankings created by British company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
November 14, 2024 | 11:41
Viet's Home
Vietnamese Students Get to Know Camels's Role in Life of Arabs
The first World Camel Day celebration in Vietnam is expected to help Vietnamese people to understand more about the camel symbol of the Arab country.
June 16, 2024 | 15:08
Friendship
World Arabic Day 2023: Developing and Spreading Arabic Language in Vietnam
The UNESCO’s designation of December 18 as the World Arabic Language Day in 2012 is the recognition of the role of the Arabic language in the formation and development of human culture.
December 19, 2023 | 15:42
Friendship
Vietnam And Japan Work Towards The Future
The international conference "Vietnam - Japan Relations: Past - Present - Future" taking place on November 3 in Hanoi is a testament to the long-standing historical connection, as well as the strong development of current bilateral relations between the two countries.
November 06, 2023 | 10:23
Recommended
Viet's Home
Launch of “Student-Friendly Health Corner” In Vietnam
On December 19, 2025, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, in coordination with Plan International Vietnam and AstraZeneca Vietnam, officially launched the Student-Friendly Health Corner - a healthcare space designed to be approachable, private, and tailored to the practical needs of students.
December 23, 2025 | 13:43
Viet's Home
Room to Read Helps Spread Reading Culture to Over 3.2 Million Students
The Ministry of Education and Training, in coordination with Room to Read Viet Nam, held the Conference to Review the Library Quality Improvement Program for developing reading habits and a reading culture for the 2021-2025 period on December 19 in Gia Lai province. The program recorded notable results, benefiting more than 3.2 million primary school students nationwide, while setting orientations for sustainable, digital, and equitable development of school libraries in the next phase.
December 23, 2025 | 10:08
Viet's Home
Zhi Shan Foundation Marks 30 Years of Operations in Vietnam, Receives Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister
On December 18 in Hue City, the Zhi Shan Foundation held a ceremony to mark its 30 years of operations in Vietnam and received a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister, recognizing the organization’s sustained and effective contributions in the field of child support and community development.
December 22, 2025 | 10:49
Viet's Home
Vietnam - ASEAN: 30 Years of Community Building and Shaping Future
On December 16 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) organized an international scientific conference entitled “Vietnam - ASEAN: 30 Years of Community Building and Shaping the Future” to mark the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The conference was held in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online participation.
December 18, 2025 | 14:26
Popular article
Viet's Home
Thanh Hoa Commits to Effective Implementation of Aid from Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations
On December 16 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in coordination with the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee, organized the Conference on Strengthening Cooperation and Enhancing the Effectiveness of Aid between Thanh Hoa Province and Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations for the 2026-2030 period. At the conference, representatives of the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee affirmed the province’s commitment to more effectively implementing over USD 5 million in aid from foreign non-governmental organizations in the coming period.
December 17, 2025 | 14:40
Viet's Home
Vietnam Hands Over Remains of US Service Members Missing in Action
The 171st handover ceremony of the remains of US service members missing in action (MIA) in Vietnam was recently held at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi.
December 16, 2025 | 15:20
Viet's Home
Plan International Vietnam Implements Emergency Aid Package Worth VND 1.848 Billion in Da Nang
Plan International Vietnam, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Da Nang municipal government, has launched the first round of distributions under an emergency aid package worth VND 1.848 billion to support residents affected by Typhoons Fengshen and Kalmaegi.
December 15, 2025 | 07:13
Viet's Home
Oxfam Amplifies Indigenous Knowledge, Paving the Way for Sustainable Livelihoods
From women whose lives were once closely tied to forests and indigenous knowledge passed down within their families, figures such as Hoang Thi Hang in Thai Nguyen and Nguyen Thi Quyen in Quang Tri have emerged as “agents of change” in their communities. The catalyst for this transformation has been the support of the “Fair for All” project, implemented by Oxfam in partnership with Vietnamese organizations and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
December 15, 2025 | 07:10