MBBS in Vietnam: complete fee breakdown, university by university
Tuition, hostel and one-time costs for all seven partner universities, laid out year by year where the university uses an escalating schedule, and as a flat annual rate everywhere else.
6-Year Tuition
All seven universities, compared
Ordered from lowest to highest published 6-year tuition total in USD. Hostel and one-time visa, flight, insurance and documentation costs are separate and should be confirmed for the selected university.
| University | Type | 6-yr tuition (USD) | Hostel (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dai Nam University Hanoi | Private | $24,606 | $1,900 – $3,100 per year depending on room sharing |
| Dong A University Da Nang | Private | $27,000 | $2,400 – $2,750 per year depending on room sharing |
| Cuu Long University Vinh Long | Private | $27,000 | Contact for current hostel rates |
| Buon Ma Thuot Medical University Buon Ma Thuot | Private | $30,000 | $2,400 – $2,600 per year depending on room sharing |
| Phan Chau Trinh University Da Nang | Private | $31,200 | $2,400 – $2,750 per year depending on room sharing |
| Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Can Tho City | Government | $38,646 | Contact for current hostel rates |
| University of Health Sciences, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Di An City | Government | $39,350 | Contact for current hostel rates |
Year-by-Year Schedules
Escalating tuition at the two government universities
Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) and the University of Health Sciences, VNU-HCM (UHS-VNU HCM) publish a fixed year-on-year tuition increase rather than a flat annual rate.
Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Can Tho City
| Year | Tuition (USD) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | $5,010 |
| Year 2 | $5,511 |
| Year 3 | $6,060 |
| Year 4 | $6,666 |
| Year 5 | $7,332 |
| Year 6 | $8,067 |
| 6-year total | $38,646 |
University of Health Sciences, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
Di An City
| Year | Tuition (USD) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | $5,100 |
| Year 2 | $5,610 |
| Year 3 | $6,171 |
| Year 4 | $6,788 |
| Year 5 | $7,467 |
| Year 6 | $8,214 |
| 6-year total | $39,350 |
Flat Annual Tuition
Flat-fee universities
The remaining five partner universities charge the same annual tuition for all six years.
Phan Chau Trinh University
Da Nang
6-year total: $31,200
Hostel: $2,400 – $2,750 per year depending on room sharing
Dai Nam University
Hanoi
6-year total: $24,606
Hostel: $1,900 – $3,100 per year depending on room sharing
Buon Ma Thuot Medical University
Buon Ma Thuot
6-year total: $30,000
Hostel: $2,400 – $2,600 per year depending on room sharing
Dong A University
Da Nang
6-year total: $27,000
Hostel: $2,400 – $2,750 per year depending on room sharing
Cuu Long University
Vinh Long
6-year total: $27,000
Hostel: Contact for current hostel rates
Understanding Total Cost
What is included in the 6-year total
What's counted
- Annual tuition for all six years, per the university's published schedule
- Annual hostel fees, which vary by room-sharing option
- One-time charges in the first year: visa processing, flights, insurance and document authentication
Discounted payment options
Some private universities offer an alternative to the standard annual schedule:
- Phan Chau Trinh University: Single-payment offer: pay $26,520 upfront and save $4,680 on total tuition.
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