Phan Chau Trinh University
Da Nang, Central Vietnam · Private University · Est. 2017
Type
Private
Established
2017
6-yr Total Tuition
$31,200
Hostel (per year)
$2,400 – $2,750 per year depending on room sharing
Fees
Tuition breakdown
| Basis | Annual Tuition (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat rate, all 6 years | $5,200/year |
6-Year Total
$31,200
Tuition only. Hostel and one-time visa, flight, insurance and documentation costs are separate; contact the counselling team for an itemised estimate.
Single-payment offer: pay $26,520 upfront and save $4,680 on total tuition.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Academic requirements
- Minimum marks: 60% aggregate in Class 12
- Required subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (Class 12)
- Minimum age: 17 years by the time of admission
NEET status
NEET is not required for admission. A valid NEET qualification is required later, separately, to sit India's NExT/FMGE licensing exam.
Why This University
What makes Phan Chau Trinh University distinct
Curriculum modelled on the US medical education system, positioned as "USMLE ready"
130+ Indian students enrolled
Nine hospitals directly affiliated with the university for clinical training
Received ECFMG recognition in 2024, relevant for graduates pursuing the US licensing pathway
Indian students at PCTU were honoured with scholarships at a White Coat Ceremony in October 2025
Clinical Training
Hospital affiliations
Nine hospitals are directly affiliated with the university, supporting structured clinical rotations across specialties.
Overview
About Phan Chau Trinh University
Phan Chau Trinh University is a private medical university in Da Nang, founded in 2017, that has deliberately built its curriculum around US medical education conventions. This positioning — reinforced by ECFMG recognition secured in 2024 — appeals to students who may want to keep the US licensing pathway (USMLE) open alongside India's NExT route.
With nine affiliated hospitals and a rapidly growing Indian cohort, PCTU has also been a visible venue for formal recognition of Indian students, including a White Coat Ceremony where several were awarded scholarships.
Documents
Required documents
Standard documents required across all partner universities. University-specific extras for this university are listed separately below.
- 10th Standard Marksheet (front & back, attested copy)
- 12th Standard Marksheet (front & back, attested copy)
- Transfer Certificate / School Leaving Certificate (front & back)
- English Medium of Instruction Bonafide Certificate
- Valid Indian passport (minimum 18 months validity)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- NEET scorecard, where the student has appeared (mandatory for Dai Nam University)
No university-specific extras
Phan Chau Trinh University does not require any documents beyond the standard set listed alongside.
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