University of Health Sciences, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
Di An City, Binh Duong Province, near Ho Chi Minh City · Government University · Est. 2009
Type
Government
Established
2009
6-yr Total Tuition
$39,350
Hostel (per year)
Contact for current hostel rates
Fees
Tuition breakdown
| 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
Tuition only. Hostel and one-time visa, flight, insurance and documentation costs are separate; contact the counselling team for an itemised estimate.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Academic requirements
- Minimum marks: 60% aggregate in Class 12
- Required subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (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 University of Health Sciences, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City distinct
Founded as a health sciences school in 2009 and upgraded to a full public university in 2024 under Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM)
Sits within VNU-HCM's 643-hectare campus system, one of the largest in Vietnam
An early adopter of problem-based learning (PBL), a modular teaching method more common in Western medical schools
A second government (public) option alongside Can Tho for families who prefer a state-run university
Clinical Training
Hospital affiliations
Clinical placements draw on hospital partnerships across the Ho Chi Minh City metropolitan area as part of the VNU-HCM system.
Overview
About University of Health Sciences, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
The University of Health Sciences sits inside Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City's 643-hectare campus in Di An City, just outside Ho Chi Minh City proper. Originally a health sciences school established in 2009, it was upgraded to a full public university status in 2024.
Along with Can Tho, it is one of only two government-run universities in the seven-university partner network, and was an early adopter in Vietnam of problem-based learning (PBL) — a modular, case-driven teaching style that shifts more clinical reasoning practice earlier into the curriculum.
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
University of Health Sciences, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City does not require any documents beyond the standard set listed alongside.
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