UEH – Among the World’s Top 501+ Universities with International-Standard Education and a Global Academic Ecosystem

02 Sep, 2026

From Vietnam, a leading university is steadily establishing its presence on the global higher education map. The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is currently ranked among the world’s Top 501–600 universities, Top 250 universities in Asia, and Top 15 universities in Southeast Asia according to Times Higher Education (THE); Top 301+ universities in Asia according to QS Asia; and Top 101–200 universities worldwide for its contributions to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the THE Impact Rankings. Behind these impressive figures lies nearly 50 years of commitment to educational quality, research excellence, and international integration, supported by an expanding educational and academic ecosystem that continues to strengthen its connections with the global knowledge network.

Nearly 50 Years of Developing Human Resources for Vietnam

Established in 1976, UEH has gradually evolved from a university specializing in economics into one of Vietnam's leading multidisciplinary higher education institutions. Over nearly five decades, UEH has maintained an annual enrollment of more than 30,000 learners across various educational levels and programs and has educated over 280,000 alumni, including more than 250,000 bachelor's degree graduates and over 30,000 master's and doctoral graduates. Across government agencies, domestic and international businesses, international organizations, and the startup ecosystem, generations of UEH alumni have assumed important positions, contributing to Vietnam's socio-economic development and international integration.

In October 2023, UEH officially transitioned from a specialized university institution into a multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral university, marking the beginning of a new phase of development. Building upon its foundations in economics, business, and management, UEH expanded its education and research activities into law, public administration, technology, engineering, design, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. This transformation aims to meet emerging human resource demands in the digital economy, green economy, and sustainable development.

Building on its longstanding commitment to developing human resources for Vietnam, UEH is entering a new chapter: advancing the educational quality and academic capabilities of a Vietnamese university toward deeper integration with international standards and global academic networks.

UEH – Nearly 50 years of development from a university specializing in economics into one of Vietnam's leading multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral universities

From Academic Excellence to Recognition on the Global Higher Education Map

Through a consistent internationalization strategy encompassing education, research, and academic engagement, UEH has progressively enhanced its quality in alignment with international standards while strengthening its presence in the global higher education landscape.

UEH is currently ranked among the world's Top 501–600 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and the Top 101–200 universities globally for contributions to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the THE Sustainability Impact Rankings. At the regional level, UEH ranks among the Top 250 universities in Asia and the Top 15 universities in Southeast Asia (THE), as well as the Top 301+ universities in Asia (QS Asia).

Across academic disciplines, UEH's standing has been recognized in several international rankings, including No. 1 in Vietnam for Business, Management and Accounting; No. 2 for Arts and Humanities, Economics, Econometrics and Finance; and No. 3 for Social Sciences (SCImago). UEH is also ranked among the world's Top 251–300 universities for Economics and Econometrics (QS), Top 301+ for Economics and Business, and Top 501+ for Social Sciences (THE).

These achievements reflect UEH's long-term investment in educational quality, research capacity, sustainable development, and internationalization. Building on this foundation, UEH continues to expand its network of more than 125 international educational partners, fostering collaboration in education, research, and academic exchanges worldwide.

Educational Quality as the Foundation for Internationalization

Educational quality serves as a fundamental pillar of UEH's internationalization efforts. To date, 30 UEH academic programs have received accreditation under European FIBAA standards, while seven programs have achieved AUN-QA accreditation, demonstrating the University's commitment to meeting regional and international quality standards. Through its multidisciplinary university model, UEH offers core academic disciplines comparable to those at leading universities worldwide, including Business, Economics, Management, Social Sciences, Law, Technology, and Design. At the same time, it continues to expand into emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence in Business, Logistics Technology, Smart Manufacturing, Architecture, and Smart Urban Design.

Guided by its Glo-cal Education approach, which combines a global mindset with the practical application of knowledge in local contexts, UEH brings international learning experiences into its educational environment in Vietnam. Students can choose from partially English-taught and fully English-taught programs, as well as joint programs, exchange opportunities, and dual-degree pathways. These options provide access to international knowledge and academic environments while expanding opportunities to study at partner universities around the world.

In 2026, UEH offers admission to six international dual-degree programs delivered entirely in English in collaboration with universities in Macao, Germany, France, South Korea, and New Zealand. These programs cover diverse fields, ranging from Finance and Banking, Sustainable Management, Digital Communication and Multimedia Design to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Control and Automation, and Architecture and Smart Urban Design. Students who meet the relevant requirements may transfer to partner universities and complete the prescribed academic pathways to obtain two degrees.

In addition, UEH offers 13 undergraduate exchange and joint programs in 2026, alongside international collaborative programs at various educational levels. UEH students have opportunities to study, earn academic credits, and gain international experiences at partner institutions. Conversely, the Vietnam Study Program welcomes international students to UEH to explore Vietnam's economy, society, and culture. These two-way exchanges contribute to creating a multicultural learning environment, enabling students to develop professional expertise, foreign language proficiency, global perspectives, and the adaptability needed to succeed in the international labor market.

UEH equips learners with professional expertise, a global mindset, and adaptability, preparing them to study and work in international environments

Building an Academic Ecosystem Connecting Global Knowledge

Beyond internationalizing its educational programs, UEH continues to strengthen global connections through its International Academic Ecosystem, bringing together research institutions, scholars, doctoral researchers, and international partners to collaborate in education, research, and knowledge creation. The ecosystem focuses on three pillars: (1) developing academic talent, (2) advancing leading research directions, and (3) increasing research impact on economic, social, environmental, and sustainable development challenges.

To achieve these objectives, UEH is implementing four flagship programs: the UEH100 International Scholars Program, which aims to establish a network of approximately 100 global scholars by 2045; the International Research Lab (IRL) initiative, which develops specialized research groups involving domestic and international scholars; the International Project-based PhD Program, which integrates doctoral training with international research projects; and the Postdoctoral Program, which provides a supportive academic environment for the development of early-career researchers.

Together, these four programs form an interconnected academic development pathway, from attracting international scholars and establishing strong research groups to educating and nurturing the next generation of researchers. Through these initiatives, UEH aims to promote international publications, research outcomes, and practical solutions that deliver meaningful value to communities.

UEH promotes academic exchange platforms connecting domestic and international experts and researchers to share knowledge and develop solutions to development challenges facing Vietnam and the world

“For UEH, internationalization is a journey toward deeper integration of Vietnam's educational quality, research capabilities, and knowledge into the global academic community. By connecting scholars, universities, and international organizations, UEH aims to create more opportunities for Vietnamese knowledge to be shared, discussed, and developed collaboratively with the world, generating new value. These efforts also reflect UEH's commitment to enhancing Vietnam's academic standing, ensuring that Vietnamese higher education gains greater visibility and makes increasingly meaningful contributions to international knowledge networks,” shared Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung, President of UEH.

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