Nguyen Tat Thanh University is a multidisciplinary, multidisciplinary applied university that meets the needs of public higher education by creating a positive learning environment and hands-on experience for all students, equipping learners with self-study ability, creative and entrepreneurship spirit, responsibility with the community, to integrate with the region and the world.
Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU) is home to over 30,000 undergraduate and post-graduate students of 20 faculties, 81 undergraduate training programs, 13 master’s degree programs, 04 doctorate degree program in 19 areas: Health sciences; Arts; Humanities; Social Sciences – Behaviors; Journalism and Information; Business and Management; Laws; Life Sciences; Computer science and Information Technology; Engineering – Technology, Engineering; Production and Processing; Architecture and Construction; Tourism; Environment and Environmental Protection; Educational Science and Teacher Training; Veterinary; Natural Sciences; Mathematics & Statistics.
One of the factors that determines the quality of training and makes the brand of Nguyen Tat Thanh University must be followed by the role of the University’s staff during 26 years of development, which is enough in quantity – solid in quality.
Nguyen Tat Thanh University currently gathers a team of more than 1,445 permanent and visiting lecturers and staff with 381 PhDs. Along with improving the professional qualifications of the pedagogical staff, the University also changed its training methods to meet the increasing requirements of businesses. All training programs of the University are built on the basis of practical needs of businesses combined with reference to international advanced programs. The University also applies a variety of Standards both at domestic and abroad including Circular 12/2017, Circular 04/2016 of the Ministry of Education and Training, AUN-QA, QS Stars, UPM to measure the overall quality of the development-oriented training programs and integrate with international education.
Up to now, Nguyen Tat Thanh University has had 31 training programs that have achieved quality accreditation according to Circular 04 of the Ministry of Education and Training (1st & 2nd cycles), 8 training programs meeting AUN-QA standards, 11 starred training programs according to the UPM Rating System.
With the achievements achieved during 26 years of efforts to build and develop, Nguyen Tat Thanh University has been highly appreciated by society and the State for its outstanding contributions to the Vietnam education. Proof of that recognition is that the University has been honored to receive many certificates of merit from the Government, the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, prestigious domestic and international quality accreditation organizations. In particular, the First-class Labor Medal for outstanding achievements in education and training, the Third-class Labor Medal for outstanding achievements in the prevention of COVD-19 epidemic in Ho Chi Minh City, or the Top 20 first universities in the country to be certified by the Ministry of Education and Training to achieve educational quality accreditation, meeting the 4-star quality standards of the QS Accreditation Organization (UK), Top 34% QS Asia Ranking 2025, Top 20% THE Impact Ranking 2024, Top 3 Vietnamese universities in US News Best Global Universities (730 globally, 210 in Asia), Top 4 Vietnamese universities in URAP World Ranking, 5-star of the University Performance Metrics – UPM, Top 5 Vietnam for internationally published research, Top 6 scientific journals Vietnam was accepted into the database system of SCOPUS, the only non-public school in Ho Chi Minh City reached the Top 15 on the ranking of 100 Vietnamese universities in 2024, the Top 5% universities worldwide according to Webometrics Ranking, 3rd place out of Vietnamese universities in SCImago ranking.
By the year 2035, Nguyen Tat Thanh University becomes an applied multi-disciplinary and multi-level University that is globally integrated, training the human resources that meet the local and international standards and demands, and well adapt to Industry 4.0.
Regarding the mission, Nguyen Tat Thanh University embraces the mission to train well-rounded citizens that are locally and internationally competent, with solid entrepreneurial knowledge and skills and spirit of innovation, through training, applied research, technology transfer, and community services, leveraging its strategic alliance with the enterprises and research institutes.
By the year 2035, Nguyen Tat Thanh University becomes an applied multi-disciplinary and multi-level University that is globally integrated, training the human resources that meet the local and international standards and demands, and well adapt to Industry 4.0.
Nguyen Tat Thanh University embraces the mission to train well-rounded citizens that are locally and internationally competent, with solid entrepreneurial knowledge and skills and spirit of innovation, through training, applied research, technology transfer, and community services, leveraging its strategic alliance with the enterprises and research institutes.
Proud to be named after President Ho Chi Minh as his young age, Nguyen Tat Thanh University pays great attention to building its culture – the culture of Nguyen Tat Thanh University. Talking about the culture of Nguyen Tat Thanh University, it entails the cultural values that have been carefully selected over time, both tangibly and intangibly.
The code of conduct covers the politeness, respectfulness, and mutual understanding in daily behaviors from conversations, handshakes, and cellphone etiquette to self-introduction, name card usage, talking and listening, and communication with partners, parents, students, and colleagues.
Based on awareness and proactivity to preserve, maintain, and maximize the usage efficiency of joint properties, the regulations of facilities usage is specific as the culture of using facilities, equipment, and conditions for works and meetings; classrooms, libraries, laboratories, public services, surrounding environment, elevators, and stairs.
Being responsible for fully complying with and participating in all activities as planned is central to the regulations of compliance and discipline, covering the attires and protocol during the Flag Salute; the disciplines for staff and faculty members; the disciplines for students; the resolution of internal and external affairs; and the implementation of decision making, policies, announcements, reports, rebuttals, and resolutions of conflicts.
The code of meetings and gatherings, the regulations of team building & extracurricular activities are based on the principle of listening respectfully to each other and complying with the regulations from the organizers during meetings, group activities, and extracurricular activities.
Upon the objective and holistic evaluation of performance of staff and faculty members, the University builds the regulations of evaluation, reward, and discipline to enhance the more and more reputation and brand name of Nguyen Tat Thanh University.
Over 26 years of establishment and development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU) has proven its name on the education map of Vietnam.
Over 26 years of establishment and development, from a vocational training center, Nguyen Tat Thanh University has become a prestigious multi-disciplinary and multi-level training institution nationally and internationally. To achieve this result, the University has continuously invested in all aspects, especially in building classrooms, laboratories, practice rooms for over 30,000 undergraduate and post-graduate students of 20 faculties in 19 areas: Health sciences; Arts; Humanities; Social Sciences – Behaviors; Journalism and Information; Business and Management; Laws; Life Sciences; Computer science and Information Technology; Engineering – Technology, Engineering; Production and Processing; Architecture and Construction; Tourism; Environment and Environmental Protection; Educational Science and Teacher Training; Veterinary; Natural Sciences; Mathematics & Statistics.
300A, Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Ward 13, District 4, HCMC, Vietnam
3F Nguyen Huu Tho, Tan Hung Ward, District 7, HCMC, Vietnam
331 1A National Highway, An Phu Dong Ward, District 12, HCMC, Vietnam
D2 street, Long Thanh My ward, Thu Duc City, HCMC,Vietnam
According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training in Circular 09/2009/TT-BGDĐT dated May 7, 2009, higher education institutions must be responsible for publicizing and transparent standards so that students and parents can choose suitable learning environment; At the same time, it also creates conditions for the society to monitor and supervise the teaching and learning process of institutions.
In order to satisfy the requirements of admission, higher education quality accreditation and social accountability in the context of international integration, Nguyen Tat Thanh University has conducted self-assessment at different levels, including the training program level and institution level (University level) according to the quality assurance standards of Ministry of Education and Training. Quality assurance activities are entirely aimed towards the successful implementation of the University’s missions, visions, educational goals, and core values.
In 1987, in the Report “Our Joint Future”, the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED-World Commission on Environment and Development) of the United Nations, “sustainable development” was defined as “Development meets the needs of the present without hurting the ability to meet the needs of future generations”. Nguyen Tat Thanh University understands and follows this spirit through many practical activities and programs to turn messages into habits to help students truly live and learn responsibly with the surrounding environment and the society. “Sow green – Reap life”
