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Best Universities for Natural Sciences in Vietnam 2026

Top universities for natural sciences in Vietnam include Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC). BrightKey has evaluated 2 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

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Visa & post-study work

Student visa (DH) sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert via employer sponsorship

Application system

National high-school exam + the university's own aptitude test (HSA, Vietnamese-medium) for mainstream; small set of English-taught/joint international programs

International tuition

Domestic public tuition very low (~USD 600–2,000/year); English-taught/joint programs ~USD 2,000–5,000/year

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2 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU)

Hanoi, Vietnam · Founded 1993 · 1% intl

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Natural Sciences programs

  • Mathematics (University of Science) — VNU's signature strength, rooted in Vietnam's deep mathematical tradition; its specialised science high school and maths faculty produced Fields Medalist Ngo Bao Chau.
  • Physics & Natural Sciences (University of Science) — Strong research-led science faculties; alumni include theoretical physicist Dam Thanh Son, reflecting genuine depth in the basic sciences.
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The IB core: TOK, the Extended Essay, and CASAP (Advanced Placement)UCAS

Other disciplines in Vietnam

Computer Science & Engineering →Business & Management →Law →Economics & Finance →Humanities & Liberal Arts →

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