Ton Duc Thang University

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Founded 1997 World Rank #899

Overview

English Name: Ton Duc Thang University
Founded: 1997
Control Type: Public
World Rank: #899
Rank in Vietnam: #2

Founded in 1997, Ton Duc Thang University is a public institution based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The institution operates as a higher-education provider, providing higher-education access in Vietnam.

Academically, Ton Duc Thang University spans multiple qualification levels, hosted within numerous faculties and schools. The university runs a catalogue of active programmes across these constituent units.

Ton Duc Thang University's academic community includes 2,000 students alongside faculty and support staff. A full-time academic staff supports teaching and research, with day-to-day operations situated within its campus environment.

Ranked #899 globally and #2 within Vietnam, Ton Duc Thang University sits within Vietnam's academic landscape as an established institution. The institution participates in Vietnam's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Where Ton Duc Thang University sits geographically, plus the contact channels students use during admissions. Alumni-office inquiries are separate from admissions and have their own contact page.

Address: 19 Nguyen Huu Tho street Tan Phong ward, District 7

Academic Details

Academic statistics for Ton Duc Thang University — including its student body and academic staff numbers. Read these alongside rankings; institution scale changes how rankings should be interpreted.

Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education and Training (MOET)
Total Students: 2,000
Full-Time Academic Staff: 1,328

Degrees

Also part-time Doctoral Program (sandwich program) in cooperation with universities in Czech Republic and some other countries

Other 14 programs
  • Accountancy
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Banking
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Commercial Law
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Finance
  • Labour and Industrial Relations
  • Sociology
  • Sports Management

Faculties & Divisions

Ton Duc Thang University's academic units and the subject areas each covers are listed below. Use this view to locate the faculty handling your subject — admissions and scholarship contact points often sit at the faculty level.

Accountancy (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
Applied Sciences (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Business Administration (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Banking
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Law
  • Marketing

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Civil Engineering (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Bridge Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Road Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Civil Engineer
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Structural Engineer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Power Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Environment and Labour Safety (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Labour and Industrial Relations
  • Water Management
  • Water Science
Finance and Banking (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Banking
  • Finance

Common Career Paths

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Banker
  • Risk Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Foreign Languages (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chinese
  • English

Common Career Paths

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Language Teacher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Industrial Fine Arts (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Fashion Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Interior Design

Common Career Paths

  • Artist
  • Curator
  • Art Educator

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Information Technology (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Software Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • IT Consultant
  • Network Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Labor Relations and Trade Unions (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Labour and Industrial Relations
Mathematics – Statistics (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

Common Career Paths

  • Data Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Actuary

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Social Sciences and Humanities (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Social Studies
  • Sociology
  • Southeast Asian Studies

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Policy Analyst
  • Social Worker

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

All active programmes at Ton Duc Thang University are listed by degree level. Cross-reference against the divisions section to identify which faculty owns each programme — that determines admissions handling.

Bachelor's Degree

28 programmes

Ton Duc Thang University delivers 28 programmes at bachelor's level, the qualifications school-leavers most commonly apply to as their first step into higher education.

Occupational Safety and Health An toàn và Sức khỏe Lao động Public Health
Global Business Kinh doanh Toàn cầu Business & Management
International Hospitality Management Quản lý Khách sạn Quốc tế Hospitality Management
Computer Science Khoa học Máy tính Computer Sciences
Finance and Control Tài chính và Kiểm soát Finance, Banking & Insurance
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Kỹ thuật Điện và Điện tử Electrical Engineering
Global Business Administration Quản lý Kinh doanh Toàn cầu Business Administration
Information Technology Công nghệ Thông tin Computer Sciences
Transportation Engineering Kỹ thuật Giao thông Vận tải Transportation Engineering
Business Administration (Marketing) Quản lý Kinh doanh (Marketing) Business Administration
Civil Engineering Kỹ thuật Xây dựng Civil Engineering & Construction
Environmental Engineering Technology Công nghệ Kỹ thuật Môi trường Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science Khoa học Môi trường Environmental Sciences
Accounting Kế toán Accounting
Finance – Banking Tài chính – Ngân hàng Finance, Banking & Insurance
Business Administration (International Business) Quản lý Kinh doanh (Kinh doanh Quốc tế) International Business
Business Administration (Hospitality Management) Quản lý Kinh doanh (Quản lý Khách sạn) Hospitality Management
Business Administration (Human Resource Management) Quản lý Kinh doanh (Quản lý Nhân sự) Human Resource Management
Urban and Regional Planning Quy hoạch Đô thị và Khu vực Business & Management
Construction Management Quản lý Xây dựng Civil Engineering & Construction
Architecture Kiến trúc Architecture
Mandarin Chinese Tiếng Trung Quốc (Phổ Thông) Linguistics & Language Studies
Labour Relations Quan hệ Lao động
Applied Mathematics Toán học Ứng dụng Mathematics
Statistics Thống kê Applied Mathematics & Statistics
English Language Tiếng Anh Linguistics & Language Studies
Laws Luật pháp Law
International Business Kinh doanh Quốc tế International Business

Master's Degree

18 programmes

Ton Duc Thang University offers 18 programmes at master's level — postgraduate programmes that deepen a specialism, usually over one to two years after a bachelor's degree.

Electrical Engineering Kỹ thuật Điện Electrical Engineering
Accounting Kế toán Accounting
Applied Art Mỹ thuật Ứng dụng
Economic Law Luật Kinh tế Business Law
Occupational Safety and Health An toàn và Sức khỏe Lao động Public Health
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Dạy tiếng Anh cho người nước ngoài Linguistics & Language Studies
Applied Mathematics Toán học Ứng dụng Mathematics
Biotechnology Công nghệ Sinh học Biotechnology
Business Administration Quản lý Kinh doanh Business Administration
Chemical Engineering Kỹ thuật Hóa học Chemistry
Civil Engineering Kỹ thuật Xây dựng Civil Engineering & Construction
Communication Engineering Kỹ thuật Viễn thông Communication Studies
Computer Science Khoa học Máy tính Computer Sciences
Control and Automation Engineering Kỹ thuật Điều khiển và Tự động hóa Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering Kỹ thuật Môi trường Environmental Engineering
Finance and Banking Tài chính và Ngân hàng Finance, Banking & Insurance
Sociology Xã hội học Social & Cultural Studies
Sport Management Quản lý Thể thao Business & Management

Doctorate

8 programmes

Browse 8 programmes of research-degree study at Ton Duc Thang University. Each culminates in a thesis defended before examiners as an original scholarly contribution.

Business Administration Quản lý Kinh doanh Business Administration
Finance and Banking Tài chính và Ngân hàng Finance, Banking & Insurance
Computational Science Khoa học Tính toán Natural Sciences
Applied Mathematics Toán học Ứng dụng Mathematics
Computer Science Khoa học Máy tính Computer Sciences
Electrical Engineering Kỹ thuật Điện Electrical Engineering
Automation and Control Engineering Kỹ thuật Tự động hóa và Điều khiển Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering Kỹ thuật Xây dựng Civil Engineering & Construction

How to apply to Ton Duc Thang University

What applying to Ton Duc Thang University typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Ton Duc Thang University offers 54 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Each programme at Ton Duc Thang University has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Apply directly via Ton Duc Thang University's online portal at www.tdtu.edu.vn. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ton Duc Thang University

Quick answers to the most common questions about Ton Duc Thang University — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.

When was Ton Duc Thang University founded?

Ton Duc Thang University was established in 1997 (approximately 29 years ago).

In which city is Ton Duc Thang University?

Ton Duc Thang University is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Is Ton Duc Thang University public or private?

It is a public higher-education institution.

How many students study at Ton Duc Thang University?

Ton Duc Thang University has approximately 2,000 students.

What is Ton Duc Thang University's ranking?

It ranks #899 globally and #2 in Vietnam.

Is Ton Duc Thang University accredited?

Yes, Ton Duc Thang University is recognised by Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

How do I find Ton Duc Thang University online?

The institution's website is www.tdtu.edu.vn.

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