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Nguyen Tat Thanh University Faculty of Medicine

A large private university in Ho Chi Minh City where medicine benefits from the scale of a major multidisciplinary campus and the city's broader healthcare ecosystem.

Ho Chi Minh City
Est. 2011
$6,000 / year
6-year MBBS
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By Bharath
Updated 27 Mar 2026

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At a glance

Annual tuition

$6,000

Duration

6 years

Medium

English + Local Support

Intake

September

About the university

The campus experience is more broad-university and city-facing than pure medical-school, which can appeal to students who want a wider institutional environment.

City & location

Ho Chi Minh City gives the program its main strategic advantage: the largest labor market, hospital density, and international exposure in the country.

Student support

This profile works better for city-first applicants who want a private university in Ho Chi Minh City and are prepared to verify program specifics carefully.

Program details
MBBSEnglish + Local SupportDoctor of Medicine (MBBS equivalent)

Teaching phases

1
Years 1-2Primarily Vietnamese-medium with English support

This institution primarily serves domestic Vietnamese students; English-medium MBBS delivery for international students is not confirmed.

2
Years 3-4Clinical training — program details unconfirmed

Hospital affiliations for international MBBS clinical training should be directly confirmed with the Faculty of Medicine before enrolling.

3
Years 5-6Advanced clinical training — verify directly

Program structure and clinical hospital access for international students must be confirmed with the university before commitment.

Year-wise cost breakdown

YearTuitionLivingTotal / yr
Year 1$6,000$3,000$9,000
Year 2$6,000$3,000$9,000
Year 3$6,000$3,000$9,000
Year 4$6,000$3,000$9,000
Year 5$6,000$3,000$9,000
Year 6$6,000$3,000$9,000

Licensing & exam planning

  • NMC recognition and WDOMS listing are NOT independently confirmed — do not enroll without direct verification from NMC India and WDOMS.
  • Students seeking confirmed HCMC MBBS should prioritise Hong Bang International University which has verified recognition.
Clinical & student experience

Clinical exposure

Students should judge the medicine pathway on current hospital integration and academic maturity rather than assuming the larger university brand answers those questions.

Ho Chi Minh City Mental Health Hospital (cooperation agreement)Other Ho Chi Minh City hospital affiliations (unspecified)
Campus environment

The campus experience is more broad-university and city-facing than pure medical-school, which can appeal to students who want a wider institutional environment.

Student support

This profile works better for city-first applicants who want a private university in Ho Chi Minh City and are prepared to verify program specifics carefully.

Safety

Ho Chi Minh City is a well-established major city; standard urban safety awareness applies for students.

Shortlist fit

Why students choose it

  • Large private-university platform in Vietnam's biggest city.
  • Broader campus ecosystem than many stand-alone medical schools or single-faculty programs.
  • City access can be attractive for students who want maximum urban convenience.

Things to consider

  • International medicine details, recognition status, and English-pathway specifics need close verification.
  • The university's overall size does not automatically mean the medical faculty is equally mature.
  • Ho Chi Minh City costs and pace are materially higher than in regional cities.

Best fit for

  • Students who are committed to Ho Chi Minh City first and university brand second.
  • Families comfortable doing deeper due diligence on a newer private medicine pathway.
  • Applicants who prefer a big-city private-campus atmosphere.
Recognition
Ministry of Education Vietnam

Recognition should always be cross-checked against the current admissions cycle, especially when students are comparing language pathway, licensing fit, and long-term clinical planning.

Frequently asked questions