A newer medical school within the Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City system, located in Di An City in Binh Duong province adjacent to HCMC. As part of the VNU-HCM ecosystem, it benefits from institutional infrastructure while still establishing its clinical training depth and international student track record.
$3,800
6 years
English + Local Support
September
Di An City, Vietnam
Public
A newer medical school within the Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City system, located in Di An City in Binh Duong province adjacent to HCMC. As part of the VNU-HCM ecosystem, it benefits from institutional infrastructure while still establishing its clinical training depth and international student track record.
A modern campus environment within the VNU-HCM ecosystem in Di An City — quieter than central HCMC but within easy commuting distance. The school is building its research and clinical culture as part of a nationally recognised university system.
Doctor of Medicine (MBBS equivalent)
Doctor of Medicine (MBBS equivalent)
Doctor of Medicine (MBBS equivalent)
Teaching phases
Years 1–2
Pre-clinical sciences with English-medium delivery; Vietnamese language orientation runs alongside from semester one.
Years 3–4
Clinical rotations within the VNU-HCM hospital network and Binh Duong facilities introduce practical Vietnamese requirements.
Years 5–6
Senior clinical years with access to the broader HCMC hospital network given proximity to the city.
Year-wise cost breakdown
Clinical & support
Clinical exposure
Clinical training is being developed within the VNU-HCM hospital network. As a newer medical faculty, students should independently verify current hospital affiliations, patient volume, and the stage of clinical programme development before enrolling.
Teaching hospitals
Licensing & exam support
Admissions to MBBS at Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City School of Medicine usually follow the public university process used for international medical applicants in Vietnam. Always confirm the current cycle, seat availability, and document format directly with the university before applying.
Identify which universities match your NEET score, budget, teaching language preference, and India-return licensing plan — then confirm your target before proceeding
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Submit the application with academic documents and any university-specific forms
Wait for the official offer letter and visa-support paperwork from the university
Apply for the student visa using the latest embassy or university guidance for your intake
After arrival, complete local registration, hostel formalities, and university enrollment before classes begin
Use the university's own admissions or program page to confirm the current foreign-applicant route before you apply.
Open university websiteDoctor of Medicine (MBBS equivalent) with English + Local Support delivery and September intake guidance.
Admission cycles, seat availability, and invitation timelines can shift. Use this page for planning, then verify the active cycle before applying.
For Indian students, the key check is not just admission in Vietnam but whether the full course remains usable for the India-return pathway under current NMC rules.
Educational documents
September
Start document preparation and application planning at least 3–6 months before the September intake.
Seat availability, invitation timelines, fee notices, hostel options, and visa processing should be rechecked for the current cycle.
Treat scholarships and fee waivers in Vietnam as university-specific unless you have written confirmation of a named scheme. Ask the admissions office for the current discount rules, eligibility criteria, and payment schedule before treating a scholarship as part of your budget.
Ask whether fee waivers are merit-based, automatic, limited-seat, renewal-based, or only available in later years.
Request the written scholarship terms, the net payable tuition, and whether hostel or other charges are excluded.
For MBBS abroad, the key decision is not campus placement. It is whether the university, course structure, teaching medium, clinical exposure, and post-study pathway remain aligned with the licensing route you want to pursue after graduation.
WDOMS listing and NMC recognition must be independently verified — this is a newer faculty established in 2019., Students should plan structured FMGE and NExT exam preparation alongside the degree.
A modern campus environment within the VNU-HCM ecosystem in Di An City — quieter than central HCMC but within easy commuting distance. The school is building its research and clinical culture as part of a nationally recognised university system.
Campus logistics and accommodation planning should be confirmed directly with the university during the admission cycle.
Students should verify day-to-day settling-in support, local language adaptation, and arrival guidance directly with the university.
Di An City and the VNU-HCM campus area are generally safe and well-managed within the Binh Duong industrial and academic development zone. The campus environment is planned and structured. International student infrastructure is developing alongside the medical school's growth. Students should verify current English-language support, visa processing, and academic counselling channels before applying.
WDOMS listing
Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City School of Medicine appears in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
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Di An City sits on Binh Duong's border with Ho Chi Minh City — around 25–30 km from HCMC central, accessible by commuter routes. The location offers lower living costs than central HCMC while maintaining proximity to the city's hospital infrastructure and Indian community.
Country
Vietnam
Universities here
Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City School of Medicine
Vietnam is a fast-moving destination for Indian students who want a closer geography, partner-driven support, and growing English-medium medical options.
Region
Southeast Asia
Climate
Tropical and humid with regional variation
Living cost
Vietnam is often a lower-cost option than many other study-abroad destinations, but Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City usually cost more than Can Tho or Da Nang.
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