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Est. 1956
Public

Hanoi University of Science and Technology

"Vietnam's First and Largest Technical University"
🌍 Vietnam ◯ Hanoi ⬡ Asia
Last updated: September 15, 2026
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QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Global Ranking
Acceptance
45%
Students
38015
Tuition/yr
₫2,800,000,040,000,000/yr
Employed
Not Available
Faculty Ratio
Not Available
Quick Summary

Founded in 1956 as Vietnam's first multidisciplinary technical university, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) has grown into the country's largest engineering-focused institution, with over 38,000 students across 6 schools and 7 faculties. It runs more than 30 research institutes, including a dedicated AI research center, and its alumni range from a former Deputy Prime Minister to the creator of Flappy Bird. HUST sits in the QS World University Rankings 1201-1400 band and ranked 315th in the 2026 QS Asia rankings. Tuition varies widely by program, from around 28 million VND per year for standard majors to over 65 million VND for premium data-science and AI tracks.

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Institutional Profile
Who they are

HUST was established on October 15, 1956, as Vietnam's first multidisciplinary technical university, opening with 848 students across 14 majors, and it remains the country's largest technical university by enrollment today. Its alumni include Nguyễn Hà Đông, the programmer behind the globally downloaded mobile game Flappy Bird, showing how the university's engineering training has fed into fields well beyond traditional heavy industry. The university operates more than 30 dedicated research institutes, including a specific International Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (BKAI), rather than treating AI as a single department-level offering. Students choosing HUST are choosing an institution structured around 6 specialized engineering and technology schools rather than a broad liberal-arts model, with tuition tiers that rise for premium ELITECH and AI/data-science tracks.

Subject Strengths
Engineering - Electrical and ElectronicEngineering - MechanicalComputer Science and Information Systems
Founded1956
TypePublic
Total Students38015
Intl StudentsNot Available
Faculty RatioNot Available
CampusUrban
Campus Size26 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationVietnam Ministry of Education and Training
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
Not Available
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across 6 schools (Information and Communication Technology; Materials Science and Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Economics and Management; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Chemical and Life Sciences) and 7 faculties.
Programs
Not Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
International Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (BKAI), Institute of Biological and Food Technology, among more than 30 research institutes and centers operated by the university.
Research Centers
HUST operates over 30 dedicated research institutes and centers, including the International Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (BKAI), reflecting a research base built around applied engineering and technology transfer rather than basic science. The university's own English-language rebranding in 2010, from Hanoi University of Technology to Hanoi University of Science and Technology, was explicitly intended to formalize research as a mission alongside teaching and technology transfer. It ranks in the 1201-1400 band of the QS World University Rankings and at position 315 in the 2026 QS Asia University Rankings.
Research Output
Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates

Application deadlines are being updated. Check the official website for current dates.

Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Domestic admission at HUST is highly competitive and runs through several parallel tracks, including talent-based selection, an in-house aptitude test, and scores from the national high school graduation exam, so applicants should check which track applies to their situation well before results are released. International and joint-program applicants typically enter through separate international cooperation tracks tied to specific dual-degree programs (for example with French or Japanese partner institutions), which carry their own document and language requirements distinct from the domestic exam pathways. Because HUST is fundamentally an engineering and technology institution with 6 specialized schools, applicants should target the specific school whose curriculum matches their intended major rather than applying to the university generally. Prospective students should confirm current-year tuition bands directly with the admissions office, since HUST's fee structure varies substantially by program, from standard majors to premium ELITECH tracks to AI and data science programs.

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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Vietnamese Dong
UG Tuition
₫2,800,000,040,000,000/yr
per year · VND
Scholarships AvailableNot Available
Financial AidNot Available
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across 6 schools (Information and Communication Technology; Materials Science and Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Economics and Management; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Chemical and Life Sciences) and 7 faculties. programs total
ProgramLevelDuration
Information TechnologyBACHELOR3-4 YRS
Electronics and TelecommunicationsMASTER1-2 YRS
Mechanical EngineeringPHD3-5 YRS
Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceMBA12-24 MO
Materials Science and EngineeringBACHELOR3-4 YRS
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
Not Available
Average Salary After Graduation
Not Available
Employment Rate
Industry Connections
HUST's applied-engineering focus has made it a primary recruiting ground for Vietnam's technology and industrial sectorswith graduates like Lê Mạnh Hùng rising to CEO of Petrovietnamthe state oil and gas groupand Nguyễn Hà Đôngthe developer of the globally popular mobile game Flappy Birdboth coming out of the university. The university's dedicated International Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (BKAI) gives it a direct channel into Vietnam's growing AI and software industryan area reflected in newerhigher-tuition programs such as Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. HUST also runs international joint-training and dual-degree programs with partner universities abroadwhich typically route graduates toward multinational employers operating in Vietnam. Its scalewith more than 1250 faculty across engineeringeconomicsand applied science schoolsgives it broader industry reach than Vietnam's smaller specialized technical institutes.
Notable Alumni
Hoàng Trung Hải (former Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam), Nguyễn Hà Đông (developer of the mobile game Flappy Bird), Lê Mạnh Hùng (CEO of Petrovietnam)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes, on-campus dormitories are available, primarily allocated to undergraduate students and prioritized for those from outside Hanoi.
Sports Facilities
Not Available
Student Clubs
Not Available
Library Resources
Not Available
Exchange Programs
Not Available
Summer Programs
Not Available
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What sets it apart
HUST's 26-hectare urban campus sits on Đại Cồ Việt street in central Hanoi, on ground originally used by the pre-war Indochina University, and the institution went on to spin off Vietnam's dedicated Universities of Civil Engineering and of Mining and Geology as separate schools. In May 2010, the university formally changed its English name from Hanoi University of Technology to Hanoi University of Science and Technology specifically to signal a shift toward research and technology transfer, even though its Vietnamese and French names stayed the same. It maintains a distinct International Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (BKAI) among its 30-plus research units, a level of AI-specific institutional investment uncommon among Vietnamese universities. Newer tuition-differentiated tracks, such as Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Logistics and Supply Chain Management, carry substantially higher fees (65-68 million VND per year) than standard majors, reflecting deliberate prioritization of these fields.
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Funding
Scholarships matched to Vietnam

Below is a curated index of international funding opportunities and external scholarship programs that eligible students may apply for when attending this institution.

Vietnamese Government Scholarship for International Students Fully Funded Monthly living allowance of 3,630,000 VND for undergraduates, 4,110,000 VND for Master's and PhD students, and 4,820,000 VND for those in preparatory courses under 12 months, per Circular 55/2020/TT-BTC → VNU International Student Scholarship (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) Fully Funded Varies by award (covers full tuition plus approx. 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 VND monthly stipend) Deadline: Usually June 15 for Fall intake; December 15 for Spring intake → VNU-HCM Scholarship for International Students Fully Funded Full tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend ranging from 3,000,000 VND to 5,000,000 VND depending on degree level. Deadline: June 30th (Annual) → Obama Foundation Leaders Program → Binance Charity Scholarship Program Fully Funded Varies (Covers full course costs for many vocational tracks) Deadline: Varies by specific partner program and cohort → BWF-WAoS Post Graduate Certificate in International Sport Management Scholarship Fully Funded Full tuition fee waiver for the program Deadline: May 15 annually (Varies based on cycle) → View all Vietnam scholarships →
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Questions
Answered
What is the acceptance rate?+
Approximately 45% at Hanoi University of Science and Technology.
What English score do I need?+
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 typically.
How much does it cost per year?+
Estimated total cost is not available per year including tuition and living.
Are scholarships available?+
Not available. Check the official website.
What is the application deadline?+
Not available. Check the official website.
Can I work while studying?+
International students can typically work part-time (20 hrs/week) during term.
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