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.
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We have not published an official campus cover for this university yet.
Annual tuition
$6,000
Duration
6 years
Medium
English + Local Support
Intake
September
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.
Ho Chi Minh City gives the program its main strategic advantage: the largest labor market, hospital density, and international exposure in the country.
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.
Teaching phases
This institution primarily serves domestic Vietnamese students; English-medium MBBS delivery for international students is not confirmed.
Hospital affiliations for international MBBS clinical training should be directly confirmed with the Faculty of Medicine before enrolling.
Program structure and clinical hospital access for international students must be confirmed with the university before commitment.
Year-wise cost breakdown
| Year | Tuition | Living | Total / 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 exposure
Students should judge the medicine pathway on current hospital integration and academic maturity rather than assuming the larger university brand answers those questions.
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.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City is a well-established major city; standard urban safety awareness applies for students.
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 should always be cross-checked against the current admissions cycle, especially when students are comparing language pathway, licensing fit, and long-term clinical planning.