University rankings can focus on many different factors, including attractiveness of campus, satisfaction of students and alums, extracurricular benefits (such as top athletics programs), affordability of tuition, and expected income of graduates.

But if the focus is on academic prestige, scholarly excellence, and intellectual horsepower, this article provides the ranking you want. 

For this ranking, Take a look through the top 10 prestigious universities in Indochina.

 

1.    Bach Khoa University (BKU) 

Bach Khoa University (BKU) is the leading university in teaching and research activities of Vietnam. They play the role in the fields of talents cultivation and providing manpower with strong technical skills to the South areas of Vietnam.

 

Moreover, BKU is also the science research and technology transfer centre which plays the key role in providing information and applying advanced technologies of developed countries and transferring to concerning industries in the Southern areas of Vietnam.

 

2.    Vietnam National University, Hanoi

Founded in 1906, Vietnam National University, Hanoi is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the metropolis of Hanoi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Red River Delta. Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) is a medium-sized (enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) offers courses and programs leading to officialy recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 111 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.

 

 

3.    Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Established in 1955, Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Southeast Region. Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities (HCMUSSH) is a large (enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities (HCMUSSH) offers courses and programs leading to officialy recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. HCMUSSH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

 

 

4. Foreign Trade University

Established in 1960, Foreign Trade University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Hanoi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Red River Delta. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ho Chi Minh City. Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam, Foreign Trade University (FTU) is a coeducational higher education institution. Foreign Trade University (FTU) offers courses and programs leading to officialy recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. FTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

 

 

5. The University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

Founded in 1947, The University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Southeast Region. Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam, The University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City is a coeducational higher education institution. The University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City offers courses and programs leading to officialy recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. The University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

 

6. National University of Laos

Established in 1995, National University of Laos is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Vientiane (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education, Laos, National University of Laos (NUOL) is a large (enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. National University of Laos (NUOL) offers courses and programs leading to officialy recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 22 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. NUOL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sport facilities and/or activities, as well as administrative services.

 

 

7. The University of Health Sciences of Lao PDR (UHS-Laos)

The University of Health Sciences of Lao PDR (UHS-Laos) is the unique university for health professional training in the country that is established in June 2007. This new university is composed by seven faculties such as Faculty of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Medical Technology, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies; and Cabinet of UHS-Laos.

 

 

 

8. Royal University of Phnom Penh , Cambodia

Founded in 1960, Royal University of Phnom Penh is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the large city of Phnom Penh (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Cambodia, Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) is a large (enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) offers courses and programs leading to officialy recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. RUPP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sport facilities and/or activities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

 

9. Royal University of Agriculture , Cambodia

Founded in 1964, Royal University of Agriculture is a for-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the large city of Phnom Penh (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia, Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) is a very small (enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) offers courses and programs leading to officialy recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 53 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. RUA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

 

10. Royal University of Fine Arts, Cambodia

Higher education institution located in the large city of Phnom Penh (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Cambodia, Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) is a coeducational higher education institution. Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) offers courses and programs leading to officialy recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. RUFA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

 

 

Source: 4icu

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