Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Đại học Bách khoa Hà Nội
A Hanoi polytechnic founded in 1956, with 19 English-taught bachelor's programmes for international students.
- Students
- 37,855
- 36,450 undergraduates
- Tuition
- $3,300
- From · 2020 data (latest published figures)
- Founded
- 1956
- QS World Ranking
- 1001-1200
- 2027 edition
About HUST
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) was founded in 1956 as Hanoi Polytechnic University; its first cohort was 848 students in 14 majors. Wikipedia calls it the first and largest technical university in Vietnam, and HUST's own welcome page describes it as the first multidisciplinary technical university in Vietnam. Since a December 2022 decision it is an autonomous public service unit directly under the Ministry of Education and Training. It is at No. 1 Dai Co Viet, Bach Mai, Hanoi, on a campus of about 31 hectares by the university's own figure.
Its academic units are six schools (Chemistry and Life Sciences; Economics and Management; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Information and Communication Technology; Materials Science and Engineering; Mechanical Engineering) and seven faculties, including Mathematics and Informatics and Engineering Physics. The university's quick-facts page (August 2023) reports 36,450 undergraduate and 1,405 graduate students, about 1,250 academic staff and technicians, 160 academic programmes and 160 full-time international students.
International students can choose from 19 English-taught undergraduate programmes, from Mechatronic and Automotive Engineering to Global ICT, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, including joint degrees with Troy University (two) and Griffith University (one). Its guidelines ask for IELTS 5.0, a bank statement and an online interview. It suits students who want a strong engineering and computing programme in the Vietnamese capital and can handle a low-cost, high-volume public university.
Một tình yêu, Một tương lai
“One Love, One Future” — university motto
Why students choose HUST
19 English-taught bachelor's programmes, including Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Global ICT and Smart Embedded Systems and IoT.
Joint English-taught degrees with Troy University (Computer Science, Business Administration) and Griffith University (Mechanical Engineering).
A published 2020 fee guide of about USD 3,300 a year for most English-taught programmes, and IELTS 5.0 as the minimum English requirement.
HUST says it spends more than 55 billion VND a year of its own funds on scholarships for students.
Admissions
International degree-seeking students (guidelines page, undated cycle)
Selectivity
HUST publishes no acceptance rate. International applicants are assessed on their documents and an online interview; conditional acceptance is given by letter. The Vietnamese national-exam admission route and cut-off scores were not found on the English pages fetched.
Typical entry requirements
| Secondary school certificate (undergraduate) | Official high school transcripts including notice of graduation or a high school diploma |
|---|---|
| Financial support | Original bank statement not older than six months, reflecting transactions over the past six months, plus a signed sponsor letter if the account is not in your name |
| English language | IELTS 5 IELTS overall 5.0 minimum or equivalent. |
Deadlines
- Semester 1 (undergraduate) Non-bindingApplications before 30 June; notification before 15 July; enrolment before 20 August
Year not stated on the guidelines page; international students are encouraged to enrol in the first semester.
- Semester 2 (undergraduate) Non-bindingApplications before 30 November; notification before 15 December; enrolment before 22 January of the following year
Year not stated on the guidelines page.
The dates come from HUST's admission guidelines page, which is dated January 2021 and gives no year, so treat them as the previous cycle's dates and confirm with the Admissions Office (anh.banhthivan@hust.edu.vn, +84 24 3868 3407).
How to apply
Fill in the online form at ts.hust.edu.vn/international-admission and upload one file containing the application form, passport copy, motivation letter, letter of recommendation, degree and transcripts, English certificate and financial support statement. HUST evaluates the file, arranges an online interview, and sends an acceptance letter; you then post the signed letter, certified education documents and translations to the Admissions Office in building D7.
What admissions looks for
- A motivation letter explaining why you want the chosen programme and your future academic and career goals.
- A letter of recommendation and your school transcripts, in English if possible with an explanation of the grading system.
- English proficiency evidence (IELTS 5.0 or equivalent).
- Proof of financial support that covers your stay.
Tips for applying to HUST
- 1 Upload everything as a single file in step one; send original education documents only when the Admissions Office asks.
- 2 Keep your bank statement under six months old and show six months of transactions.
- 3 Tell HUST at least three months before departure so it can request your Visa Approval Letter; the letter takes 2-3 weeks.
- 4 Only a study visa is accepted; a tourist or family-visit visa is not.
Costs & financial aid
2020 data (latest published figures) · figures in USD
HUST says it spends more than 55 billion VND a year on scholarships for its students, in cooperation with domestic and international organisations and companies. Details of scholarships open to international degree students were not found on the pages fetched.
- More than 55 billion VND
- University scholarship spending per year (from own resources)
Academics
Academic calendar: Two semesters; international undergraduates are encouraged to start in the first semester
Mechatronic Engineering (English)
Listed first among HUST's English-taught undergraduate programmes at about USD 3,300 a year.
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (English)
Offered at both undergraduate and graduate level in English, at about USD 3,900 a year for undergraduates.
Computer Science - Troy University (English)
A joint programme with Troy University at about USD 5,200 a year, the highest undergraduate fee on the list.
Cyber Security (English)
One of the newest English-taught programmes, listed at position 19.
Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering (English)
Also available as an English-taught advanced graduate programme.
Research
- The quick-facts page reports 1,700+ publications (950 in Scopus and ISI), 120+ impactful research groups and about 350 research projects (August 2023).
- Research centres include the International Research Center for AI (BKAI), the Bach Khoa Computer Security Center and the MICA institute, according to Wikipedia.
- HUST reports 11 key laboratories, 406 laboratories for academics and research and a research fund of US$5 million (August 2023).
Schools & faculties
- School of Chemistry and Life Sciences
- School of Economics and Management
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- School of Information and Communication Technology
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
- Faculty of Engineering Physics
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Foreign Languages
HUST states that over 70% of its students are employed within three months of graduation (quick-facts page, August 2023) and lists 248 alumni who are CEOs or directors.
Student life
HUST's campus is in central Hanoi, and its buildings sit among tree-lined roads and lawns. The university lists a dormitory, library, sports facilities, students' clubs, medical services and career services on its campus-life pages, and it runs a buddy programme and orientation for international students. Its visa support office helps international students obtain a Visa Approval Letter and extend visas.
- A buddy programme and orientation for international students.
- Visa support: HUST helps you obtain the Visa Approval Letter, which takes 2-3 weeks.
- Dormitory, library, sports facilities, clubs and medical services listed on the campus-life pages.
- Students' clubs and recreation pages, and a library, listed on the campus-life site.
Housing. HUST lists a dormitory among its campus facilities; details of dormitory availability and fees for international students were not found on the pages fetched.
Location
HUST is at No. 1 Dai Co Viet, Bach Mai ward in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital. Its campus covers about 31 hectares by HUST's own figure (Wikipedia lists 26 ha) in the middle of the city, so students live and study in an urban setting.
Nearest airport: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Notable alumni
- NH Nguyễn Hà ĐôngDeveloper of the mobile game Flappy Bird (listed on Wikipedia's alumni list)
- HT Hoàng Trung HảiFormer Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Industry of Vietnam (as listed on Wikipedia's alumni list)
- PG Phạm Gia KhiêmFormer Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam (as listed on Wikipedia's alumni list)
- TĐ Tào Đức ThắngChairman of Viettel Corporation (as listed on Wikipedia's alumni list)
- HN Hoàng Nam TiếnFormer Chairman of FPT Software (as listed on Wikipedia's alumni list)
- LM Lê Mạnh HùngCEO of Petrovietnam (as listed on Wikipedia's alumni list)
Frequently asked questions
Does HUST teach in English?
Yes. It lists 19 English-taught undergraduate programmes and 6 graduate programmes, including Mechatronic Engineering, Global ICT, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.
What English score do I need for HUST?
IELTS overall 5.0 or equivalent for degree-seeking international students.
How much are HUST's fees for international students?
HUST's fee page (2020 data, for reference only) lists about USD 3,300 a year for most English-taught undergraduate programmes, USD 3,900 for some and USD 5,200 for Computer Science with Troy University.
When are HUST's application deadlines for international undergraduates?
The guidelines give 30 June for Semester 1 and 30 November for Semester 2, but they do not state the year, so confirm with the Admissions Office.
What is HUST's world ranking?
In QS World University Rankings 2027 HUST is in the 1001-1200 band, and in THE World University Rankings 2026 in the 1501+ band.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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