Hoa Sen University

About Hoa Sen University

Hoa Sen University traces its institutional origin to the Hoa Sen School of Information Technology and Management, established in 1991. It became a semi-public college in 1999 and Hoa Sen University in 2006. The university now identifies itself as a private institution and marked 35 years of development in 2026. Its stated direction emphasizes applied, liberal, innovation-oriented education, with practical value and learner autonomy at the center of its academic model. HSU operates across several locations in Ho Chi Minh City. The Nguyen Van Trang headquarters is accompanied by facilities at Cao Thang, Thanh Thai, and Quang Trung Software City. This distributed structure can place students close to central-city services or a major technology district, but applicants should confirm where their intended program is taught and account for travel between locations. Quality assurance is a visible part of the institution’s profile. HSU reports Vietnamese institutional accreditation and received ASIIN institutional accreditation in 2025. Its overview also identifies program-level recognition from bodies including AUN-QA, ACBSP, FIBAA, and NEAS; accreditation applies to specified programs rather than automatically to every course. In March 2026, the university reported AUN-QA recognition for seven programs. These indicators are useful when comparing particular degrees, but students should verify the exact accreditation status and validity period of the program they plan to enter.

For the 2026 regular undergraduate intake, Hoa Sen University announced five admission routes: results from the 2026 upper-secondary graduation examination; upper-secondary academic records using a three-subject combination; results from the 2026 competency assessments administered by Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi; direct admission under HSU’s rules; and interview-based admission. The routes apply across the university’s 49 announced regular programs, but subject combinations and any program-specific conditions should be checked in the detailed 2026 notice. Enrollment instructions published in July 2026 require admitted students to complete online steps and submit specified documents. Depending on the admission route, these include the original 2026 examination-result certificate, a competency-assessment result certificate, or evidence of upper-secondary graduation. Applicants should follow the national admissions timetable and HSU’s portal rather than treating an early expression of interest as final enrollment. Master’s admission is separate. In the second 2026 round, applicants needed an appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant academic documentation, and compliance with the program’s foreign-language and other requirements. Selection considered prior academic results and an entrance essay. That round closed on July 10, 2026, so it should not be treated as open as of August 20, 2026. International applicants should request current document-recognition, language, visa, and intake guidance directly from the relevant HSU office.

HSU’s 2026 undergraduate portfolio spans business and management, finance, logistics, technology, law, marketing and communication, design and creative fields, hospitality and tourism, languages, and psychology. The admissions site describes 49 regular programs across 33 fields for the 2026 intake. Examples listed on the university’s English site include Business Administration, Finance and Banking, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Graphic Design, Multimedia Communications, Hotel Management, Economic Law, and Psychology. Applicants should use the current admissions catalogue to confirm the precise title, curriculum, and availability of any program. The published undergraduate pathway places general education, English, computing, and foundational study early in the curriculum. It then introduces an observational internship, specialized coursework, an enterprise semester, and later-stage internship and graduation work. This structure reflects HSU’s stated emphasis on applied and experiential learning, although the sequence and requirements may differ by program. Graduate education is active at the master’s level. A 2026 admission round offered Business Administration, English Language Studies, Finance and Banking, and Tourism and Travel Service Management. Standard schedules were listed as 18 or 24 months, depending on the program. HSU also published a 2026–2027 master’s academic plan. The university has a partnership with De Montfort University for separately identified international programs; students considering these options should distinguish the awarding institution, teaching language, fees, and admission rules from those of HSU’s regular degrees.

Key Highlights

• Private university with institutional roots dating to 1991
• Became Hoa Sen University by government decision in 2006
• Operates four teaching locations in Ho Chi Minh City
• Received ASIIN institutional accreditation in 2025

Student Life & Environment

Student activity takes place across HSU’s urban teaching locations rather than within a conventional residential campus. The university describes more than 30 student clubs and 17 sports programs, alongside conferences, competitions, webinars, and student-led initiatives. Its current contact directory identifies a Student Experience and Employment Center, a psychological research and counseling service, a sports center at the Thanh Thai site, and library facilities. Students should check the current activity calendar and the location of each service, since access may require travel between facilities. The four locations provide classrooms, computer rooms, laboratories, auditoriums, and study areas. Nguyen Van Trang includes auditoriums and a library space, while additional library provision is listed at Quang Trung Software City. The city-based arrangement may suit students who want direct exposure to Ho Chi Minh City’s professional and cultural environment, but it does not establish that university-managed housing is available. HSU also hosts exchange and international students. Its March 2026 international orientation covered academic regulations, course registration, learning systems, class information, and student support. International students who need housing guidance, immigration information, or help adapting to Vietnam should contact the Institute of International Education and Global Engagement for current, individualized instructions.

Location & Surroundings

Hoa Sen University is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest metropolitan and commercial center. Its headquarters is at 8 Nguyen Van Trang Street in Ben Thanh Ward. Other listed locations are 93 Cao Thang Street, 7/1 Thanh Thai Street, and Street No. 3 in Quang Trung Software City. Applicants should confirm the teaching location for their program before choosing accommodation, because the campuses occupy different parts of the city. The central Nguyen Van Trang, Cao Thang, and Thanh Thai locations put students in dense urban districts with access to city services, businesses, cultural venues, and public transport options. Quang Trung Software City offers a different setting associated with the city’s technology sector. The multi-site model can create opportunities for engagement with employers and city life, but commuting time, traffic, and transport costs deserve practical consideration. HSU does not present these locations as a self-contained residential campus in the sources reviewed. Students relocating to Ho Chi Minh City should therefore ask the university directly about current housing assistance and independently assess rent, commute, and neighborhood conditions before committing.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For students entering in 2026, HSU published indicative undergraduate tuition averaging VND 45 million to VND 85 million per year, depending on the program. The university states that charges are calculated by curriculum and credit load, that the full-course schedule is disclosed at enrollment, and that tuition is held stable across four study years. The quoted range excludes items such as health insurance and uniforms, so applicants should obtain the detailed program-specific table and budget for non-tuition expenses, housing, transport, equipment, and personal costs. The 2026 scholarship scheme advertised awards ranging from 15% to 70% of tuition, with some applying for the full course subject to maintenance conditions and one group of program scholarships applying only to the first year. The published scholarship application date of May 31, 2026 has passed. Students should not assume that an award remains available and should verify renewal criteria, covered charges, and any later rounds in writing. HSU also advertised a zero-interest installment arrangement of up to 12 months using an eligible MSB credit card. Career preparation is embedded in the published undergraduate sequence through an observational internship, enterprise semester, final internship, and graduation project or thesis. The university also maintains a Student Experience and Employment Center and reports relationships with businesses and professional associations. These features can support workplace exposure, but no job placement or salary outcome should be assumed for an individual program without current, independently reviewable outcome data.