University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City is one of the country's key universities. After 48 years of establishment and development, with a team of professors and lecturers trained in prestigious domestic and international universities, with in-depth expertise and high scientific reputation. UEH has made many practical contributions to scientific research through many international publications, key research topics at the goverment and local levels, and applied research projects, with an extensive international cooperation network with more than 125 international education partners around the world including the United States, France, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, etc. In particular, UEH has trained thousands of officials, economists, and managers with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees for the whole country, ensuring quality and reputation and holding important positions at government management agencies; domestic and international businesses; leaders, lecturers of universities, colleges, etc.
In October 2023, the Prime Minister signed Decision 1146/QD-TTg on transferring the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, making it officially one of 7 higher education institutions in Vietnam operating under the "Multidisciplinary University" model and marking an important milestone for UEH in upgrading its management model. Besides UEH Vinh Long Campus, UEH officials established 03 member colleges including:
- UEH College of Business
- UEH College of Economics, Law and Government
- UEH College of Technology and Design
For the outstanding achievement in the process of construction and development, the collective of officers, lecturers and staff of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City was awarded by the President 02 Third Class Labor Medals (1986), 02 Second Class Labor Medals (1991), 02 First Class Labor Medals (1996), Third Class Independence Medal (2001), Second Class Independence Medal (2010), First Class Independence Medal (2021) and the title of Labor Hero (2006). In addition, in accordance with the decision of the Ministry of Education and Training, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City is in the Top 10 Universities with the most prestigious international publications in Vietnam (2019), Top 05 Universities with the most prestigious international publications and ranked first in international publications in the field of economics and business in Vietnam (2020). In accordance with the QS Asia 2024 rankings, UEH reached the Top 301+ of The Best Univesities in Asia.
Vision
To become a multidisciplinary university with reputable academic influence focusing on sustainable development within Asia by 2030.
Mission
Enhance Knowledge Acquisition: Through meaningful research activities, skills training and community services, UEH hopes to encourage the rapid dissemination of academia, civility and comprehensive educational values to the people
Breed Young Talents: UEH leads in providing a high-quality workforce with the most advanced higher education capabilities while quickly adapting to the dynamic labor market and the global economy through dispersing necessary tools to engage in lifelong learning
Global Integration: UEH aspires to move swiftly towards internationalization, join the the worldwide university community, and maintain the transfer of knowledge in domestic, regional, and global development activities
Pioneer of Innovation & Creativity: On the basis of innovative discoveries, UEH realizes the need for technological advances adaptation to cultivate a competitive advantage in an ever-evolving climate of academic training and scientific research
Promoting Contribution to Public Services: Our ultimate motivation is for the betterment of society through the meaningful work that we do and the people that we train, whether it be our student body, faculty members, researchers or alumni
UEH AT A GLANCE
3
Colleges
14
Schools
16
Scientific Business Units
15
Departments
1
University Branch in Mekong Delta
10 Professors
66 Associate Professors
312 Ph.D
352 Masters
150 International Experts (RF)
UEH BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
HISTORY OF UEH
Campus A - UEH
Together with Vietnam’s transformation and development, UEH’s 45 storied years are further expanded with its groups of highly qualified lecturers from various prestigious local and international institutions. With their impressive background and expertise in academic research, UEH has made tremendous contribution to the scientific research community through the countless international publications on key research topics at the state and local levels, applied studies in practice, wide research network of more than 125 partners from the US, France, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Korea, Singapore, etc. In particular, the university has successfully produced many graduate classes in Economics and Management, all of whom have held important roles in various government offices and agencies, higher education institutions, along with local and international corporations.
University Brand Identity
Along with the restructuring strategy of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, which aims to establish a multidisciplinary and sustainable UEH University through 2025, vision to 2030, the UEH’s brand has also been repositioned towards multidisciplinary and sustainability.