How much does it cost to study medicine in Vietnam ?
Tuition fees for medical programs in Vietnam are set to range from VND31.1 million to more than VND530 million (US$1,190-20,250) in the upcoming academic year, with many universities raising their fees compared to last year.
Currently, Vietnam has 34 universities offering medical degrees, and 29 of them have announced tuition rates for incoming students.
The lowest tuition, at VND31.1 million, is offered by the Vietnam Academy of Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy and the University of Da Nang’s School of Medicine and Pharmacy. These rates match the government’s tuition cap for medical and pharmaceutical programs at public universities that have not been granted financial autonomy. Both institutions have increased their fees by VND3.5 million compared to last year.
Other public medical universities typically start tuition fees from VND40 million. Some notable institutions, such as Hanoi Medical University and the School of Medicine and Pharmacy under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, have increased their fees from VND52 million last year to VND62.2 million this year.
Among private universities, Hoa Binh University offers the lowest tuition at VND61 million annually.
VinUni charges the highest tuition at VND530.3 million per year. Although the official tuition is VND815.85 million, all incoming students receive a 35% discount provided by the university’s Education Development Fund, established by its founder.
Tuition fees for general medicine programs at 34 universities (academic year 2025–2026):
| No. | School | Tuition fees for 2025–2026 (million VND) |
| Northern Vietnam | ||
| 1 | Hanoi Medical University | 62.2 |
| 2 | School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | 62.2 |
| 3 | Vietnam Academy of Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy | 31.1 |
| 4 | VinUni (Hanoi) | 530.3 |
| 5 | Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy | 59 |
| 6 | Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy | 58 (for students enrolled from 2023) |
| 7 | Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Hung Yen) | 55.5 |
| 8 | Hai Duong Medical Technical University (Hai Phong) | 43.54 |
| 9 | Military Medical Academy (civilian track) | Not announced |
| 10 | Kinh Bac University (Bac Ninh) | 70 |
| 11 | Hanoi University of Business and Technology | 66.28 |
| 12 | Phenikaa University (Hanoi) | 105 |
| 13 | Dai Nam University (Hanoi) | 96 |
| 14 | Hoa Binh University (Hanoi) | 61 |
| Central Vietnam | ||
| 15 | School of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Da Nang | 31.11 |
| 16 | Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy | 40 |
| 17 | Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy | 61.1 |
| 18 | Vinh Medical University (Nghe An) | 34.85 |
| 19 | Buon Ma Thuot University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Dak Lak) | 65 |
| 20 | Tay Nguyen University (Dak Lak) | 27.6 (last year) |
| 21 | Phan Chau Trinh University (Da Nang) | 80 |
| 22 | Duy Tan University (Da Nang) | 94.4 (last year) |
| 23 | Dong A University (Da Nang) | 68.6 (last year, after scholarships) |
| Southern Vietnam | ||
| 24 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy | 82.2 |
| 25 | Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine | 55.2 |
| 26 | School of Health Sciences, Vietnam National University, HCMC | 70 |
| 27 | Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy | 63.13 |
| 28 | Van Lang University (HCMC) | 160–200 (last year, excluding summer term) |
| 29 | Nguyen Tat Thanh University (HCMC) | 154.1 |
| 30 | Hong Bang International University (HCMC) | 72 for the first semester (15 semesters total over 6 years) |
| 31 | Vo Truong Toan University (Can Tho) | 61.5 |
| 32 | Nam Can Tho University | 111 |
| 33 | Tan Tao University (Tay Ninh) | 150 |
| 34 | Tra Vinh University (Vinh Long) | 63.8 |
Most medical schools provide various scholarships aimed at incoming students, those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and high-performing students.
Private universities tend to offer the highest financial support.
For instance, Phenikaa University in Hanoi charges VND105 million for first-year students, reflecting a 30% discount from its standard fee of around VND150 million.
All universities provide academic merit-based scholarships, typically awarded to the top 10% of students, covering between 25% and 100% of tuition costs.
Students belonging to priority groups, from low-income households, or with exceptional academic records may also receive support from corporate sponsors or university-based funds.
The universities also assist students in securing bank loans to help cover tuition fees and living expenses.
By Duong Tam – VnExpress.net – July 13, 2025