# 27 leading research institutes in Vietnam

Tamtam tracks 27 research institutes headquartered in Vietnam. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. Their median headcount is 592. Half of them were founded in 1976 or later. The most common headquarters are Ho Chi Minh City (10) and Hanoi (7).

These Vietnamese research institutes are mostly large public universities, specializing in higher education and education administration. Many were founded in the mid-20th century, with a concentration in the late 1950s. Hanoi University of Science and Technology, founded in 1956, is a leading research university focusing on technology. Vietnam National University, Hanoi, established in 1993, is a multidisciplinary center for training and research. Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, founded in 1957, specializes in engineering. The University of Information Technology, from 2006, focuses on IT specializations.

A clear pattern is the geographical distribution: a significant number of these institutes are headquartered in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This indicates a concentration of research and higher education activities in these two major urban centers.

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| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hanoi University of Science and Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hanoi-university-of-science-and-technology) (edu.vn)<br>prestigious university known for science and technology, providing education and research facilities for over 41,000 students annually, fostering innovation and high-quality human resources | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Hanoi | 2,093 | 1956 |
| 2 | [Vietnam National University, Hanoi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vietnam-national-university-hanoi) (vnu.edu.vn)<br>A multidisciplinary center providing high-quality training, research, knowledge transfer, and technology development to meet national and international education standards | Education Administration Programs | 🇻🇳 Dịch Vọng Hậu | 1,867 | 1993 |
| 3 | [Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ho-chi-minh-city-university-of-technology) (hcmut.edu.vn)<br>A leading engineering university in Southern Vietnam, focusing on educating future leaders, conducting cutting-edge research, and promoting social responsibility and international collaboration | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City | 1,616 | 1957 |
| 4 | [University Of Economics Ho Chi Minh City](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-economics-ho-chi-minh-city) (ueh.edu.vn)<br>A prestigious university in Vietnam specializing in business, economics, law, and administration with highly trained teaching staff and successful graduates | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City | 1,362 | 1976 |
| 5 | [VNUHCM - University of Science](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vnuhcm-university-of-science) (hcmus.edu.vn)<br>A leading institution in Vietnam, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in basic sciences and applied technologies with a focus on education and research | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 District 5 | 1,362 | 1941 |
| 6 | [University of Information Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-information-technology) (uit.edu.vn)<br>A public university specializing in IT, founded in 2006 by the Prime Minister's decision, based on a Technology Development Center | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City | 1,047 | 2006 |
| 7 | [Bach Khoa University (fomerly Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bach-khoa-university-fomerly-ho-chi-minh-city-university-of-technology) (edu.vn)<br>A leading technical university in Vietnam offering international training programs in various fields, focusing on academic excellence and personal growth | Education Administration Programs | 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City | 903 |  |
| 8 | [University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-medicine-and-pharmacy-ho-chi-minh-city) (ump.edu.vn)<br>A leading health sciences institution in Vietnam educating healthcare professionals, conducting research, contributing to healthcare, and developing human resources | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City | 760 |  |
| 9 | [Hue University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hue-university)<br>A comprehensive university located in Central Vietnam, offering a wide range of academic programs and services to students | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Hue | 753 | 1957 |
| 10 | [Academy of Finance, Hanoi, Vietnam](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/academy-of-finance-hanoi-vietnam) (hvtc.edu.vn)<br>This organization in Vietnam provides financial and accounting education at various levels, offers training programs, conducts research, and operates different faculties and centers | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Hanoi | 735 |  |
| 11 | [Ha Noi University of Science and Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ha-noi-university-of-science-and-technology) (hust.edu.vn)<br>Aiming to be a leading research institution focused on workforce training, scientific research, technological innovation, and knowledge transfer for societal advancement | Education Administration Programs | 🇻🇳 Hanoi | 645 | 1956 |
| 12 | [Trường Đại Học Sư Phạm Hà Nội](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/truong-dai-hoc-su-pham-ha-noi) (hnue.edu.vn)<br>A leading university in Vietnam, offering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate education, research, and scientific application across multiple disciplines | Education Administration Programs | 🇻🇳 Quan Cau Giay | 619 |  |
| 13 | [National Economics University (Vietnam)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-economics-university-vietnam) (en.neu.edu.vn)<br>A leading university in Economics, Public Management and Business Administration in Vietnam, focusing on quality education, research, and consulting services | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Hanoi | 607 | 1956 |
| 14 | [ĐH Bách Khoa Hà Nội](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dh-bach-khoa-ha-noi) (hust.edu.vn)<br>A pioneering technical university in Vietnam, providing industrial engineering training and producing high-quality human resources for modernization and industrialization since 1956 | Education Administration Programs | 🇻🇳 Hà Nội | 592 |  |
| 15 | [University of Economics and Law](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-economics-and-law) (en.uel.edu.vn)<br>An educational institution focused on preparing students for success in their studies and professional careers while promoting traditional values and social responsibility | Education Administration Programs | 🇻🇳 Thu Duc | 580 | 2000 |
| 16 | [Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pham-ngoc-thach-university-of-medicine) (pnt.edu.vn)<br>A public university of medicine in Vietnam, training over 1422 doctors and providing healthcare personnel for remote areas | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City | 549 | 1989 |
| 17 | [National Economics University (NEU) Vietnam](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-economics-university-neu-vietnam) (neu.edu.vn)<br>A prestigious university in Vietnam offering majors in Economics, Business, and Management Conducts research and consulting work for the government and business community | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Hanoi | 538 | 1956 |
| 18 | [UEH - University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ueh-university-of-economics-ho-chi-minh-city) (edu.vn)<br>A university in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam offering economic education and research programs at its campus in District 3 | Education Administration Programs | 🇻🇳 Phường 6 | 523 |  |
| 19 | [Nha Trang University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nha-trang-university) (ntu.edu.vn)<br>Leading educational institution in Vietnam, specializing in fisheries and aquaculture training Developing multi-disciplinary programs to meet country's modernization needs | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Phường Vĩnh Phước | 483 | 1959 |
| 20 | [Oxford University Clinical Research Unit](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oxford-university-clinical-research-unit) (oucru.org)<br>A clinical research unit affiliated with Oxford University, conducting infectious disease research in Southeast Asia with extensive support and partnerships | Research Services | 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City | 457 | 1991 |
| 21 | [UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (USSH)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-social-sciences-and-humanities-ussh) (hcmussh.edu.vn)<br>Leading educational institution in Vietnam offering diverse social science and humanities programs for over 22,000 students, including international collaborations and opportunities | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City | 450 | 1955 |
| 22 | [Tra Vinh University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tra-vinh-university) (en.tvu.edu.vn)<br>Develops training programs based on input from stakeholders to equip learners with necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes for success in the workforce | Education Administration Programs | 🇻🇳 Tra Vinh | 369 | 2006 |
| 23 | [Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vietnam-academy-of-science-and-technology) (vast.gov.vn)<br>Prominent research institute in Vietnam, focused on science and technology research since 1975 Renowned for its initiatives and advancements | Government Administration | 🇻🇳 Hanoi | 334 |  |
| 24 | [University of Finance & Marketing - UFM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-finance-and-marketing-ufm) (ufm.edu.vn)<br>Established in 1976, we offer human resources in areas like Banking & Finance, Marketing, Business Management, and Hospitality through University of Finance | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City | 319 | 1976 |
| 25 | [University of Science and Technology of Hanoi - USTH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-science-and-technology-of-hanoi-usth) (usth.edu.vn)<br>A public university in Vietnam offering internationally accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs, focusing on research in various scientific fields | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Hanoi | 296 | 2009 |
| 26 | [Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vietnam-petroleum-institute-vpi) (vien-dau-khi-viet-nam-vi-vy39u79.gamma.site)<br>A leading scientific and technological research center in Vietnam focused on all aspects of the petroleum industry | Oil and Gas | 🇻🇳 Yên Hòa | 219 | 1978 |
| 27 | [Vietnam National University, HCMC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vietnam-national-university-hcmc) (vnuhcm.edu.vn)<br>A leading university in Ho Chi Minh City offering multidisciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields of study | Higher Education | 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City | 185 | 1995 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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