Vietnam National University Hanoi is the only Vietnamese university to be ranked in the Education category.
Vietnam showed strong representation in 8 out of 11 fields, with rankings ranging from 301 to 1,001+. The subjects were Business and Economics, Computer Sciences, Education Studies, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical and Health, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences.
The three other subjects that Vietnam did not have any representatives were Arts and Humanities, Law, and Psychology.
The highest-ranked university is the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (301-400), followed by Duy Tan University, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam National University Hanoi, Open University of Ho Chi Minh City, and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (601-800), and others in the 801+ category.
In the Medical and Health subject, Duy Tan University ranked highest (401-500), followed by Hanoi Medical University, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam National University Hanoi, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, and Hue University (1,001+).
Notably, Vietnam National University Hanoi was the only university from Vietnam to be ranked in the Education category (401-500).
The WUR by Subject 2025 ranked 11 subjects of universities based on a comprehensive analysis of 18 indicators under five core pillars, including Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, and International Outlook.
Vietnam’s rising presence in these rankings reflects the growing strength of its higher education system, with more universities making their mark in globally competitive fields. However, there’s still a gap in Arts and Humanities training, as many Asian governments prioritize practical and applied disciplines.
Experts suggest that while Arts and Humanities may not be as prioritized in global rankings, they are crucial for interdisciplinary research and fostering societal challenges through diverse cultural and intellectual perspectives.