How much does it cost to study medicine in Vietnam?

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):

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.

Medical students at Dai Nam University in Hanoi. Photo courtesy of the university

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.