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Văn Lang University
Private university in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Van Lang University (Vietnamese: Đại học Văn Lang; Latin: Universitas Vanlangensis), commonly referred to as VLU, is a multidisciplinary private university in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established in 1995 and named after the first state in Vietnamese history, Van Lang. VLU is renowned for its high ranking in international university rankings, as well as for its research and education in the fields of art, design, social sciences and communication.
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In 2025, VLU ranked 51-100 globally for the field of Performing Arts, and top 101-150 globally for Art & Design in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, which ranks the world's most reputable universities. VLU is assessed as one of the world's leading design training institutions.
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Van Lang University has a modern and heavily invested facility system, comprising 3 campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, designed to serve the diverse learning, research, and living needs of students and lecturers.
Main Campus
This is the largest academic and administrative center of Van Lang University. It spans 11.2 hectares and follows the model of an international university complex.
The campus includes many modern buildings designed to serve a variety of majors and activities. It features spacious lecture halls and classrooms equipped with advanced technology, along with specialized laboratories and practical workshops for engineering, technology, architecture, fine arts, and health sciences.
A highlight of the main campus is the modern Library, a knowledge hub with diverse reading spaces, rich resources, and a massive library system. The Trịnh Công Sơn Hall, with its unique architecture, is where the university's major events take place. The campus integrates a multi-purpose gymnasium, dormitories, and common living areas, combining academic and residential spaces to create a comprehensive environment for studying and living.
Addresses:
Gate 1: 69/68 Đặng Thùy Trâm, Bình Lợi Trung Ward, HCMC
Gate 2: 80/68 Dương Quảng Hàm, An Nhơn Ward, HCMC
Campus 1
Address: 45 Nguyễn Khắc Nhu, Cầu Ông Lãnh Ward, HCMC
This is the university's oldest facility, one of the first campuses of Van Lang University. Its central location provides convenient access to urban amenities and transportation.
Although smaller in scale than the Main Campus, Campus 1 still plays an important role in the university's training and administrative activities. The buildings here may include classrooms, faculty offices, and other functional units. Campus 1 carries the historical imprint of Van Lang’s initial development phases.
Campus 2
Address: 233A Phan Văn Trị, Bình Lợi Trung Ward, HCMC
This is another facility of Van Lang University in Bình Thạnh District, located close to the Main Campus. This facility provides additional space for the university’s training and learning activities, helping to expand Van Lang's educational capacity. It also focuses on developing the school-hospital model, housing the International Hospital and the Van Lang Healthcare General Clinic.
Dormitory
The dormitory system supports students during their studies and daily life, especially those from distant areas. The university’s main dormitory is located at Campus 3 (Main Campus), built to standards that ensure basic living conditions and conveniences for students. Rooms are arranged with bunk beds, personal lockers, study desks, and chairs. The toilet and shower systems are either integrated or arranged in common areas, ensuring hygienic standards. In addition, there is an auxiliary dormitory with 6 floors and 82 rooms located at 160/63A Phan Huy Ích, An Hội Tây Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
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Structure
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Văn Lang includes the following faculties:[1]
- Faculty of Foreign Languages
- Faculty of Korean Language and Culture
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Civil Construction
- Faculty of Environment and Biotechnology
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Traditional Medicine
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Nursing and Medical Technology
- Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine
- Faculty of Information Technology
- Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Faculty of Industrial Arts
- Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
- Faculty of Applied Arts
- Faculty of Public Relations and Media Communication
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Finance and Banking
- Faculty of Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty of Commerce
- Faculty of Business Administration
- Faculty of Tourism
- Faculty of Basic Science
- Faculty of Safety Technology
- Faculty of Creative Technology
- Faculty of Cinematic Arts and Theater
- Faculty of Automotive Engineering Technology
It also includes the following institutes:
- Institute of Culture, Arts and Media
- Institute of Postgraduate Education
- Institute of Applied Science and Technology
- Institute of International Education
- Institute of English Language
- Institute of Văn Lang Heritage
- Institute of Advanced Science and Technology
- Institute of Advanced Materials and Technology
- Institute of Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Development
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