Realizing the vision to lead in Business, Management, Technology, and Creativity for Vietnamese and international students, Hoa Sen University (HSU) provides a dynamic, creative, and globally oriented learning environment closely linked to industry and responsive to rapid digital change. Students gain specialized knowledge within an internationally accredited ecosystem that respects diversity and fosters an entrepreneurial mindset. Our liberal-education approach integrates hands-on industry experience with vibrant extracurriculars, empowering graduates to confidently define themselves and advance their careers.

Vision
To become an internationally accredited university of applied sciences.

Mission
To educate learners with comprehensive knowledge, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to distinguish themselves through uniqueness and excellence, while fostering a sense of service to the community.

Educational Philosophy
The spirit of liberal arts education.

Respect Diversity
At Hoa Sen University, individuality is celebrated and barriers are removed. Our vibrant, multicultural environment empowers students to express themselves with confidence. In this setting, each student is encouraged to shine and grow into the best version of themselves.

World-Class Education
Over 34 years of growth, Hoa Sen University has earned international recognition from leading quality assurance organizations such as ASIIN, NEAS, ACBSP, FIBAA, and AUN-QA. With specialized courses delivered in English, students are equipped to build their careers with confidence in the global labor market.

Entrepreneurial Spirit
Taking charge of nearly 30 projects and events, HSU students prove their talent and leadership through initiatives like the record-setting Future Chef Contest, the English-only Chief Accountant for A Day, the trend-setting Fashion Creation, the entrepreneurial HSU Business Challenge….

Experiential Learning
With a strong focus on practical application, HSU ensures students are career-ready from the first year. Our continuously updated programs deliver hands-on experience through internships, field trips, course projects, and a wide array of events. This approach leads to results: 95% of our students secure employment immediately after graduation.

Student Experience
Beyond the classroom, HSU prepares students for the real world. They gain “practical” experience by organizing large-scale university events and managing webinars. Our vibrant campus life, supported by over 30 clubs and dynamic volunteer opportunities, cultivates confident and distinctive students who are always ready to push boundaries.
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Member & Secretary
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Chairman
Mr. Hoang Quoc Viet is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Nguyen Hoang Group (NHG), a comprehensive educational ecosystem in Viet Nam. He also serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Board for Hoa Sen University (HSU).
In March 2025, he was elected Vice President of the National Data Association for the 2025-2030 term, a testament to his leadership in national data and digital transformation initiatives.
In his role at HSU, he guides the university’s development to become a leader in the fields of Business, Management, Technology, and Innovation.
Vice Chairman
Prof. Dr. Truong Nguyen Thanh earned his PhD in Computational Chemistry in the United States before becoming a full Professor at the University of Utah, where he taught Quantum Chemistry starting in 1992.
In 2005, he was invited back to Viet Nam to develop and establish the Ho Chi Minh City Institute of Computational Science and Technology. He then served as the institute’s director from 2007 to 2017, a role under the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City. In early 2017, Prof. Dr. Truong Nguyen Thanh was appointed Vice President of Hoa Sen University (HSU).
He returned to the university on February 17, 2025, to assume the role of Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board, where he is tasked with evaluating the university’s undergraduate training programs.
Member
Dr. Nguyen Huu Lam earned a BA in Economics from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, an MBA from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and a PhD in Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University, USA, which he completed under a Fulbright scholarship.
With his strategic vision and dedication, he made significant contributions to the development of policy and strategy for government and international organizations. He also taught at the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program. He also led many key projects to develop leadership and management skills and improve the quality of higher education.
Dr. Nguyen Huu Lam has been instrumental in shaping the university’s future, using his role on the Advisory Council to guide strategy, enhance training quality, and expand its global vision.
Member
Dr. Nguyen Sung holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with dual majors in Mathematics and Space Studies; a Master’s in Software Engineering and Software Systems from St. Thomas University; and a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from George Washington University.
With more than 30 years of experience at leading global technology corporations, he is among the very few Vietnamese experts to have directly contributed to pioneering technology projects in the United States. He began his career at Google in 2005, during the inception of Google Enterprise (now Google Cloud), and has nearly 18 years of experience in optimizing search systems and processing large-scale data. He has also conducted research and contributed to globally influential organizations and projects, including NASA, Lockheed Martin, Data Card, and Borland Software.
As a member of the Advisory Board, he has worked to promote AI training and application at Hoa Sen University. His goals have included building an AI platform for students and integrating it into the curriculum. Through his contributions, he has positioned HSU as a leader in technology training and a pioneer in AI. He has also helped the university form strong partnerships with leading technology organizations worldwide.
Vice President
Assoc. Prof. PhD. Nguyen Huu Huy Nhut is an educational administrator with nearly three decades of experience in teaching, research, and university governance. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. In 2015, he was recognized by the State Council of Professors as meeting the standards for the title of Associate Professor in Economics. Furthermore, in 2017, he was appointed by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the rank of Senior Lecturer.
Throughout his career, he has held numerous key leadership roles at reputable institutions, contributing significantly to the enhancement of training quality, scientific research, and faculty development. Vice President of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Director of the Human Resources Department at Nguyen Hoang Group, Vice President of Hong Bang International University, a member of the Council of Professors of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh (2016 – 2019), and Vice Chairman of the Council of Professors of BaRia – VungTau University in 2021.
Vice President
Dr. Tu Minh Thien successfully defended his doctoral dissertation in Economics at the Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, the University of Economics and Law.
With nearly 40 years of senior management experience in various organizations including Van Hien University, the High-Tech Agricultural Park Management Board (AHTP), the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ho Chi Minh City, the Ho Chi Minh City Agricultural Consultancy and Support Center (HCACS), the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC), Pacific Asia International Development Services Company… and numerous related associations.
Director of Finance
With over 10 years of experience in accounting and auditing, Ms. Tran Thi Dieu Huyen has served as the Audit Team Leader at Deloitte Vietnam and Chief Accountant at Thap Vang BTS and Anova Thanh Nhon. Since 2018, she has been dedicated to Nguyen Hoang Education Group and Hoa Sen University.
Vice President
MA. Doan Ngoc Duy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Design from RMIT University Vietnam, receiving the President’s Award 2013. He completed a Master’s degree in Digital Media and Society at Cardiff University, United Kingdom, with an unconditional scholarship for outstanding academic achievement. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – Business Analytics at Golden Gate University, USA.
Since 2007, he has accumulated 18 years of experience in Creative, Product Development, and Marketing, holding key positions such as Chief Growth Officer at Ba Huan Corporation, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Cat Tuong Group, and leadership roles at major companies like Sacombank and Biti’s. He has also been a lecturer at universities since 2013, including Hoa Sen University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture, and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.
Additionally, he actively participates in sustainable community development projects, notably the Mural Village Project in Cao Lanh, Dong Thap, funded by the Australian Government, demonstrating his strong commitment to sustainable community growth.
Vice President
MSc. Truong Hoang Nhut successfully defended his master’s thesis at the University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City and has been working in the field of information technology.
With over 15 years of experience at Hoa Sen University, Mr. Nhut has held important positions such as Head of the Information Technology Department, Head of Project Office, and Lecturer.
Vice President
MA. Pham Doan Nguyen successfully defended his master’s thesis in Business Administration at the University of Economics and Finance, Ho Chi Minh City, and has over 20 years of experience in the field of education.
He has held key positions such as Director of the Center of Skills Development and Career Orientation at UEF and concurrently Chairman of the School Union, Deputy Head of Admissions at HUTECH, and Director of the Training and Human Resource Supply Center at SITC.
Vice President
MHRM. Nguyen Hai Ninh graduated with a degree in Information Technology Engineering from Hanoi University of Science and Technology and holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Canberra, Australia.
He has over 20 years of experience in the education sector, working at various institutions such as the Organization Commission of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and Nguyen Hoang Group.
08/05/2025
Hoa Sen University has been proud to become the first private university and the second university in Viet Nam to receive institutional accreditation under European quality standards from ASIIN (Accreditation Agency for Study Programs in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics).
26/08/2025
By meeting the rigorous standards of NEAS, Hoa Sen University has successfully earned its fourth consecutive quality certification for the International English Communication Program.
02/07/2024
Hoa Sen University has successfully renewed its NEAS certification for the English for International Communication Program, confirming the program’s continued adherence to international quality standards. This milestone has marked HSU’s English program achieving international quality recognition for 3 consecutive years.
13/07/2024
Hoa Sen University has implemented training quality assessments according to AUN-QA standards and has officially met the standards for four additional training programs. In particular, HSU has become the first private university in Viet Nam to have two master’s programs: Business Administration (MBA) and English Language Studies (MAE) achieved this certification.
17/08/2023
Hoa Sen University has established an exclusive partnership with De Montfort University (DMU), a public university from the UK with more than 150 years of history, to offer its academic programs.
01/2022
Hoa Sen University has been recognized with a prestigious quality certification for its English for International Communication Program from NEAS, a leading Australian education assessment system. With this prestigious recognition, Hoa Sen University has solidified its position as the first and only university in Viet Nam to be certified.
04/2022
The Future Chef Contest has been awarded a Guinness Vietnam Record for its unique achievement of creating a 20-meter-long Vietnamese culinary map, made from 63 typical dishes representing all provinces and cities.
09/2022
In a testament to its ongoing commitment to academic excellence, Hoa Sen University has secured AUN-QA certification for three additional programs. The prestigious recognition was awarded to Tourism & Travel Management, Software Engineering, and Graphic Design during the 290th Assessment.
11/2022
HSU has achieved international accreditation by FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation – European accreditation organization for Business and Administration programs) for 3 programs: English Language Studies, International Business, Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
01/2021
Two Graphic Design students at Hoa Sen University created a new brand identity and logo for the HCMC Metro. The design was officially approved, helping to shape the city’s modern urban transportation system.
04/2021
Hoa Sen University reached a major milestone by becoming the first Vietnamese university to achieve a 4-star rating from QS Stars. The university’s excellence in Student Employment and Culture & Arts was further highlighted by a prestigious 5-star rating.
07/2021
HSU had three training programs accredited by AUN-QA (ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance), including Information Technology, Interior Design, and Restaurant Management.
02/2020
Hoa Sen University has officially received the Certificate of Educational Institution Quality Assessment according to the new standards of the Ministry of Education and Training, affirming its commitment to training quality, transparency, and prestige to learners, parents, and employers.
05/2019
Hoa Sen University has reached a significant milestone by successfully earning its first AUN-QA certification for its English Language Studies and Hotel Management programs.
11/2015
Hoa Sen University was the first university in Viet Nam to be recognized as having achieved ACBSP accreditation, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs of the United States, for 5 programs: Marketing, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Finance – Banking.
11/2013
Hoa Sen University officially established its main campus at 8 Nguyen Van Trang, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, marking a significant step in the university’s development and reinforcing its position as an institution of international standards.
11/2006
Hoa Sen Semi-Public College officially became Hoa Sen University according to Decision No. 274/2006/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister. Furthermore, the Ministry of Education and Training licensed HSU to offer Master’s degrees in Hotel Management and English Language Studies.
Hoa Sen Semi-Public College officially inaugurated its second campus at Quang Trung Software City in Ho Chi Minh City. This strategic move expanded the college’s training capacity and connected it with the country’s largest information technology hub.
On April 27, 1999, the Prime Minister signed Decision No. 115/1999/QD-TTg, establishing Hoa Sen Semi-Public College based on the Hoa Sen Semi-Public School of Information Technology and Management.
On August 12, 1991, Hoa Sen School of Information Technology and Management was established under Decision No. 257/QD-UB of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.
ASIIN – Technical Program Accreditation
NEAS – National ELT Accreditation
AUN-QA – Evaluating Education
FIBAA – Program & System Quality Assurance
ACBSP – Business & Management Accreditation
MOET – National Higher Education Accreditation