University of Science, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (HCMUS; ), or VNU-HCM University of Science, offers scientific degrees in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was established in 1941 as the Indochina College of Science.
VNUHCM-US was re-founded in March 1996 following a split from ÃÂại há»Âc Tá»Âng hợp (Ho Chi Minh City University). The university became a member of Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM). Following internal reforms in 1996, the Faculty of Science became the University of Natural Sciences, one of five affiliated universities under VNUHCM.
In 2007, it was renamed the University of Science, marking a new phase in its role within the VNUHCM system and focusing on public education and research.
As of July 2022, HCMUS has more than 17,000 enrolled students across the following programs:
Their joint bachelor programs are in collaboration with:
The Honor Program at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, aims to train students to be well-versed in the fields of research and advanced technologies. Students in this program must complete a thesis for graduation.