Universities And Colleges That Have Study Abroad Programs in Vietnam
While there are universities and colleges that offer Vietnamese language courses, not many offer study abroad programs in Vietnam. To make your search for such programs easier, I have compiled a list of universities and colleges that have study abroad programs in Vietnam. I hope you find it helpful.
These schools are listed in alphabetical order. Some of these programs are language immersion programs, while others focus more on social, culture, and other aspects. Some of them have updated information for current year while others have information from prior years.
It is best to contact the school directly for updated information regarding current year.
If you know of any program that is not listed in this list, please let me know.
Below is the list of universities and colleges that have study abroad programs in Vietnam.
Table of Contents
- United States
- Appalachian State University
- Brown University
- California State University Fullerton
- California State University Long Beach
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth College
- De Anza College
- Elizabethtown College
- Florida International University
- Fresno Pacific University
- Georgetown University
- Highline College
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- Hope College
- Indiana University
- Loyola University Chicago
- Marquette University
- Pitzer College
- Texas Tech University
- University of Akron
- University of Alabama
- University of Colorado Boulder
- University of Georgia
- University of Houston
- University of Maryland
- University of Tennessee Knoxville
- University of Washington
- Wheaton College Massachusetts
- William & Mary
- Yale University
- Canada
United States
Appalachian State University
The Honors College from Appalachian State University offered a summer study abroad program in Vietnam called Biological Investigations in Vietnam in 2018. I do not know if this program is still active. It is best to check with them directly to see if they still offer the program.
Learn more about this program on Appalachian State University’s website.
Brown University
Brown University offers a few study abroad programs through SIT (School for International Training).
- SIT IHP Health & Community. This is a multi-country study abroad program.
- SIT Vietnam – Culture, Social Change & Development.
Learn more about these program on Brown University’s website.
California State University Fullerton
The information I found was for a program in 2022 so you may want to contact them to see if they are still offering this program in the current year. This looks like a summer study abroad program in both Cambodia and Vietnam.
Learn more about this program on CSU Fullerton’s website.
California State University Long Beach
The information I found was for a program in 2020 so I do not know if they have any current study abroad program in Vietnam. But since they offered it in the past, it’s best to contact them and confirm.
This is a short 3-week summer study abroad language immersion program at University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Students take classes in the morning and participate in activities and field trips in the afternoon.
Because this is a language immersion program, to apply for this program, there is a language requirement.
Prerequisite: VIET 111 and VIET 211 Accelerated Vietnamese (2 years of regular Vietnamese language courses)
Term: Summer
Learn more about this program on CSULB’s website.
Cornell University
Cornell University offers a study abroad program in Vietnam through The Education Abroad Network (TEAN). Students can study at RMIT, an international university in Vietnam. The application deadlines are for 2020 and 2021 so I am not sure if this program is still available. It is best to confirm with the school directly for currently available programs.
Learn more about this program on Cornell University’s website.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College offers a study abroad program in Vietnam called Developing Vietnam. Students will take a 3-week intensive course in Vietnam and work with students from Fulbright University Vietnam, a liberal arts university in Ho Chi Minh City, to design a research project.
Learn more about this program on Dartmouth College’s website.
De Anza College
The information on their page was for a program in 2018 so I do not know if they have a similar program in current year. It is best to contact them directly to inquire about current programs.
De Anza College offered study abroad program in July 2018. Students could earn 8-14 units and join classes with Hoa Sen University. Students could also tour multiple cities Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh, Vung Tau, etc.
Learn more about this program on De Anza College’s website.
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown College offers a 17-day trip to Vietnam to explore the child/family welfare system in Vietnam.
Learn more about this program on Elizabethtown College’s website.
Florida International University
Florida International University Honors College offers an interdisciplinary service-research study abroad program called “Cambodia & Vietnam: Their Place in American History.”
Learn more about this program on Florida International University Honors College’s website.
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno Pacific University offers a Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand study abroad program, in which students will visit all three countries. Courses include International Business, Religion and Culture of Vietnam, and Vietnam Study Abroad.
Learn more about this program on Fresno Pacific University’s website.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University offers a study abroad program in Vietnam through SIT (School for International Training) program.
Learn more about this program on Georgetown University’s website.
Highline College
Highline College offers hybrid study abroad opportunity in Vietnam to learn more about supply chain. These trips last about 8-10 days.
Learn more about this program on Highline College’s website.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers a study abroad program in Hanoi, Vietnam. Students take courses in Vietnamese Language, Vietnamese History and Culture, and others.
Term: Semester
Learn more about this program on Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ website.
Hope College
Hope College offers a study abroad program in Vietnam through SIT (School for International Training). This program focuses on culture, social change, and development.
Learn more about this program on Hope College’s website.
Indiana University
Indiana University offers a summer study abroad program in Vietnam. The currently offered course is Advancing Vietnam’s Healthcare System. Unfortunately, the application period for May-June is closed. But you can contact them to see when the next program is available.
Learn more about this program on Indiana University’s website.
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago offers a study abroad program in multiple countries Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. The available subject is Marketing. This program is for graduate and professional.
Learn more about this program on Loyola University Chicago’s website. Loyola University Chicago has an advanced search function for their study abroad programs. The above program was found through this search so it’s possible that they may have different programs in the future. You can check from time to time to see what programs they offer.
Marquette University
Marquette University offers a study abroad program at International University – Vietnam National University (HCM) in Vietnam. The International University has a buddy program in which students can be paired up with their current students.
Learn more about this program on Marquette University’s website.
Pitzer College
Pitzer College offers a summer study abroad program in collaboration with Hue University in Vietnam. The program lasts for 6 weeks from late May to early July.
Students will take a Modern Vietnam course and an intensive Vietnamese language course. This program is not only open to students from Pitzer College, but also students from Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont McKenna College and Ponoma College with GPA 2.0 or higher.
Learn more about this program on Pitzer College’s website.
Texas Tech University
This is not a study abroad program but rather an internship. Texas Tech University offers an international internship in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. This program is sponsored by CRCC Asia.
Terms: Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about this program on Texas Tech University’s website.
University of Akron
The School of Law at University of Akron offers Hanoi & Hue study abroad program in 2023.
Students can attend lectures conducted jointly with Hue University of law and Hanoi University of Law in Vietnam. Per their website, some highlight activities include but not limited to visits to an active trial at a trial-court level, local law firm operating in Hue, and historically significant sites.
Learn more about this program on University of Akron’s website.
University of Alabama
University of Alabama offers UA in Vietnam and China Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets program. Students in this study abroad program will have opportunity to interact with companies and executives from various industries.
Learn more about this program on University of Alabama’s website.
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder offers several study abroad programs in Vietnam. The school has an advanced search for their study abroad programs and current search shows the following programs:
- 3-week Global Seminar: Primates of Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Tien, Da Nang). Students will meet Vietnamese researchers, program directors, and students who work in conservation organizations.
- SIT IHP: Health & Community. This is a multi-country study abroad program through SIT (School for International Training).
- SIT Vietnam. This is a study abroad program in Vietnam through SIT (School for International Training).
Learn more about these program on University of Colorado Boulder’s website.
University of Georgia
There is currently not much information about study abroad in Vietnam, but the University of Georgia’s website indicates that they are initiating study abroad programs and internships in Vietnam. To find out more information about available programs, contact them directly on University of Georgia’s website.
University of Houston
There is a mention of a Vietnam Study Abroad program for graduate students to learn about business practices, but there is not much information on the website. You can contact Vietnamese Studies office to find out more information.
Learn more about this program on University of Houston’s website.
University of Maryland
University of Maryland offers a study abroad program in Vietnam and Singapore to study logistical and supply chain challenges.
Term: Winter
Learn more about this program on University of Maryland’s website.
University of Tennessee Knoxville
University of Tennessee Knoxville offers a study abroad program in Vietnam through The Education Abroad Network (TEAN). Students will be studying in RMIT, an international university in Vietnam, for a semester.
Learn more about this program on University of Tennessee Knoxville’s website.
University of Washington
University of Washington’s Comparative History of Ideas offers study abroad program in Vietnam. This is not a language immersion program. Ability to speak Vietnamese is not required.
The program lasts from late August to mid September for 2023. Unfortunately, the deadline to register has passed for 2023 program, but you can check back for future programs.
Learn more about this program on University of Washington’s website.
Wheaton College Massachusetts
Wheaton College Massachusetts offers study abroad program in Vietnam through SIT (School for International Training) program.
Terms: Spring, Fall
Learn more about this program and program specifics to Wheaton College students on Wheaton College’s website.
William & Mary
William & Mary offers study abroad program in Vietnam through SIT (School for International Training) program.
Terms: Spring, Fall
Learn more about this program on William & Mary’s website.
Yale University
Yale University offers an opportunity to study abroad in Vietnam and receive academic credit through SIT Vietnam programs. To participate and receive credit, participants need to submit two applications, one to the SIT (School for International Training) program and one to Yale to receive credit.
Prerequisite: none, but you need to take Vietnamese language as one of the courses.
Terms: Spring, Fall
Per SIT website, participants will get to visit popular attractions such as the Imperial City in Hue, UNESCO World Heritage Ha Long Bay, Ba Na Hills, Son Tra Peninsula etc., live with Vietnamese host families, interact with local university students, meet with government officials, research institutes, local and international companies, etc.
Learn more about this program on Yale University’s website and SIT website.
That concludes our list of universities and colleges that have study abroad programs in Vietnam. If you know any school or program that is not in this list, please let me know through the contact us form.
Canada
Humber College
Humber College offers a summer study abroad program in Vietnam. Students will take classes at National Economics University in Hanoi and University of Danang in Danang.
Learn more about this program on Humber College’s website.