Saigon University

Saigon University (SGU) is a public university located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The university offers over 30 degree programs through its academic faculties in 3 campuses, including law, business administration, information technology, applied mathematics, environmental science, biotechnology, electrical engineering, psychology, international studies, English language studies, Vietnam studies, library science and pedagogical subjects.

Saigon University
Trường Đại học Sài Gòn
TypePublic university
Established2007
RectorPhạm Hoàng Quân
Students~21,000 (2021)
Address
273 An Dương Vương, Ward 3
,
Ho Chi Minh City
,
District 5
,
Vietnam

10.760°N 106.682°E / 10.760; 106.682
CampusUrban
ColoursTeal, Sky Blue and White    
Websitewww.sgu.edu.vn

History

Saigon University was established on 25 April 2007 upon Government Decision No. 478/QĐ-TTTg by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng, operating under the People's Committee in Ho Chi Minh City. It was founded on the basis of the Ho Chi Minh City College of Pedagogy. The first enrollments for this university started in July 2007.

Campus

The headquarters of Saigon University is in Ho Chi Minh City, with an official address of 273 An Duong Vuong in District 5.

Other campuses are located at:

  • 04 Ton Duc Thang, District 1
  • 105 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Ward 7, District 3
  • Saigon University Practice Primary School - 20 Ngo Thoi Nhiem, Ward 7, District 3
  • Saigon Practice High School - 220 Tran Binh Trong, Ward 4, District 5

A new campus is currently under development in the new urban area in Southern Ho Chi Minh City.

Academics

The structure of each "faculty" at SGU is comparable to those of "colleges" in the United States institutions, where each faculty is composed of two or more departments.

Academic research centers
  • Information Technology Center
  • Key learning Facilities Center
  • Foreign Language Center
  • Information - Communications & Education Development Center
  • Environment and Natural resources
  • Student Assistance Center
  • International Training Center

Partner universities


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