Can Tho University

Established in 1966, Can Tho University is widely recognized as a premier university in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Its goal is to strengthen its reputation within Vietnam and join internationally ranked universities. To this end, it is committed to constantly improve its capacity in research, teaching, know-how transfer, and services. As a leading multidisciplinary university located in the heart of the Mekong Delta, CTU enjoys a special niche among higher education institutions in Vietnam. Currently, CTU has 14 faculties, 1 department and 3 research institutions with around 2000 staff members and almost 40000 students and offers 90 undergraduate, 31 Masters and 13 Doctoral training programs in various areas.

Can Tho University operates its resources to be the leading national institution for education, research and technology transfer, making significant contributions to the development of high quality human resources, fostering the talents and the advancement of science and technology to cater for the regional and national socio-economic development. Can Tho University is the crucial driving force for the development of the Mekong Delta region.

Foundation year:1966
Short name:CTU / Tho
Type:Public
Students:48490
Faculty:1160
Faculty/Students Ratio:42:1
Region:Asia
Location:Can Tho, Vietnam