Domain · Social Sciences · Vietnam
Social Sciences research in Vietnam
University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City ranks first in Vietnam for Social Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#358 worldwide), followed by FPT University and National Economics University.
- Vietnam's world rank
- #45 of 164 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 20k
- Top-10% rate
- 23.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 60
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Social Sciences in Vietnam?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Economics Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City | #358 | 36.5 | 43.7% | 1,195 |
| 2 | FPT UniversityHanoi | #469 | 33.6 | 32.6% | 683 |
| 3 | National Economics UniversityHanoi | #525 | 32.4 | 37.5% | 878 |
| 4 | RMIT VietnamHo Chi Minh City | #802 | 27.8 | 44.4% | 336 |
| 5 | Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City | #849 | 27.2 | 21.4% | 1,077 |
| 6 | Vietnam National University, HanoiHanoi | #1,150 | 23.9 | 25.3% | 790 |
| 7 | Can Tho UniversityCan Tho | #1,490 | 21.1 | 22.6% | 807 |
| 8 | Ho Chi Minh City Open UniversityHo Chi Minh City | #1,617 | 20.2 | 41.4% | 476 |
| 9 | Thuongmai UniversityHanoi | #1,769 | 19.2 | 21.0% | 460 |
| 10 | University of Finance - MarketingHo Chi Minh City | #1,818 | 19.0 | 30.8% | 397 |
| 11 | Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City | #2,366 | 16.1 | 24.8% | 396 |
| 12 | University of Da NangDa Nang | #2,381 | 16.0 | 22.5% | 457 |
| 13 | Ho Chi Minh University of BankingHo Chi Minh City | #2,402 | 15.9 | 30.5% | 363 |
| 14 | Dalat UniversityDa Lat | #2,551 | 15.3 | 16.8% | 175 |
| 15 | Hue UniversityHuế | #2,565 | 15.2 | 23.6% | 345 |
| 16 | Van Lang UniversityHo Chi Minh City | #2,641 | 14.9 | 34.1% | 276 |
| 17 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and EngineeringHo Chi Minh City | #2,811 | 14.2 | 29.1% | 212 |
| 18 | Duy Tan UniversityDa Nang | #2,875 | 14.0 | 27.1% | 167 |
| 19 | Foreign Trade UniversityHanoi | #2,899 | 13.9 | 21.9% | 433 |
| 20 | Hanoi University of IndustryHanoi | #3,071 | 13.3 | 28.7% | 242 |
| 21 | The State Bank of VietnamHanoi | #3,327 | 12.4 | 24.3% | 268 |
| 22 | Phenikaa UniversityHanoi | #3,396 | 12.2 | 39.6% | 137 |
| 23 | Lac Hong UniversityBiên Hòa | #3,578 | 11.6 | 27.2% | 146 |
| 24 | Ton Duc Thang UniversityHo Chi Minh City | #3,783 | 11.0 | 28.8% | 236 |
| 25 | Eastern International UniversityThu Dau Mot | #3,802 | 11.0 | 50.3% | 69 |
| 26 | Ho Chi Minh City International UniversityHo Chi Minh City | #3,881 | 10.8 | 39.2% | 111 |
| 27 | VinUniversityHanoi | #3,968 | 10.5 | 29.2% | 119 |
| 28 | University of Languages and International StudiesHanoi | #4,116 | 10.1 | 23.3% | 184 |
| 29 | Hanoi UniversityHanoi | #4,229 | 9.8 | 23.0% | 189 |
| 30 | Vietnam Academy of Social SciencesHanoi | #4,529 | 9.1 | 15.7% | 257 |
| 31 | Thai Nguyen UniversityThái Nguyên | #4,801 | 8.5 | 13.9% | 347 |
| 32 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and TradeHo Chi Minh City | #4,804 | 8.5 | 17.4% | 195 |
| 33 | Ho Chi Minh National Academy of PoliticsHanoi | #4,921 | 8.2 | 16.9% | 166 |
| 34 | Hanoi National University of EducationHanoi | #4,955 | 8.1 | 16.5% | 276 |
| 35 | Hanoi University of Science and TechnologyHanoi | #5,033 | 8.0 | 20.2% | 211 |
| 36 | An Giang UniversityLong Xuyen | #5,375 | 7.2 | 22.5% | 107 |
| 37 | Tra Vinh UniversityTrà Vinh | #5,563 | 6.9 | 16.0% | 229 |
| 38 | Ho Chi Minh City University of TechnologyHo Chi Minh City | #5,600 | 6.8 | 18.2% | 227 |
| 39 | Trường ĐH Nguyễn Tất ThànhHo Chi Minh City | #5,741 | 6.5 | 16.3% | 200 |
| 40 | Academy Of FinanceHanoi | #6,179 | 5.8 | 16.9% | 178 |
| 41 | Saigon UniversityHo Chi Minh City | #6,320 | 5.5 | 19.6% | 129 |
| 42 | Ho Chi Minh City University of LawHo Chi Minh City | #6,371 | 5.4 | 16.2% | 169 |
| 43 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information TechnologyHo Chi Minh City | #6,687 | 4.9 | 37.1% | 64 |
| 44 | Bình Dương UniversityHo Chi Minh City | #7,104 | 4.2 | 20.2% | 99 |
| 45 | VNU University of ScienceHanoi | #7,176 | 4.1 | 15.6% | 133 |
| 46 | Tay Bac UniversitySơn La | #7,275 | 4.0 | 15.4% | 84 |
| 47 | Vietnam National University of AgricultureHanoi | #7,294 | 4.0 | 16.1% | 66 |
| 48 | Ho Chi Minh City University of EducationHo Chi Minh City | #7,338 | 3.9 | 16.8% | 137 |
| 49 | University of Transport and CommunicationsHanoi | #7,417 | 3.8 | 18.5% | 109 |
| 50 | Vinh UniversityVinh | #7,527 | 3.6 | 15.6% | 156 |
| 51 | Hanoi Law UniversityHanoi | #7,551 | 3.6 | 17.8% | 137 |
| 52 | Diplomatic Academy of VietnamHanoi | #7,723 | 3.3 | 15.3% | 106 |
| 53 | Văn Hiến UniversityHo Chi Minh City | #8,285 | 2.6 | 20.7% | 73 |
| 54 | Thuyloi UniversityHanoi | #8,340 | 2.5 | 23.7% | 67 |
| 55 | Hồng Đức UniversityThanh Hóa | #8,394 | 2.4 | 10.1% | 110 |
| 56 | Nha Trang UniversityNha Trang | #8,458 | 2.4 | 24.4% | 67 |
| 57 | University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City | #8,553 | 2.2 | 15.9% | 61 |
| 58 | Thang Long UniversityHanoi | #8,656 | 2.1 | 14.0% | 88 |
| 59 | Hanoi University of Natural Resources and EnvironmentHanoi | #8,657 | 2.1 | 11.8% | 104 |
| 60 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and HumanitiesHo Chi Minh City | #8,696 | 2.1 | 3.9% | 174 |
Institutions in Vietnam above the floor of 40 fractional works in Social Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Social Sciences researchers in Vietnam?
Younghee Cheri Lee and 王玮 rank highest among researchers based in Vietnam.
- 1Younghee Cheri Lee#1,257,031 worldwide overall15 citations · 248 works
- 2王玮#1,365,329 worldwide overall1 citations · 119 works
How Vietnam compares with other countries in Social Sciences