Tay Bac University athletes win big at the 2026 Son La provincial table tennis..
Staff, lecturers and students of the University achieved strong results at the provincial age-group table tennis championship.
shaping the future
for the socio-economic development of Northwest Viet Nam.
at Tay Bac University
bridging and work-study programmes and certificate courses.
the realities of the Northwest
for the ethnic communities of the Northwest.
and integration
helping students integrate into the labour market.
rich in identity
and a student life enriched by the cultures of many ethnic groups.
About the University
A public university for Northwest Viet Nam and Northern Laos
Founded in 1960 and upgraded to university status in 2001, Tay Bac University is a public higher education institution under the Ministry of Education and Training of Viet Nam, located in Son La Province. The University trains teachers, engineers, economists and specialists for the northwestern mountainous region and has long been a trusted place of study for students from the Lao PDR.
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About the University
History, mission, faculties and quality assurance.
Academics
35 undergraduate and 2 master’s programmes.
Research
Research projects, publications and technology transfer.
International Cooperation
Partners in Laos, Australia, Japan, Korea and beyond.
Admissions
Study pathways for international students.
Contact
Dang Thai Mai Street, To Hieu Ward, Son La Province.
Lao students
A home for students from Northern Laos
Preparatory Vietnamese
A preparatory Vietnamese course before starting the degree programme.
Study with Vietnamese students
Same programmes and classes, with academic advisers and lecturers’ support.
Dormitory and support
Safe accommodation, visa and residence guidance.
Lao culture on campus
Lao New Year (Boun Pi Mai), Lao National Day and cultural and sports exchanges.
News
News & Events
Second announcement on the international conference on training and managing Lao students
The University issues its second announcement on the international scientific conference on improving the training and management of...
Tay Bac University joins the Ministry of Education and Training delegation working in the..
The delegation discussed the training and management of Lao students currently studying in Viet Nam.