Vietnam’s Hongbang International University reaches out to medical aspirants from Northeast India
Date : 02 July 2021 - Ho Chi Minh City -

Vietnam's Hongbang International University (HIU) has partnered with Aieraa Overseas Studies as its India partner for seeking medical aspirants from India. The Ho Chi Minh City-based university is welcoming medical education aspirants from India, especially Northeast India. This is the first time that a Vietnamese educational institute has tied with an Indian organisation for students in India. The tie-up will benefit students from Northeast India as around 1000 medical aspirants from the region opt for medical education, Aieraa Overseas Studies said.

With this tie up, Indian medical education aspirants have a more viable and affordable option. The cost of medical education in Vietnam is much lower and affordable for the Indian students. Vietnam is also one of the most economically and politically stable countries in Asia and one among the best surviving countries even during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Speaking at the signing in ceremony, H.E. Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, The Ambassador of Vietnam to India, said, “This is a first joint initiative in Indo-Vietnamese Education. And with direct flights from Kolkata to Ho Chi Minh city and also cultural, food and demographic similarities between Vietnam and India, Indian students will find it like a second home. I will also take this as a personal endeavour and help each student individually for anything that they may require”.

Other than Indian Medical Institutes, around 20,000 (2019) medical aspirants from India have been going to complete their MBBS, to Russia, Philippines, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan Philippines & China. Vietnam thus becomes an affordable destination for their medical studies as the cost of living is also comparatively inexpensive.

Ms. Deepa R, Director, Aieraa Overseas said, “While there are 542 medical colleges in India recognised by the Medical Council of India, this number is quite low if compared to the number of medical aspirants in the country. Also, there is an urgent need for more professional Doctors in India to meet the needs of the Indian population”.

Hongbang International University Medical programme is approved & recognised by the Health Ministry of Vietnam, and the medical college is enlisted in the World Health Organisation (WHO). Thus the students of HIU are globally recognised for their best practices and calibrate their abilities to global standards. The university also tied up with 7 Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh city. The medium of education is in English.

According to the tie up Aieraa Overseas will assist Indian & Asian medical education aspirants in applying for admission in Undergraduate Medical Courses and other allied health Medical courses in the Institution for Hongbang International University.

Pham Van Linh, Principal HIU said “Vietnam has been ranked by Forbes as a fairly inexpensive travel and study destination compared to other popular destinations in Asia. Here we introduce HongBang International University, as a new study destination in Asia for medical aspirants from India. Our institution has helped hundreds of students to acquire medical education with world-class infrastructure at an affordable fee.

Located in Ho Chinh Minh City in Vietnam, HIU is a private university, accredited by three US educational organizations for meeting American education standards. It has multiple collaborations with world universities including Universities of Bedfordshire, Arizona, Texas, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Deakin University, Marlborough Institute of Technology, Hiroshima University, Dankook University and so on.

Hongbang International University Medical programme is approved & recognised by the Health Ministry of Vietnam, and the medical college is enlisted in the World Health Organisation (WHO). Thus the students of HIU are globally recognised for their best practices and calibrate their abilities to global standards. The university also tied up with 7 Hospitals in ho chi Minh city. The medium of education is in English with

The duration of MBBS training in the vietnam is six years. The students will have to complete four years of classroom training and 1-year internship. Hongbang International University enlisted by ECFMG, WHO, NMC and Recognized by Ministry of Health Vietnam. the aspirants will have to clear the National Medical Admission Test. After completing the course, NMC screening is a must for students to start practicing medicine in India.

Prof. Dr. Le Khac Cuong, Vice Principal HIU said, “We encourage students to make the most of this golden opportunity and fulfil their dream, we are glad to announce that the university provides course fees concession of up to 35% exclusively for Indian students. The university and the agency will support and train students to prepare for exams like Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE), PLAB and USMLE. The Hongbang International University offers separate accommodation for boys and girls with Indian foods. An Indian coordinator also will be inside to facilitate Indian students”.

Vietnam, located in Southeast Asia, is one of the safest countries in the vicinity to pursue higher education. The people of Vietnam are welcoming, and the Vietnamese culture values multiculturalism highly. The climate and culture are easily adaptable by the Indian students. The country offers a high standard of living at an affordable cost.

Vietnam, located in Southeast Asia, is one of the safest countries in the vicinity to pursue higher education. The people of Vietnam are welcoming, and the Vietnamese culture values multiculturalism highly. The climate and culture are easily adaptable by the Indian students. The country offers a high standard of living at an affordable cost.

“Our syllabus is curated keeping in mind the future demands and is a perfect blend of the global curriculum. The duration of the course is six years, and the medium of education is in English”, further continued Professor Pham Van Linh President HIU.

H.E. Dr. Madan Mohan Sethi, the Consular General of India, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam said, “Vietnam has been ranked by Forbes as a fairly inexpensive travel and study destination compared to other popular destinations in Asia.”

Hongbang International University
After 23 years of establishment and development, Hongbang International University (A unit of NHG Group) has achieved many proud achievements. Up to now, the University has 10 faculty with more than 68 training disciplines of most important fields with high demand of society.

The school's training disciplines are highly practical such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Technical Technology, Economics, International Languages and Cultures, Humanities and Societies, International Relations, Tourism and Applied Fine Arts. For further details please visit www.hiu.vn.

About Nguyen Hoang Group
Nguyen Hoang Group is a world-class international education service provider which has successfully established a range of state-of-the-art national and international schools, universities, and partner companies across Vietnam 23 years of experience and expertise. Putting people at the center of all its practices, NHG has designed a comprehensive educational system for all levels from kindergarten to PhD available in both national and international settings. Currently, there are 60 campuses in 24 provinces and cities, with more than 65,000 students and a professional community with more than 4,500 members. For further details please visit www.nhg.vn/en.

About AIERAA
Aieraa Overseas Studies identifies the platform for students to pursue their medical education in India and abroad. Its primary goal is to provide educational guidance and help students see through their medical education careers. Aieraa strives to empower the MBBS aspirants in all categories of life with the right opportunity and with our exceptional guidance and support services. For further details please visit www.aieraa.com