Saigon University

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Saigon University
Trường Đại học Sài Gòn
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Type Public university
Established2007
Rector Phạm Hoàng Quân
Students~21,000 (2021)
Address
273 An Dương Vương Blvd., Chợ Quán Ward
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10°45′36″N106°40′55″E / 10.760°N 106.682°E / 10.760; 106.682
CampusUrban
Colours Teal, Sky Blue and White    
Website www.sgu.edu.vn

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.

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History

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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 Dương Vương Boulevard in District 5.

Other campuses are located at:

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.

Natural Sciences Pedagogy
Mathematics and Applications
Social Sciences Pedagogy
Elementary Pedagogy
Kindergarten Pedagogy
Fine Arts
Performing Arts
Education Administration

Other faculties

Culture & Tourism
Foreign Language
Information Technology
Business Administration
Library and Information Science
Finance and Accounting
Environmental Science
Political Studies
Law
Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Academic research centers

Partner universities