Founded in 2003, Ho Chi Minh City International University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Southeast Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City International University (HCMIU) is a very small coeducational Vietnamese higher education institution. Ho Chi Minh City International University (HCMIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 19 years old Vietnamese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Vietnamese higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HCMIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.