Established in 1988, Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport 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 University of Transport (UT-HCMC) is a large coeducational Vietnamese higher education institution. Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport (UT-HCMC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Vietnamese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Vietnamese higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UT-HCMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.