Founded in 1997, Hong Bang International University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban 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, Hong Bang International University (HBU) is a small coeducational Vietnamese higher education institution. Hong Bang International University (HBU) 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 25 years old Vietnamese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Vietnamese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.