Useful Information
“For accomplishment in human development and a society with sustainable, stable growth”
Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) is a public and autonomous university. Established in 1997, it is situated in the center of Ho Chi Minh City - the commercial hub of Vietnam. The university has six campuses in Ho Chi Minh City (two campuses), Nha Trang City, Lam Dong Province, An Giang Province, and Ca Mau Province. The main campus is located in an area of 265,000 m2 in Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
TDTU is a young and dynamic provider in the higher education sector and is one of the largest universities in Vietnam. The university is committed to Vietnam’s sustainable development of human resources. It strives to be a leading research-oriented university regionally and internationally.
The university has been fostering a unique culture that distinguishes itself from the others. Aiming to provide optimal opportunities for quality education, the university is devoted to the promotion of students’ learning and research activities. All aspects of the university strive to constantly maintain an effective and efficient academic community for talents to be developed.
After 25 years of development, TDTU has become one of the fastest-growing universities in the country. Currently, the university has 16 faculties. The university offers over 70 programs at the vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. Approximately 26,000 students are pursuing their studies at the university. According to THE ranking, TDTU is in the Top 500 world university rankings for 2 consecutive years (2022, 2023) and is in the Top 700 academic ranking of world universities (ARWU) in 2022.
VISA
For entry into Vietnam, a VISA may be required for AsiaPharm V attendees from some countries. Please make sure whether you need to apply for a VISA or not on the website of the Immigration Department Government of The Socialist Republic of Vietnam at: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/trang-chu-ttdt
Visa for participants
- To enter Vietnam, each foreigner may need a Vietnamese visa. Citizens (passport holders) of the ASEAN countries, Russia, P.R. China, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, France and Belarus may not need a visa for a short visit (15 days). If citizens of these countries want to stay in Vietnam for more than 15 days, they need to apply for Vietnamese visas.
- If you need more information about Vietnamese visas, please inquire at Vietnamese Missions Abroad in your country.
- It is possible to get a "visa on arrival", that is a visa to be picked up at the airport upon arrival at one of Vietnam' international airports (Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh, Cam Ranh Airport in Nha Trang City, Da Nang Airport in Da Nang City or Noi Bai Airport in Ha Noi).
- Please notice that a Vietnamese visa is required in case you enter Vietnam from the third country. Even you live with a long-term visa in the country above.
- Some people have been successful with using online services such as "My Vietnam Visa", to obtain a Vietnamese tourist visa.
SUGGESTION ACCOMMODATION
Hotels in District 7 (the same district as the conference venue)
- Capri by Fraser, Number 02- Street C- Zone A - New South Urban City- Phu My Hung, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- ibis Saigon South, 73 Hoang Van Thai Street, Tan Phu Ward, Quận 7, TP. Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
- MerPerle Crystal Palace Hotel, 13 Nguyễn Lương Bằng, Phú Mỹ Hưng, Quận 7, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Hotels in District 1 (Downtown)
- Hotel Majestic Saigon, 1 Dong Khoi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Rex Hotel, 141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Caravelle Saigon, 19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Park Hyatt Saigon, 2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
For more information, please visit HCMC Tourism Promotion Center: https://www.visithcmc.vn/en
TRANSPORTATION
Access Ton Duc Thang University from Tan Son Nhat airport:
By taxi:
- Taxi Mai Linh: https://mailinh.vn/
- Taxi Vinasun: https://vinasun.vn/
- Grab, Gojek transportation services are also available in Ho Chi Minh City