Students
Proactively build their own learning journey.
- Reinforce foundational knowledge.
- Learn at their own pace.
- Explore new fields.
- Blend online learning with their degree program.
VNU-HCM online learning system
Digital learning. More proactive. Across your whole university journey.
VNU-MOOC, the VNU-HCM online learning system, broadens learning opportunities in the digital space — helping students reinforce knowledge, explore new fields and proactively build their own learning path throughout university.
Foundation courses
Build the basics, ready for year one.
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Understanding the platform
What is VNU-MOOC?
VNU-MOOC is the online learning system of Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City — broadening access to learning in the digital space and supporting students throughout their university journey.
A shared learning space where the academic community's knowledge meets each student's needs and pace.
01Knowledge source
Lecturers
Knowledge from the VNU-HCM academic community
02Platform
VNU-MOOC
Digital learning space
Courses
Digital materials
Interactive activities
03Learners
Learners
Learning at each student's own needs and pace
VNU-MOOC is not just a place to “put courses online”, but a digital learning platform that accompanies students from the first year throughout their university journey.
VNU-MOOC in numbers
From the first 5 courses
From the first 5 courses
to a fully operational system
Content scale per the 2026–2027 rollout plan
44
MOOC courses built
33
MOOC courses offered in 2026–2027
Nearly5.000
Lessons with interactive activities
- StartThe first 5 courses
- Build44 MOOC courses
- ExpandNearly 5,000 interactive lessons
- Operate33 courses offered in 2026–2027
2023
System and first 5 MOOC courses begin development
→2026–2027
The system officially goes live
The people behind the platform
Built by the VNU-HCM academic community
Each course is built with experts and lecturers from VNU-HCM member universities and affiliated units.
01
Prepare academic content
Lecturers and experts build the content and design the lessons.
02
Training in online lesson design
The team is trained in designing for the digital space, developing and recording lessons.
03
Review before publishing
Content, lessons and assessments are carefully reviewed.
- Experts and lecturers build courses together
- Build content
- Design digital lessons
- Quality review
- Publish on VNU-MOOC
- Students learn
- Continuously review and improve course quality
Within the VNU-HCM system
Member universities
Connect with each university via its official website.
University of TechnologyOfficial website (opens in new tab)
University of ScienceOfficial website (opens in new tab)
University of Social Sciences and HumanitiesOfficial website (opens in new tab)
University of Information TechnologyOfficial website (opens in new tab)
International UniversityOfficial website (opens in new tab)
University of Economics and LawOfficial website (opens in new tab)
University of Health SciencesOfficial website (opens in new tab)
An Giang UniversityOfficial website (opens in new tab)
Other training and research units
The digital learning experience
Designed for the digital space
Each course combines lecture videos, interactive activities, discussion and support — so learners study and practise at once.
Short, focused lessons
Focused on the essentials; most under 15 minutes.
Interactive activities
Learn, practise and reinforce knowledge yourself.
Discuss with lecturers & peers
Exchange, ask questions and learn from one another.
Technical support channel
Learners can request support whenever they hit an issue.
Alongside students
Step 1
Step 3
Step 4
From year one throughout university
VNU-MOOC is present at every stage — from the first days of university to linking learning outcomes with the training path.
1
⚛Physics
⚗Chemistry
🧬Biology
Build the basics
Three MOOC courses — Physics, Chemistry, Biology — help new students prepare for year one.
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Step 2
Broaden your choices
Explore courses across many fields: political theory, IT, basic sciences, social sciences, health…
3
⇄MOOC + formal study
Learn flexibly
Blend MOOCs into your formal studies.
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✓Credit recognition
Linked to the training path
Learning outcomes may be considered for credit recognition or transfer per regulations.
Who it's for, and the value it brings
01 / Learners
02 / Educators
03 / Institutions
Who is VNU-MOOC for, and what value does it bring?
Serving three groups within VNU-HCM, with four core values throughout: proactivity, flexibility, connection and articulation.
Lecturers
Share expertise through digital learning.
- Develop digital learning content.
- Run lessons and interactive activities.
- Support discussion with learners.
- Extend the reach of their courses.
Training units
Share resources and broaden teaching modes.
- Develop digital learning materials.
- Broaden how training is organized.
- Support online learning rollout.
- Lay the groundwork for credit articulation.
01
Proactive
Learners set their own needs and pace.
02
Flexible
Study at various times, fitting your own schedule.
03
Connected
Connect learners with lecturers, peers and digital materials.
04
Articulated
Open more ways to tie online outcomes to the training program.
Toward a digital learning ecosystem: broadening access to knowledge, enriching the learning experience and connecting more closely with university training.
Start your learning journey on VNU-MOOC.
Pick the right courses, learn at your own pace, and let every lesson move your university path forward.