Ho Chi Minh City, named after the country's war time leader, is one of Vietnam’s largest and most diverse cities. The city has become a significant hub for education and culture in recent years. It is home to some of southeast Asia’s most prestigious colleges.

Vietnam (Việt Nam), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Cộng hòa xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam) is a long, thin country in Southeast Asia. Vietnam's history is one of war, colonisation and rebellion. The presence of foreign universities is increasing in Vietnam which have more than 160 universities.

Before people apply to medical school, they typically engage in the undergraduate pursuits that are most likely to prepare them for the intensity of those programs. Pre-med coursework can put students on the path to further study and, ultimately, to careers in the medical field.