"Powered by ASU" signifies a transformative collaboration between Lac Hong University (LHU) and Arizona State University, the most innovative university in the United States as ranked by U.S. World News and Report (2016-2025).
This collaboration combines ASU's immense educational resources and impactful research initiatives with LHU's local commitment to accessibility and quality education. Powered by ASU accelerates LHU’s commitment to world-class academic standards, equipping our learners with the skills necessary to succeed in today’s dynamic and interconnected world.
Arizona State University has been ranked by the U.S. News and World Report 2025 as #1 in the U.S. for innovation for 10 consecutive years (ahead of MIT and Stanford). ASU is also ranked amongst the top 1% of universities worldwide by the Center for World University Ranking (2023-2024) and among the top 150 universities worldwide as ranked by Shanghai Ranking (2023).
#1 in the U.S. for Innovation, ASU ahead of MIT and Stanford (U.S. News & World Report, 10 consecutive years, 2016-2025)
#1 in the U.S. and top 10 in the world for Global Impact in Research, Outreach, and Stewardship (Times Higher Education, 2024)
Top 1% of International Universities (Center for World University Rankings 2024)
Among the Top 150 Universities Worldwide (Shanghai Ranking, 2023)
#1 Public University in the U.S. for International Students (Institute of International Education, 2021-2024)
Visit ASU websiteWith a history of rapid development since its establishment in 1997, Lac Hong University has become one of the leading private universities in the Southern Region of Vietnam. Collaborating with ASU – the one of the largest and top-ranked universities in the United States, and the ASU-Cintana Alliance – a global network of prestigious private universities, accelerates and expands LHU’s mission to help improve the quality of higher education, applied research and international integration in Vietnam.
Nancy Gonzales
Executive Vice President, and University Provost at Arizona State University
It is our university’s charter mission to make a world-class higher education accessible to qualified learners, regardless of their background and geography.
Dr. Lam Thanh Hien
President of Lac Hong University
We are very proud to partner with Arizona State University and be a member of the ASU-Cintana Alliance network. This is an important opportunity to elevate education at LHU, providing students with access to world-class curriculum, enhancing research capabilities and connecting with the world’s leading academic network.
Rick Shangraw
President of Cintana Education
Cintana is pleased to announce the inclusion of Lac Hong University into the ASU-Cintana Alliance network. As an established private institution in Vietnam, recognized particularly for its engineering and technology programs, Lac Hong University is poised to make significant contributions to our cross-border academic collaboration. Our joint efforts are dedicated to cultivating future leaders who are capable of addressing global challenges.
As an applied institution of higher learning, now powered by ASU, LHU will draw on the expertise of ASU as well as other ASU-Cintana Alliance member universities, to prepare and empower our students to compete and thrive in the global economy.
