Overview
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) is Laos’ leading medical education institution, based in Vientiane. Established in 2007 through the merger of several health training institutes, UHS has grown into a central hub for medical, pharmaceutical, and public health education. For prospective students, UHS is especially relevant if you want a training pathway closely linked to Laos’ clinical system through hospital affiliations and structured practical learning.
UHS offers programs across key health disciplines, combining academic coursework with clinical exposure. The university works closely with the Laos Ministry of Health and partner hospitals, and it continues to strengthen teaching facilities, digital learning resources, and research activities in applied health areas such as community health and tropical medicine.
2. General Information
| Name | University of Health Sciences (UHS) |
| Established | 2007 (from institutions dating to the 1950s) |
| Type | Public Medical University |
| Location | Vientiane, Laos |
| Website | www.uhs.edu.la |
| Language of Instruction | Lao (some programs in English/French) |
| Academic Staff | 300+ (including clinical instructors) |
| Student Population | 4,000+ |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | Tuition Fee (per year, approx.) |
| General Medicine (MD) | $800 – $1,200 |
| Dentistry | $900 – $1,400 |
| Pharmacy | $700 – $1,100 |
| Nursing | $500 – $900 |
| Public Health | $600 – $1,000 |
| Medical Technology | $600 – $1,000 |
If you are comparing options among Laos’ universities, it can help to review other institutions as well, such as Souphanouvong University, alongside specialized medical options like UHS.
4. Academic Programs
- Faculty of Medicine (General Practitioner program)
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Public Health
- Faculty of Medical Technology
- Faculty of Traditional Medicine
- Postgraduate Studies (Specialist training)
- Continuing Medical Education Center
Beyond undergraduate degrees, UHS also supports ongoing training through continuing education, which is useful for working healthcare professionals who want structured upskilling. If you are mapping out your broader higher-education plan in Laos, you may also want to compare UHS with a general university option like National University of Laos.
5. Facilities
- Modern medical library with digital resources
- Anatomy and pathology laboratories
- Clinical skills training center
- Pharmaceutical laboratories
- Computer labs with medical software
- University teaching hospital affiliations
- Student health clinic
- Research centers for tropical medicine
For students, the strongest value is usually the combination of lab-based training and hands-on clinical skill development. Facilities supporting practical learning are complemented by teaching-hospital affiliations, which can help students apply classroom knowledge in supervised clinical settings.
6. Accommodation
UHS provides limited on-campus housing primarily for students from rural provinces. Most students arrange private accommodation in Vientiane, often sharing apartments near teaching hospitals.
- University dormitories with basic amenities
- Shared rooms (2-4 students)
- Common study areas
- 24-hour security
- Monthly cost: $30-$80 (dormitory)
- Off-campus housing assistance available
Because student housing can be in high demand during intake periods, prospective students should plan early and confirm availability with the university before finalizing rentals. For students comparing university life across regions, see Savannakhet University for a different campus environment outside Vientiane.
7. Contact Information
- Email: info@uhs.edu.la
- Phone: +856 21 250 750
- Address: Km 6, Thadeua Road, Vientiane, Laos
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