PXU University was established on July 11, 2003, as the first and only non-public university in Hue City. The year 2018 marked a major transformation for PXU University with a significant investment from the EQuest Education Group. On December 23, 2018, the university officially transitioned from a community-based (dân lập) to a private (tư thục) institution under Decision No. 1812/QD-TTg issued by the Prime Minister.
In the new developmental phase of 2025–2035, PXU University aims to become a modern higher education institution operating under the American university model. The university will place a strong focus on STEM fields, centering its core values on academic quality, practical competence, creative thinking, and international integration.
The university is also committed to expanding into a multi-campus model, with campuses strategically located in major cities across Vietnam, including Hue, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.
PXU University’s long-term vision is to become a highly trusted higher education institution, gradually solidifying its leading position in Vietnam, regionally, and worldwide.