National University of Laos, Vientiane

Name: National University of Laos
Address: Vientiane, Laos

#19 among attractions in Vientiane

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The National University of Laos is a university in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Founded in 1996, with departments brought in from other existing colleges, it is the only national university in the country. The NUOL accepts students from all over Laos, along with international students. ()

Local name: ມະຫາວິທະຍາໄລແຫ່ງຊາດລາວ Established: 1996 (28 years ago)Coordinates: 18°2'11"N, 102°38'13"E

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National University of Laos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pha That Luang, Talat Sao Mall, Patuxai, Laos National Stadium.

4.1 miS
Historic gold stupa over 44 m. high
Pha That Luang, Vientiane
106 min walk • Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa, is a revered symbol of Buddhist faith and Laotian sovereignty, located in the heart of Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. This magnificent golden temple stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural and religious heritage.
5.2 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Talat Sao Mall, Vientiane
132 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, Talat Sao Mall presents a modern shopping experience in a locale that beautifully juxtaposes contemporary commerce with traditional Laotian life. Known as the Morning Market, this shopping centre is a hive of...
4.7 miS
Landmark arch and war memorial
Patuxai, Vientiane
120 min walk • Patuxai, often referred to as the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane, stands as a powerful memorial and one of the most iconic landmarks in the heart of Laos's capital city. This grandiose monument, whose name translates to "Victory Gate," is dedicated to those who fought...
5.1 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Laos National Stadium, Vientiane
130 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vientiane, the bustling capital city of Laos, stands the Laos National Stadium, a vibrant hub for sports and cultural events. As a premier sport venue, this stadium is a focal point for local and international gatherings, encapsulating the...
5.3 miS
Temple with thousands of Buddha figures
Wat Si Saket, Vientiane
137 min walk • Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha.
5.4 miS
Palace
Presidential Palace, Vientiane
139 min walk • The Presidential Palace is the official residence of the President of Laos, who, by convention, also holds the position of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
5.4 miS
Ex-Buddhist temple, now a museum and shop
Haw Phra Kaew, Vientiane
139 min walk • Haw Phra Kaew, also written as Ho Prakeo, Hor Pha Keo and other similar spellings, is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket.
5.2 miS
Pagoda, Buddhist architecture, Monuments and statues
That Dam, Vientiane
132 min walk • That Dam is a large stupa located in Vientiane, Laos. Many Laotians believe it is inhabited by a seven-headed nāga who tried to protect them from an invasion by the Siamese army in 1827.
5.3 miS
Museum
Lao National Museum, Vientiane
136 min walk • The Lao National Museum is located in Vientiane, Laos. It was founded as the national museum highlighting the revolution of the 1970s and is located in a French colonial building. In 2007, the United States donated a grant to help develop the museum.
5.6 miS
Busy Buddhist temple dating to 1563
Wat Si Muang, Vientiane
143 min walk • Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
5.4 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Ong Teu, Vientiane
137 min walk • Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan is one of many Buddhist monasteries in the city of Vientiane in Laos. This name is given to the temple due to the large, bronze Phra Ong Teu Buddha image that is in the temple: the largest Buddha in Vientiane.