Prof. Dr. Pham Van Linh graduated as a medical doctor, a second-level specialist in gastroenterology at Hue University Hospital, a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Hue University of Education, and a Doctor of Medicine at Vietnam Military Medical Academy. In 2013, he was recognized as a Professor of Medicine.

Before becoming the president of Hong Bang International University, Prof. Dr. Linh had 39 years of experience working in the field of education and held several senior positions, such as President, hospital director, and President of the Council of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

Prof. Dr. Linh is the primary author and co-author of more than 150 scientific papers published in Medical and Pharmaceutical Journals, including 09 articles in prestigious international journals. He also won 1 National Award, 2 Ministerial Awards, and 3 Provincial Awards in Science and Technology.