Admission Update
VIETNAM JAPAN UNIVERSITY - HANOI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
(*): Research-oriented training program.
2. Eligibility and Admission Requirements
| Criteria | Content | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Academic qualification | Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent or higher) | |
| Foreign language proficiency | Minimum Level 4 under the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam, and meeting the program’s specific language requirements | See Appendix 1 |
| Personal background | Clear personal record; not under disciplinary action from warning level or higher, and not serving criminal penalties; certified by employer or local authority | |
| Health condition | Sufficient health for study | |
| Research achievement | Research performance bonus is awarded but must not exceed 10 points (on a 100-point scale) | Scoring details in Appendix 2 |
| Research note | Research achievement points are added to the applicant’s cumulative academic performance score | |
| Additional requirements | Foreign-issued diplomas must be recognized by the Quality Management Department, Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) | Applicable to international degrees |
| Foreign applicants must provide financial proof sufficient for study and living expenses in Vietnam | ||
| Degree requirement (1) | Graduated with distinction (Good or higher) from full-time bachelor programs within 12 months (at application time) under accredited or quality-assured programs | According to Circular 23/2014/TT-BGDĐT |
| Degree requirement (2) | Bachelor’s degree (or expected graduation before admission decision), with at least “Good” classification or having relevant scientific publications | |
| Degree requirement (3) | Graduated with distinction (Good or higher) from relevant VNU programs within 12 months | See Appendix 5 & Appendix 7 |
3. Application Schedule, Documents, and Application Fee
- Step 1: Online application registration
Applicants access the online postgraduate admission portal at: http://tssdh.vnu.edu.vn and follow the instructions. Applicants must commit to and take responsibility for the accuracy of all declared information. - Step 2: Submission of scanned documents via email
- Send scanned application documents (in .pdf or .doc format) to: admission@vju.ac.vn
- The Admissions Office will review eligibility and may request applicants to supplement or revise documents if necessary.
- Step 3: Submission of hard-copy documents
Applicants prepare one complete set of hard-copy documents and submit them to the Admissions Office, Room 510, 5th Floor, My Dinh Campus, Luu Huu Phuoc Street, Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi.- Submission time: during office hours.
- Documents may also be sent via EMS postal service (based on postmark date).
3.1 Admission Schedule
| Admission Steps | Round 1 | Round 2 | Supplementary Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission | 23/03/2026 – 10/05/2026 | 11/05/2026 – 31/07/2026 | 01/08/2026 – 11/09/2026 |
| Supplementary coursework | 23/03/2026 – 10/05/2026 | Before 31/07/2026 | Before 11/09/2026 |
| Selection/interview | 16/05/2026 | 15/08/2026 | 19/09/2026 |
| Announcement of results | 05/2026 | 08/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Enrollment | 06/2026 | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
(*): The detailed schedule of the supplementary round will be announced after the end of Round 2. The supplementary round will be organized only if there is a sufficient number of applications as decided by the Admissions Council.
3.2 Admission Documents
| No. | Documents | Quantity | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application form for Master’s admission 2026 | 01 | Mandatory | Form 1, signed in blue ink, written in English (Appendix 8) |
| 2 | ID card/CCCD or Passport | 01 | Mandatory | Notarized copy of both sides |
| 3 | Photos (4×6 cm and 3×4 cm) | 02 | Mandatory | Taken within the last 6 months; full name and date of birth written on the back |
| 4 | Health certificate | 01 | Mandatory | Issued within 6 months prior to submission |
| 5 | Proof of application fee payment | 01 | Mandatory | Must follow correct transfer format (Section 3.5) |
| 6 | Bachelor’s degree (certified copy) | 01 | Mandatory | Notarized copy |
| 7 | Degree recognition certificate (MOET) | 01 | Mandatory for foreign degrees | Certified copy |
| 8 | Bachelor’s academic transcript | 01 | Mandatory | Certified copy; English translation required if not in English |
| 9 | English proficiency certificate (Level 4/6) | 01 | Mandatory | Valid within 2 years from test date to application date |
| 10 | Japanese/Vietnamese proficiency certificate (Level 4/6) | 01 | Mandatory for MAS applicants | Japanese for Japanese Studies / Vietnamese for Vietnamese Studies (for foreign applicants) |
| 11 | Professional experience certificate | 01 | Mandatory for applicants requiring bridging courses (MPP, MBA, MGL) | Minimum 01 year of relevant work experience |
| 12 | Financial proof | 01 | Mandatory for international applicants | Form 2 (Appendix 8) |
| 13 | Research proposal | 01 | Mandatory for MBA applicants | |
| 14 | Study plan | 01 | Mandatory for MEE applicants | |
| 15 | Recommendation letter | 01 | Not mandatory | Form 3 (Appendix 8) |
| 16 | Certified copies of certificates (skills, achievements, research, etc.) | 01 | Optional |
3.3. Application Fee
- Direct admission: 200,000 VND/application
- Admission via selection: 500,000 VND/round/application
- Applicants must pay the application fee immediately after successfully submitting their application.
- The application fee is non-refundable and does not include costs for supplementary coursework, travel, meals, accommodation, or other expenses during the interview process.
3.4 Supplementary Coursework Fee
- Applicants required to complete supplementary coursework will be informed of the study plan and the number of required credits before the admission assessment takes place (list of maximum required courses is provided in Appendix 6).
- Tuition for supplementary courses is based on the number of credits required by the program. The credit fee is calculated according to the undergraduate credit tuition rate of the University.
- In case applicants fail to complete the required supplementary coursework, fees will not be refunded, and the applicant will not be eligible for admission.
3.5 Payment Method
- Applicants shall pay the application fee via bank transfer.
- University bank account information:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Bank name | Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) |
| Branch | My Dinh Branch |
| Account number | 2600816336 |
| Account holder | Vietnam Japan University |
| Currency | VND |
| SWIFT code | BIDVVNVX |
| Transfer amount | As specified in Section 3.3 |
| Transfer content | “Full name of applicant _ Program abbreviation _ Admission round” |
Example:
Applicant Nguyen Duong Nhi applying for the MBA program pays an application fee of 500,000 VND. The transfer content should be written as:
“NguyenDuongNhi_MBA_Dot1”
The list of program abbreviations is provided in Section 1.
4. Admission Contact Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Admissions Office Address | Room 510, 5th Floor, My Dinh Campus, Luu Huu Phuoc Street, Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Telephone | 024 7306 6001 (Ext. 1) |
| Website | https://vju.ac.vn/ |
| Fanpage | https://www.facebook.com/vnu.vju/ |
| Hotline | 0966 954 736; 0969 638 426 |
| admission@vju.ac.vn |
II. ADMISSION ORGANIZATION
1. Admission principles
- Candidates are evaluated strictly according to eligibility requirements stated in Article 2, Section I of this announcement. Selection is conducted in descending order of scores until quotas are filled. If quotas are not fully met under one admission method, they may be transferred to the other method.
- After the application deadline, the Admissions Council evaluates direct admission applicants and announces results at least one week before the official admission assessment. Candidates who do not qualify for direct admission may still apply for the selection round.
2. Admission process (application assessment and interview)
2.1 Admission procedure
- Step 1: Evaluation of application dossiers
- Step 2: Notification of results and interview schedule for eligible candidates
- Step 3: Conducting interviews
- Step 4: Announcement of admission results
- Step 5: Issuance of admission notices for successful candidates
2.2 Evaluation criteria and admission results
Candidates are assessed based on:
- Academic performance at undergraduate level (degree classification and transcript)
- Foreign language proficiency (certificates, essays, interviews)
- Critical thinking ability and study motivation
- Research achievements
- Research proposal (for Business Administration and Environmental Engineering applicants)
- Each program has its own specific scoring rubric based on the above criteria.
- Final admission results are calculated on a 100-point scale combining dossier evaluation and interview results.
- Minimum passing threshold: 60/100 points.
- The Admissions Council makes the final decision on admission results and cutoff scores based on recommendations from the specialized committee.
2.3 Interview process
- Eligible candidates will be informed of the interview schedule by the Admissions Council.
- Application fee is non-refundable. It may be carried over to the next round only if the candidate submits a valid request and receives approval from the Admissions Secretariat at least 2 days before the interview date.
- Interviews are conducted in person at My Dinh Campus, Vietnam Japan University, Luu Huu Phuoc Street, Hanoi.
- Online interviews are only allowed for candidates residing at least 300 km away from the campus, upon prior approval and submission of a request at least 2 days before the interview date.
- Interview language: primarily English.
- Area Studies (Japanese Studies): mainly Japanese
- Area Studies (Vietnamese Studies for foreign applicants): mainly Vietnamese
2.4 Re-evaluation (appeals)
The decision of the Admissions Council is final. The university does not accept appeals or re-evaluation requests.
III. TUITION FEES
- Vietnamese students: 92,000,000 VND / 2 years
- International students: 110,000,000 VND / 2 years
IV. BENEFITS AND POLICIES
1. General benefits
- Opportunity to participate in research projects and innovation initiatives with professors and experts from Japan
- Opportunity to receive scholarships and special financial support
- Opportunity to work as teaching assistants with additional benefits under university regulations
2. Special benefits for VJU graduates continuing to Master’s programs
- All VJU graduates receive a 10% tuition fee reduction in the first year and are eligible for general university scholarships if they meet criteria.
- Additional tuition support:
- Graduates with Excellent (Xuất sắc) performance and meeting admission requirements: up to 100% tuition support in the first year
- Graduates with Good (Giỏi) performance and meeting requirements: at least 50% tuition support in the first year
- Students receiving tuition support must commit to participating in teaching assistant and research activities throughout their study period.
