In the academic year 2023 – 2024, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH, Vietnam – France University) has 3 waves for direct enrollment, including 2 waves before the High School Examination and 1 wave after that.
1. USTH’s degree training programs
1.1. USTH’s degree training programs
No. | Training Programs | Code |
1. | Biotechnology – Drug discovery | 7420201 |
2. | Chemistry | 7440112 |
3. | Advanced Materials Science and Nanotechnology | 7440122 |
4. | Applied Environmental Sciences | 7440301 |
5. | Applied Mathematics | 7460112 |
6. | Data Science | 7480109 |
7. | Information Technology and Communication | 7480201 |
8. | Cyber Security | 7480202 |
9. | Mechatronics Engineering Technology | 7510203 |
10. | Aeronautical Engineering | 7520120 |
11. | Space Science and Satellite Technology | 7520121 |
12. | Automotive Engineering | 7520130 |
13. | Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy | 7520201 |
14. | Engineering Physics and Electronics | 7520401 |
15. | Food Science and Technology | 7540101 |
16. | Medical Science and Technology | 7720601 |
1.2 Double-degree training programs
No. | Training Programs | Code |
1. | Biotechnology – Drug discovery | 7420201 |
2. | Information Technology and Communication | 7480201 |
3. | Chemistry | 7440122 |
2. Admission schedule:
USTH encourages candidates to apply for an admission dossier via direct enrollment to evaluate overall capability, ability in logical thinking, and learning motivation. Moreover, candidates can seize the opportunities to know more studying environment at USTH.
In 2022, USTH has 3 waves for direct enrollment based on assessing student records and interviews, including 2 waves before the High School Examination and 1 wave after that.
- Enrollment based on USTH Competency assessment examination results and direct admission
Wave |
Application Period |
Knowledge Test date |
Interview Date |
1. |
13/02/2023-26/02/2023 |
11-12/03/2023 |
18-19/03/2023 |
2. |
01/05/2023-14/05/2023 |
27-28/05/2023 |
03-04/06/2023 |
3. |
07/2023** |
x |
07/2023 |
* The admission schedule may be changed and will be updated on the website of USTH. Results of direct admission, results of knowledge test, and interviews will be informed to the candidates via email and website.
** Wave 3 will be adapted to the MOET’s schedule
3. Entry Requirements:
- For students who graduated from high schools under the program the MOET
Conditions | Wave 1, Wave 2 | Wave 3 and via Portal of MOET |
1. | GPA (Grade point average)(4) of 5 subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Informatics in Grade 11 and the 1st semester of grade 12 from at least 6.50/10 | GPA(4) of 5 subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Informatics in Grade 11, 12 from at least 6.50/10 |
2. | High school graduates | |
3. | Pass the knowledge test organized by USTH | Attending High school graduation exam(5) with a selection of 3 subjects among the following 5 subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with results equal to or higher than the benchmarks of USTH (MOET’s system) or entrance mark of USTH (Wave 3) |
4. | Pass admission interview organized by USTH (wave 1, 2, 3) | |
5. | Having an IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 6.0 or TOEFL iBT certificate with a minimum score of 60 (candidates who registered double degree program) | |
6. | In case the number of qualified candidates exceeds the enrollment quota, admission criterion based on the order of applicants’ aspiration registered on the general enrollment support system of the Ministry of Education and Training will be applied to recognize admitted majors. (Applied to the candidates accepted based on the USTH Competency assessment examination results and accepted with direct admission according to USTH Admission plan’s regulation). |
- For students who possessed foreign high school diploma or studied international programs in Vietnam(6) need to meet 2 criteria as follows:
1. | The graduation certificate or transcript must have at least |
2 subjects in the field of natural sciences which achieved C grade/score (about 65%) as the minimum for A-level (GCEA)-General Certificate of Education level; or | |
2 subjects at a high level in the field of Sciences or Math which achieved above score 4 (grading system is 7) for IB-International Baccalaureate Diploma Program; or | |
2 subjects in the field of natural sciences which achieved a minimum score is 13 (grading system is 20) for France program; or | |
Contact the Department of Academic Affairs for further assistance with other programs | |
2. | Pass the knowledge test and interview organized by USTH |
Remarks:
(1) The knowledge test focuses on the foundational knowledge, with core content related to the registered training programs. Candidates refer to the combination of subjects in the knowledge test for particular training programs in Annex 1 of this Admission announcement. Candidates who passed the test will be invited to attend an Interview with the Admission Committee.
(2) For Candidates who registered for a double degree training program, the language used in the interview is English. Students who apply to other programs may choose either English or Vietnamese for the interview. The interview aims to evaluate the academic capacity and study motivation of applicants. Interview method: Online.
(3) Candidates who are eligible for direct admission, please refer to section 7 of this notice.
(4) Average academic results of 5 subjects will be calculated as follows:
(5) For applicants who graduated from 2015 to 2022: besides the condition (1), (3), and (4), they must ensure attendance in the High school graduation Exam with a selection of 3 subjects among these 5 subjects as follows: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with results equal to or higher than the benchmarks USTH in that year.
For applicants who graduated before 2014: besides the condition (1), (3), and (4) they must ensure attendance in national University Entrance exams in blocks A, A1, B, and D with results equal to or higher than the benchmarks of USTH in that year.
4. Application dossier
No. | Dossiers submitted |
Wave 1, Wave 2 |
Wave 3 |
How to apply |
Access our website: apply.usth.edu.vn and create an account to submit your application | ||||
1. | Application form for Bachelor admission 2023-2024 |
x |
x |
Filling online at the USTH’s admission system |
2. | Motivation letter (in English or Vietnamese with candidates registered in USTH’s degree training programs, in English with candidates registered double degree training program) | x | x | |
3. | ID card or passport(1) |
x |
x |
Scan or take a picture and upload it to the system |
4. | High school record in grades 10, 11 and 12(2) |
x |
x |
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5. | Official Certificate of High school graduation exam result |
x |
x |
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6. | High school diploma of temporary graduation certificate(3) |
x |
x |
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7. | Receipt of application fee(4) |
x |
x |
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8. | Certificate of English language proficiency(5) (Mandatory for double degree training program applicants) | |||
9. | Certificate of merits, and letter of recommendation (if any) |
Remarks:
(1) Passport is only eligible for foreign candidates.
(2) If the grading system is different than the 0-10 scale applied in Vietnam, a document by competent authorities explaining the applied grading system is required.
(3) For applicants who graduated before 2023, besides the above requested dossiers, they need to submit a copy of the certificate on the national university entrance exam result in the graduation year.
(4) Candidates pay admission fees according to the instructions in section 9.
(5) After enrollment, matriculated candidates will take an English test which decides their suitable placement. Students who have an IELTS certificate that achieved a minimum score of 5.0 or TOEFL iBT certificate with a minimum score of 35 will be exempted English test and eligible to study for 3-year program
5. Application process:
Application fees: 500,000 VND/candidate, Candidate can transfer with detail as follows:
- Account name: University of Science and Technology of Ha Noi
- Account number: 002.100.024.9148
- At Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam – Hanoi Branch
- Transfer note: Number of ID card/ Passport – Full name – DoB – Pay for application fees wave 1/2/3.
6. Eligibility for direct admission
- Candidates win prizes in examinations of selecting national, provincial gifted students* (or equivalent) in natural-science subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics and Geography;
- Candidates win first, second, or third prizes (projects related to natural sciences) in national, regional, and international science and engineering contest (approved by Admission Committee);
- Candidates participate in the international Olympic team selection exam; candidates are official members of national team participating in the international contest on subjects of natural sciences, international science and engineering contest teams (projects related to natural sciences);
- Candidates having final results of Grade 11, and 12 at Excellent rank and with GPA of 5 subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics at Grade 11, and 12 must reach at least 8.80/10 or higher.
Remarks: Eligibility for direct admission only applicable to the candidates graduating in 2023 and NOT to the candidate who applies for the double degree program.
* Direct admission for the Aeronautical Engineering program is only applied to students with prizes in Mathematics, Physics, and Informatics.
* Geography is only applied to candidates of Space science and Satellite Technology specialty
7. Tentative tuition fees
Specialty |
Tuition fee/ academic year 2023-2024 |
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Vietnamese students |
International students |
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Aeronautical Maintenance and Engineering Operations |
100,000,000 VND (equivalent 4,200USD) |
140,500,000 VND (equivalent 6,000USD) |
Others on USTH’s training program |
50,000,000 VND (equivalent 2,100USD) |
70.000.000 VND (equivalent 3,000USD) |
The double-degree training program |
75,000,000 VND (equivalent 3,200USD) |
95,000,000 VND (equivalent 4,000USD) |
Tuition fee is collected every semester (2 semesters/year).
8. Contact
More information and further details including admission procedures, interviews, training programs, and tuition fees, can be found in English and Vietnamese at our website or via the following contact:
DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF HANOI Address: Room 102 – A21 USTH Building, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: 0247 774 7748/ 0247 772 7748 Hotline: 09 18 23 95 48/ 08 88 55 77 48 Email: admission@usth.edu.vn Website: www.usth.edu.vn Facebook: facebook.com/usth.edu.vn |