General introduction

General Information on the disciplines, training systems, admission methods, and tuition fees of International University – VNU-HCM.

INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

International University is one of eight member universities directly under the Ho Chi Minh City National University, established in December 2003. It is the first and only public multi-disciplinary university in Vietnam currently using English entirely in training, teaching, and research.

Currently, the university offers full-time programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on key fields such as economics, management, engineering, and technology. The operational model is built according to international standards for faculty, textbooks, and curriculum, while being transferable with many highly ranked universities in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

The goal of International University is to become one of the leading research universities in Vietnam and the region, with the capacity to train and provide high-quality human resources that meet the country's development and integration needs.

2. MAJORS AVAILABLE

2026, International University - VNU-HCM is expected to recruit 2300 QuotasIncluding 2,000 quotas for 24 majors issued by International University 300 quotas for 14 linked programs With foreign universities.

Categories of Programs, Admission Codes, Quotas, and Subject Combinations for Score Calculation View here.

3. PROGRAMS

Enrollment quota is divided into two program groups:

  • Programs Awarded by the International University: 24 majors, primarily taught in English.
  • International Linkage Program with Foreign Universities: 14 programs in the fields of English Language, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, and Biotechnology.
  • Linkage models including 2+1, 2+1.5, 2+2, 3+1, and 4+0 with partners such as University of the West of England, Macquarie University, University of Sydney, Deakin University, and Andrews University.

Detailed information on each training program View here.

4. ENROLLMENT METHODS

2026, International University uses 02 admission methods:

  • Method 1: Direct admission, priority admission.
  • Method 2: Comprehensive admission on a 100-point scale.

The admission process page presents comprehensively the target audience, application documents, relevant subjects, conversion formulas, English proficiency certificates, admission schedule, and entry thresholds.

View Full Admission Methods.

5. TUITION FEES

Estimated tuition fee for 2025 for majors awarded by International University.

Group Programs in the group Estimated tuition fee for 2025 (VND).
Group 1
  • Business Administration
  • Marketing
  • Finance and Banking
  • Accounting
  • Economy
  • English Language
50.000.000
Group 2
  • Information Technology
  • Data Science
  • Computer Science
  • Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Industrial Systems Engineering
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
55.000.000
Group 3
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry (Biochemistry)
  • Food Technology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Biomedical Technology
  • Construction Management
  • Construction Technology
  • Control and Automation
  • Electronics and Telecommunications
  • Space Engineering
60.000.000

Unit: VND/year. The above rates are the estimated tuition fees for 2025.

Details of tuition fee rates: View tuition fee announcement

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Admission Information

2026, International University will offer 24 majors awarded by the university and more than 20 international joint programs with partner universities.

Admissions Support Channel

Undergraduate Training Office
International University - VNU-HCM

Phone
(028) 3724 4270 - Extension 3221

Admission Documents Hotline
0839 464 270 - 0825 844 270

Email
xettuyen.dhqt@hcmiu.edu.vn