The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) announces that it is now accepting undergraduate applications for the intake 2025 as follows:
1. Eligible applicants
Applicants who graduated or will graduate in 2025 (currently in grade 12) from Vietnamese or international high schools are eligible. Applicants must meet the admission requirements set by the VGU and Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).
2. Admission quota
| No. | Program | Code | Quota |
| 1 | Computer Science (CSE) | 7480101 | 250 |
| 2 | Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) | 7520208 | 165 |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering (MEN) | 7520103 | 95 |
| 4 | Civil Engineering and Construction Management (BCE) | 7580201 | 60 |
| 5 | Architecture (ARC) | 7580101 | 90 |
| 6 | Business Administration (BBA) | 7340101 | 140 |
| 7 | Finance and Accounting (BFA) | 7340202 | 95 |
| 8 | Smart Mobility Engineering (SME) | 7510104 | 60 |
| 9 | Environmental and Process Engineering (EPE)(Sustainable Process Engineering (SPE)) | 7510206 | 60 |
| 10 | Mechatronics (MEC) | 7520114 | 30 |
| 11 | Major in Economics (BSE) | 7310101 | 30 |
| Total | 1075 |
3. Admission mode
VGU’s admission is carried out via five following modes. Applicants are entitled to apply to several modes of admission but must adhere to the admission and enrollment timelines for each mode. For applicants applying through multiple admission methods, the admission results and scholarships for each method are determined independently. Details are as follows:
| Admission mode | Admission requirements |
|---|---|
| Mode 1: TestASApplication deadline: May 04th, 2025Exam date: May 24th and 25th, 2025Follow the timeline and regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training. | Applicants take the TestAS entrance examination – Paper-based TestAS (offline and directly on paper) held at VGU which includes two component tests: a Core Test and a Subject-Specific Module. The Subject-Specific Module is as follows:For CSE: Mathematics, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences module;For ECE, MEN, SME, EPE, BCE, ARC, MEC: Engineering module;For BFA, BBA, BSE Economics module.The total score of the Paper-based TestAS is calculated from the two component tests in the following ratio: 40% of the Core Test and 60% of the Subject-specific Module.The Admission scores: Total score of Paper-based TestAS: at least 90 points. |
| Mode 2: Assessment of high school academic resultsFollow the timeline and regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training. | Only applicable for applicants who will graduate from high schools in Vietnam in 2025.Selection is based on three years of the high school academic result (Grade 10, 11 and 12) |
| Mode 3: Direct admissionFollow the timeline and regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training. | Applicants having excellent academic achievements:Members of the national team in the “International Olympiad” for the high school in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Informatics, or winning the 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize in the high-school competition “Asian – Pacific Olympiad” in the subjects of Mathematics, Physics or Informatics;Winning the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or Consolation prize in the Vietnam National High school competition or in the High school competition;Being a member of the National team in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) or winning the 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize of the Vietnam National Competition of Science and Engineering. The result of the winning project must be consistent with the applied study program at VGU;Achieving the Excellent Student in three grades of high schools and concurrently having:A valid English certificate equivalent to at least IELTS Academic 6.0; orThe mean of the English scores in three grades of high schools at least 8.50. |
| Mode 4: International high school diplomas/ certificatesFollow the timeline and regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training. | Applicants having recognized international high school diplomas (IBD, A-Level combined with AS-Level/IGCSE, WACE, GED…); or certificates of international aptitude tests (TestAS, SAT, ACT, etc.).Applicants having international high school diplomas recognized in VGU’s admission regulation. |
| Mode 5: High School Graduation ExamFollow the timeline and regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training. | Selection is based on total score of three subjects in High School Graduation Examination following admission subject groups:CSE, ECE, MEN, SME, BCE, MEC: A00/C01/A01/D26/D29/D07/D21/D24.EPE: B00/C01/A01/D26/ D29/D07/D21/D24BFA, BBA, BSE: D01/D03/D05/C01/A01/D26/D29/D12.ARC: A00/A01/D26/D29/V00/C01. Applicants can use the result of Artistic Drawing test taken at other universities when applying for subject group V00 |
4. English proficiency requirement for admission
- Have a valid international English certificate, equivalent to at least IELTS academic 5.0 at the time of application (the equivalency of different English proficiency tests is detailed in Annex 1 of VGU’s admission regulation for undergraduate programs); or
- Pass VGU English test which covers listening, speaking, reading and writing skills administered by VGU; or
- Achieve at least 7.5 points (grading scale of 10 points) of the average English score in three years of High School (Grades 10, 11 and 12). This is only applicable for Mode 2 and Mode 5.
- The following cases are exempted from the English proficiency requirement:
- Applicants from one of the countries where English is an official language (the list of countries is provided in Annex 2 VGU’s admission regulation for undergraduate programs;
- Applicants graduated from an international high school where the language of instruction and examination is English. Applicants must submit a letter of confirmation issued by their school, stating that the instruction and examination were conducted in English.
5. Application process
The applicants are required to complete the application form and submit the following documents (scanned copy) through the online application system of VGU https://apply.vgu.edu.vn:
- Personal identity card/ passport;
- The official or temporary High School Graduation Certificate (if any);
- Official high school academic records (Grades 10, 11 and 12) verified by the relevant high school (required for Mode 2, 3, 5);
- Valid award certificate or evidence of the excellent academic achievement (required for Mode 3);
- International high school graduation diploma or certificate of international aptitude tests (required for Mode 4);
- The official result of High school Graduation Exam (required for Mode 5);
- Valid English certificate (if any).
6. Tuition fee
6.1. Tuition fee per one semester for intake 2025
The tuition fee per semester remains unchanged throughout the entire standard training period prescribed for one enrollment cohort. The tuition fee per program for students of intake 2025 is as follows:
International students from middle and low-average income countries are entitled to pay tuition fees equal to the tuition fees applicable to Vietnamese students.
6.2 Entrance examination fee
- Applicant with valid registered documents for Mode 1 (TestAS) will receive the notification of entrance examination fee including TestAS; VGU English Test (if required or registered).
- The TestAS fee of 2,000,000 VND is only refundable if the applicant submits the substituted TestAS certificates or send a request of canceling the VGU TestAS registration at least 2 weeks prior to the entrance exam date. If applicants must take VGU English test, the test fee is 500,000 VND/test.
| No. | Contents | Fee (VND) |
| 1 | Entrance Exam TestAS (Mode 1) | 2,000,000 |
| 2 | VGU English test | 500,000 |
7. Scholarships7.1 Merit scholarships for the 1st academic year
a) All admitted applicants for SME, EPE, BCE, MEC and BSE who enroll within the prescribed time will be granted the merit scholarships of 100% tuition fee for the 1st academic year.
b) The merit scholarship policy for CSE, ECE, MEN, BFA, BBA, ARC programs are as follows:
- Mode 1:
| Scholarships of 100% of tuition fee | Scholarships of 50% of tuition fee | Scholarships of 25% of tuition fee |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-based TestAS: Total score from 118 to 130 | Paper-based TestAS: Total score from 115 to under 118 | Paper-based TestAS: Total score from 110 to under 115 |
- Mode 2 and Mode 5:
| Scholarships of 100% of tuition fee | Scholarships of 50% of tuition fee | Scholarships of 25% of tuition fee |
|---|---|---|
| Top 5% of applicants with the highest admission score | 5% of applicants with the next highest admission score | 5% of applicants with the next highest admission score |
- Mode 3:
| Scholarships of 100% of tuition fee | Scholarships of 50% of tuition fee | Scholarships of 25% of tuition fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1st prize in Vietnam’s National Competition of Science and Technology or in the Provincial High School Competition;Winning prizes in National High School Competition or in the Asian-Pacific Olympiad;Member of the national team for the International Olympiad or for the International Science and Engineering Fair;Achieving Excellent Student in three years of high school and at least IELTS academic score 7.5 or mean of the English scores in three years of high school (Grade 10, 11 and 12) at least 9.5 | 2nd prize in Vietnam’s National Competition of Science and Technology or in the Provincial High School Competition;Achieving Excellent Student in three years of high school and at least IELTS academic score 7.0 or mean of the English scores in three years of high school (Grade 10, 11 and 12) from 9.0 to below 9.5 | 3rd prize in Vietnam’s National Competition of Science and Technology or in the Provincial High School Competition;Achieving Excellent Student in three years of high school and at least IELTS academic score 6.5 or mean of the English scores in three years of high school (Grade 10, 11 and 12) from 8.5 to below 9.0 |
- Mode 4:
| Type of certificates | Scholarships of 100% of tuition fee | Scholarships of 50% of tuition fee | Scholarships of 25% of tuition fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | 1451 – 1600 | 1361 – 1450 | 1280 – 1360 |
| ACT | 34 – 36 | 31 – 33 | 27 – 30 |
| IBD | 41 – 45 | 38 – 40 | 35 – 37 |
| A-Level combined with AS-Level/IGCSE | 3 A-Level subjects with an average from 90% | 3 A-Level subjects with an average from 85-89.9% | 3 A-Level subjects with an average from 80-84.9% |
| WACE/ SACE | 3 ATAR subjects with an average combined score from 90% | 3 ATAR subjects with an average combined score from 85-89.9% | 3 ATAR subjects with an average combined score from 80-84.9% |
| Paper-based TestAS | Total score of TestAS from 118 to 130 | Total score of TestAS from 115 to under 118 | Total score of TestAS from 110 to under 115 |
| Digital TestAS | Total score of TestAS from 190 to 200 | Total score of TestAS from 175 to under 190 | Total score of TestAS from 150 to under 175 |
| GED High school Diploma | Total average score of 4 subjects from 190 to 200 | Total average score of 4 subjects from 180 to under 190 | – |
| Recognized International High School Diploma | Overall GPA of high school diploma from 93% | Overall GPA of high school diploma from 89-92.9% | Overall GPA of high school diploma from 85-88.9% |
7.2 Full merit scholarships for students having excellent academic achievements
Admitted applicants with excellent qualifications who admitted and enrolled can apply for full merit scholarships, covering 100% of the tuition fees for the entire four academic years of their undergraduate programs. This opportunity is available after the completion of the enrolment procedure within the prescribed time. Detailed information will be provided in September. Applicants must meet the following requirements:
| For ECE, MEN, CSE, BFA, BBA, BSE, ARC, EPE, MEC and SME programs | For BCE program |
| – Having a valid international English certificate of at least equivalent to IELTS academic 7.0; and- Being granted merit scholarships of 100% tuition fee via Mode 1 or Mode 4; or winning prizes in National High School Competition or Asian-Pacific Olympiad (in subjects of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Informatics) via Mode 3. | – Having a valid international English certificate of at least equivalent to IELTS academic 7.5; or- Having a minimum GPA of 9.0 in high school academic transcript; or- Achieving total score of High School Graduation Examination at least 26 or higher according to the admission subject groups. |
In addition, students have the opportunity to receive merit scholarships, scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the World University Service (WUS) and industrial scholarships from the 2nd academic year, based on excellent achievements in academics, social and student activities.
7.3. Full merit scholarships for students from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar
VGU offers 66 full merit scholarships for admitted applicants from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and having valid IELTS academic at least 6.5 or equivalent. Each full merit scholarship is valued 100% of tuition fee of 8 semesters.
8. Tuition fee support policy
- Vietnamese students who are relatives of individuals with meritorious services to the revolution, disabled students, students eligible for monthly social benefits, ethnic minority students… are entitled to tuition reduction according to current regulations of the Prime Minister;
- Vietnamese students who are VGU’s staff, their spouse, their siblings and their children are entitled to a 25% tuition fee reduction for academic years;
- Vietnamese students who have siblings currently enrolled at VGU (only applicable to students who enroll later), as well as students who are lecturers or staff working in the educational sector (from primary school to university) and their children, are entitled to a 5% tuition fee reduction for academic years.
9. Contact information
Detailed information about admission modes, degree programs, application guidelines, policies on tuition fee and scholarships are published at https://vgu.edu.vn/vi/admission. For further assistance, please contact:
- Marketing and Student Recruitment Department, Vietnamese-German University: Room 220, Admin Building, Vanh Dai 4 Street, Quarter 4, Thoi Hoa Ward, Ben Cat City, Binh Duong Province.
- VGU’s Office in Ho Chi Minh City: Orchard Parkview Building (5th Floor), No. 130 Hong Ha Street, Phu Nhuan District, HCMC.
- Tel: 0988 54 52 54 – (028) 3825 6340
- Email: study@vgu.edu.vn
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