ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2025 OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS, DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR LAO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Thanh Do University is ranked among the top application-oriented universities in ASEAN (ASEAN 2024: AppliedHE). The university meets national education quality standards and has received a three-star rating for application-oriented training quality in the ASEAN university rankings (UPM). We are pleased to announce the first round of 2025 admissions for full-time university programs and distance learning for Lao international students as follows:

1. Admission Criteria

Applicants must be citizens of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and meet the requirements outlined in Circular No. 30/2018/TT-BGDĐT, issued on December 24, 2018, by the Ministry of Education and Training on the management of foreign students studying in Vietnam.

2. Admission Requirements

• Academic Requirements: Applicants must have graduated from high school or an equivalent level and have a Grade 12 GPA (equivalent to Grade 7 in the Lao PDR education system) of 6.0 or higher.
• Health Requirements: Applicants must be physically fit for study, certified by a competent medical authority in Vietnam.
• Language Requirements: Applicants must have a Vietnamese language proficiency of B2 level (Level 4/6) or higher, as defined by the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework in Circular No. 17/2015/TT-BGDĐT, issued on September 1, 2015, by the Ministry of Education and Training.
• Age Requirements: No age restrictions apply.

3. Admission Method: Based on evaluation of applications.

4. Timeline

Application Deadline: From the date of the announcement until before the selection period of each admission round.

5. Training Programs and Admission Quotas

5.1. Full-Time Undergraduate Program

5.2. Distance Learning Program

6. Study Plan

6.1. Full-Time Undergraduate Program

• The training program follows an application-oriented approach, including one paid internship semester at domestic or international enterprises.
• Total study duration: 3.5 to 4 years.

6.2. Distance Learning Program

• Study Duration:

• High School Graduates: 4 years
• Graduates of Vocational or Professional Secondary Schools: 2.5 – 3 years
• College Graduates or Higher: 1.5 years

• Learning Method: Distance learning via computer networks and telecommunications.
• Degree: Equivalent in value to a full-time university degree.

• Final Exam Locations (Students may choose one of the following):

• Northern Region: Thanh Do University, Km 15, National Highway 32, Kim Chung, Hoai Duc, Hanoi
• Southern Region: 4A-6 Ngo Quyen, Tan Thanh, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City

7. Fees, Tuition, and Scholarship Programs

7.1. Full-Time Undergraduate Program

• Application and Evaluation Fee: 100,000 VND
• Tuition Fees:

• Information Technology: 1,600,000 VND per credit
• Chinese Language: 1,800,000 VND per credit

• Scholarship Program: The university offers 2 scholarships covering 100% tuition fees and free dormitory accommodation, and 50 scholarships covering 50% tuition fees and free dormitory accommodation for Lao international students.

7.2. Distance Learning Program

• Application Fee: 600,000 VND
• Tuition Fee: 370,000 VND per credit (applies to all programs)
• Additional Information: For more details, please visit the website: www.thanhdo.edu.vn

8. Application Documents Include:

• Application Form: For foreign students studying in Vietnam, following the template provided by Thanh Do University.
• Certified Copy of Passport: Valid for at least 6 more months.
• Certified Copy of Graduation Certificate: High School Diploma (or provisional graduation certificate), or Vocational, College, University Degree.
• Certified Copy of Academic Transcript: High School transcript or transcript from Vocational, College, or University.
• Certified Copy of Personal Background Record: Verified by a competent authority (translated and notarized).
• Certified Copy of Vietnamese Language Proficiency Certificate.
• Certified and Translated Copy of Birth Certificate.
• Health Certificate: Issued by a competent medical authority in Vietnam, valid for no more than 6 months.

Note: Diplomas and transcripts issued by foreign educational institutions must be recognized:

• High School Diplomas by the Department of Education and Training.
• Bachelor’s Degrees and equivalent qualifications by the Quality Assurance Department, Ministry of Education and Training.

9. Application Submission:

Option 1: Submit in person or via postal service to one of the following locations:

• Admissions Office 1:
  1st Floor, Building A, Thanh Do University
  Km 15, National Highway 32, Kim Chung, Hoai Duc, Hanoi.
• Admissions Office 2:
  No. 8, Kieu Mai Street, Phuc Dien, Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi.

Option 2: Apply online via:

• Website: https://tuyensinh.thanhdo.edu.vn/
• Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/truongdaihocthanhdo