About VinUniversity

VinUniversity is a private, not-for-profit university in Hanoi, founded by Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate. It was set up with academic partners including Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania, and teaches its degree programmes in English. Classes are small and the campus is in the Vinhomes Ocean Park area of Gia Lam, Hanoi.

For 2027–28 VinUni is admitting bachelor’s students to four colleges:

• College of Business and Management: Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Finance and Banking
• College of Engineering and Computer Science: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science
• College of Health Sciences: Medical Doctor (MD) programme, Bachelor of Nursing
• College of Arts and Sciences: Multimedia Communication, Psychology, Economics

VinUniversity Scholarships 2027–28: Every Level Explained

VinUni’s support comes in four layers. You don’t apply for each one separately: admitted students are considered for merit scholarships through the normal application.

Merit scholarships are judged on aspiration, intellect and resilience. High marks matter, but VinUni also looks for ambition, leadership and how you have handled challenges.

One award is not open to Pakistanis: the “Exclusive Scholarship for Filipino Talents” (up to a full ride plus USD 1,500 for living expenses) is only for applicants from the Philippines. The Vingroup employee and Vinschool awards are also restricted.

What Will You Actually Pay? Tuition After Scholarships

VinUni lists tuition at about 815,850,000 VND (about USD 35,000) a year for all majors and 349,650,000 VND (about USD 15,000) a year for Nursing. After the 35% subsidy, VinUni says students pay about 530 million VND a year (other programmes) or about 227 million VND a year (Nursing), before any merit scholarship.

VinUni’s official pages don’t spell out exactly how the 35% subsidy combines with a merit percentage. For example, it isn’t clear whether a 70% scholarship means you pay 30% of listed tuition, or 70% is taken off the already-reduced fee. Ask VinUni to confirm your exact yearly fee in writing before you accept an offer (verify on official website).

Tuition is paid twice a year, at the start of the Fall and Spring semesters, by Visa card at VinUni’s finance office or by online bank transfer through VinUni’s Salesforce portal.

Unless you win the President’s Excellence Scholarship, you will need money for accommodation, food, flights, a Vietnamese student visa and health insurance. VinUni has on-campus dormitories; check the current dorm fee on VinUni’s Residence Life page (verify on official website).

Keeping Your Scholarship for Four Years

VinUni scholarships last for the whole degree, not just the first year, as long as you meet the retention rules:

• GPA 2.5 or above for scholarships of 50% to 90%
• GPA 3.2 or above for 100% and full scholarships
• No serious breaches of university rules

If you miss the requirement, you don’t lose everything: the scholarship drops by one tier (10%), for example from 100% to 90%. If your results improve the following year, you get the original level back. VinUni says only about 2% of students have their scholarships reduced.

Your entry scholarship can’t be upgraded later. If you start with 80%, you stay on 80%. That makes your application and interview the most important moment financially. During your studies you can still compete for one-off awards, such as the President’s Scholarship (80 million VND), Provost’s Scholarship (60 million VND), Dean’s Scholarship (40 million VND) and Change Maker awards.

Documents You Need

VinUni’s first-year application asks for:

• Personal information
• A one-page CV
• One short-answer essay
• Grades for years 10 to 12. For Pakistani students this normally means Matric (SSC) and FSc/ICS Part I and Part II, or O- and A-Level results. Ask VinUni how it reads Pakistani board results (verify on official website).
• Non-academic achievements: competitions, clubs, volunteering, projects
• Two teacher references
• An English test result (or proof of exemption)

If you are admitted, you’ll need notarised copies of your documents when you register, so get Matric and Intermediate certificates attested early.

Medical Doctor (MD) Programme: Extra Rules for International Students

Medicine has extra requirements for international students:

• Vietnamese language: level A2 when you enrol, rising to B1/B2 by Year 4, because clinical training involves Vietnamese patients
• Science subjects: Biology and Chemistry plus one more science subject

Pakistani pre-medical students should check these requirements carefully, and also check whether a VinUni MD would be recognised by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council if you plan to practise at home (verify on official website).

How the Selection Works

VinUni takes a holistic approach. It doesn’t just rank marks. It looks for students who show Ability, Aspiration, Creativity and Commitment. The process has three stages:

1. Pre-screening: VinUni checks your application is complete and that you meet the basic requirements.
2. Round 1, application review: the Admissions Committee assesses your grades, essay, CV, achievements and references online.
3. Round 2, interview: shortlisted students are invited to an interview. International applicants should ask whether it can be held online (verify on official website). At this stage you pay the 2,000,000 VND (about USD 75) application fee, unless you qualify for the Early Round waiver.

Your admission decision comes with any merit scholarship you have been awarded. If the scholarship isn’t enough, you can then apply for financial aid.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Choose your programme from the 2027–28 list above.
2. Book IELTS (or an accepted alternative) now. You want your score well before your chosen round closes.
3. Register for a VinUni Open Day or online event. If you apply in the Early Round, attending can get the application fee waived.
4. Prepare your documents: transcripts for years 10–12, a one-page CV, your essay and two teacher references.
5. Apply online through the VinUni applicant portal, linked from the official key-dates page.
6. Prepare for the interview. Be ready to talk about your goals, why VinUni and Vietnam, and your achievements outside class.
7. Read your offer carefully. Ask VinUni to confirm your exact yearly fee after all scholarships and subsidies, and plan your living costs.

Tips to Win a Higher Scholarship

• Apply in the Early Round. VinUni explicitly encourages early applications to secure scholarships, and your entry scholarship can never be upgraded.
• Show aspiration and resilience in your essay. Write about a real problem you worked on, a setback you overcame or what you want to build. Avoid general praise of VinUni.
• Back up your achievements. Olympiads, science fairs, coding projects, debating, volunteering and family responsibilities all count.
• Choose referees who know you well. A specific, detailed letter is worth more than a famous name.
• Consider SAT. It isn’t required, but VinUni says a high score helps.
• Women in science and technology: mention your interest clearly so you are considered for the WIT award.

🔗 Official Sources

• VinUni Key Admission Deadlines and 2027–28 Scholarship Programme
• Tuition Fee, Scholarship and Financial Aids FAQ
• English Proficiency Requirements
• First-Year Applicants
• About VinUniversity