40 universities to use IELTS for admission in 2023
The University of Economics (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), the University of Commerce and many other schools have announced the use of IELTS English certificates for admission in 2023.
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| Candidates with IELTS certificates can apply to many universities in 2023. Photo:Telegraph. |
Specifically, in the 5 expected regular university admission methods in 2023,University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi)Notice that the subjects of the international certificate admission method can be candidates who possess an IELTS English certificate of 5.5 or higher, with a total score of the remaining 2 subjects in the admission combination of the industry reaching at least 14 points in the high school graduation exam.
InUniversity of Economics (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), IELTS English certificate is used for admission in many different ways.
In particular, for the admission method based on the results of the high school student capacity assessment test organized by Hanoi National University, the school stipulates that candidates must have a capacity assessment test result of at least 80/150 points or higher and have an English score of at least 7 points or higher in each semester of 6 high school semesters; or have an IELTS certificate of 5.5 or higher.
The admission method of international English certificate combined with high school academic results and combined with interview of the University of Economics (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) requires candidates to use IELTS certificate with average academic results of 5 high school semesters (grade 10, grade 11 and semester 1 grade 12) of 2 subjects in the admission group (including Math, Literature/Physics/Geography/History) from 15 points or higher and combined with interview, specifically as follows:
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In addition, candidates can also use an IELTS certificate of 5.5 or higher combined with the results of 2 high school graduation exams in the admission group of 15 points or higher to apply for admission in combination with an international English certificate combined with the results of 2 high school graduation exams to the University of Economics (Vietnam National University, Hanoi).
The University of Economics (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) stipulates that the general condition for the international English certificate admission method is that the IELTS score is converted according to the international English certificate score conversion table to a 10-point scale. The certificate must be valid for a period of 2 years from the exam date to the date of application submission.
The table for converting international English certificate scores to 10 points of the University of Economics (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) is as follows:
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In 2023, the admission method combines international certificates (international language certificates, international testing certificates) that are still valid as of the date of admission registration with the high school graduation exam results of theUniversity of CommerceOne of the candidates for admission is a candidate with an IELTS Academic foreign language certificate of 5.5 or higher.
The table of international certificate conversion points of this method is as follows:
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Candidates with IELTS Academic score of 5.5 or higher can also apply for admission using the method of combining international certificates with high school study results to the University of Commerce. The calculation of the score for this method is the average score of 3 years of high school study in Mathematics and the average score of 3 years of high school study in the remaining subjects in the admission group (excluding Foreign Language) combined with the conversion score of the above international certificate.
Below is a list of schools that use IELTS English certificates for admission in 2023:
| STT | University | Admission method using IELTS |
| 1 | University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) | International certificate admission. |
| 2 | University of Economics (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) | Admission based on the results of the high school student competency assessment exam organized by Hanoi National University; admission based on international English certificates combined with high school study results and interviews; admission based on international English certificates combined with the results of 2 subjects of the 2023 high school graduation exam. |
| 3 | University of Foreign Languages (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) | Admission by foreign language certificate. |
| 4 | University of Technology (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) | Admission based on international English certificates (IELTS, TOEFL) combined with scores of 2 subjects Math and Physics in the 2023 high school graduation exam. |
| 5 | Hanoi National University of Education | Direct admission. |
| 6 | Hanoi University of Civil Engineering | Combined admission. |
| 7 | National Economics University | Combined admission based on the school's admission plan. |
| 8 | University of Commerce | Consider combining international certificates (international language certificates, international testing certificates) that are valid as of the date of registration with high school graduation exam results; consider combining international certificates with high school study results. |
| 9 | University of Electricity | Combined admission. |
| 10 | Hung Yen University of Technology and Education | Priority admission. |
| 11 | International Faculty (Thai Nguyen University) | Priority is given to direct admission for capable candidates and attracting talents. |
| 12 | Hai Duong University of Medical Technology | Admission is based on international English certificates IELTS and TOEFL iBT. |
| 13 | Hai Phong University | Admission is based on a combination of international English certificates and high school exam results or academic results. |
| 14 | Yersin University Dalat | Direct admission according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training. |
| 15 | Vietnamese German University | Direct admission. |
| 16 | Phenikaa University | Direct admission according to the school's enrollment plan. |
| 17 | Lac Hong University | Direct admission. |
| 18 | Vinh University | Direct admission, priority admission according to school regulations. |
| 19 | University of Economics (Hue University) | Admission according to the school's own method. |
| 20 | University of Foreign Languages (Hue University) | Priority is given to admission based on the combined results of international certificates and academic transcripts or high school graduation exam results in 2023. |
| 21 | University of Agriculture and Forestry (Hue University) | Considered in another way. |
| 22 | University of Education (Hue University) | Private recruitment. |
| 23 | University of Economics (University of Danang) | Admission of Vietnamese high school graduates in 2023 to international regular bachelor's programs; based on academic performance and foreign language proficiency for admission to regular bachelor's programs. |
| 24 | Vietnam - Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (University of Danang) | Separate admission method |
| 25 | University of Technology (Ho Chi Minh City National University) | Priority admission and direct admission according to regulations of Ho Chi Minh City National University. |
| 26 | University of Information Technology (Ho Chi Minh City National University) | Admission based on high school graduation exam scores; admission combines high school academic results with international certificates for admission. |
| 27 | University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Ho Chi Minh City National University) | Admission is based on high school academic results combined with IELTS, TOEFL iBT certificates or Vietnamese language proficiency for candidates graduating from foreign high school programs. |
| 28 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry | Priority is given to direct admission according to the school's project. |
| 29 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Law | Direct admission and early admission. |
| 30 | Ho Chi Minh City Open University | Priority is given to excellent high school students with international language certificates according to regulations; priority is given to high school transcripts with international certificates. These two methods are included in the school's separate admission plan. |
| 31 | Hoa Sen University | Direct admission to school. |
| 32 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Management and Technology | Direct admission according to school regulations. |
| 33 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry | Direct admission and priority direct admission; admission based on high school transcripts of grades 10, 11 and semester 1 of grade 12. |
| 34 | Banking University of Ho Chi Minh City | Comprehensive admission. |
| 35 | Saigon University of Technology | Admission based on the 2023 high school graduation exam results will take the total score of the 3 component exams/subjects in the admission combination. |
| 36 | Nguyen Tat Thanh University | Direct admission, priority admission, nomination. |
| 37 | Vietnam Women's Academy | Admission is based on a combination of international English certificates and high school academic results; admission is based on a combination of international English certificates and 2023 high school graduation exam results. |
| 38 | Diplomatic Academy | Early admission is based on high school results and priority points including priority points according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training (if any) and priority points according to the regulations of the academy; admission is based on interview results and priority points including according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training (if any) and priority points according to the regulations of the academy for candidates who have graduated from a foreign high school program abroad or in Vietnam, graduated from a high school program in Vietnam and have one of the international certificates that is still valid as of the date of application for admission. |
| 39 | Academy of Finance | Admission combines international English certificates with 2023 high school graduation exam results; admission of excellent students based on high school academic results. |
| 40 | Academy of Posts and Telecommunications Technology | Combined admission. |