Ton Duc Thang University

Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) is one of the young universities in Vietnam, with headquarters located in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, where it focuses on developing the country's economic and educational resources. TDTU has been focusing on holistic human development with the goal of becoming a research university for sustainable development in Vietnam in the twenty-first century. TDTU, which was established in 1997, has been gradually becoming one of the largest and fastest-growing universities in Vietnam. The inauguration of TDTU's Tan Phong campus is an important milestone marking the development of the university, which provides learners with modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. Moreover, the TDTU has four other campuses, including one near Nha Trang Beach, one in Lam Dong Province, and one in Ca Mau Province. The university has approximately 26,000 students and 1,800 staff members with 16 faculties, 27 research groups, and 93 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with a wide range of interdisciplinary research opportunities. In addition, the university has been focusing on research, high-quality training, and internationalization.

In addition, TDTU provides many scholarships for university students, which is an opportunity to help students improve their knowledge and their lives.

Graduate Scholarship Programs at Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU)

* Spring semester admission: ✓ Applications Open: middle of July annually  ✓ Applications Deadline: middle of November annually ✓ Enrollment and Spring semester start: middle of February annually

* Fall semester admission:  ✓ Applications Open: middle of January annually ✓ Applications Deadline: end of May annually ✓ Enrollment and Fall semester start: middle of July annually

PART 1: MASTER’S PROGRAMS: 18 majors (https://grad.tdtu.edu.vn/en/academic/master-program)

PART 2: PhD’s PROGRAMS (Medium of instruction in English): 6 majors (https://grad.tdtu.edu.vn/en/academic/National-Doctoral-Program)

• Scholarship policies: ✓ Total tuition fee of the master's program for the whole program in 2 years Medium of instruction in Vietnamese: $2000 - $2200  Medium of instruction in English: $5000 ✓ Total Fee tuition fee of PhD’s program: $7000 for the whole program in 3~4 years; ✓ Vietnamese Language tuition fee: $800 - $1500 for 4 months (A2 level) to 10 months (B2 level); ✓ Dormitory: $30/month; ✓ Every admission time, according to the scholarship criteria, the TDTU’s scholarship committee will review and award scholarships to international students, which include three levels of scholarship: 100%, 50%, and 25% (https://grad.tdtu.edu.vn/en/cost-and-funding).

• Entrance Requirements: Master’s applicants must prepare the following documents: ✓ Application form (apply online) ✓ Up-to-date CV ✓ Original copy of bachelor's transcript in a relevant applied major ✓ Original copy of bachelor's certificate in a relevant applied major ✓ Statement of purpose (500 words) ✓ English Language Proficiency for Master programs taught in English: TOEIC 600, TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.5, PET/FCE 160 (English certificates must be

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* Valid for two years from your test date up to the application date) or Proof of bachelor/master program taught in English. ✓ English Language Proficiency for Master program taught in Vietnamese: TOEFL iBT 45, IELTS 4.5 (English certificates must be valid for two years from your test date up to the application date) or Proof of bachelor/master program taught in English. ✓ Copy of passport ✓ Photograph (3x4cm) ✓ Medical check

* PhD’s applicants also need to submit the above as well as the following documents: ✓ Original copy of master’s transcript in a relevant applied major ✓ Original copy of the master’s certificate in a relevant applied major ✓ English Language Proficiency for foreign applicants applying for scholarships: TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 6.0 (English certificates must be valid for two years from your test date up to the application date) or Proof of bachelor's or master's program taught in English. ✓ Research publications (all files of published papers) ✓ Research proposal ✓ Two reference letters (one of which must be from your master’s thesis advisor)

* Application Procedure:

✓ How to Apply: Online Application: gradadmissions.tdtu.edu.vn

✓ Contact email: [email protected]

✓ Website: https://grad.tdtu.edu.vn/en