According to a report by the Department of International Cooperation (MOET), during the period 2016-2021, Vietnam has 155 educational institutions receiving and training more than 45,000 foreign students from 102 countries and territories.

To attract international students, educational institutions must think about two factors: competitive tuition and university rankings. International students who do not study abroad under a scholarship/agreement or short-term exchange but self-funding will really pay attention to the quality of training and employment opportunities after graduation.

Prof.DsC. Nguyen Dinh Duc, Former Head of the Training Department of Vietnam National University – an educational institution with international students from 74 countries, affirmed that “the higher the university ranking is, the more credit the degree is.”

In addition to the school’s overall ranking, students are also interested in the rankings of fields and majors. Vietnam National University has three ranked field groups: Engineering & Technology ranked 386, Natural Sciences ranked 401-450 and Social Science & Management ranked 451-500.

The International School is an “International Hub” of Vietnam National University that receives and trains international students. Notably, 100% of the School’s international students are not subject to studying abroad under the Agreement, they are all self-funded for their study in technology, engineering, management, administration, finance, accounting and other fields taught entirely in English. From 2015 to present, the International School has been a pioneer in implementing training models with a multi-field, multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach to knowledge in training and research, instead of a single discipline like the traditional university model. With a solid pillar and strategic vision, in the next stage, the International School tends to bring the influence of Vietnamese education abroad in the period 2025 – 2030 with a vision toward 2040.

Improving students’ global citizenship capacity (fluent in using languages and foreign languages) and digital competency (competent use of digital tools to improve the quality of work) is not only demonstrated through a 100% training program in English, the International School builds a training program aimed at developing students’ thinking capacity, practical ability and self-study ability, considering English and technical skills. Soft skills and entrepreneurship are complementary but very important learning outcomes for learners. Lecturers of the programs are mainly highly qualified foreign lecturers or Vietnamese lecturers with international degrees, not only good at professional knowledge but also very knowledgeable about social fields.

At the International School, the “equality of all nationalities” regime has been established, without distinction between local and international students in term of communication language, scholarship policies, and youth union activities… Every Vietnamese or foreign student becomes a cultural ambassador, bridging friendship, increasing multinational and cross-cultural experiences.

For international students, 100% of successful admissions receive a scholarship for waiving the first semester tuition fee. In addition, the Office of Student Affairs and the Youth Union are the two units to support international students in integrating into the Vietnamese environment and culture. In addition, international students also have the opportunity to receive a full scholarship for the entire course if they meet the scholarship requirement. The scholarship fund is from the School’s autonomous funding source to educate all talented students regardless of nationality.

VNU-IS is the only unit of VNU that trains 100% of its programs in English. The school attracts nearly 100 international students from 20 countries and 4 continents to study full-time in Vietnam then returned to their country to work. The school has developed cooperative relationships with nearly 40 universities, educational, science and technology organizations around the world, including schools that are associating in training and scientific research such as Keuka College, Troy University (USA); University of East London (UK), University of Nantes (France); Moscow University of Energy Engineering (Russia), HELP University (Malaysia), Lunghwa University of Science and Technology (Taiwan)…

After a long-term training process at the International School, many international students wish to stay in Vietnam to live and work. “I think after graduating, working in Vietnam is also a good choice because I will be able to work and study at the same time. I also firmly believe that the International School can give me many good job opportunities in the future. In particular, the Management program, an associate training between the International School and Keuka College, will also give students many opportunities to work in Vietnam and abroad,” said Barragan Sanchez Daniel, nationality: Spanish, a student majoring Management.

Not only participating in bachelor’s degree training, international students also have the need for advanced postgraduate study after receiving a bachelor’s degree: “I am considering pursuing postgraduate training at VNU-IS or other reputable institutions after graduating. Continuing my studies at the postgraduate level will allow me to further specialize in my field, deepen my expertise, and enhance my career prospects. Moreover, I am passionate about lifelong learning and believe that ongoing education is essential for staying updated with the latest developments in my field and contributing meaningfully to society. Therefore, pursuing postgraduate studies aligns with my long-term goals of professional advancement and personal fulfillment” – Marius Kach Andre, nationality: Swiss, student majoring in English.