UEH Postgraduate Scholarship
Admissions

With aspirations to become a key leading university in Economics, Administration and Law in Southeast Asia, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has tirelessly worked to promote meaningful scientific research activities, renew training programs, improve facilities and implement timely policies to attract scientists, experts and learners. In particular, UEH is proud to announce our scholarship policies for international students.
 
These scholarships are available during the official study period at Ho Chi Minh City Campuses and Vinh Long Campus in Mekong.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS:

  • International students who are not Vietnamese citizens.
  • Having received admissions to UEH graduate program.
  • Will commence the new academic year at time of scholarship awards.

Who is not eligible for the scholarships:

  • Learners who are under the Exchange Treaty.
  • Learners who have been awarded another scholarship from the University or another institution to cover tuition fees (in whole or in part) to study at UEH.
  • Learners who have not completed the program within the official training period.

INFORMATION OF UEH INTERNATIONAL PhDs SCHOLARSHIPS:

Number of Scholarships

Scholarships

Selection criteria

20 scholarships

+ Vietnamese Instructions programs: Thesis writing and defence in English. Visit here for more information on Vietnamese instructed majors.

+ English Instructions programs: 03 majors: Development Economics, Finance – Banking and Business Administration. Visit here for more information on English instructed majors.

Distinction Scholarship

100% tuition + accommodation fees (equivalent to $11,000 USD).

Awarded throughout the official study period. 

  • Meet all admissions requirements

  • GPA or equivalent (undergraduate and graduate) is at least 8.0/10.0 (3.2/4.0)

  • IELTS 6.0 or above, or equivalent.

  • Priority is given to PhD students who have to publish at least 01 article in a journal in the list of ISI-Scopus or 01 article in the English version of JABES Journal

Applicants are considered based on academic achievement at graduate/undergraduate level, from top to bottom until the amount of scholarships is met. Priority is given to international students with undergraduate degree issued by UEH.

The scholarship is only applicable for the official training period of the program.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF VIETNAMESE INSTRUCTIONS POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM:

 

Degree Prerequisites:

  • Similar or Equivalent Disciplines: Having the right qualifications/degrees with the registered discipline:
    • Master’s Degree in Economics, Business and Management for Economics/Business/Management fields; OR
    • Master’s Degree in Law for Economics Law field.

In case the candidate has a master's degree in the same field of Economics, Business, Management but is not aligned with intended registration field, he/she is required to study some additional knowledge modules of the training program after being admitted.

  • Other disciplines: Having a degree in another discipline but with a research orientation in economics, business and management, jurisprudence.

In case the candidate has not obtained a Master’s Degree, he/she is required to have an Excellent-ranking Bachelor’s Degree or above, as well as must study additional training program at the master's level in the relevant discipline, research-oriented.

Research Capacity:

  • Having accumulated experience in scientific research, as shown in being the author of 01 article or report related to the field intended for research in a scientific journal/conference/international scientific publication, accounted for by the State Council for Professorship, within 03 years (36 months) to the date of program registration.
  • Be able to implement and complete a research, demonstrated in a 3000 to 3500-word research thesis.
  • Come highly recommended and trusted by the scientific community, demonstrated through letter(s) of recommendation from at least 01 researcher who is a Professor / Associate Professor, or has a Doctorate Degree, engaging in professional activities with the PhD candidate, knowledgeable of the field the applicant intends to study

Language Proficiency:

  • Vietnamese language proficiency certificate at B2 (level 4/6) or equivalent, according to the Vietnamese Competency Framework.

Registration time:

Applicants who meet requirements, please choose one of the following times to apply and submit all documents:

  • Year 2021: deadline September 30th, 2021
  • Year 2022:
    • Intake 1: before April 30th, 2022
    • Intake 2: before September 30th, 2022

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM:

Applicants are Southeast Asian citizens but not Vietnamese or foreigners teaching, researching or working in Vietnam. The applicants must meet the below requirements:

Degree Prerequisites:

  • Similar or Equivalent Disciplines: Having the right qualifications/degrees with the registered discipline:
    • Master’s Degree in Economics, Business and Management for Economics/Business/Management fields; OR
    • Master’s Degree in Law for Economics Law field.

In case the candidate has a master's degree in the same field of Economics, Business, Management but is not aligned with intended registration field, he/she is required to study some additional knowledge modules of the training program after being admitted.

Research Capacity:

  • Having accumulated experience in scientific research, as shown in being the author of 01 article with a refutation published in an international scientific journal, within 24 months to the program registration date.
  • Be able to implement and complete research, demonstrated in 3000 to 3500-word research thesis.
  • Come highly recommended and trusted by the scientific community, demonstrated through letter(s) of recommendation from at least 01 researcher who is a Professor / Associate Professor, or has a Doctorate Degree, engaging in professional activities with the Ph.D. candidate, knowledgeable of the field the applicant intends to study

Language Proficiency:

Applicant must meet at least one of the below requirements:

  • Applicant is a citizen of countries speaking English as their native language.
  • The applicant having a bachelor/master degree with full-time training in English in a foreign university/college.
  • The applicant has a Bachelor's degree in English Language.
  • Valid IELTS (Academic) at 6.0 or above (issued by British Council or IPD Australia or University of Cambridge), TOEFL iBT at 65 or above (issued by IIG, IIE, or ETS-authorized testing centers)

Registration time:

Registration time: anounced after August 2021

HOW TO APPLY:

For Vietnamese instructions Graduate Programs:

We require official documents, including:

  1. Registration form (Please click here to download the form);
  2. Curriculum Vitae with ID picture (the form is here), certified and stamped by authority;
  3. Letter(s) of recommendation from researcher(s);
  4. One (01) Certified copies of Bachelor Degree and Academic Transcripts;
  5. One (01) Certified copies of Master Degree and Academic Transcripts;

Notes: Any of degrees and transcripts issued by a non-Vietnamese educational institute must be translated into Vietnamese and notarized. They have to be enclosed with recognition document of the Education Quality Management Department, Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam (For document official certification, please visit: https://naric.edu.vn/login).

  1. Vietnamese language proficiency certificate at B2 (level 4/6) or equivalent, according to the Vietnamese Competency Framework;
  2. Five (05) sets, each set includes: Research Proposal (the form is here) and articles published in scientific journals/conference articles with proceedings published within 36 months from the date of application submission.
  3. Written consent for the use of articles by co-authors (if there is a multi-author post);
  4. Two (02) 4x6 cm of your ID pictures, with information in the back: full name, date of birth, place of birth;
  5. Passport and student entry Visa.

Please register online by clicking here

For English instructions Graduate Programs:

  1. Registration form (Please click here to download the form);
  2. Curriculum Vitae with ID picture (the form is here), certified and stamped by authority;
  3. Letter(s) of recommendation from researcher(s);
  4. Certified copies of
    4.1. Bachelor and Master Degree and Academic Transcripts;
    4.2. English competency (as required at 4.2.3) ;
  5. Research Proposal (the form is here) and articles published in scientific journals/conferences with proceedings published within 36 months from the date of application submission.
  6. Written consent for the use of articles by co-authors (if there is a multi-author post);
  7. 4x6 cm of your ID pictures, with information in the back: full name, date of birth, place of birth;
  8. Passport and student entry Visa.

Please register online by clicking here

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MAJORS OF PhD PROGRAMS: Please visit us here.

FOR MORE CONSULTATION ON ADMISSION:

UEH Institute of Graduate:

  • Room A001, UEH Campus A, 59C Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Tel: (+84) 283 823 5277, or (+84) 283 829 5437
  • Email: sdh@ueh.edu.vn
  • Website: www.sdh.ueh.edu.vn

FOR MORE CONSULTANT ON SCHOLARSHIP AND VISA:

UEH Department of Student Affairs

  • Room A016, UEH Campus A, 59C Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Tel: (+84) 28 7306 1976, ext. 1002
  • Email: dsa@ueh.edu.vn
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSA.UEH
  • Website: www.dsa.ueh.edu.vn