Undergraduate Admissions Information 2026 Of The University Of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH)

University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has officially announced detailed information for undergraduate admissions (Cohort 52 - 2026). The admissions plan includes 2 methods and introduces 8 new programs in technology and applied computing, aligned with the international market, with a strong focus on English-taught and dual-degree programs in partnership with leading global universities.

In 2026, UEH enrolls students under 02 institution codes corresponding to 02 campuses: KSA (Ho Chi Minh City) with 8,240 quotas and KSV (UEH Mekong - Vinh Long) with 650 quotas, with all UEH Mekong students will undertake their final year in Ho Chi Minh City.

UEH applies 02 admission methods in 2026 (Institution codes: KSA and KSV):

Method 1 - Direct Admission according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training (5% of quotas)

Eligible applicants include: Heroes of Labor/Armed Forces, National Emulation Fighters; candidates winning First-Second-Third prizes in national/international excellent student competitions (within 3 years); winners of national/international science and technology competitions; foreign applicants; Vietnamese students studying abroad who graduated from foreign high schools; applicants from very small ethnic minority groups; applicants with severe disabilities.

In which:
+ For foreign applicants graduating from high school or equivalent, UEH considers direct admission under two categories: (i) Non-agreement applicants assessed based on academic results, language proficiency, and aspirations; (ii) Agreement-based applicants following current MOET regulations.
+ For Vietnamese applicants graduating from overseas high schools or studying foreign education programs in Vietnam, direct admission requires: (i) academic performance equivalent to “Good” for grades 10–12; and (ii) a valid international English certificate with a minimum IELTS 5.5 (or TOEFL iBT 62, or TOEIC 4 skills 670 with Speaking ≥140 and Writing ≥140).

Method 2 - Integrated Admission (95% of quotas)

Admission score calculation is designed for each applicant group:

- Applicants graduating from a Vietnamese high school or vocational secondary programs

- Applicants (Vietnamese nationality) graduating from foreign high school programs

In which:

- Exam score:
Based on 01 of the following exams with the highest equivalent converted score: 
+ National High School Graduation Exam 2026 (with subject combinations required by UEH), or
+ Competency Assessment Test organized by Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City in 2026, or
+ Computer-based university entrance test V-SAT (applied for KSV)

- Average GPA calculation from High School Grades = (Grade 10 GPA × 1 + Grade 11 GPA × 2 + Grade 12 GPA × 3) / 6

- Bonus point:

a) Applicants eligible for direct admission but who do not use this entitlement in accordance with Points a and b, Clause 2, Article 8 of the current Regulations on university and college-level (Early Childhood Education) admissions issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

In addition, applicants may receive Incentive points for international English certificates according to the scoring table in section b (if applicable). The total of Bonus points and Incentive points is capped at 10% of the admission score scale.

b) Applicants graduating from Vietnamese high school or vocational programs:

*Note - Eligible award subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, Literature, History, Geography, Informatics, Economic and Legal Education, Biology, Technology (Industrial or Agricultural Track).

c) Applicants (Vietnamese nationality) graduating from foreign high school programs

- Score conversion principle: UEH converts exam scores to a 100-point scale; equivalence conversion between exams follows guidance from the Ministry of Education and Training, expected to be announced after the 2026 national high school exam results.

Detailed admission, bonus points calculation: https://tuyensinhdaihoc.ueh.edu.vn/#PhuongThucTuyenSinh

UEH Training programs and formats in 2026

In 2026, UEH offers 82 programs at KSA and 15 programs at KSV across 12 fields such as Business and Management, Law, Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and IT, Applied Engineering Technology, Architecture and Construction, Tourism and Hospitality, Transport Services, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, etc.

UEH launches 08 new programs: International Political Economy; Logistics Technology integrated with FIATA certification (engineering); Architectural and Urban Design for Inclusive Smart City (Architect); Law; International Trade Law; Intelligent Manufacturing (engineering); Smart Mobility and Operations Management; and Honors Bachelor - Technology (AI for Business).

Training formats at UEH include: Standard programs (Vietnamese, internationally accredited); Partial English programs; Full English programs; ISB Honours’ Bachelor programs; Asia Co-op programs; International dual-degree programs; Integrated double majors; Exchange and international linkage programs; Programs integrated with international professional certifications. Applicants should carefully review the training formats designed within each program to choose the option that best fits their abilities and personal circumstances.

In line with its internationalization-oriented training strategy, this year UEH has reduced its intake for Vietnamese-language programs while expanding fully English-taught programs and international dual-degree programs, which are admitted through a separate selection process from the outset.

12 Full English programs: Management, Marketing, International Business, Commerce, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Banking, Finance, Financial Investment, International Finance, Corporate Accounting, Auditing, Logistics Technology integrated with the FIATA certification.

06 Dual-degree programs with leading international universities include: Digital Communication and Multimedia Design (UEH - Saint Joseph University, Macao); Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management (UEH - Hochschule Koblenz, Germany); Finance and Banking (UEH - University of Rennes, France); Robot and Artificial Intelligence (UEH - Kwangwoon University, Korea); Intelligent Control and Automation (UEH - Kwangwoon University); Architectural and Urban Design for Inclusive Smart City (UEH - University of Auckland, New Zealand).

Tuition policy at UEH

UEH applies a credit-based tuition mechanism, allowing students to proactively plan for early graduation in line with their individual capabilities. At UEH, credit tuition rates vary based on several criteria: the field of study, whether the program holds international quality accreditation, the language of instruction, program duration, and campus location (Ho Chi Minh City or Vinh Long). Learn more about UEH's credit-based tuition at LINK.

The average tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year at KSA (Ho Chi Minh City) is shown in the table below. Tuition at KSV (UEH Mekong - Vinh Long) is equivalent to 60% of KSA. The annual tuition adjustment roadmap does not exceed 10%.

Scholarship Policy for Cohort 52 - 2026 Admissions

In 2026, UEH has allocated a total scholarship budget of tens of billions of VND to attract and support outstanding new students, students facing financial difficulties, and international students, applicable at both campuses: KSA (Ho Chi Minh City) and KSV (UEH Mekong - Vinh Long).

*At KSA (Ho Chi Minh City)

- Admissions scholarships for Vietnamese applicants with high admission scores, with a total budget of 7.56 billion VND, comprising 570 scholarships:

   + 50 Excellence scholarships (27,000,000 VND/scholarship)

   + 170 Full scholarships (18,000,000 VND/scholarship)

   + 350 Partial scholarships (9,000,000 VND/scholarship)

- Priority scholarships by field: applied to 50% of admitted students in Computer Science - Information Technology, Engineering Technology (Smart Manufacturing, Logistics Technology - Engineering Track, FIATA Integrated Logistics Technology), Architecture - Construction, and Transport Services, with 50% full scholarships and 50% partial scholarships.

- Financial support scholarships for students facing difficulties, with a total budget of 1.8 billion VND:

   + 50 Full scholarships (18,000,000 VND/scholarship)

   + 100 Partial scholarships (9,000,000 VND/scholarship)

- International student scholarships: 100% tuition waiver for the entire program, free dormitory accommodation, support for Vietnamese language preparatory program tuition (including B2 certificate exam fees for Vietnamese-medium or partially English-medium programs, or 3-6 months of preparatory study for fully English-medium programs), along with a monthly living allowance of 2,600,000 VND during official semesters.

*At KSV (UEH Mekong - Vinh Long)

- Admissions scholarships for Vietnamese applicants, with a total budget of 486 million VND, comprising 56 scholarships:

   + 5 Excellence scholarships (18,000,000 VND/scholarship)

   + 15 Full scholarships (12,000,000 VND/scholarship)

   + 36 Partial scholarships (6,000,000 VND/scholarship)

- Priority scholarships for strategic programs: applicable to students in Technology & Innovation, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (engineering track), and Agricultural Business. Students from Vinh Long, Can Tho, An Giang, Dong Thap, Ca Mau, and Tay Ninh provinces who meet the "Excellent" admission criteria receive a 100% tuition waiver for the first semester; other students in this group receive 50% tuition support.

- Financial support scholarships for students facing difficulties, with a total budget of 120 million VND:

   + 5 Full scholarships (12,000,000 VND/scholarship)

   + 10 Partial scholarships (6,000,000 VND/scholarship)

- International student scholarships: 100% tuition waiver for the entire program, free dormitory accommodation throughout the entire study period (including the rotation period in Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnamese language preparatory tuition support, an initial support allowance of 3,000,000 VND per student, and a monthly living allowance of 2,541,000 VND during official study periods.

Assoc.Prof. Bui Quang Hung - Interim President of UEH shared on this: "UEH continuously expands access to internationally accredited higher education that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive for learners across Vietnam and internationally - through our Glo-cal educational philosophy (Global knowledge combined with Local applied thinking), a curriculum system designed in alignment with real-world labor market needs, multilingual training formats integrated with extracurricular programs, a learner-centered care model, and a multi-tiered scholarship policy."

*For detailed information on the 2026 Undergraduate Admissions - Cohort 52 (K52), please visit: [Link]

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