Are you an aspiring international student seeking a scholarship to fund your undergraduate studies in a dynamic and rapidly growing educational environment? Do you want to study at a globally recognized university in one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cities? If so, the Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) Scholarship for International Students might be your gateway to achieving your academic dreams in Vietnam. This scholarship offers a range of financial aid, including partial to full scholarships, and attracts talented students worldwide.

Ton Duc Thang University, located in Ho Chi Minh City, was founded in 1997 and has quickly grown into one of Vietnam’s most prestigious institutions. TDTU is not only recognized as Vietnam’s first university to be ranked among the Top 500 best universities globally by THE World University Rankings but also accredited by international bodies such as the High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCÉRES) and AUN-QA. This reputation underscores the quality and commitment to educational excellence that TDTU offers.

TDTU provides numerous scholarship programs annually to help international students pursue their academic goals. Whether you aim to pursue an undergraduate program in English or Vietnamese, the TDTU Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year provides a chance to gain an excellent education in various majors while receiving significant financial support. Explore the scholarships available and discover the best fit for your academic and career goals.

The undergraduate courses covered by TDTU scholarships are as follows:

• Undergraduate programs taught in the Vietnamese language
• Undergraduate programs are taught in the English language.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline:
  • September semester: April 8 to July 15, 2025
  • January semester: August 25 to October 20, 2025
• Result Announcement Dates:
  • September semester: Late August 2025
  • January semester: Late November 2025
• Funding Type: Partial to Full Scholarships
• Host Institution: Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU)
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: International undergraduate students
• Field: 12 majors taught in English, 43 majors taught in Vietnamese (excluding Vietnamese Studies)
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Duration: 4-5 years (according to major)
• Program Language: English or Vietnamese
• Host Country: Vietnam

Benefits and Financial Aids

The scholarship details are as follows:

• Full Scholarship:
  • 100% tuition fee coverage for the undergraduate program and Vietnamese language class (does not include tuition for repeated courses)
  • 100% dormitory fee coverage
• Partial Scholarship:
  • 100% tuition fee coverage for the undergraduate program and the Vietnamese language class (does not include tuition for repeated courses)
  • 50-75% tuition fee coverage for the undergraduate program (does not include tuition for repeated courses)
  • 100% dormitory fee coverage

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Academic Requirements:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent (graduation years must be in 2025, 2024, or 2023)
  • Minimum average GPA of 5.0/10 from high school or graduation exam
• Language Proficiency:
  • For Vietnamese-taught programs: B2-level Vietnamese language certificate or completion of a 1-year Vietnamese language study at TDTU
  • For English-taught programs: Valid IELTS score of at least 5.5 (or equivalent, TOEFL > )
• Additional Requirements:
  • For Pharmacy major: A “Good” or higher GPA in the final year of high school and an average chemistry score of ≥ 7.0/10
  • For design-related majors (Architecture, Graphic Design, etc.): An aptitude assessment test organized by TDTU is necessary.

List of Majors

Applicants can apply for the following undergraduate fields of study:

Business

• Business Administration
• Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
• Business Administration (Marketing)
• Business Administration (Hospitality Management)
• Business Administration (International Business)
• Finance – Banking
• Accounting

Engineering

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
• Automation and Control Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Information Technology
• Software Engineering
• Computer Networks and Data Communications
• Computer Science
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Engineering Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Construction Management
• Architecture

Social Sciences & Humanities

• Vietnamese Study (Tourism & Travel)
• Vietnamese Study (Tourism & Tourism Management)
• Vietnamese Study (Vietnamese Language, Culture & Society)
• Social Work
• Sociology
• English Language
• Mandarin Chinese
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design
• Fashion Design
• Labour Relations
• Law

Science

• Chemical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistics

Health Science

• Pharmacy
• Sport Management (Sport Business and Event Management)
• Sport Management (Golf)

Required Documents

The following are the required documents for the application:

• TDTU Application Form
• High School Diploma
• Transcript/Academic Record of High School
• Passport or ID Card
• Health Check/Health Certificate
• International Student Profile
• International Student Commitment Form
• Health Certificate Issued by Authorized Bodies in Vietnam

Notes:

• Applicants should prepare the required documents (listed below) and email scanned copies to undergraduate@tdtu.edu.vn.
• Please have the hard copy upon arrival in Vietnam.
• Applications are only valid with complete and correct documents.
• The International Admission Council will award scholarships to candidates with the highest academic performance.

How to Apply?

• Prepare the required documents as listed above.
• Email scanned copies of the documents to the submission email below.
• Make sure all documents are complete and submitted before the deadline to avoid disqualification.
• Read the application process details here.

Submission Email: admission.undergraduate@tdtu.edu.vn

Further details and information are available on the official Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) website.

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