Announcement for Admission

UEF Announces Doctoral Program Admissions – Intake 1, 2026

12/12/2025

Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF) hereby announces d doctoral programs admission for Intake 1, 2026 as follows:

1. Academic Programs and Enrollment Quotas

No.	Code	Program/Specialization name	Admission Quota
1	9340101	Business Administration	20
2	9380107	Economic Law	20

2. Mode and Duration of Study

Mode of study: Full-time.

Duration of study:

Three (03) years for applicants holding a master’s degree;

Four (04) years for applicants holding a bachelor’s degree.

3. Applicants and Admission Requirements

a) General Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a master’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree with Very Good classification or higher, in a relevant field as specified in Appendix I (attached).
Meet all admission requirements in accordance with the doctoral program standards issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and the specific requirements of the doctoral program to which they are applying.
Demonstrate research experience through one of the following: A master’s thesis completed within a research-oriented graduate program; Published academic papers or scientific reports;
At least two (02) years (24 months) of professional experience as a lecturer or researcher at higher education institutions or science and technology organizations.
Submit a draft research proposal and a proposed study and research plan for the entire program duration.

b) Foreign Language Proficiency Requirements forVietnamese Applicants

Vietnamese applicants must meet the foreign language proficiency requirement, demonstrate through one of the following qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree or higher awarded by a foreign higher education institution, a branch campus of a foreign institution in Vietnam, or a Vietnamese institution where the program was delivered full-time in a foreign language;
A bachelor’s degree in a foreign language major granted by a Vietnamese higher education institution;
A foreign language diploma or certificate equivalent to Level 4 or higher of the 6-Level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam, as specified in Appendix II (attached), or other equivalent certificates officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training, which must remain valid at the time of application (issued within the past two (02) years).
In the cases mentioned above, if the foreign language is not English, applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate in English within their academic field. This includes the ability to present specialized academic topics in English and understand professional discussions conducted in English.

c) Foreign Applicants

Foreign applicants enrolling in doctoral programs delivered in Vietnamese must:
Hold a Vietnamese language certificate at Level 4 or higher under the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners; and
Meet the requirements for a second foreign language as determined by the University, unless they are native speakers of the language used in the doctoral program.

d) Health Requirement

Applicants must be in sufficient health to undertake doctoral study.

đ) Personal Background

Applicants must have a clear personal background, must not be subject to disciplinary action at the level of warning or higher, and must not be serving a criminal sentence.

e) Application Submission

Applicants must submit a complete application dossier within the deadline prescribed by the University’s regulations.

4. Application Dossier

No.	Required Documents	Quantity
1	Application form for doctoral admission (according to the prescribed template);	01 original copy
2	Academic curriculum vitae (according to the prescribed template, with official confirmation);	01 original copy
3	Curriculum vitae (according to the prescribed template, with official confirmation);	01 original copy
4	Notarized copies or copies submitted together with originals for verification of the following qualifications and certificates:
	a) Bachelor’s degree diploma and academic transcript;	01 notarized copy
	b) Master’s degree diploma and academic transcript;	01 notarized copy
	c) Valid foreign language diploma or certificate.	01 notarized copy
Diplomas and Certificates: Any diplomas and academic transcripts issued by foreign educational institutions must be translated into Vietnamese, notarized, and officially recognized by the competent authority in accordance with current regulations on degree recognition.
5	Other diplomas and certificates (if any)	01 notarized copy
6	Documentation of Research Experience (compiled in bound form in accordance with the prescribed template): a) For scientific journal articles (compiled in a bound volume, with the applicant’s name and a list of publications indicated on the cover page): Copies of the journal cover page, table of contents, and the content of the articles. b) For scientific research projects (compiled in a bound volume, with the applicant’s name and a list of projects indicated on the cover page): Copies of the Decision/Contract for project implementation; Project Acceptance Report; A summary of the research project (for project participants, confirmation from the project leader is required). Or: c) Certificate confirming professional experience as a lecturer or researcher at higher education institutions or science and technology organizations.	06 copies
7	Draft Research Proposal and Proposed Study and Research Plan for the Entire Program (according to the prescribed template). In the research proposal, the applicant may propose a prospective academic supervisor.	06 copies
8	A letter of recommendation evaluating the applicant’s professional ethics, academic competence, and research potential, written by a scientist holding the academic title of Professor or Associate Professor, or a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Doctor of Science), who has previously engaged in professional collaboration with the applicant and possesses expertise in the field the applicant intends to pursue.	01 original copy
9	An official nomination letter issued by the applicant’s direct managing agency for participation in the doctoral admission, in accordance with current regulations on the training and professional development of civil servants and public employees (applicable to applicants who are civil servants or public employees).	01 original copy
10	3×4 cm photographs (with the applicant’s full name and date of birth written on the back of each photo)	4 pics
11	A written commitment to fulfill academic and research obligations and s financial responsibilities, throughout the duration of the doctoral program in accordance with the University’s regulations.	01 original copy
12	Citizen Identification Card (ID Card)	01 notarized copy
13	Medical certificate (issued within the past six (06) months)	01 original copy

Please note: Application dossiers will not be returned once submitted.

5. List of Application Forms and Templates

a) Application Form for Doctoral Admission: Download here

b) Research Proposal Template for Doctoral Admission: Download here

c) Cover Page Template for Documentation of Scientific Research Publications: Download here

d) Appendix I – List of Relevant Academic Majors: View here

e) Appendix II – List of Accepted Foreign Language Certificates: View here

UEF Doctoral Program Admissions – Intake 1, 2026

6. Admission Plan and Method, Announcement of Results, and Enrollment Timeline

a) Admission Method

Admission by evaluation, based on two components:

Evaluation of the application dossier: 30-point scale
Evaluation of the research proposal: 70-point scale

b) Minimum Admission Threshold

Doctoral candidates must obtain a total score of 50 points or higher from the combined evaluation of the application dossier and research proposal.

c) Application Submission Period

From the date of announcement until February 28, 2026.

d) Research Proposal Defense (Tentative)

March 28, 2026.

đ) Announcement of Admission Results (Tentative)

April 20, 2026.

e) Enrollment Period (Tentative)

From April 25, 2026 to May 10, 2026.

g) Program Commencement (Tentative)

June 6, 2026.

h) Admission Fees

Application dossier fee: VND 200,000 per set

Admission review fee: VND 5,000,000 per doctoral candidate

7. Tuition Fees, Tuition Exemption/Reduction Policies, and Other Information

a) Enrollment Fee

VND 1,000,000 per doctoral candidate

b) Tuition Fee

VND 35,000,000 per semester

(Each academic year consists of two semesters. The full program comprises six semesters for candidates admitted with a master’s degree, or eight semesters for those admitted with a bachelor’s degree.)

Doctoral candidates who extend their study beyond the standard program duration are required to continue paying tuition on a per-semester basis.

c) Payment of Admission Fees and Tuition

Payments may be made directly at:

Department of Finance, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance

Or via bank transfer using the following details:

Beneficiary: Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance

Account Number: 0600 1234 7979

Bank: Sacombank – Central Branch

Payment description: [Full name], [Phone number], [ payment purpose]

8. Application Submission Venue

Graduate Education Institute (2nd Floor)

Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance

Address: 141–145 Dien Bien Phu Street, Gia Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Tel: (028) 2236 3333 (2240) or 0989 215 189 (Mr. Tam)

Website: https://www.uef.edu.vn/vien-dao-tao-sdh

Email: saudaihoc@uef.edu.vn

Office Hours:

Morning: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Monday to Saturday)

Afternoon: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday)