Tuition and scholarship
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Tuition fees
UEF maintains a transparent tuition policy, with fees announced at the beginning of the program and guaranteed to remain unchanged throughout the entire course of study. This allows students to plan their finances effectively for their university journey. With the current tuition structure, UEF students benefit from a modern learning environment, well-equipped facilities, and advanced technology. A diverse range of functional classrooms ensures continuous academic engagement, enhancing both professional knowledge and practical skills before graduation.
- Tuition fees are collected at the beginning of each semester and are based on the number of credits students enroll in. The academic year consists of four semesters.
- The average tuition fee is approximately 20 million VND/semester, including six levels of English language training. The English program, valued at 60 million VND, ensures students acquire a strong foundation before advancing to specialized courses.
- Students with an IELTS score of 5.0 upon admission are exempt from three levels of English, equivalent to a tuition waiver of 30 million VND.
- Students with an IELTS score of 5.5 upon admission are exempt from four levels of English, equivalent to a tuition waiver of 40 million VND.
1. Tuition payment schedule
The University notifies students of the tuition payment schedule at the beginning of each semester via email to their personal accounts. Additionally, a printed notice is sent to parents.
For first-year students, tuition fees must be paid upon completion of enrollment procedures..
2. Tuition Payment Methods
The UEF Department of Finance accepts tuition payments exclusively via bank transfer:
- Students and parents may transfer tuition fees to the University’s account at any bank nationwide with the following details:
+ RECIPIENT: HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (UEF)
+ BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION:
118666268668 - VietinBank – Branch 2, Ho Chi Minh City
060012347979 - Sacombank – Central Branch
0071009996666 - Vietcombank – Ho Chi Minh City Branch
+ Transfer Description: Student’s Full Name_Student ID Number
Scholarships
If you are a high-potential UEF student with outstanding academic achievements and aspire to study in an international learning environment, let’s explore our scholarship programs and apply for those you qualify for. For the year 2025, UEF offers the following scholarship policies:
1. Admission Scholarships
UEF awards scholarships of 25%, 50%, and 100% to applicants based on their academic performance in high school transcripts, the national high school graduation exam, the competency assessment test, or an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher.
Notably, this scholarship policy is conditionally maintained throughout the entire program, ensuring that students can focus on their academic and personal development. This initiative not only alleviates financial burdens but also motivates students to excel in both academics and extracurricular activities.
Additionally, from January 15 to May 31, applicants can apply for early scholarship consideration based on their first-semester Grade 12 results.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:
| Scholarship | 25% | 50% | 100% |
| Total score of three subjects from the first semester of Grade 12 (according to the 2025 admission subject combinations): | 21 đến dưới 25 | 25 đến dưới 28.5 | 28.5 to 30 |
For candidates registering from June 1
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:
| Scholarship | High school transcript (Total average score of three subjects in Grade 12; Grade 12 average score × 3) | National high school graduation exam score | Competency assessment test score |
| 25% | 21 to under 25 | 21 to under 24 | 840 to under 960 |
| Foreign language proficiency: IELTS score from 5.5 to 6.0 | |||
| 50% | 25 to under 28.5 | 24 to under 27 | 960 to under 1,080 |
| Foreign language proficiency: IELTS score from 6.5 to 7.5 | |||
| 100% | 28.5 to 30 | 27 to 30 | 1,080 to 1,200 |
| Foreign language proficiency: IELTS score of 8.0 or higher | |||
+ Phase 1: May 1 – June 30
+ Phase 2: July 1 – July 31
Admission Scholarship Maintenance Criteria in 2025
Each year, the continuation of scholarship awards will be subject to specific conditions based on students' academic performance and extracurricular engagement.
| Scholarship | 25% | 50% | 100% |
| Annual Scholarship Maintenance Criteria | - Cumulative GPA from 3.2 - Annual conduct evaluation score ≥ 65 |
- Cumulative GPA from 3.4 - 3.2 to below 3.4: 25% scholarship - Annual conduct evaluation score ≥ 65 |
- Cumulative GPA from 3.6 - 3.4 to below 3.6: 50% scholarship - 3.2 to below 3.4: 25% scholarship - Annual conduct evaluation score ≥ 65 |
1.1. 100% Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be admitted to UEF’s 2025 intake and achieve: At least 27 points in the 2025 National High School Graduation Exam; At least 28.5 points in the Grade 12 High School Academic Record; At least 1,080 points in the VNU-HCM Competency Assessment Exam.
- Or obtain an IELTS certificate of 8.0 or higher.
- Scholarship Maintenance Criteria: At the end of each academic year, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) to continue receiving the full scholarship. Students with a GPA from 3.4 to under 3.6 will receive a 50% scholarship for the following year. The annual conduct evaluation score must be 65 or higher
1.2. 50% Scholarship
- Be admitted to UEF’s 2025 intake and achieve: A total score from 24 to under 27 in the 2025 National High School Graduation Exam; A total score from 25 to under 28.5 in the Grade 12 High School Academic Record; A score from 960 to under 1,080 in the VNU-HCM Competency Assessment Exam; Or hold an IELTS certificate between 6.5 and 7.5.
- Scholarship Value: The 50% tuition scholarship.
- Scholarship Maintenance Criteria: At the end of each academic year, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) to continue receiving the 50% scholarship. Students with a GPA from 3.2 to under 3.4 will receive a 25% scholarship for the following year. The annual conduct evaluation score must be 65 or higher.
1.3. 25% Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be admitted to UEF’s 2025 intake and achieve: A total score from 21 to under 24 in the 2025 National High School Graduation Exam; A total score from 21 to under 25 in the Grade 12 High School Academic Record; A score from 840 to under 960 in the VNU-HCM Competency Assessment Exam; Or hold an IELTS certificate between 5.5 and 6.0.
- Scholarship Value: The 25% tuition scholarship.
- Scholarship Maintenance Criteria: At the end of each academic year, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) to continue receiving the 25% scholarship. The annual conduct evaluation score must be 65 or higher.
Note: The scores used for scholarship consideration do not include priority points.
For example:
Candidates applying for admission to the Business Administration program through Grade 12 academic transcript-based admission (with a subject combination of Mathematics – Literature – English) can qualify for a 50% scholarship by meeting one of the following criteria:
(The total average score of Mathematics, Literature, and English in Grade 12) must be between 25 and below 28.5.
Or candidates hold an IELTS certificate between 6.5 and 7.5.
In addition to the admission scholarship program, this year, candidates admitted to emerging and high-demand fields will be eligible for corporate-sponsored scholarships covering 35% to 50% of tuition fees for the entire program. These scholarships apply specifically to the following disciplines:
| Học bổng | Ngành đào tạo | |
| 50% | Japanese Language | Event Management |
| Chinese Language | Hotel Management | |
| Korean Language | Tourism and Travel Management | |
| Psychology | Restaurant and Culinary Management | |
| 35% | International Relations | Software Engineering |
| E-Commerce | Communication Technology | |
| Information Technology | Multimedia Communications | |
| Data Science | Public Relations | |
| Graphic Design | ||
The Talent Scholarship is designed for candidates who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in academics, arts, or sports at the provincial, national, or international levels. Ranging from 25% to 100% of tuition fees, this scholarship recognizes individual excellence, fosters talent, and provides greater opportunities for global integration.
Scholarship levels: 25%, 50%, 75%, up to 100% tuition coverage
Scholarship maintenance: According to current regulations of the University.
Eligible fields of talent:
• Academics: Candidates who have won First, Second, or Third Prizes in national or international academic competitions; Members of national teams representing Vietnam in academic subjects; Recipients of prestigious awards in disciplines such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Literature, STEM, etc.
• Arts: Candidates who have won First, Second, or Third Prizes in provincial, national, or international cultural and artistic competitions.
• Sports: Candidates who have won First, Second, or Third Prizes in provincial, national, or international sports competitions in disciplines such as Martial Arts, Chess, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Swimming, etc.
Scholarship value: 50% tuition coverage for the entire program
Eligible candidates: Applicants must be the children or direct siblings of:
• Leaders of the Department of Education and Training (DOET) and heads of DOET divisions.
• Presidents and Vice Presidents of high schools.
• Officials and staff working at the Department of Education and Training.
• Teachers and staff at high schools.
>> Application Form and Confirmation Template
>> Application Form and Confirmation Template
5. Family Scholarship
As a newly introduced scholarship policy, UEF offers a 10% tuition scholarship for the entire program to applicants who have family members—parents, siblings—currently studying or have graduated from UEF. Scholarship Value: 10% tuition coverage for the entire program.
