How to Apply?

VinUniversity’s Ph.D. program in Computer Science aims to train experts and researchers with high levels of expertise, practical and theoretical knowledge and advanced theory in cutting-edge technological fields, who have independent research capabilities, and the ability to establish research collaborations at national and international levels.

Our admissions process is designed to select the best distinctive talents
that have 4 things in common, defined as AACC:

General requirements for applicants:

1. Hold a master’s degree or bachelor’s degree classified as good or higher in a Computer Science or related fields;
2. Have research experience demonstrated through a master’s thesis of a research-oriente training program; or published scientific articles or reports; or have worked for 2 years (24 months) or more as a lecturer or researcher at training establishments and science technology organizations;
3. Have a draft research outline and expected study and research plan for the entire course;
4. Meet the requirements for research proposal, scientific research experience, letters of recommendation.

Vietnamese applicants must meet foreign language requirements as evidenced by any of the following degrees and certificates:

1. English requirements for candidates: Have an English certificate of IELTS 6.5 or high (or equivalent) within 2 years (24 months) before the date of enrollment or graduation from master’s and/or university degrees in programs taught in English.
2. For candidates who do not satisfy English requirement above, candidates need to:
   – At the time of admissions: candidates need to have IELTS of 5.5 or higher or equivalent as specified in Appendix II of Circular No. 18/2021/TT-BGDĐT.
   – Within 12 months from the start date of Ph.D. program: candidates need to submit a valid IELTS 6.5 or higher (or equivalent).

Step 1: Prepare the admission documents. List of admission documents HERE.
PhD proposal guideline HERE.

Step 2: Complete the online application form HERE.

Step 3: Qualified candidates will be invited to a Technical Interview round with VinUni Professors.

Step 4: Admission decisions will be made by the Admissions Committee, and the Program Director will notify the candidates about the final results.

Please contact us via graduate.admission@vinuni.edu.vn if you have any questions.

We are accepting applications on a continuing basis.