Postgraduate entry requirements by region

Vietnam

Postgraduate entry requirements for students from Vietnam.

Applicants who have completed a four-year Bachelor degree (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học) from a recognized Vietnamese university with a minimum score of between 7.0-8.0 out of 10 will be considered for admission onto a one year Master's degree.

UK Bachelor Degree Classification Vietnamese Bachelor Degree Classification
First Class (1st) Four-year Bachelor degree (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học) score of 8.0+ out of 10, or GPA 3.4/4.0
Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) Four-year Bachelor degree (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học) score of 7.0-8.0 out of 10, or GPA 3.0/4.0

PhD programmes

Application to PhD study typically requires a masters degree in a related or relevant subject, and a research proposal.

However, entry requirements vary by programme, and you should check the detailed entry requirements are listed under each programme on the Degree Finder.

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How to write a research proposal

Further guidance on academic entry requirements

You can also obtain further guidance on admissions requirements from staff in the College Admissions Offices.

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English Language requirements

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of English language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. These requirements are listed by programme.

English Language advice

Specific English language requirement by programme

Applicant support

Our representatives for Vietnam are Louise Tracey and Louise Zeelenberg.

You can contact us for advice and support by emailing:

futurestudents@ed.ac.uk

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