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The University of Science, VNU-HCM is a public university, one of the eight member universities of VNU-HCM. The University of Science, VNU-HCM was established by Decision 1236/GDĐT of the Ministry of Education and Training dated March 30, 1996, based on the separation from the University of Ho Chi Minh City to join VNU-HCM. The university currently has two campuses: One campus is located within the VNU-HCM Urban Area, Dong Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (with an area of 32 hectares). This is the main campus serving the regular undergraduate training program. Students in the regular program (except for Artificial Intelligence) will study here for all four years. One campus, located at 227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (with an area of approximately 1.1 hectares), primarily serves postgraduate and undergraduate programs (English Enhancement, Advanced), as well as distance learning programs. In 2025, the University of Science, VNU-HCM will enroll students in 39 majors/groups of majors across 8 fields. You can find detailed information about the majors/groups of majors here. The Competency Assessment Exam (ĐGNL) of the National University of Ho Chi Minh City has been held since 2018, aiming to select candidates with abilities suitable for its comprehensive training orientation. The ĐGNL exam aims to assess core competencies necessary for university-level education, including: language use, logical thinking, data processing, and problem-solving. Thanks to its ability to relatively comprehensively reflect the candidate’s abilities, the exam results are now used by many higher education institutions in admissions, contributing to improving the quality of incoming students. Further information about the exam can be found here. Students in the project program studying at the 227 Nguyen Van Cu campus can register for dormitory accommodation at 135B Tran Hung Dao, Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Detailed information can be found here. Candidates choose programs by major code when registering for admission to the University of Science. The University of Science, VNU-HCM does not require candidates to have an English language certificate for admission. If you do not have an English language certificate (meeting the required output standard), upon admission, you will take an English entrance exam to assess your current level and will be placed in a class that best suits you. In addition, you can also register for English courses (1, 2, 3, 4) to reinforce your knowledge and keep up with the curriculum of your major. Here is the link to the English entrance exam from the training department: https://hcmus.edu.vn/thong-bao-ve-viec-kiem-tra-anh-van-dau-khoa-quy-dinh-hoc-tieng-anh-va-chuan-dau-ra-tieng-anh-doi-voi-sinh-vien-dai-hoc-he-chinh-quy-khoa-tuyen-2025/ No, you cannot. When registering your preferences, you will register the code of the respective group of majors (for example: Computer Science and Information Technology; Geology, Land Economics; Data Science, Statistics; Physics, Electronic and Informatics Technology, Semiconductor Technology). After receiving the acceptance notification and confirming your enrollment in the chosen group of majors, depending on the Faculty’s requirements and your preferences, you will be able to register for the following majors. You can view the admission requirements for each major here.
Students in the regular program studying at the campus in the VNU-HCM Urban Area can register for on-campus accommodation at the VNU-HCM dormitory. More information about dormitories here.
