Vietnam
We welcome students from Vietnam
Birkbeck's campus in central London brings together people from all over the world. Our friendly and supportive community is made up of students and tutors from over 140 different countries.
Birkbeck is part of University of London and when you complete your studies with us, you will graduate with a world-renowned University of London degree.
If you are from Vietnam and thinking about moving to London to study with us, here’s our guide to help with your application and help you understand what life is like in London and at Birkbeck.
Entry Information for students from Vietnam
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores, however we accept many other tests and qualifications.
- Please visit our English language requirements page for more information.
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Undergraduate entry requirements
- Applicants from Vietnam with Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc will need to complete a Foundation course for entry onto undergraduate programmes at the university. These offer the opportunity for guaranteed progression onto Birkbeck’s Bachelor programmes.
- Applicants with an associate degree (Tot Nghiep Cao dang) or who have completed the first year of a Bachelor’s degree (Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc) with a grade of 7.0+ may be considered for direct entry to a Bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-levels will also be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree programmes. IB requirements range from 28 to 33, depending on the course.
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Postgraduate entry requirements
- Successful applicants from Vietnam will usually have a minimum grade of 7.0 in their Bachelor’s (Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc) degree from a recognised university in Vietnam. The preferred GPA may vary from one subject to another. Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and you may be admitted to a Master's programme with a lower-level degree if you have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.
- If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus' Master's Foundation programme, which is available for two- or three-term progression onto a wide range of Master’s degrees at Birkbeck.
- The grading system is uniform for all levels of education, and is based on a 10-point scale, with a pass mark of 5.0. The scale is as follows:
- Vietnamese Master’s degree classification:
- 8.00-10 (alternative name: Excellent; English translation or equivalent: 1st)
- 7.50-7.99 (alternative name: Good; Vietnamese Bachelor’s degree classification: 8.00-10.00; English translation or equivalent: 2:1)
- 7.00-7.49 (alternative name: Pass; Vietnamese Bachelor’s degree classification: 7.00-7.99; English translation or equivalent: 2:2)
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Research degrees entry requirements
- Successful applicants will usually have a Master’s (Thac Si) degree with a final grade of at least 7.0 from a recognised university in Vietnam. A key consideration will be the quality of your research proposal.
- Applicants are strongly urged to contact potential supervisors within the department before submitting a research application.
Scholarships
We offer a number of scholarships specifically designed to help support international Birkbeck students during their time studying with us. View the scholarships for international students.
Life as an International Student
Contact Us
If you are from Vietnam and you are interested in studying at Birkbeck, we would love to hear from you.
- Email Samantha Wang, International Marketing and Recruitment Officer for South East Asia and East Asia, if you have any questions.
Contact us in Vietnam
Please get in touch with our in-country representatives if you have any queries.
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GSE
- GSE website
- Hanoi office
- Address: No. 273 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
- Phone: +84 24 3771 3561
- Email GSE Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh office
- Address: 255 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Phone: +84 28 3820 7759
- Email GSE Ho Chi Minh
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ISC-Intake
- ISC-Intake website
- Ho Chi Minh office
- Address: 35 Mac Dinh Chi, Dakao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Phone: +84 (0)8 3824 6622
- Email ISC-Intake Ho Chi Minh
- Hanoi office
- Address: 1st Floor, Phu Dien Building, 83A Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi
- Phone: +84 (0) 4 3941 1906
- Email ISC-Intake Hanoi
- Hanoi West office
- Address: 62-64 Tran Thai Tong, Cau Giay District, Hanoi
- Phone: +84 (0) 4 3792 5288
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Viet Intellectual JSC
- Viet Intellectual JSC website
- Address: No. 19P, Thuy Khue Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
- Fax: +84 4 3773 6424
- Email Viet Intellectual JSC
- Check website for office in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Education Company
- The Education Company website
- Hanoi office
- Address: 32 Linh Lang, Cong Vi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: (04) 37664523/53
- Email the Education Company Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh office
- Address: Ground Floor, HPL Building, 60 Nguyen Van Thu, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Phone: 84-8-22102126/7
- Email the Education Company Ho Chi Minh
More Information
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Financial support and scholarships
- As an international student, you will be expected to self-finance your studies, so before you apply to join a programme you should be aware of the fees that you will be required to pay and any discounts or bursaries that you may be eligible for.
- Birkbeck is committed to providing advice and support to help you finance your studies.
- We offer a number of scholarships specifically for international students. Some are offered directly by Birkbeck, others are offered in partnership with other organisations.
- You may be eligible to apply for faculty and school funding linked to your programme of study.
- Birkbeck offers flexible payment options that allow you to spread the costs of your fees across the year at no additional cost.
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Online events
- Our open events and taster sessions are a great chance to find out more about your chosen course and studying at Birkbeck, University of London.
A taster session will provide you with a more in-depth view of the University and your chosen school.
- Our open events and taster sessions are a great chance to find out more about your chosen course and studying at Birkbeck, University of London.
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Talk to a current student
- Want to find out first-hand what it's really like to study at Birkbeck? Chat to one of our student ambassadors on Unibuddy, which is a third party website - by signing up you share your data directly with them on their terms.
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Take a virtual campus tour
- Explore the campus from the comfort of your home and visit our learning facilities, social spaces and amenities.