National Economics University (NEU) announces admissions to Cohort 22, Spring 2026, of the IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program (hereinafter the Program), with the following partners and fields of study:

1. Admissions Requirements and Methods

1.1. English Language Requirements

1.1.1. Accepted English Language Certificates

– English language certificates under Vietnam’s six-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework,

– IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT certificates issued on or after January 1, 2024, excluding “Home Edition” or “Online” tests.

1.1.2. English Language Requirements for Admission

a. Unconditional Admission

Applicants meet the English language requirements for unconditional admission if they hold one of the following certificates or degrees:

• An English language certificate at Level 4 or above under Vietnam’s six-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework
• IELTS 5.5 or above, or equivalent;
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in English language issued by a Vietnamese higher education institution, confirming that the learner’s foreign language proficiency is at Level 4 (or equivalent) or above under Vietnam’s six-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework;
• A bachelor’s degree or higher issued by a higher education institution in an English-speaking country to learners who completed full-time academic programs taught in English abroad.

b. Conditional Admission

Applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirements for unconditional admission must submit an IELTS score of 5.5 or above, or equivalent, before August 1, 2026, to be eligible to enroll.

Applicants without an appropriate English language certificate must take a placement test to attend an English language preparation course in September 2026. After a maximum of 12 months of study, applicants must meet the Program’s English language requirements.

1.1.3. English Language Requirements for Entry into a Field of Study or Specialization/Transfer: Appendix 3

1.2. Admission by Examination

1.2.1. Eligibility to Take the Entrance Examination

a. Applicants currently in grade 12: An overall grade 11 average of at least 7.0/10 across three subjects: Mathematics, Literature, and Foreign Language;

b. Applicants who have graduated from high school: An overall grade 12 average of at least 7.0/10 across three subjects: Mathematics, Literature, and Foreign Language;

c. Applicants studying in international high school programs, those holding an international high school equivalency certificate, or foreign applicants: The Admissions Council will assess eligibility on a case-by-case basis.

1.2.2. Assessments

Applicants must take the following assessments:

a. General Knowledge Test

The General Knowledge Test (KTTH) covers Mathematics, Logic, and Vietnamese. The KTTH score may be replaced by a result from a domestic or foreign high school graduation examination, competency assessment, or thinking skills assessment; see Appendix 2.

b. Interview: Conducted in Vietnamese or English.

1.2.3. Basis for Admission and Calculation of Admission Scores

Admission results are based on the admission score, KTTH score, and interview score.

The admission score is calculated as follows:

Admission score = 2 x PT + 5 x KTTH + 3 x PV + admission bonus points (if any)

Component scores are converted to a 10-point scale:

• PT: The overall grade 12 average across three subjects (Mathematics, Literature, and Foreign Language) for high school graduates; the overall grade 11 average across three subjects (Mathematics, Literature, and Foreign Language) for applicants currently in grade 12;
• KTTH: The General Knowledge Test score or a substitute KTTH score (converted according to Appendix 2)
• PV: Interview score.

Admission bonus points: Converted points for applicants with IELTS 6.5 or above, or equivalent (see Appendix 2).

Based on actual results, the Admissions Council will determine minimum thresholds for the admission score, KTTH score, and interview score to ensure the quality of the Program.

1.2.4. Admission Requirements

a. Applicants Who Have Graduated from High School

Applicants are recognized as admitted and eligible to enroll when their admission, KTTH, and interview scores meet or exceed the minimum thresholds and they meet the English language requirements specified in Section 1.1.2, point a.

Applicants are recognized as conditionally admitted when their admission, KTTH, and interview scores meet or exceed the minimum thresholds, but they do not yet meet the English language requirements specified in Section 1.1.2, point a.

b. Applicants Currently in Grade 12

Applicants are recognized as conditionally admitted when their admission, KTTH, and interview scores meet or exceed the minimum thresholds.

Conditionally admitted applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirements in Section 1.1.2, point a, must submit an IELTS score of 5.5 or above, or equivalent, before August 1, 2026, to enroll.

To enroll in the Fall 2026 semester, applicants must: (i) complete admission deferral procedures before April 15, 2026; (ii) submit a high school diploma or provisional high school graduation certificate; and (iii) enroll before August 12, 2026.

Requirements for entry into a field of study: Students must meet the requirements for entry into their field of study; see Appendix 3.

1.3. Special Admission Review

1.3.1. Eligibility for Special Admission Review

Applicants must meet the following two conditions to qualify for special admission review:

(i) Applicants must belong to one of the following categories:

• Currently enrolled as full-time students at NEU,
• Currently enrolled at reputable foreign universities (among the top 1,000 in the 2025/26 THE or QS international rankings; among the top 100 UK universities in The Guardian University Guide 2025/26; or at business schools accredited by AACSB / EQUIS), with academic results of “Pass” or above,
• Holding an acceptance letter from a reputable foreign university (under the criteria above), issued no more than 12 months before the application submission date.

(ii) Applicants must hold an IELTS certificate with a score of 6.0 or above, or equivalent.

1.3.2. Admission Requirements

Special admission applicants are recognized as admitted when they meet the minimum interview score.

To enroll, applicants must submit a high school diploma or provisional high school graduation certificate. Applicants using international certificates or diplomas must complete recognition procedures under Vietnam’s regulations on qualification recognition to be eligible to enroll.

Requirements for entry into a field of study and specialization/transfer: See Appendix 3.

2. Admissions Quota

• Total admissions quota for 2026: A maximum of 568.
• If the number of applicants registering for a field of study falls below the minimum class size (25 students), the Institute of International Education will transfer applicants to another field based on their preferences, in the order of priority indicated in their applications.

3. Academic Program Content, Delivery, Duration, Qualifications, and Tuition Fees: See details in Appendix 1.

4. Spring 2026 Admissions Schedule

4.1. Key Dates

January 18, 2026: Open Day information event

January 19–24, 2026: Application submission

January 29, 2026: Posting of the applicant list

Afternoon of January 31, 2026: KTTH test

January 31–February 2, 2026: Interviews

February 10, 2026: Announcement of admission results

February 11, 2026: Enrollment for high school graduates

Admission Deferral and Enrollment for Grade 12 Applicants:

March 29, 2026 (tentative): Grade 12 applicants complete admission deferral procedures

August 11–12, 2026: Enrollment for applicants with deferred admission

4.2. Admissions Fee: VND 1,500,000 (Nonrefundable)

4.3. Admissions Advising, Application Form Distribution, and Application Submission

The Institute of International Education provides advising and distributes application forms at the Admissions Advising Room, Floor G, Building A2, on weekdays during office hours.

For the list of required application documents, see Appendix 4. Application documents will not be returned.

4.4. Contact Information

Institute of International Education

Admissions Advising Office: Floor G, Building A2, NEU, 207 Giai Phong, Bach Mai Ward, Hanoi.

Telephone: 0942.11.5050 or (024) 36280.280, extensions: 6427, 6428, 5339, 5340, 6451. Email: info.ibd@isneu.org; Website: https://isme.neu.edu.vn/

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Appendix 1

1. Study Model

1.1. Business Administration, Specialization in International Business (Andrews University)

The four-year academic program at NEU includes:

• General education (the first two years): NEU delivers the Andrews University curriculum.

Entry requirement for general education: IELTS 6.0 or higher, or equivalent.

• Field and specialization courses (the final two years): Andrews University is responsible for instruction.

Entry requirement for field-specific courses: IELTS 6.5 or higher, or equivalent.

• One field trip to Andrews University, United States, to enhance students’ business and international experience.
• Students who wish to do so may transfer to Andrews University, United States, from their third academic year (the phase for which Andrews University is responsible).
• Upon completing the program in Vietnam, students receive a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, majoring in International Business [Bachelor of Business Administration, major in International Business], from Andrews University.

1.2. Business Administration (Boise State University)

The four-year academic program at NEU includes

• General education (the first two years): NEU delivers a curriculum approved by Boise State University.

Entry requirement for general education: IELTS 6.0 or higher, or equivalent.

• After completing the first two years at NEU with a GPA of at least 2.25 (on a 4-point scale) and an IELTS score of 6.0 that remains valid, students transfer to Boise State University for the final two years, choosing one of the following 10 majors to earn a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration [Bachelor of Business Administration] from Boise State University:

(1) International Business;

(2) Accountancy;

(3) Business Economics;

(4) Finance;

(5) Business Administration;

(6) Entrepreneurship Management;

(7) Marketing/Marketing;

(8) Information Technology Management;

(9) Supply Chain Management;

(10) Human Resource Management.

1.3. Banking & Finance (University of the West of England)

The four-year academic program at NEU includes:

• First year: English language instruction under the TEG English program of TMC Academy, Singapore, and foundation courses. By the end of the first year, students must have: (i) IELTS 6.5 (with no component score below 5.5) or (ii) achieved TEG Level 4 and an English certificate at Level 4 of Vietnam’s six-level foreign language proficiency framework (or an IELTS 5.5 certificate or TOEFL ITP 500) to progress to field-specific courses.
• Second through fourth years: instruction follows the University of the West of England curriculum.
• After completing the third-year curriculum, students who wish to do so may transfer to the University of the West of England for their final year.
• Upon completing the program, students receive a bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance [Bachelor of Science (Hons) Banking and Finance] from the University of the West of England.

Note: For Banking & Finance, the field-specific phase (from the second year) begins only in September each year.

1.4. Business & Marketing (Coventry University), and Business & Events Management, Business Administration, and International Business Management (University of the West of England)

The four-year academic program at NEU includes:

• First year: English language instruction under the TEG English program of TMC Academy, Singapore, and foundation courses. By the end of the first year, students must have: (i) IELTS 6.5 (with no component score below 5.5) or (ii) achieved TEG Level 4 and an English certificate at Level 4 of Vietnam’s six-level foreign language proficiency framework (or an IELTS 5.5 certificate, or TOEFL 500) to begin field-specific courses.
• Second and third years: instruction follows the BTEC HND program in Business offered by Pearson, United Kingdom.
• Fourth-year instruction is organized by field of study as follows:

– Business Administration, Business & Events Management, and International Business Management follow the final-year undergraduate curriculum of the University of the West of England.

Note: For Business Administration, the final-year phase (fourth year) begins only in September each year; for International Business Management, the final-year phase (fourth year) begins only in January each year.

– Business & Marketing follows the final-year undergraduate curriculum of Coventry University.

• Upon completing the program in Vietnam, students receive the following degrees corresponding to their fields of study:

– A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration [Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Management] from the University of the West of England.

– A bachelor’s degree in International Business Management [Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Business Management] from the University of the West of England.

– A bachelor’s degree in Business and Events Management [Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Events Management] from the University of the West of England.

– A bachelor’s degree in Business & Marketing [Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Marketing] from Coventry University.

After completing the third-year curriculum, students who wish to do so may be able to transfer to universities abroad in the United Kingdom, Australia, or the United States for their final year to receive bachelor’s degrees from those universities.

1.5. Digital Marketing (Leeds Beckett University)

(Academic matters are managed directly and jointly by the Faculty of Marketing, NEU, and LBU)

For advice, contact: Dr. Nguyen Hoai Long: 0913229867 and MSc. Cao Thu Hien: 0936467027 | https://khoamarketing.neu.edu.vn/

The 3.5-year academic program at NEU:

• Foundation phase (6 months): five foundation courses at NEU.
• Three-year specialization phase: the Leeds Beckett University curriculum.
• Upon completing the program, students receive a bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing [Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Digital Marketing] from Leeds Beckett University.

Before beginning specialized coursework, students must obtain an IELTS certificate with a score of 6.0 (with no component score below 5.5). If additional English study is required, its tuition fees are additional to the program’s official tuition fees, and the study time is outside the program’s official duration.

1.6. Fields of Study Leading to Degrees Awarded by the University of Lincoln

The three-year academic program includes:

• Year 1 at NEU: seven courses, equivalent to 120 UK credits.
• Years 2 and 3 at the University of Lincoln: instruction follows the University of Lincoln curriculum, comprising 240 UK credits. Students may choose one of the following fields:
  • Economics & Finance
  • Accounting & Finance

Requirements for transfer to the University of Lincoln: (1) Complete all Year 1 courses with a minimum mark of 50% in each course; and (2) hold a valid IELTS score of 6.0 (with no component score below 5.5).

• Upon completing the program, students receive a bachelor’s degree in their chosen field [Bachelor of Science (Hons)] from the University of Lincoln.

2. Program Delivery and Experiential Activities

• The program is delivered through full-time, on-campus study at NEU.
• Teaching methods: active, modern, learner-centered, and practice-oriented.
• Teaching faculty: includes foreign lecturers and leading NEU lecturers.
• Language of instruction: English (Vietnamese may also be used in teaching assistant sessions).
• Experiential activities are an important part of the academic program and are organized regularly following the model of international universities, including:

– Business engagement: professional exchanges with business guests, company visits, business internships, one-on-one expert mentoring for students, and introductions to job opportunities at businesses.

– Experiential activities to develop positive attitudes and soft skills and enrich mental and physical well-being: international exchanges, student clubs, cultural and sporting events, academic and professional competitions, etc.

3. Tuition Fees

Detailed tuition fees for the IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program will be communicated to students and paid each semester, with estimated fees as follows:

• The above tuition excludes the costs of textbooks and learning materials, graduation ceremony attendance, examination retakes, and course retakes (if any);
• Tuition may change by no more than 10% annually (particularly when partner fees change or exchange rates fluctuate);
• Tuition in Vietnam is paid by level or semester according to tuition notices issued by the Institute of International Education.

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Appendix 2

2.1 Alternative Scores for General Knowledge

Other competency assessment results or international certificates will be considered and decided upon by the Admissions Council.

2.2 Conversion of Alternative Scores for the General Knowledge Test

(*) For further information on conversion, see: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

2.3 IELTS Score Conversion

For IELTS Academic certificates issued on or after January 1, 2024; “Home edition” or “Online” tests are not accepted

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Appendix 3

Requirements for Entry to Majors, Specializations, and Transfer

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Appendix 4

4.1 Application Documents for Admission Review Include:

• One application form (using the prescribed template);
• Two notarized copies of the English certificate;
• One notarized copy of the school record or transcript for all three years of high school;
• One application essay;
• Two 3 x 4 cm photographs;
• One notarized copy of the required diplomas and certificates of results from domestic or international competency tests (if applicable). Applicants with SAT or ACT scores must also register NEU’s code with the relevant testing organization: 7793 – National Economics University for SAT and ACT code 1767- National Economics University for ACT. Applicants who have already taken the test without registering the University’s code must register again with the SAT or ACT testing organization.
• One transcript of courses completed at a reputable foreign university or an acceptance letter from a reputable university in Vietnam or reputable foreign universities (if applicable).

4.2 Application Documents for Entrance Examination Applicants Include:

• One application form (using the prescribed template);
• Two notarized copies of the English certificate (if applicable);
• One notarized copy of the school record or transcript for all three years of high school;
• One notarized copy of the provisional graduation certificate issued in 2025 or the high school diploma;
• One notarized copy of the National High School Examination results certificate;
• One application essay;
• Two 3 x 4 cm photos.
• One notarized copy of the required diplomas and certificates of results from domestic or international aptitude tests (if applicable). Applicants with SAT or ACT scores must also register NEU’s code with the relevant testing organization: 7793 – National Economics University for SAT and 1767- National Economics University for ACT. Applicants who have already taken the test without registering the University’s code must register it with the SAT or ACT testing organization.

Note: Application documents will not be returned.

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