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Announcement

Admissions for the IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program, Cohort 21, Fall 2025

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NEU announces admissions for Cohort 21, Fall 2025, of the IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program (hereinafter referred to as the Program), with the following partners and fields of study:

I. Admissions Requirements and Methods

I.1. Admission Review

Applicants must meet the following English proficiency and aptitude/academic performance requirements:

I.1.1 English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must hold an IELTS certificate with a score of at least 6.0; a TOEFL iBT certificate with a score of at least 80 and no component below 18; a TOEFL ITP certificate with a score of at least 550; or an equivalent qualification, issued on or after May 1, 2023. “Home Edition” or “Online” tests are not accepted.

I.1.2 Aptitude/Academic Performance Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the four sets of requirements below:

a. High School Academic Performance

• A full-year Grade 12 academic performance rating of Good;
• A full-year Grade 12 average score of at least 8.0/10 in Mathematics or Literature;

b. Domestic Aptitude Assessments

• A full-year Grade 12 academic performance rating of Fair or above;
• One of the following aptitude assessment results that remains valid:

1. A score of at least 100 on the Vietnam National University, Hanoi aptitude assessment (HSA); or
2. A score of at least 800 on the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City aptitude assessment; or
3. A score of at least 70 on the Hanoi University of Science and Technology Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA).

c. International Aptitude Assessments

Applicants must have one of the following international aptitude assessment results:

1. Results in three A Levels (grades A–E), or two A Levels (grades A–E) and one AS Level (grades A–C), with a total converted score for the three subjects of at least 112 UCAS Tariff Points; or
2. An IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma with at least 30 points across six subjects, including three Higher Level subjects and three Standard Level subjects, with at least 3 points in each subject, plus bonus points, excluding the CAS (Creativity Action Service) component; or
3. An Australian high school diploma with an ATAR score (not applicable to Queensland) of at least 88.2; or
4. An international SAT (SAT1) certificate with a score of at least 1,300 or an ACT certificate with a score of at least 27; or
5. Scores of at least 3 on each of two AP Tests, with a combined score of at least 7.

For other international examinations, the Admissions Council will review applicants’ documents to determine whether to recognize the results.

d. Offers of Admission from International Universities

Applicants must meet one of the following two requirements:

1. Applicants are currently students at reputable universities abroad (among the top 1,000 in 2025 international rankings such as THE or QS; among the top 100 UK universities in The Guardian University Guide 2025; or business schools accredited by AACSB or EQUIS) and have academic results of “Pass” or above;
2. Applicants hold an offer of admission from a university meeting the above criteria (the offer must have been issued no more than 12 months before the application submission date).

1.1.3 Admission and Enrollment

Applicants will be recognized as admitted to the Program if their interview score meets or exceeds the Program’s minimum interview score.

Applicants will be recognized as eligible to enroll in the Program if they hold a high school diploma, a provisional high school graduation certificate, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants using international certificates or diplomas must complete the recognition procedures under Vietnam’s regulations on qualification recognition to be eligible for enrollment.

I.2. Entrance Examination

I.2.1. Eligibility Requirements for the Entrance Examination

– High school graduation or equivalent.

– A full-year Grade 12 academic performance rating of Fair or above, or equivalent.

– English proficiency requirements:

1. Applicants to programs with degrees awarded by Andrews University and Boise State University must hold one of the following international certificates: (1) IELTS with a score of at least 6.0, (2) TOEFL iBT with a score of at least 80 and no component below 18, or an equivalent qualification, issued on or after May 1, 2023. “Home Edition” or “Online” tests are not accepted.
2. Applicants to other programs must hold one of the following international certificates: (1) IELTS with a score of at least 5.5, (2) TOEFL iBT with a score of at least 60, (3) TOEFL ITP with a score of at least 500, or an equivalent qualification, issued on or after May 1, 2023. “Home Edition” or “Online” tests are not accepted.

Applicants without the international certificates specified above must take an English placement test to determine the appropriate proficiency level and must meet the English proficiency requirements by the deadline stipulated in the Program’s Academic Regulations.

I.2.2. Assessments

Applicants must take the following assessments:

a. General Knowledge Test (KTTH)

The KTTH test covers three areas: Mathematics, Logic, and Vietnamese. The KTTH score may be replaced by a result from one of the following examinations (hereinafter referred to as the KTTH substitute score):

• A total of at least 21 points for the three highest-scoring subjects in the national high school graduation examination (including Mathematics or Literature; excluding Civic Education; without priority points, weighting, or score conversion).
• A valid aptitude assessment score of at least 85 from Vietnam National University, Hanoi (HAS), at least 700 from Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, or a valid Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) score of at least 60 from Hanoi University of Science and Technology;
• A valid international SAT (SAT1) score of at least 1,200 or an ACT score of at least 26;
• An A-Levels qualification with three A Levels (grades A–E), or two A Levels (grades A–E) and one AS Level (grades A–C), with a total converted score for the three subjects of at least 88 UCAS Tariff Points.
• An IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma with at least 24 points across six subjects, including three Higher Level subjects and three Standard Level subjects, with at least 3 points in each subject, plus bonus points, excluding the CAS (Creativity Action Service) component.
• An Australian high school diploma with an ATAR score (not applicable to the State of Queensland) of at least 75.
• Scores of at least 3 on each of two AP Tests.

For the method of converting aptitude assessment results, see Appendix 2.

b. Interview: conducted in person in Vietnamese.

c. Applicants who do not hold an international English certificate meeting the requirements in Section I.2.1 must take the English placement test (grammar, listening, reading, and writing).

I.2.3. Basis and Method for Calculating Admissions Scores

Admissions results are based on the Admissions Score, the KTTH test score (or KTTH substitute score), and the interview score.

The Admissions Score (TS score) is a composite of the following component scores: (i) high school score (PT); (ii) KTTH test score or KTTH substitute score; and (iii) interview score (PV). The Admissions Score is calculated as follows:

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

Where:

• PT: the arithmetic mean of the full-year Grade 12 scores in Mathematics, Literature, and Foreign Language 1;
• KTTH: the KTTH test score;
• KTTH substitute score: see Section I.2.2;
• PV: the interview score;
• Admissions bonus points: available to applicants with an international IELTS certificate with a score of 6.5 or higher, or equivalent, issued on or after May 1, 2023, excluding “Home Edition” or “Online” tests (see the conversion table in Appendix 2).

The coefficients 2, 5, and 3 are the weights assigned to component scores converted to a 10-point scale.

I.2.4. Admission and Enrollment

Applicants are admitted to the Program if they meet the English language requirements in Section I.2.1, have KTTH test scores (or KTTH substitute scores) and interview scores at or above the minimum component scores, and have an admissions score at or above the minimum admissions score. The Admissions Council determines the minimum component scores and minimum admissions score to meet the Program’s quality assurance threshold.

Applicants whose KTTH test scores (or KTTH substitute scores) and interview scores meet the minimum component scores and whose admissions score meets or exceeds the minimum admissions score, but who have not met the English language requirements, are granted conditional admission. They are placed in classes based on their English placement test results and must meet the English language requirements within the deadline specified in the Program’s Academic Regulations (see also Appendix 1).

Applicants are eligible to enroll in the Program if they hold a high school diploma, a provisional high school graduation certificate, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants using international certificates or diplomas must complete the recognition procedures under Vietnam’s regulations on qualification recognition to be eligible for enrollment.

See Appendix 1 of this Announcement for further details on the requirements for completing the first year, undertaking specialized studies, and transferring for each major.

II. Admissions Quota

• The total admissions quota for the IBD@NEU program in 2025 is 885.
• If the number of applicants registering for a major does not meet the minimum class size (25 students), the Institute of International Education will transfer applicants to another major based on the preferences ranked in their application.

III. Academic Program Content, Delivery, Duration, Qualifications, and Tuition Fees

See Appendix 1 for details.

IV. Fall 2025 Admissions Schedule

4.1. Key Dates

May 18 and July 19, 2025: Open Day information events (tentative)

May Admissions Round (Admission Review)

May 29–31, 2025: Application submission

June 6, 2025: Posting of the applicant list

June 7–8, 2025: Interviews

June 13, 2025: Announcement of admission review results

Enrollment for Deferred Applicants and Applicants Admitted Through Admission Review:

August 14–15, 2025: Enrollment for Spring applicants who deferred admission and applicants admitted through the Fall admission review round

August Admissions Round (Admission Review and Entrance Examinations)

August 11–16, 2025: Application submission for the entrance examination round

August 21, 2025: Posting of the applicant list

August 22, 2025: KTTH and English tests

August 23–24, 2025: Interviews

August 30, 2025: Announcement of entrance examination results

September 5–6, 2025: Enrollment

September 15, 2025 (tentative): Classes begin

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

4.3. Admissions Advising, Application Distribution and Submission

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

See Appendix 3 for the detailed list of required application documents. 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, Hai Ba Trung District, 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

(Issued with Admissions Announcement No. 885 /TB-ĐHKTQD
signed on April 28, 2025)

A. Academic Program Structure

I. Business Administration, Major 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.
• Disciplinary and specialized education (the final two years): Andrews University is responsible for instruction.

Entry requirements for the disciplinary and specialized education stage: students must hold an international IELTS certificate with a score of 6.5 or higher, or equivalent.

• One field trip to Andrews University, United States, to enhance students’ business and international experiences.

Students who wish to do so may transfer to Andrews University, United States, from the third academic year (the stage 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.

II. 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.
• After completing the first two years at NEU with a GPA of at least 2.25 (on a 4-point scale) and a valid IELTS certificate with a score of 6.0, 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.

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

The four-year academic program is delivered at NEU:

• First year: English instruction through 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 below 5.5) or (ii) attained 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 specialized studies.
• 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 specialized stage (from the second year) begins only in September each year.

IV. 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 is delivered at NEU:

• First year: English instruction through 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 below 5.5) or (ii) attained 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 progress to specialized studies.
• Second and third years: instruction follows the BTEC HND program in Business offered by Pearson, United Kingdom.
• Fourth-year instruction is organized by major:

• • 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 stage (fourth year) begins only in September each year; for International Business Management, the final-year stage (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:

• • Business Administration: students receive a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration [Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Management] from the University of the West of England.
  • International Business Management: students receive a bachelor’s degree in International Business Management [Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Business Management] from the University of the West of England.
  • Business and Events Management: students receive 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.
  • Business & Marketing: students receive a bachelor’s degree in Business & Marketing [Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Marketing] from Coventry University.

After completing the third-year program, students may, if they wish, transfer to universities abroad for their final year to receive bachelor’s degrees from those universities.

V. Digital Marketing (Leeds Beckett University)

(Academic management provided directly by the Faculty of Marketing, NEU, jointly with LBU)

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

The 3.5-year academic program at NEU comprises:

• Foundation stage (6 months): five foundation courses offered by NEU.
• Three-year specialized study stage: the Leeds Beckett University program.
• 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 study, students must hold an international IELTS certificate with a score of 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). If additional English study is required, its tuition and duration are not included in the program’s official tuition and duration.

VI. Programs Leading to Degrees Awarded by the University of Lincoln

The three-year academic program comprises:

• Year 1 at NEU: seven specialized courses, equivalent to 120 UK credits.
• Years 2 and 3 at the University of Lincoln: study under the University of Lincoln program, comprising 240 UK credits. Students may choose one of the following fields:
  • Banking & Finance
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Management & Finance
  • Economics and Finance
  • Economics
  • Managerial Economics

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

B. 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: 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, company internships, one-on-one expert mentoring for students, and introductions to employment opportunities at companies.
  • Experiential activities to develop positive attitudes and soft skills and enrich students’ mental and physical lives: international exchanges, student clubs, cultural and sporting events, academic and professional competitions, and more.

C. Tuition Fees

Specific tuition fees for the IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program will be announced to students and paid each semester, with the following provisional arrangements:

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

Appendix 2

(Issued with Admissions Notice No. 885/TB-ĐHKTQD
signed on April 28, 2025)

2.1. IELTS Score Conversion

(For IELTS Academic certificates issued on or after May 1, 2023; “Home edition” or “Online” tests are not accepted)

2.2. Score Conversion to Replace the General Knowledge Test Score

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

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Appendix 3

(Issued with Admissions Notice No. 885/TB-ĐHKTQD
signed on April 28, 2025)

3.1 Application documents for candidates applying through admission review include:

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

3.2 Application documents for candidates applying through entrance examinations include:

• One application form (using the prescribed template);
• Two notarized copies of the English language certificate (if applicable);
• One notarized copy of the school record or transcript for three years of high school;
• One notarized copy of the 2025 provisional graduation certificate or high school diploma;
• One notarized copy of the National High School Examination results certificate;
• One admissions essay;
• Two 3×4 cm photographs.
• 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, in addition to submitting a notarized copy, register NEU’s code with the testing organization: 7793 – National Economics University for the SAT and 1767- National Economics University for the ACT. Applicants who have already taken the test without registering the University’s code must register again with the SAT or ACT testing organization.

(Note: Application documents will not be returned.)

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