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1. Call for Applications for Outbound Student Exchange Program for Fall semester 2023_Batch 1

The Global Exchange Office at VinUniversity (VinUni) is delighted to inform you that the Application for Outbound Student Exchange Program for Fall Semester 2023 is NOW CLOSED for full-time VinUni students.

The Global Exchange Office (GEO) is calling for applications from full-time VinUni students for the Outbound Student Exchange Program, Fall Term 2023, AY 2023-24, Batch 1 with the details as follows:

Eligibility

  • Currently be an active full-time student at VinUni
  • Have good academic standing, at least 2.5 CGPA (cumulative grade point average minimum)
  • Have no major disciplinary action pending at the time of application submission
  • Have completed at least 2 academic semesters at VinUni prior to the Outbound Student Exchange Program (OSEP) and after the OSEP have at least one academic semester remaining at VinUni before graduation
  • Have an account of good financial standing at VinUni
  • Meet all the minimum requirements including the language requirements set by the host institutions (Please refer to this LINK for the minimum requirements set by the host universities)

List of Partner Universities*

  1. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST),Hong Kong
  2. Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
  3. Nyenrode Business University, Netherlands
  4. Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), South Korea
  5. Seoul National University (SNU), South Korea
  6. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL),Switzerland
  7. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea
  8. Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Spain
  9. University of Technology Sydney (UTS),Australia
  10. University of Toronto (Uof T), Canada

(* This is the initial list of exchange partners for Fall 2023 Term- Batch 1. In the time to come, GEO will release other calls for the next batches – Fall 2023 Semester once we have the confirmation from the partner universities.)

Application Procedure

  • Step 1: VinUni students submit their applications to the Global Exchange Office (GEO) by February 15, 2022.
  • Step 2: Applications will be evaluated by the VinUni Review Committee.
  • Step 3: Evaluation results will be announced to students.
  • Step 4: GEO sends VinUni nominated students’ application dossiers to partner institutions for assessment.
  • Step 5: The partner university reviews the nominations, makes the final decision, and issues the Letter of Acceptance to the successful students following their review timelines.

(All applicants will be notified of their application results by host university. Time may be subject to changes depending on the timelines set by each host institution.)

Important Notes: 

  • Each host university will admit a certain number of exchange students from VinUni. Please refer to the link provided for detailed information.
  • Partner universities might not provide student exchange opportunities at all of their colleges/schools or programs. You should check the available courses or programs offered in the link provided.
  • Before applying for a program, it is important to do thorough research on the preferred university, consider which course(s) may be studied abroad and the impact study abroad could have on your degree progress. The number of exchange slots on reciprocal basis is limited and application is competitive so please select a wide range of opportunities to increase your chance of being accepted for an exchange program.
  • Students can select up to three host universities in order of preference.
  • Call for applications will be open for different batches depend on the timelines and agreement set by each host institution. Please check the APPLICATION INFORMATION  (accessible when logging in using vinuni.edu.vn email account) for the list of university options you can choose along with other essential information for your application including the eligibility criteria set by the host universities, available courses, timelines, factsheet on living and studying at host universities etc. You can also access VinUni policy on Outbound Student Exchange as well as the application form via this link.

Expenses/Financial support

VinUni students joining this outbound student exchange program will not have to pay the tuition fees to the host universities but continue to pay the tuition fee to VinUni during the exchange semester. Students will need to take care of the travel, visa, accommodation, insurance and personal living expenses and any administration and facility access fees required by the host universities. Fellowship or financial support for VinUni students joining the student exchange programs is not guaranteed for this Fall Term 2023. VinUni students should proactively reach out to external scholarship support to apply for the student exchange programs as needed and make sure that you can cover expenses for your exchange program before you accept the nomination.

Required Application Documents

  1. Outbound Student Exchange Application Form
  2. CV
  3. Transcripts
  4. Other supporting documents (Awards, Achievements, standardized tests, passports/residence card, etc.)

Notes: When being nominated for the partner universities, students may have to submit additional documents as required by different host universities such as a letter of recommendation.

Application Timelines

  • Application Deadline: 6pm, Wednesday, 15 February, 2023 (Vietnam Time) 
  • Result Release: From February to April 2023. Time may be subject to changes depending on the timelines set by each host institution.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please complete all the required documents mentioned above and submit your application via this form by the deadline:

https://forms.office.com/r/Jmh8tEiysL

2. Call for Applications for VinUni Global Exchange Student Ambassador Grant – Spring Term 2023

The Global Exchange Office at VinUniversity (VinUni) is pleased to announce for the first time ever the call for applications for the Global Exchange Student Ambassador (GESA) Grant for Spring Term 2023.

The GESA Grant is open for all VinUni students who meet the requirements as described below. The grant is funded by VinUni and is aimed to support VinUni full time undergraduate students who without the financial grant support would not be able to pursue an exchange program at partner universities in the Spring Term 2023.

The awarding of the GESA Grant is assessed based on the student’s financial conditions; their proven track of record of living the E.X.C.E.L attributes of VinUni students contributing to VinUni and the community during their time as a VinUni student; the students’ commitment to building and developing the cultural values of VinUni; and their commitment to serving as VinUni student ambassadors prior, during and after the exchange program. A limited number of GESA grants will be awarded to the most deserving students in need of financial support for the Spring Term 2023 and VinUni students will need to apply for it.

Financial Value of the GESA Grant: The financial value of each GESA grant is up to VND 90,000,000.00 per student. The grant value varies based on the living expenses at the host countries.

Minimum Eligibility

  • All VinUni full-time undergraduate students (both domestic and international) who have been nominated for the international student exchange program for Spring Term 2023 and have not received any external source of funding for the international global exchange program can apply for the grant.
  • The GESA Grant will ONLY be awarded to those who are genuinely in need of financial grant in order to attend the global exchange program, i.e. those without the grant support would not be able to join the global exchange program.
  • The students must have their exchange program start date fall between January and March 2023 for this application round.

 Program Eligibility

The GESA Grant covers participation in programs under the categories below:

  • In-person International Exchange Programs nominated through the Global Exchange Office at VinUni to partner universities/institutions.
  • Online/virtual programs are not eligible.

Application Process

  • Submit the offer letter for the exchange program from the host university if such letter is available by the application deadline.
  • Submit the most recent Self-Evaluation Report (which can be downloaded from the Blue Explorance System at https://vinuni.bluera.com/vinuni/)
  • Submit an action and commitment plan on what and how you will do to represent VinUni as a student ambassador carrying the attributes, the values of VinUni prior, during and after the global exchange program.
  • Complete and submit and an online application via this link.
  • Successful grant recipients will receive a grant offer letter to their University student email account.

Timelines of 2023 Spring Term of AY 2022- 2023

Application Round Application Deadline Decision announced by
International Semester Exchange Programs in 2023 Spring Term CLOSED

(No late submission is accepted. Applications through email are not accepted. After submitting the application, students are not able to adjust the submitted application.)

Updated: Mid-December

Grant Disbursement

The GESA Grant will be disbursed in one lump sum payment after the students have successfully secured confirmation of program admission and student visa for the exchange program.

The grant will be credited to students’ bank account in Vietnam within 10 working days prior to the departure date of the students to the host university overseas provided that the students have met the above mentioned requirements regarding the visa and admission.

Terms of the Grant

  • GESA grant is a one-time-only award. VinUni students can receive only one GESA grant funded by VinUni or exchange award by VinUni’s partner institutions specifically dedicated to VinUni students (such as the Erasmus + funding) for the global exchange programs throughout their study program at VinUni.
  • Once students are awarded the grant, they are obliged to attend any activities connected to the award before, during or after the period of participation in the program.
  • Students are required to complete the study abroad program, having taken a normal course load and with all courses passed, and not leaving the program before the official program end date.
  • If the students cannot participate in, or complete, the global exchange program after being awarded the fellowship, they will need to return in full the grant amount transferred to their account to VinUni. The grant is not deferred or extended in any case.
  • The students are required to present an action plan on how they will serve as VinUni global exchange student ambassadors and are committed to that plan.
  • At the end of the exchange program, students will need to submit to VinUni a reflection report about their exchange program and will continue to serve as an ambassador for the Global Exchange Program.
  • VinUni reserves the right to terminate and/or claim repayment of the disbursed award should the students violate VinUni’s or host institution’s regulations, or provide false or incomplete information on the application, or if any of the above is violated.

If you have any questions, please contact the Global Exchange Office at: globalexchange@vinuni.edu.vn

3. Call for Applications for Outbound Student Exchange, Spring 2023

The Outbound Student Exchange application for Spring 2023 is NOW CLOSED. Please check the website and your email for updated information or further application announcements (if any) as soon as they become available.

IMPORTANT: Please check the Application Information Link  (accessible when logging in using vinuni.edu.vn email account) for the list of university options you can choose, along with other essential information for your application including the eligibility criteria set by the host universities, available courses, timelines, factsheet on living and studying at host universities etc.

Eligibility

  • Currently be an active full-time student at VinUni.
  • Have good academic standing, at least 2.5 CGPA (cumulative grade point average minimum).
  • Have no major disciplinary action pending at the time of application submission.
  • Have completed at least 2 academic semesters at VinUni prior to the Outbound Student Exchange Program (OSEP) and after the OSEP have at least one academic semester remaining at VinUni before graduation.
  • Have an account of good financial standing at VinUni.
  • Meet all the minimum requirements including the language requirements set by the host institutions (Please refer to this LINK for the minimum requirements set by the host universities)

Application Procedure

  • Step 1: VinUni students submit their applications to the Global Exchange Office (GEO)
  • Step 2: Applications will be evaluated by the VinUni Review Committee.
  • Step 3: Evaluation results will be announced to students from late August to September, 2022.
  • Step 4: GEO sends VinUni nominated students’ application dossiers to partner institutions for assessment.
  • Step 5: The partner university reviews the nominations, makes the final decision, and issues the Letter of Acceptance to the successful students following their review timelines.

All applicants will be notified of their application results no later than the end of October 2022. Time may be subject to changes depending on the timelines set by each host institution

Important Notes:

  • Each host university will admit a certain number of exchange students from VinUni. Please refer to the link provided for detailed information.
  • Partner universities might not provide student exchange opportunities at all of their colleges/schools or programs. You should check the available courses or programs offered in the link provided.
  • Students are required to discuss your study plan with faculty/advisor and/or the Program Director regarding the selection of the universities.
  • Students can select up to three host universities in order of preference.

Expenses and Financial Support

VinUni students joining this outbound student exchange program will not have to pay the tuition fees to the host universities but continue to pay the tuition fee to VinUni during the exchange semester. Students will need to take care of the travel, visa, accommodation, insurance and personal living expenses and any administration and facility access fees required by the host universities.

Any financial support for VinUni students joining the student exchange programs will be announced when it is available. VinUni students should proactively reach out to external scholarship support to apply for the student exchange programs as needed.

Required documents

  • Outbound Student Exchange Program Application Form
  • CV
  • Transcripts from your first semester till the application time
  • Other supporting documents (Awards, Achievements, standardized tests, etc.)

Notes: When passing Step 2 of the application process, students may have to submit additional documents as required by different host universities such as a letter of recommendation.

Important dates & deadlines

Timelines for Student Exchange for Spring Term 2023

  • Application Deadline: 6pm, Monday, 15 August 2022 (Vietnam Time)
  • Result Release: from September 2022 till October 2022. Time may be subject to changes depending on the timelines set by each host institution.

Submitting your application

Please complete all the required documents mentioned above and submit your application via this form by the deadline: Application for Outbound Student Exchange Program, Spring 2023, AY 22 – 23

For more information, please access Application Information Link.

If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQs or contact the Global Exchange Office

  • Email: globalexchange@vinuni.edu.vn
  • Phone: (+84) 2471089779 (Ext. 9032/9029)
  • Physical address: Room I322, Building I, VinUniversity, Vinhomes Ocean Park, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam