In this arrangement, if one student from partner university participates in the exchange semester(s) at VinUniversity, one student from VinUniversity will also attend partner university for an equal duration of time. Please consult with your academic advisor for the credit transfer policy.

Your home university must have a current exchange agreement with VinUniversity or be affiliated with VinUni in order for you to apply as an exchange student. Exchange program is for students in VinUni’s partner universities who wish to study at VinUni for one or two semesters and transfer credits to their home institution. To be an exchange student, candidates must be officially nominated by their home institution and pay the tuition fee at their home institution.

Please visit our list of exchange partners to check whether your home university has established an academic exchange with VinUni. If so, please contact the appropriate office at your home university to learn more about the student exchange application process with VinUni.

If your home university does not have an exchange partnership or affiliation with VinUniversity, you are welcome to apply to study at VinUni as a fee-paying Study Abroad student if you are approved by your home university to take academic leave.

Inbound Global Exchange Student Ambassador Scholarships (I-GESA)

VinUni Global Engagement Office is delighted to announce the Inbound Global Exchange Student Ambassador Scholarships (I-GESA). This scholarship is open to full-time students from partner universities who will join VinUni for one exchange semester under a Student Exchange Agreement.

Please see below the list of VinUni exchange partner universities.

Scholarship Value: 
VND 40 million (approx. US$ 1,570)/student — to support accommodation and personal living expenses (and facility fees, if applicable) during their exchange semester at VinUni.

Cost of Living in Vietnam:
Hanoi offers a relatively affordable lifestyle. Average monthly expenses include:

• Housing: Off-campus apartments within walking distance to VinUni range from US$ 200/month, depending on room type.
• Food: Around US$ 200/month

More information about cost of living can be found in the VinUni Exchange Factsheet: https://vinuni.edu.vn/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Inbound-Semester-Exchange-Factsheet.pdf

Eligibility:

To be considered for the I-GESA Scholarship, applicants have to:

• Be nominated by your home university (each partner university may nominate up to 3 students annually)
• Meet VinUni’s admission requirements for exchange students
• Enroll full-time at VinUni for one semester without retaking or re-sitting courses.

Application Deadline for Spring 2026: 15 September 2025

How to Apply:
Contact your home university’s international office for exchange nomination, then submit your application to VinUni.

Please kindly contact VinUni Global Engagement Department at incomingexchange@vinuni.edu.vn if you have any questions or need any support.