We are delighted to inform you that the Application for Outbound Student Exchange Program (OSEP) for Fall semester 2025, AY 25 – 26, Batch 1 is NOW OPEN for full-time VinUni students with the details as follows:

 

Please note the application deadline will be right after Tet holiday. Therefore, during your leave, please prepare your applications for Fall 2025 OSEP!

 

Eligibility

• Currently be an active full-time student at VinUni.
• Have good academic standing at least 2.5 CGPA (cumulative grade point average minimum) at the point of application and meet the minimum academic requirements set by the host university.
• Have no major disciplinary action (Level 3 and up) at the time of application submission.
• Have completed at least 2 academic semesters at VinUni prior to the OSEP and after the OSEP have at least one academic semester remaining at VinUni before graduation. All students of Cohorts 2022, 2023, and 2024 are eligible to apply.
• 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* (Sorted by Countries order)

1. University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia
2. Queen’s University, Canada
3. University of Toronto, Canada
4. ESSEC Business School, France
5. EBS Business School, Germany
6. CBS International Business School, Germany
7. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong
8. Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU), Japan
9. Nyenrode Business University, Netherlands
10. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
11. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea
12. Seoul National University, South Korea
13. Korea University, South Korea
14. Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), South Korea
15. University of South Carolina, United States

 

(* This is the initial list of exchange partners for Fall 2025 Term – Batch 1. In the time to come, GEO will release other calls for the next batches – Fall 2025 Semester once we have the confirmation from the partner universities.)

 

Important Notes:

• Please follow the application instructions when applying via the application portal (accessible when logging in using vinuni.edu.vn email account).
• Please find the shared link of OSEP Information Pack for your preparation for your application and preference for your program if you are nominated.
• Please don’t hesitate to contact the Global Exchange Office to connect with VinUni exchange alumni who can share their experiences, offer valuable insights, and provide practical advice to support you in preparing for your exchange journey.
• Each host university will admit a certain number of exchange students from VinUni.
• 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 your preferred university, including student life, the visa process, living costs, etc. and potential courses you can take abroad. Additionally, please consider how studying abroad impact 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 for each batch in order of preference.
• Call for applications will be open for different batches depending 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 procedure on Outbound Student Exchange 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.
  • Nominated students can have a chance to apply for the Global Exchange Student Ambassador (GESA) grant. Please refer to this link for financial aid procedure including GESA grant: HERE. The call for the grant will be announced by the VinUni Financial Aid Office (FAO) later. VinUni students should proactively reach out to external scholarship support to apply for the student exchange programs as needed.

Required Application Documents

• ID card/Passport
• CV
• Transcripts
• Other supporting documents (Awards, Achievements, standardized tests, etc.)
• Statement of Motivation

 

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 Procedure

Step 1: VinUni students do research about the program and study the requirements of the program at APPLICATION INFORMATION.

Step 2: VinUni students submit their applications to the Global Exchange Application Portal by the application deadline.

Step 3: Applications will be evaluated by the VinUni Review Committee.

Step 4: Evaluation results will be announced to students for nomination acceptance.

Step 5: GEO sends the list of VinUni nominated students to partner universities.

Step 6: Nominated students submit their applications to partner universities following their application process.

Step 7: The partner universities review the nominations/applications, makes the final decision, and issues the Letter.

 

Selection Criteria:

• Academic Excellence: A strong academic record proven by GPA and any academic achievements.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): A detailed CV highlighting your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, work experience, and any relevant skills or qualifications.
• Statement of Motivation: A compelling personal statement outlining your motivation for participating in the exchange program and how it aligns with your personal, academic, and social goals as well as how you see overseas study impacting our degree program and influencing your future.
• Awards: Recognition from VinUni or external awards.
• Additional Criteria: Other relevant factors that demonstrate your suitability for the exchange program. Other criteria as set by each host university, if any.

 

How to Apply:

 

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION   Please complete all the required documents and submit your application via this application portal by the deadline mentioned below: Global Exchange Application Portal

 

 

Application Timelines

• Application Deadline:

• 6:00 PM, February 6, 2025 (Vietnam Time) for UTS.
• 6:00 PM, February 9, 2025 (Vietnam Time) for the remaining partner universities.

• Result Release from VinUni: From February 2025. Time may be subject to changes depending on the timelines set by each host institution.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us via the contact information below or make an appointment with Global Exchange Office during our office hours from Monday to Friday (10:30 AM – 2:30 PM) at International Support Office at I201 (Building I).