The University of Information Technology - VNU-HCM announces the admission process for the collaborative program with Birmingham City University (BCU) - United Kingdom in 2024 (awarded by BCU):
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Fields of study and quotas:
- Computer Science: 60 slots.
- Computer Networking and Information Security: 60 slots.
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Admission candidates and registration conditions:
2.1. Group 1: Study for 3.5 years (7 semesters)
• High school graduates or equivalent, participating in both stages (3.5 years).
• English proficiency:
+ Entry-level foreign language proficiency should achieve IELTS 5.5 or equivalent international English certificate, or level 4 English certificate (B2) according to the 6-level foreign language competency framework used for Vietnam, or equivalent English proficiency level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
+ For students who have studied and graduated from high school or equivalent in English-speaking institutions abroad, no English language proficiency evaluation is required.
+ Students without the aforementioned English certificates will be admitted provisionally. Students must take an English proficiency entrance exam organized by the University in coordination with reputable English language training institutions or centers. Based on the results of this exam, students who meet the equivalent standard of IELTS 5.5 will be admitted to study along with regular students, but academic results will only be recognized when students obtain the required English proficiency certificate to be officially admitted. Provisional students must self-study English or attend English training courses organized by the University.
2.2. Group 2: Study for the final 2 semesters, including one of the following categories:
2.2.1 High school graduates with an HND Level 5 diploma (Higher National Diploma Level 5 of the UK) or equivalent in fields/disciplines such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Software Development, Networking, Computer Networks, Data Analysis, Data Science, Information Security, Intelligent Systems, Application Development.
2.2.2 College graduates awarded by domestic or international universities/colleges (equivalent to an HND Level 5 diploma) in relevant fields/disciplines.
2.2.3 Completion of the first 2 years of the High-Quality/Advanced/Standard Program at UIT. English proficiency requirements for entry: Students must achieve one of the following conditions: - Minimum IELTS 6.0 (no skill below 5.5). - English proficiency level 04 according to the 6-level foreign language competency framework used for Vietnam. - Equivalent level recognized by Birmingham City University and the Ministry of Education and Training.
3. Admission method: document-based admission.
4. Training type: credit-based training.
5. Degree: Bachelor's degree awarded by Birmingham City University, United Kingdom.
6. Tuition fees:
6.1 Group 1: • First 4 semesters: 40,000,000 VND per semester. • Internship semester: 10,000,000 VND. • Last 2 semesters: 70,000,000 VND per semester.
6.2 Group 2: 70,000,000 VND per semester for 2 semesters.
7. Study location: University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM - Quarter 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.
8. Admission documents:
8.1 Group 1: - Application form for admission. - Copy of English proficiency certificate (if available). - Certified copy of temporary high school graduation certificate for 2024 (if not yet available, to be supplemented later). If graduated from high school before 2024, submit a certified copy of the high school diploma. - Certified copy of ID card.
8.2 Group 2:
- Application form for admission.
- Certified copy of high school graduation diploma and HND Level 5 diploma (for candidates in category 2.2.1).
- Certified copy of college graduation diploma (for candidates in category 2.2.2).
- University transcript up to the admission registration date (for candidates in category 2.2.3).
- Certified copy of English proficiency certificate. - Certified copy of ID card.
9. Document submission location: Applicants submit paper documents directly to one of the following addresses: - 45 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. (Hotline: 0987 420 020 - 0909 300 994) - Special Programs Office (Room E2.1) - University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM - Quarter 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. (Phone: (028) 372 52002 – ext. 155).
10. Document submission period: from the date of announcement until August 30, 2024.
11. Contact information:
Ms. Le Thuan – Admission Coordinator for BCU International Programs.
Address: 45 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotline: 0987 420 020 - 0909 300 994.
Detailed Information: https://tuyensinh.uit.edu.vn/node/3009
Hạ Băng - Media Collaborator, University of Information Technology
English version: Phan Huy Hoang
