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Doctoral programs

1) ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Duration: 36 – 48 months

Programme specification: click here

Major list:

No.

Major

Major's number

Medium of instruction

1

Civil Engineering

9580201

English

2

Computational Science

9460107

English

3

Computer Science

9480101

English

4

Electrical Engineering

9520201

English
2)ADMISSION CALENDAR

 Application submission period: From the date of announcement to October 31, 2025 (Online submission)

Admission result announcement: December 11, 2025  

Enrollment period: December 19 - December 20, 2025

3) APPLICATION REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Application Form (Submit online: here)

2. Curriculum Vitae (Based on TDTU’s format)

3. Original copy of bachelor's transcript in the relevant major

4. Original copy of bachelor's certificate in the relevant major

5. Original copy of master transcript in relevant major (applicants with a very good Bachelor’s degree do not need to submit this)

6. Original copy of master certificate in relevant major (applicants with a very good Bachelor’s degree do not need to submit this)

7. Copy of Research publications (all files of published papers, if any)

8. Copies of Statement of purpose at Doctoral Program level (Based on TDTU’s format)

9. English Language Proficiency (between one of two options):

  • English certificate

    TOEFL iBT

    46 - 93

    IELTS

    5.5 - 6.5

    Cambridge Assessment English

    B2 First/B2 Business

    Vantage/Linguaskill

    Grade: 160 - 179

    TOEIC (4 skills)

    Listening: 400-489

    Reading: 385-454

    Speaking: 160-179

    Writing: 150-179

    Aptis ESOL General

    B2

    Aptis ESOL Advanced

    B2

    (English certificates must be valid for two years from your test date up to the application date.)

  • Proof of a bachelor's/master's program taught in English language.

10. Two Reference Letters (at least one from the master’s thesis advisor)

11. Copy of Passport

12. Photograph (3x4 cm)

13. Criminal record within the last 6 months

14. Financial Proof (Bank-issued document showing that the applicant is the account holder with a balance of at least USD 2,500, valid until the application submission deadline)

15. Health check report from an official clinic or hospital within the last 6 months

4) HOW TO APPLY

Online Application: Apply now

5) TUITION FEE FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAM

The tuition fee for the PhD program:

PhD candidates hold a Master's Degree:  66.550.000 VND/ year (3 years)

PhD candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree (excellent level): 66.550.000 VND/ year (4 years)

*Note: If PhD candidates want to extend the academic study duration, candidates pay 66.550.000 VND annually.

Dormitory fee:

From 550.000 VND/month

6) SCHOLARSHIPS

For detailed information about scholarships, click here