Doctoral programs

I. ABOUT THE PROGRAM

TDTU provides various Doctoral programs:

Duration: 36 – 48 months

Graduation Requirements:

1. Complete at least 18 credits of core and elective courses;
2. Complete a Ph.D. dissertation proposal;
3. Complete a Ph.D. dissertation and defend it successfully in front of a Committee;

4. Submit a Vietnamese language certificate (B1 level);

5. Participated in the scientific seminar “Scientific citation” at least 1 time;

6. Published as the main author:
   • Two (02) ISI papers in the field of Science and Engineering (at least); 
   • One (01) ISI paper/ two (02) Scopus papers in the field of Social – Economic – Finance - Business.

Major list:

1. Business Administration
2. Civil Engineering
3. Computer Science
4. Computational Science
5. Accounting
6. Electrical Engineering

II. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree and Transcript in a relevant applied major (Please see The list of relevant and closely relevant majors here).
• Bachelor's Degree and Transcript in a relevant applied major.
• English Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 46, IELTS 5.6, PET/FCE 160 (English certificates must be valid for two years from the test date up to the application date)

  Application Requirement's Documents:

1. Application Form (Submit online)
2. Curriculum Vitae/ Resume (Based TDTU's format)

3. Certified true copies of Master Degree certificates and transcripts (attached English translation if transcripts are in a foreign language)

4. Certified true copies of Bachelor Degree certificates and transcripts (attached English translation if transcripts are in a foreign language)

5. Research publications (all files of published papers)

6. Statement of purpose (500 words) in TDTU format

7. Two (02) Reference letters (at least one (01) letter of Master thesis’s advisor)

8. Passport (copy)

9. Photograph (3x4 cm)

10. Health check report (within the last 6 months)

11. Applicants who completed their degree in a language other than English are required to submit evidence of English proficiency

12. Bank guarantee (saving book in valid until the application submission deadline)

13. Criminal record (within the last 6 months)

*For detailed requirements, refer to the website of the faculty.

E: Program is taught in English

* For Doctoral program in English, applicants should have sufficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing ability in Vietnamese. They are required to provide a Vietnamese proficiency certificate CEFR B1 as a graduation requirement.

III. HOW TO APPLY

• Online Application: Apply now

IV. TUITION FEE

• Ph.D. candidates hold Master's Degree: 181.500.000 VND/ 3-year program
• Ph.D. candidates hold Bachelor's Degree: 242.000.000 VND/ 4-year program

V. INFORMATION ABOUT FALL SEMESTER ADMISSION 2022 (Find from here)