About Vietnam
Vietnam borders China, Cambodia, and Laos which stretches up to more than 1000 miles in the South Asia region. One can see spectacular rice terraces, landscapes, beaches, ruins and attractive cities. You can feel history everywhere in Vietnam with its exquisite buildings from the Nguyen dynasty in Hue built in French colonial times. Other than history the architecture here takes away every traveller’s breath as you can see centres and houses that have elaborate mausoleums. Vietnamese food includes the best savory dishes like noodles, stuffed pancakes, filled baguettes, fresh spring rolls, etc. This place is all about exploration.
Vietnam facts
- Currency- Vietnamese dong
- 1 Vietnamese dong = INR 0.0033
- Capital City: Hanoi
- Official Language: Vietnamese
- Summer: May to October
- Winter: november to April
- Population: 9.65 crores
Top courses in Vietnam
- Computer science
- Electrical engineering
- Food engineering
- Business
- Management
- Medicine
- English
- Economics and political science
- Functional design
Top universities in Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Hanoi
- Hanoi University of Science and Technology
- Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
- The University of Da nang
- Can Tho University
- University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City
- Duy Tan University
- National Economics University
- HUTECH University
Why study in Vietnam?
This might sound interesting but it is true that Vietnam is one of the destinations that students need to choose for their study. Being an underrated place for studies, Vietnam has never been proven right for its importance in the education field. Being one of the fastest growing countries in the world, Vietnam has increased career opportunities and education quality. It is always easy on pocket and is considered to be a student-friendly destination. Students can choose numerous courses like business, economics, finance, etc. Students get to learn a lot of practical knowledge with theoretical knowledge which helps them to build their skills.
General requirements
Every student who aspires to study in Vietnam needs to have these following documents:
- English proficiency score in TOEFL, SAT, PTE, IELTS, DET, etc.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of funds
- Acceptance letter from the college
- A copy of passport
- Medical certificate
- Accommodation proof
Average university fees
| No. | Programs | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Undergraduate program | $1,290 to almost $5,000 annually |
| 2. | Postgraduate master’s degree | around $7,000 annually |
| 3. | Doctoral Degree | around $805 - $1,436 annually |
Average living cost
The living cost in vietnam is around VND 7,000,000 to 15,000,000 which includes rent and other costs like food, travel, entertainment, college expenses, etc.
Visa processing time
It usually takes around 2- 3 weeks to get a student visa for Vietnam.
Stay back option and work permit in Vietnam
Students can stay temporarily and permanently in Vietnam after completing their studies. For permanent residence students are required to apply for a permanent residence card. The PRC is granted by the immigration authorities which has a validity longer than a visa.
Working rights on student visa
A student visa allows students to work up to 40 hours per week. For part-time, 20 hours per week is allowed for international students.
Visa conditions
The visa condition to live in Sweden as a student requires:
- A residence permit for an extra 12 months to extend your living. During these months students can find jobs and apply for work permits.
- If you are here for 3 months then you can still apply for a residence permit.
Intakes
In Vietnam, there are 2 intakes i.e. Spring intake and Autumn intake. The Autumn intake starts in August- September and the spring intake starts in January.
After receiving the offer letter from the university and paying the tuition fee you have to submit the file to the VFS. You will be required to clear the embassy interview to get your student visa.
Yes there are various universities that offer courses in the English language where you can easily apply and prove your English proficiency through exams.
Yes, you can get PR in Vietnam if you apply correctly with a clear background. In order to get PR in Vietnam, you need to stay in the country for 5 years legally and earn approx 25000 Euros per year.