Vietnam

Aston University is one of the leading career-focused universities in the UK, dedicated to providing real-world experience to all of our students.

Located in the centre of Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city, Aston is a welcoming home for career-minded students. The 2024 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data shows that employed Aston University graduates have the 19th largest median salary in the UK out of all Higher Education Institutions five years after graduation at £35,400.

Why do Vietnamese students choose Aston University? Learn more.

Find out who to contact for help with your application, entry requirements for your country, and available scholarships.

Vietnam

English Language Requirements: See our English Language Requirements.
International Foundation Programme: Students who have completed the Tot nghiep pho thong trung hoc (Secondary School Graduation Exam) will be required to study on our International Foundation Programme, which has streams available in Business/Social Sciences, Engineering, and Health Science/Science.

Find out more about the one year International Foundation Programmes.
Undergraduate programmes: Students who have completed their Tot nghiep pho thong trung hoc (Secondary School Graduation Exam) will be required to complete a recognised Foundation Programme.

For entry to the Aston International Foundation Programme (IFP), we would require a minimum average of 7.5 - 8 for years 10 – 12. Individual subject marks may also be required as well as evidence of your English language ability.

Find out more about the one year International Foundation Programmes.
Postgraduate Masters: You can apply for a Masters with an undergraduate degree from a recognised Vietnamese university.

You should have at least an overall average of 7.5+ (out of 10) from a recognised Vietnamese university. The specific requirement will vary depending on the course you are applying for at Aston and the Vietnamese university from which you have graduated.

If you are applying for finance, engineering or science-based subjects, you must have studied a similar field in your undergraduate degree.
Postgraduate (MBA): You can apply for the MBA programme with a recognised undergraduate degree, in any subject area, and a minimum of three years post-graduation managerial / professional work experience.

You should have a minimum average of 7.5 (out of 10) from a recognised Vietnamese university.
Postgraduate Research: You should have a minimum average of 7.5 (out of 10) from a recognised Vietnamese university. The specific requirement will vary depending on the course you are applying for at Aston and the university from which you have graduated.

All PhD applicants need to contact the research groups direct with their individual research proposal.

International scholarships September 2025, January and April 2026

International Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study. Please see our international scholarships webpage for more information.

Regional Scholarships

Vietnam Regional Scholarship of £7,500.

To be eligible, applicants must be a resident of Vietnam and hold an offer to study at undergraduate or postgraduate taught level at the Aston University, Birmingham campus for September 2025, January or April 2026. This is an automatic award and no application is required.

If you complete your deposit payment by 30 April 2025, you will be eligible for a £7,500 scholarship. If you have not made your deposit payment by this date, you could still be eligible for a £6,000 scholarship.

Excluded programmes: MBA, OSPAP, MBChB, Physician Associate, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing programmes

See our 2025_26 Scholarships Terms and Conditions

Please note: Scholarships cannot be combined. Students are awarded the highest value scholarship available to them.

Contact us

Please contact our South East Asia team on southeastasia@aston.ac.uk who will be more than happy to answer your questions and provide more information on our entry requirements.

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We work closely with Educational Advisers and Representatives in a number of countries, who are able to provide students with additional information about Aston and give them help and advice. Find Aston University representatives in your country.