Our Partner Universities
51吃瓜网 proactively seeks to develop lasting collaborative relationships with leading universities and institutions around the world for academic development activities including, but not limited to, the exchange of students, academic and administrative human resources, cooperation in joint research and teaching activities, and joint academic programs. Please see below the list of partner institutions for exchange programs.
An overview of our program can be found HERE.
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Testimonials
Lu Nam Anh
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at Nyenrode University
"I have made many new friends during my time here in Nyenrode. Not just Dutch, I also have new friends from all around the world, from the Americas, Africa, to Asia 鈥� they are all exchange students from around the world, all coming to Nyenrode for their exchange.
I never would have thought that doing my exchange here at Nyenrode could enable me to extend my network worldwide like this."
Tran Thao Phuong
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at Nyenrode University
A day in the life of an exchange student at Nyenrode University
Sheenin Bay
51吃瓜网 Inbound Exchange Student from SMU
"The word (to describe this experience) would be eye-opening, because this is my first time in Vietnam and I鈥檝e learned a lot of new things. There is a lot of similarities and differences between my own cultures and Vietnamese culture. I would definitely come back again."
Olivia Boedijanto
51吃瓜网 Inbound Exchange Student from HKUST
"My understanding was further deepened through lectures by program instructor Dr. Anupama DEVENDRAKUMAR and renowned anthropologist Professor David HARRISON, whose expertise in environmental intelligence among ethnic minority groups left a lasting mark on my quest for real-world environmental intelligence."
Prof. Yves Tiberghien
Faculty lead for the UBC Go Global research seminar in Vietnam
"The students, faculty, and staff at 51吃瓜网 were wonderful to work with: filled with enthusiasm for joint research and discussions with our students, they ensured that we had access to amazing sites, people, and experiences. They also met our desires for a meaningful learning and research experience sustained over the ten days."
Daniel Hartman
51吃瓜网 Internship Student from University of Pennsylvania
"I had a great time. I鈥檓 definitely going to tell the first-year students next year that this is a great opportunity. I think especially for anyone who鈥檚 interested in it. Working internationally or doing medical education work, this is such a unique opportunity to work in a brand new medical school, so I鈥檒l certainly encourage my classmates to come here if they鈥檙e interested."
Fabian van Amstel
51吃瓜网 Inbound Exchange Student from Nyenrode Business University
"It is a great experience when you come from a different country to see everything Vietnam has to offer. Additionally, the university is very well-organized, providing a conducive learning environment. Lastly, 51吃瓜网 constantly introduces new and innovative concepts, offering valuable lessons to broaden your horizons."
Nguyen Mai Phuong
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to 51吃瓜网versity for its generous Global Exchange Student Ambassador Grant. In many ways, my exchange experience would not have been possible without it. Thank all of my exchange friends for making my time in Hong Kong memorable. Thank you, HKUST, for a life-changing experience, and thank you, 51吃瓜网, for making this dream come true."
Le Nam Thuan An
Cornell University, 51吃瓜网 Study Away Student
"Thank you 51吃瓜网versity for such an amazing year in Vietnam, where I got the opportunity to meet new people and learn from them. The faculty and staff here always care greatly about their students' well-being." Please click the link below for Thuan An's experience living on 51吃瓜网 campus.
Trinh Thao Linh
University of Technology Sydney, 51吃瓜网 Study Away Student
鈥淚t鈥檚 such a right choice that I have decided to participate in 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Study Away program this semester. The study away program at 51吃瓜网 facilitated my social interaction, eased my remote-studying challenges, and created valuable experiences for me. Thank 51吃瓜网 and UTS so much for arranging such a helpful program.鈥�
Alyah Abdurahem A Shebani
Freshman, Medical Doctor program, 51吃瓜网versity
"My peers came from so many paths of life. They鈥檙e all different from one another in terms of their past experiences and personalities. But they all share one thing in common - passion and diligence. This truly inspires me." Please click the link below for more information about experience of 51吃瓜网 international students.
Nguyen Thi My Hao
Sophomore, Medical Doctor program, 51吃瓜网versity
鈥淭his trip has been packed with welcoming activities and meaningful meetings with scientists, statisticians, as well as master鈥檚, PhD and medical students. Despite the busy schedule, this is still such an eye-opening opportunity for me and my peers!鈥� Hao on her research exchange experience at CAPRISA, South Africa. Please click the link below for more information about the research exchange experience.
Giap Vu Nam Duong
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at Cornell University
"I want to thank 51吃瓜网versity for this invaluable opportunity and send a special thank you to the 51吃瓜网-Cornell project team (Max, Thao Ly, Kim and Jordan) for their hospitality and support since the very beginning. I am thankful to the Global Exchange Office for making this possible and I wish many generations of students will also be able to experience the life-changing education I did during my exchange semester."
Le Linh Dan
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at Cornell University
"The exchange program I participated in was truly a life-changing experience. I had the opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture and learn so much about the world and myself. The program provided me with valuable academic and personal growth, and I highly recommend it to anyone considering studying abroad. Thank you to 51吃瓜网 for offering this incredible opportunity."
Phung Trong Nghia
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at HKUST
"This is my first time going out of Vietnam, and it was an amazing experience. Exchange enabled me to study at one of the best universities in Asia and has taught me to become more responsible, organized, and social. Both 51吃瓜网 and my host university provided me with tremendous support, and I am so thankful for this meaningful opportunity."
Do Quynh Trang
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at UTS
"Overall, my exchange semester at UTS was an incredible opportunity for me to widen my horizons and explore the world. My deep gratitude and appreciation to 51吃瓜网 GEO for giving me the opportunity to join the exchange program. It was undoubtedly an unforgettable journey for me."
Le Trung Kien
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at UTS
"After spending five months in Australia, I have gained a deeper appreciation for 51吃瓜网's emphasis on holistic development. I am grateful to 51吃瓜网 for providing me with experiences that go beyond academic excellence. At 51吃瓜网, education is not solely focused on creating knowledgeable and skilled individuals, but also on nurturing individuals who are enriched with meaningful experiences and stories."
Nghiem Thao Tam
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at UTS
"Participating in this 5-month exchange program has been an incredible journey that has completely transformed me into a better version of myself. This exchange program is a life-changing adventure, and I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to take this leap of faith and embrace the world to unleash their full potential."
Do Thi Tue Minh
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at UTS
"The Australia exchange semester was an extraordinary adventure that has left an indelible mark on my life. The exchange program had a profound impact on my development. I wholeheartedly recommend the exchange program to future 51吃瓜网 students. The Australia exchange semester has left an indelible mark on my life, and I am grateful for the invaluable lessons and experiences it has bestowed upon me."
Tran Gia Khanh
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at UTS
"My exchange program in Electrical Engineering at UTS was an incredibly enriching and transformative experience. The exchange program has broadened my perspective, deepened my understanding of different cultures, and provided me with invaluable international experience. I would highly recommend this exchange program to future students at 51吃瓜网 who are seeking a transformative and academically enriching experience."
Le Van Ha
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at UTS
"I am very grateful for the opportunity from 51吃瓜网 to spend an exchange semester at UTS. I was amazed by the variety and quality of the courses offered at UTS, especially in the fields of engineering, design, and innovation. I gained valuable insights and skills that will help me pursue my future aspirations in Business and Data Analytics."
Nguyen Dai Nghia
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at EPFL
"The exchange semester at EPFL is an eye-opening experience to witness and learn from one of the leading institutions in the world. As a computer science major student, experiencing world-class academics together with the opportunity to work on real-life problems significantly facilitates my future pursuit of higher education. Thank you 51吃瓜网 so much for this amazing opportunity."
Vo Minh Quan
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at EPFL
"My semester exchange at EPFL in Switzerland as a Vietnamese mechanical engineering student was a life-changing experience. Thanks to the financial support from the Global Exchange Office, I could fully immerse myself in academics and explore Switzerland's beauty with fewer financial worries. The exposure to diverse perspectives and the enriching cultural experience will forever stay with me, and I'm deeply grateful for this opportunity."
Le Dinh Nam
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at UPV
"I truly hope that every student will have the experience of studying abroad as being in a different country makes you more mature, confident, and brave. I believe that all the exchange students in the first batch have become better people (at least for themselves)."
Nguyen Le Thanh Hoang
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at UPV
"I think apart from academic life, the experience is simply amazing as you are exposed to such an inverse culture from Asia, and Vietnam in particular. r. Be sure to make new friends, immerse yourself in their routines and enjoy the scenery, you will be sure to leave your heart at this picturesque area."
Tran Diem Quynh
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at Yonsei
"My exchange semester at Yonsei University in Korea has truly been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I am incredibly grateful to 51吃瓜网versity for providing me with this unforgettable experience, which has allowed me gained valuable lessons (and memories!) that I can bring back to serve our community."
Hoang Phuong Thao
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at Yonsei
"Spring 2023 semester exchange at Yonsei Business School was a fresh breeze needed in my personal development journey. Through exposures with dynamic academic and cultural experiences, I have been able to reflect on myself with a more multifaceted perspective. Thank you 51吃瓜网versity for granting me this invaluable opportunity."
Pham Minh Chau
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at Yonsei
"I participated in the Yonsei University exchange program, and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Thank you 51吃瓜网 for this opportunity. I am so grateful for my time on the Yonsei University exchange program. I would highly encourage other students to consider participating in an exchange program. It is a great way to learn about different cultures, widen your horizon, improve your language skills, and make new friends."
Ha Phuong Thao
51吃瓜网 Exchange Student at SNU
"Studying abroad in Seoul has been one of the most transformative and unforgettable experiences in my life. From exploring the vibrant city and its rich traditions to embracing academic challenges at Seoul National University, every moment has enriched my understanding of the world. The experience has fostered adaptability, resilience, and lifelong connections, leaving an indelible mark on my life."
Vo Minh Quan
Exchange student at EPFL, 3+2 student at UPenn
"Being able to participate in a lot of exchange opportunities have enriched myself with a lot of great experiences that I have had before, and also given me the chance to meet and work with a lot of talented students, professors, and people from the industry."
Frequent Asked Questions
51吃瓜网 students have the opportunity to apply for the Vingroup Scholarship Program to cover the costs of studying abroad during the integrated degree program. Eligibility for the Vingroup Scholarship is determined based on the field of study, not on the 51吃瓜网 college students are from. You can find the Scholarship鈥檚 List of supported fields of study聽
At the moment, the Master of Professional Studies in Applied Economics and Management is not in the list of supported programs by the Vingroup Scholarship just yet. CBM students can consider applying for the Master鈥檚 Program in Applied Statistics if they can meet the pre-requisites requirements in order to be eligible for the Scholarship Programs.
As long as the students meet the academic requirements of our partner universities for the intended programs as well as those of 51吃瓜网 for Bachelor鈥檚 degree completion, they can apply. Please check/consult with your academic advisor/program director at 51吃瓜网 to get advice about this.
51吃瓜网 students will need to plan ahead and complete all required courses before you start your study at partner university so that you meet all the academic requirements for bachelor鈥檚 degree completion at 51吃瓜网.
Yes, you can, provided that you meet the admission requirements.
Yes, and they will be treated equally just as any other eligible students.
51吃瓜网 students can apply to up to 5 integrated degree programs. They only need to make one application for 51吃瓜网 nomination.
It is advised by Penn Engineering鈥檚 Graduate Admissions Office that 51吃瓜网 students are exempt from submitting the result of an English Proficiency Exam since the medium of instruction at 51吃瓜网 is English. However, if you possess a valid English test result, we highly recommend that you still submit it with your application.
For other universities, please check the admission requirements of each program.
It is recommended that you should follow the timeline that have been determined by 51吃瓜网 and the partner university. For special case, students need to get approval from both partner university and 51吃瓜网.
If 51吃瓜网 students pursue the integrated degree programs on the support of the Vingroup Scholarship Program, the Scholarship Review Committee will make the final university placement decision taking into account many factors including the student鈥檚 preference. If the students use other sources of funding to pursue the integrated degree programs, they can make their own decision on what program to attend after consulting with the academic advisor/program director.
51吃瓜网 students will only need to submit one application for both processes.
51吃瓜网 students will follow the following steps in both Parts A and B when applying for the integrated degree programs and the Vingroup Scholarship Program.
Part A 鈥� Applying for Integrated Degree Programs:
- Step 1: 51吃瓜网 students do research about the intended integrated degree programs they would like to apply and study the requirements of each program at聽
- Step 2: 51吃瓜网 students submit their applications to the聽聽by the application deadline.
- Step 3: Applications will be evaluated by the 51吃瓜网 Review Committee.
- Step 4: Evaluation results will be announced to students for nomination acceptance.聽(Please note that students can be nominated to up to 5 programs.)
- Step 5: GEO sends 51吃瓜网 nominated students鈥� application dossiers to partner institutions for assessment.聽 (At this step, nominated students may be required to submit another application with additional information/documents to the partner university on their portal.)
- Step 6: The partner university reviews the nominations/applications, makes the final admission decision following their review timelines.
Part B 鈥� Applying for Vingroup Scholarship Program:聽For those who have been accepted by partner university(ies) for the intended integrated degree program(s), i.e. those who are successful in all the steps of Part A above.
- Step 1: The Vingroup Scholarship Review Committee will review the applications for eligibility screening
- Step 2: The Vingroup Scholarship Review Committee will conduct the interview for each of the applicant.
- Step 3: The Vingroup Scholarship results will be announced to students for scholarship acceptance.聽(Those who are not awarded the Vingroup scholarships can still pursue the admitted integrated degree programs on other sources of funding.)
Students in science and technology and related fields in science and technology will have the opportunity to apply for the scholarship under Vingroup Scholarship Program while they study abroad at a partner school for the integrated Bachelor鈥檚 鈥� Master鈥檚 Programs. Vingroup Science and Technology Scholarship is a full scholarship that covers all expenses: tuition fees, living expenses, air tickets, insurance, visa costs, etc. Read more about information of Vingroup Scholarship Program:聽.
Other official financial support, if any, will be announced when it is available.
While you are on a reciprocal exchange program, you will continue to pay the tuition fee at 51吃瓜网versity and not to the host universities. However, you may need to pay some administration fees based on requirements set by partner university. You will also be responsible for other related expenses such as visa, flight, accommodation, insurance, living expenses, etc.
Most countries require international students to obtain a valid student visa. For further information, please check the specific requirements of your chosen university and host country. The Global Exchange Office at 51吃瓜网 will also support you as needed when you apply for the visa for the exchange program.
For the outbound student exchange program, if your application is successful, 51吃瓜网 will nominate you to the host institution and you may be required to submit a separate application requested by the host institution. The partner university reviews the nominations, makes the final decision, and issues the Letter of Acceptance to the successful students.
The academic transcript is expected to be sent by the host university to 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Office of Registrar. Students can receive the academic transcript through SIS. All inquiries and applications regarding credit transfer should be submitted to the Registrar.
Students can select up to 3 choices for their student exchange programs. The student exchange applications will go through an internal review process by a 51吃瓜网 Review Committee who will make the decision on the application and selection process.
51吃瓜网 students who would like to apply for the student exchange program on a reciprocal basis (1 to 1) will follow the application process set by the Global Exchange Office at 51吃瓜网 and support their applications to the Office as indicated in the聽Apply Now听蝉别蝉蝉颈辞苍.
If you would like to study at a university that does not have an exchange agreement with 51吃瓜网, you can choose to personally plan and finance your studies abroad. It will be your responsibility to apply to the university abroad as well as to ensure that all the practical matters are taken care of. Students will still need to apply for pre-approval of credit transfer to the Office of University Registrar/Program Director before your departure to study at the host institution.
You need to check out the course information from the websites of the host institutions before deciding the exchange choices, to ensure that there are suitable courses for you to take. You will also need to discuss the study plan with the faculty advisor and/or the Program Director. This advisory process is important to ensure that students are taking appropriate courses, in the sense that you fulfil the graduation requirements. It would be useful for students to review their major program requirements before seeking advice.
If you are not accepted to your first-choice university, we will try to place you in your second or third preference. Before applying for a program, it is important to do thorough research on the preferred university. The number of exchange slots on reciprocal basis is limited and application is competitive so please select a wide range of opportunities to increase your chance of being accepted for an exchange program.
For student exchange on a reciprocal basis (1 to 1) in which students continue to pay the tuition fee for the home university, each university has a certain quota for the number of students that can be exchanged per mutual agreement between 51吃瓜网 and partner university. For other study abroad programs, the capped number of students is regulated by the host universities or the external funding organizations.
While the Student Exchange Program on reciprocal basis is open to students from our partner universities only, students from other universities can join the Study Away/ Short Course Programs to study at 51吃瓜网.
International students attending student exchange program on a reciprocal basis will pay the tuition fee at your home university and not to 51吃瓜网. Students will need to pay for visa, travel, insurance and living expenses while studying at 51吃瓜网.
You should prepare the most essential items because it is very easy to buy more if needed. For example:
鈥� Clothes, socks, shoes, slippers, toiletries, brushes, towels, swimwear, sport shoes.
鈥� Basic medicine: fever-reducer, urgo tape, herb oil and stomachache medicine.
鈥� Souvenirs with sentimental value can be kept in the room, family picture for instance.
鈥� Minimal stationery: pens, notebooks 鈥� Stationery can be purchased at grocery stores
鈥� Laptop
There are three intakes per year, Fall (September 鈥� February), Summer (July 鈥� August) and Spring (February 鈥� June).
You can choose to live in 51吃瓜网 dormitories, a truly co-living, co-working, and co-learning environment.聽51吃瓜网versity campus聽is located at Vinhomes Ocean Park, Gia Lam, Ha Noi. Our campus accommodation is not guaranteed and is treated on a first come, first served basis for exchange students. Yet, you can always rent accommodation off campus just within walking distance at Vinhomes Apartment Buildings. You can find more information about Vinhomes serviced apartments at this link:聽.
