By the end of April, about 30 universities offering medical programs had announced their admission methods for 2026. Among them, 17 universities still use high school transcripts as a standalone criterion.
All require candidates to achieve a "Good" academic performance in 12th grade and a total score of three high school graduation exam subjects (or Mathematics, Literature, and one other subject) of 20 or higher; or a high school graduation assessment score of 8,5/10 or higher. These are general requirements, according to this year's university admission regulations.
Some universities have additional requirements. For example, Dai hoc Y Duoc Hai Phong and Dai hoc Ky thuat Y te Hai Duong require candidates to have a foreign language proficiency certificate. Dai hoc Phan Chau Trinh does not accept candidates over 27 years old.
Beyond standalone transcript review, some universities combine transcripts with aptitude test scores or graduation exam scores, such as Dai hoc Van Lang and Dai hoc Nguyen Tat Thanh.
The list of 17 universities accepting high school transcripts for medical programs, as of the end of April, is as follows:
| No. | University | Notes |
| 1 | Dai hoc Kinh doanh va Cong nghe Ha Noi | |
| 2 | Dai hoc Phenikaa (Ha Noi) | |
| 3 | Dai hoc Dai Nam (Ha Noi) | |
| 4 | Dai hoc Hoa Binh (Ha Noi) | |
| 5 | Dai hoc Y Duoc, Dai hoc Thai Nguyen | |
| 6 | Dai hoc Y Duoc Hai Phong | Specific requirements: - Graduated in 2025 or 2026. - Holds an IELTS certificate of 5,5, TOEFL iBT 46, or DELF B2 or higher. |
| 7 | Dai hoc Ky thuat Y te Hai Duong (Hai Phong) | Mathematics score weighted by 2. Specific requirements: - Holds an English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6,5 or higher. - "Good" academic performance for three years of high school. - Average score for six semesters in each subject (Mathematics, Chemistry), (Mathematics, Physics), (Mathematics, Biology) of 8 or higher. |
| 8 | Dai hoc Y Duoc Buon Ma Thuot (Dak Lak) | |
| 9 | Dai hoc Yersin Da Lat (Lam Dong) | Specific requirements: - Admission score must be 22 or higher. |
| 10 | Dai hoc Phan Chau Trinh (Da Nang) | Specific requirements: - "Good" academic performance for three years of high school. - Graduated from 2023 onwards and not over 27 years old. - Meets one of four criteria: 12th grade final scores in Mathematics and Biology of 6,5 or higher / high school graduation exam scores in Mathematics and Biology meeting the university's announced threshold / a bachelor's degree in a health-related field / or aptitude test scores meeting the threshold. |
| 11 | Dai hoc Duy Tan (Da Nang) | |
| 12 | Dai hoc Van Lang (TP HCM) | Considers transcripts alone or combined with National University aptitude test scores, V-SAT, Ha Noi University of Science and Technology's TSA, or international certificate scores. |
| 13 | Dai hoc Nguyen Tat Thanh (TP HCM) | Considers transcripts alone or combined with graduation exam scores, aptitude test scores, or graduation assessment scores. |
| 14 | Dai hoc Quoc te Hong Bang (TP HCM) | Considers transcripts alone or combined with graduation exam scores. |
| 15 | Dai hoc Nam Can Tho | Considers transcripts alone or combined with graduation exam scores. |
| 16 | Dai hoc Tan Tao (Tay Ninh) | Considers the average score of three subjects over three years or two subjects with foreign language certificate conversion; or combines transcripts with graduation exam scores. |
| 17 | Dai hoc Tra Vinh (Vinh Long) |
Admission subject combinations for medical programs in 2026 at universities
For the 2026 admissions cycle, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has tightened transcript-based admissions, standardizing entry requirements and scoring methods across universities. Universities cannot consider scores from only two to five semesters as before; instead, they must consider all six semesters for at least three subjects. Mathematics or Literature is mandatory, weighted at least one-third of the total score on a 30-point scale. Additionally, MOET requires specific conditions regarding high school graduation exam scores.
Candidates applying for admission using transcripts should monitor the application submission schedule of each university. They must also register their preferences on the MOET's common system from 2/7 to 5 PM on 14/7.
University admission benchmarks for 2026 will be announced by universities before 5 PM on 13/8.
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A class session for the medical program at Dai hoc Phan Chau Trinh, Da Nang. *Photo: Dai hoc Phan Chau Trinh Fanpage* |
Duong Tam
