Application deadlines approaching for transcript and certificate-based admissions at nearly 20 Hanoi universities

The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Academy of Journalism and Communication are accepting applications for admission methods not using high school graduation exam scores until 5/7, with many other universities closing 5-10 days later.

Following the high school graduation exams, many universities continue to accept applications for admission based on methods that don't rely on exam scores. These commonly include academic transcripts, international certificates, or results from aptitude and critical thinking tests.

Hanoi National University of Science initially set its application deadline for 30/6. However, due to issues with the online registration system, the university extended the deadline to 5 PM on 2/7.

Three universities have set their deadlines for 5/7: the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, the Academy of Journalism and Communication, and Hanoi University of Industry. 14 other universities are accepting applications until around 10/7-24/7.

In addition, universities are also accepting English language certificates for conversion into English subject scores or for bonus points when considering high school graduation exam scores.

The application deadlines for admission methods not using high school graduation exam scores for 18 universities are as follows:

No.	University	Method	Deadline
1	Hanoi National University of Science	- Direct admission - HSA assessment test results - SAT scores - Combination of high school graduation exam scores and international certificates	5 PM on 2/7
2	Academy of Journalism and Communication	- Academic transcripts - Combined evaluation	5/7
3	Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam	- Combination of transcripts and international certificates - A-Level or IB Diploma holders	5/7
4	Hanoi University of Industry	- Provincial excellent student certificates, international certificates combined with transcripts - Aptitude and critical thinking test scores	5/7
5	Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology	- Talent-based admission - SAT/ACT scores - Aptitude or critical thinking test scores - Combination of international English language certificates (IELTS/TOEFL) and transcripts.	10/7
6	Hanoi University of Pharmacy	- Transcripts with SAT, GCE A-level, or specialized excellent student certificates - Critical thinking test scores	10/7
7	Thuy Loi University	- Academic transcripts combined with preferential conditions (international certificates, excellent student awards)	10/7
8	University of Mining and Geology	- International certificates, academic portfolio - Aptitude and critical thinking test scores - Academic transcripts	10/7
9	Trade Union University	- Academic transcripts	10/7
10	National Economics University	- Combined evaluation	5 PM on 11/7
11	Phenikaa University	- Direct admission - Academic transcripts - Aptitude, critical thinking test scores or V-SAT	12/7
12	Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment	- Direct admission - Academic transcripts	15/7
13	University of Transport Technology	- Academic transcripts	15/7
14	Vietnam National University of Agriculture	- Academic transcripts	20/7
15	Thang Long University	- Combination of high school graduation exam scores and international English language certificates - Aptitude and critical thinking test scores - Academic transcripts	20/7
16	Vietnam Youth Academy	- Academic transcripts	20/7
17	Hanoi University of Science and Technology	- Competency assessment test - Academic transcripts combined with an interview - Direct admission under the university's scheme	15/7-21/7
18	Hanoi Open University	- Aptitude and critical thinking test scores	5 PM on 24/7

In 2025, the Ministry of Education and Training stipulated that universities are not allowed to conduct early admissions and must convert scores from all methods to a common scale. All applications are evaluated centrally on the Ministry's system, concurrently with the high school graduation exam scores. Therefore, universities emphasize that regardless of the application method or early submission, all candidates must still register on the common system.

The 2025 high school graduation exam scores will be announced on the morning of 16/7. The registration and adjustment period for university admissions will last until 5 PM on 28/7.

Candidates can pay the application fee online from 29/7 to 5 PM on 5/8. University admission benchmarks will be released before 5 PM on 22/8.