Several factors contribute to the tuition discrepancies. Typically, standard programs taught in Vietnamese have the lowest fees, ranging from 18 to 28 million VND per year (two semesters).
Programs geared towards international certifications and taught in English have higher tuition fees. Among the 20 universities surveyed, the highest fee is 57.33 million VND at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.
Here's a breakdown of auditing program tuition fees for the 2025-2026 academic year at 20 universities:
No. | University | Tuition (VND) |
1 | National Economics University | 18-25 million |
2 | Foreign Trade University | 25.5-27.5 million (standard program) 49-51 million (international career-oriented program) |
3 | Academy of Finance | 50-55 million (international certification program) 20-28 million (standard program) |
4 | Banking Academy | 26.5 million |
5 | University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City | 40.95 million (Vietnamese program) 57.33 million (English program) |
6 | University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City | 31.5 million |
7 | Trade University | 24-27.9 million (standard program) 38.5 million (international career-focused program) |
8 | International School, Vietnam National University Hanoi | 50.6 million |
9 | University of Economics and Finance Ho Chi Minh City | 40 million |
10 | University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology Ho Chi Minh City | 43.36 million |
11 | University of Economics, Hue University | 18.8 million |
12 | Saigon University | 30.166 million |
13 | Can Tho University | 22.9 million |
14 | University of Finance - Marketing | 43 million |
15 | Ho Chi Minh City Open University | 27.5 million (standard program) 46.5 million (CLC program) |
16 | University of Economics, Da Nang University | 27.5 million (standard program) 34 million (partial English program) |
17 | University of Economics and Business Administration, Thai Nguyen University | 16-18 million |
18 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Banking | 23.21 million |
19 | Ton Duc Thang University | 29.77 million |
20 | Hanoi University of Industry | 32.5 million |
According to the admissions plan, common subject combinations for auditing programs are A00 (math, physics, chemistry), A01 (math, physics, English), D01 (math, literature, English), or D07 (math, chemistry, English). Last year, the benchmark scores for these programs ranged from 14 to 27.79 based on the high school graduation exam scores. Popular universities like the National Economics University, Academy of Finance, and Banking Academy had the highest benchmarks.
The auditing program typically lasts 3.5 to 4 years. The curriculum includes foundational courses in economics, finance, and accounting, as well as specialized courses in auditing, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and IT auditing.
Graduates can work at auditing firms, businesses, banks, or government agencies. According to TopCV's 2025 recruitment trend report, the average salary for auditors is around 17.5 million VND per month. Entry-level salaries for recent graduates typically range from 7 to 14 million VND.
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High school graduation exam takers in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025. Photo: Quynh Tran |
High school graduation exam takers in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025. Photo: Quynh Tran
Mai Trang