See 2025 university admission scores update
On the evening of 22/8, the Diplomatic Academy announced its admission scores for the 2025-2026 academic year. For those applying based on high school graduation exam scores, the scores range from 24.17 to 26.09. Chinese studies remains the most competitive program with a score of 26.09, a decrease of 3.11 points compared to last year.
Three programs have admission scores of 25 or higher: international relations, English language, and international communications.
The remaining programs all have admission scores starting from 24, with American studies having the lowest requirement at 24.17.
Admission scores for the high school graduation exam pathway apply to the following subject combinations: A00 (math, physics, chemistry), A01 (math, physics, English), D01 (math, literature, English), D03 (math, physics, history), D04 (math, physics, geography), D06 (math, chemistry, geography), DD2 (math, literature, Korean), D07 (math, chemistry, English), D09 (math, English, history), D10 (math, geography, English), D14 (literature, history, English), and D15 (literature, geography, English). The C00 combination (literature, history, geography) requires 3 points higher than the D01 combination.
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The 2025 admission scores for the Diplomatic Academy's programs are as follows:
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Students at the Diplomatic Academy. Photo: DAV |
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In 2025, the academy plans to enroll 2,200 students through four admission pathways: direct admission and priority admission as regulated by the Ministry of Education and Training; high school graduation exam scores; a combination of academic transcripts with international language certificates or standardized tests (SAT, ACT); and a combination of international certificates/standardized tests and high school graduation exam scores.
Tuition fees are expected to be similar to last year, ranging from 3.4 to 4.5 million VND per month (34 to 45 million VND per year), depending on the program.
Successful candidates must confirm their enrollment online through the Ministry's system by 5 PM on 30/8. This is a mandatory step for those who wish to attend. Many universities may have additional enrollment procedures and welcome students in person.
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Students at the Diplomatic Academy. Photo: DAV
In 2024, the Diplomatic Academy’s admission scores ranged from 25.37 to 29.2, with the highest score for Chinese studies under the C00 combination (literature, history, and geography). The lowest score was 25.37 for commercial law under the D03 (math, literature, French), D04 (literature, math, Chinese), and D06 (literature, math, Japanese) combinations.
For the English language program, the academy required a score of 35.38/40, with the English subject having a coefficient of two.
Binh Minh
