Five university fields set higher admission thresholds

Five university fields will have minimum scores exceeding the usual 15/30 points, which applicants must achieve for consideration.

In 2026, the Ministry of Education and Training requires applicants to achieve a minimum of 15/30 points on the High School Graduation Examination (THPT) (three subjects in a combination or Mathematics, Literature, and one other subject), regardless of the admission method used.

However, for fields such as health, pedagogy, and law, admission requirements for many majors are higher, ranging from 1.5 to 4 points above the general standard. For example, for majors like Medicine, Odonto-Stomatology, Traditional Medicine, and Pharmacy, if applying via academic transcripts or competency assessment scores, applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance in 12th grade, combined with a total score of 20 from three THPT subjects, or a high school graduation exam score of 8.5/10 or higher.

Majors such as Pedagogy in Literature, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry have similar requirements, but the total score for three THPT subjects must be at least 18/30.

If admission is based on THPT scores, the Ministry will determine the minimum threshold for application submission, announcing it after the examination. Last year, the minimum threshold for Medicine and Odonto-Stomatology was 20.5; for pedagogy majors, it was 18-19.

Additionally, requirements for training programs in microchip, semiconductor, and railway fields are also higher than the general standard.

Applicants should note these are minimum requirements. Universities may set higher thresholds. For instance, last year, the minimum score for admission applications at Hanoi Medical University was 22.5.

The list of fields with admission thresholds higher than 15 points is as follows:

Field Group	Minimum Quality Assurance Threshold
Medicine, Pharmacy	- Admission method using High School Graduation Examination scores: Regulated by the Minister of Education and Training and the Minister of Health. - Other admission methods: + Medicine, Odonto-Stomatology, Traditional Medicine, Pharmacy: 12th grade academic performance must be strong, and the total score of three THPT subjects (according to the combination or Mathematics, Literature, and one other subject) must be 20, or the high school graduation exam score 8.5/10 or higher. + Nursing, Preventive Medicine, Midwifery, Dental Prosthetics Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Imaging Technology, Rehabilitation Technology: 12th grade academic performance must be satisfactory, and the total score of three THPT subjects must be 16.5, or the high school graduation exam score 6.5.
Pedagogy	- Admission method using High School Graduation Examination scores: Regulated by the Minister of Education and Training. - Other admission methods: + Physical Education, Music Pedagogy, Fine Arts Pedagogy: 12th grade academic performance must be satisfactory, and the total score of three THPT subjects must be 16.5, or the high school graduation exam score 6.5. + Other Pedagogy majors: 12th grade academic performance must be strong, and the total score of three THPT subjects must be 18, or the high school graduation exam score 8.5 or higher.
Law	- Admission method using High School Graduation Examination scores: Regulated by the Minister of Education and Training and the Minister of Justice. - Other admission methods: 12th grade academic performance must be strong, and the total score of three THPT subjects must be 18, or the high school graduation exam score 8.5 or higher.
Microchip, Semiconductor	High School Graduation Examination Mathematics score among the top 20% nationwide, and the admission combination score within the top 25%.
Railway	- Admission method using High School Graduation Examination scores: Total score for the admission combination must be at least 60% (equivalent to 18/30 points) and the combination must include Mathematics. - Other admission methods: The converted admission score must be equivalent to these requirements.

This year's High School Graduation Examination will take place on 11-12/6. Applicants will know their scores on 1/7 and can register or adjust their university aspirations from 2/7 until 5 PM on 14/7.

Applicants can register for a maximum of 15 aspirations, unlike previous years' unlimited option. Universities will announce their benchmark scores and admission results from 5 PM on 9/8 to 13/8.