University of Information Technology tuition fees increase by up to 40%

The University of Information Technology (UIT) projects its 2026 tuition fees to range from approximately 41,8 to 140 million dong annually, representing a 9-40% increase compared to last year.

According to an announcement from the University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, the tuition for its standard program will be 42,8 million dong per year. This marks an increase of 3,7 million dong, or 13%, from last year. Specifically, tuition for the microchip design program will be 52 million dong, a 15 million dong increase, representing a 40% rise.

For advanced programs, the tuition fee will be 60 million dong, an increase of 5 million dong. Tuition for international joint programs with foreign universities will remain stable, ranging from 84 to 140 million dong annually.

This year, the university is also introducing new English-taught programs, with annual tuition fees set at 80-85 million dong.

The University of Information Technology's tuition fee increase roadmap from 2026 to 2030 is as follows:

Students taking the competency assessment exam at the University of Information Technology, 2025. Photo: UIT

This year, UIT plans to admit over 2,300 students. In addition to direct admissions for students who have won national or international awards, the university will consider a comprehensive assessment based on high school graduation exam scores, competency assessment results, and academic transcripts.

This admission method utilizes a 100-point scale with the following formula:

Admission score = 47,5% x high school graduation exam + 47,5% x competency assessment + 5% x academic transcripts + bonus points (if applicable) + priority points (if applicable)

For the high school graduation exam component, candidates can choose between their 2026 high school graduation exam scores, scores converted from a competency assessment using the percentile method, or international high school graduation exam scores (such as IB or A level).

Similarly, the competency assessment component offers three options: scores from the competency assessment exam organized by Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City; scores converted from the high school graduation exam using the percentile method; or SAT and ACT scores.

The academic transcript score is the highest total average score over three years of high school for the subjects in the chosen admission combination for the major.

If a candidate has multiple types of component scores, the university will automatically select the most advantageous option for the applicant.

UIT's 2026 admission threshold and eligibility for bonus points:

In 2025, the University of Information Technology's benchmark scores ranged from 24 to 29,6, with the artificial intelligence major having the highest score.