The common range is 26-45 million VND for two semesters. Among universities increasing tuition, Dai Nam University had the smallest increase of 600,000 VND.
Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) saw larger increases. Regular programs average 29.6 to 37.6 million VND annually, up 2.6 to 3.6 million VND. High-quality programs cost 49.2-55 million VND, while international programs range from 54-62.5 million VND. Compared to last year, the highest increase is 10.2 million VND.
Some universities, such as Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and VinUni University, maintained their tuition fees.
VinUni University charges the highest fee, exceeding 530 million VND. The listed tuition is 815.85 million VND. However, all incoming students receive a 35% reduction from the founder's Education Development Support Fund.
Many other universities have announced their admissions plans but haven't specified tuition fees.
Projected communications program tuition fees at 16 universities for the 2025-2026 academic year are as follows:
| No. | University | Program | 2025-2026 Tuition (million VND) |
| 1 | Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam | International Communications | 45 |
| 2 | Foreign Trade University | Integrated Marketing Communications | 63-65 |
| 3 | National Economics University | Marketing Communications | 41-65 |
| 4 | University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City | Multimedia Communications | 29.8 |
| 5 | Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology | Multimedia Communications | Regular Program: 29.6-37.6 High-Quality Program: 49.2-55 International Program: 54-62.5 |
| 6 | International University, Vietnam National University - Hanoi | Digital Communications | 42.25 |
| 7 | Hanoi University of Science and Technology | Digital Communications and Multimedia Technology | 35-45 |
| 8 | Academy of Journalism and Communication | International Communications Mass Communications Multimedia Communications | 16.9-33.8 |
| 9 | University of Information and Communications Technology, Thai Nguyen University | Multimedia Communications | 16.5 |
| 10 | Phuong Dong University | Multimedia Communications | 26 |
| 11 | Thang Long University | Multimedia Communications | 48.9 |
| 12 | Phenikaa University | Multimedia Communications | 46.2 |
| 13 | Dai Nam University | Multimedia Communications | 14.5 |
| 14 | Can Tho University | Multimedia Communications | 23.3 |
| 15 | VinUni University | Multimedia Communications | 530.3 |
| 16 | FPT University | Multimedia Communications | 101 (3 semesters in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) 70.7 (in Can Tho and Da Nang) 50.5 (in Quy Nhon) |
Universities offer various scholarships for new students, especially those facing financial hardship or with excellent academic records.
Substantial support often comes from private universities. Besides VinUni, FPT University offers 2,800 Professor Nguyen Van Dao scholarships for talented students and winners of national and international competitions. To maintain these scholarships, students must achieve a GPA of 7/10 or higher.
Students with special circumstances, financial difficulties, or strong academic performance can receive funding from businesses or university funds. Universities also assist students with bank loans for tuition and living expenses.
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Students at the Academy of Journalism and Communication. Photo: AJC Fanpage |
Students at the Academy of Journalism and Communication. Photo: AJC Fanpage
University tuition is currently based on Government Decrees 81 (2021) and 97 (2023). For the 2025-2026 academic year, the tuition ceiling (maximum chargeable fee) at public universities not yet self-sufficient is 1.5-3.1 million VND per month, depending on the field of study.
Autonomous universities can charge up to 2.5 times the ceiling. For accredited programs, universities set their own tuition fees.
Binh Minh
