In 2025, Vietnam had 23 students participate in the international olympiads for math, physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science. According to the Ministry of Education and Training, these students are exempt from high school graduation exams and are granted direct admission to universities.
Out of the 17 grade-12 students, one opted to study abroad, while the remaining 16 enrolled in Vietnamese universities. Five chose the University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. These include Minh Hoang (international math olympiad medalist), Ba Khoi, The Quan, Duc Dung (physics), and Minh Quang (chemistry). All five enrolled in the university's talented bachelor program in their respective fields.
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Ngo Quang Minh (dark blue shirt) and Tran Minh Hoang (next to him) receive gifts from Professor Le Thanh Son, Rector of the University of Science (right). Photo: University's Fanpage |
Ngo Quang Minh (dark blue shirt) and Tran Minh Hoang (next to him) receive gifts from Professor Le Thanh Son, Rector of the University of Science (right). Photo: University's Fanpage
Hanoi Medical University welcomed 4 students: Hoang Khoi and Duc Dung (international chemistry olympiad), Huu Thanh, and Kieu An (biology), all choosing medicine. Dai Duong, the remaining member of the biology team, also chose medicine but opted for Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
Hanoi University of Science and Technology and the University of Science (Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City) each enrolled two students: Trong Khai and Duc Man (international math olympiad), Cong Vinh (physics), and Kien Thanh (computer science). All 4 chose computer science.
Quang Thang (international computer science olympiad medalist) chose data science at the National Economics University, while Thien Nhan (physics) opted for materials science at Phenikaa University.
| Olympiad | Student | High School | Medal | Major, University |
| International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) | Vo Trong Khai | Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, Nghe An | Gold | Computer Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology |
| Tran Minh Hoang | Ha Tinh High School for the Gifted | Gold | Talented Bachelor Program in Mathematics, University of Science | |
| Le Phan Duc Man | Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted, Ho Chi Minh City | Silver | Computer Science, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City | |
| International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) | Nguyen The Quan | Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, Nghe An | Gold | Talented Bachelor Program in Physics, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi |
| Ly Ba Khoi | High School for Gifted Students, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Silver | Talented Bachelor Program in Physics, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | |
| Truong Duc Dung | High School for Gifted Students, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Silver | Talented Bachelor Program in Physics, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | |
| Nguyen Cong Vinh | Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted | Silver | Computer Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology | |
| Tran Le Thien Nhan | Quoc Hoc Hue High School for the Gifted | Silver | Materials Science, Phenikaa University | |
| International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) | Ngo Quang Minh | Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted | Gold | Talented Bachelor Program in Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi |
| Nguyen Hoang Khoi | High School for Gifted Students, Hanoi National University of Education | Gold | Medicine, Hanoi Medical University | |
| Giang Duc Dung | High School for Gifted Students, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Gold | Medicine, Hanoi Medical University | |
| International Biology Olympiad (IBO) | Nguyen Huu Thanh | Tran Phu High School for the Gifted, Hai Phong | Silver | Medicine, Hanoi Medical University |
| Bui Hoang Dai Duong | Quoc Hoc Hue High School for the Gifted | Silver | Medicine, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy | |
| Le Hoang Kieu An | Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted | Silver | Medicine, Hanoi Medical University | |
| International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) | Le Kien Thanh | Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted, Binh Dinh | Gold | Computer Science, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Ninh Quang Thang | Ha Long High School for the Gifted, Quang Ninh | Bronze | Data Science, National Economics University |
The Ministry of Education and Training commended the effectiveness of the selection and training process for international olympiad competitors, noting that Vietnam maintains its position among the top 10 leading countries in these competitions.
In addition to direct university admission, gold medalists receive a 55 million VND award, while silver and bronze medalists receive 35 and 25 million VND, respectively. Local governments also offer their own rewards, which can reach hundreds of millions of VND.
Thanh Hang
