VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAMMES

(for international students)

1. General information

The University of Languages and International Studies (ULIS), Vietnam National University (VNU), Hanoi currently delivers 2 Master of Arts (MA) programme in "German Linguistics" and "German Language and teaching German as a foreign and second language in the Vietnam – Germany context"

The Master’s training international joint program between ULIS and Leipzig University aims to deliver an integrated Master’s program in order to generate internationally-qualified human resources. The program equips learners with necessary skills for conducting professional activities on a scientific basis, advanced expertise in German language, the cultures of German-speaking countries as well as German teaching methods and approaches essential for independent, scientific, and systematic research to develop creative thinking and responsible actions. The second objective of the program is to develop a contingent of teaching staff and training management staff as well as promote technology acquisition and transfer. Through the program, ULIS can also enhance its international cooperation, particularly with Leipzig University, thereby strengthening the position of the ULIS and VNU. The program was approved on June 1st, 2017. The annual enrolment scale is 10 students (5 students from each school).

2. Entry requirements

Bachelor of Arts in German Linguistics or relevant fields

Certificate of Vietnamese proficiency (level 4/6 in the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework) or Certificate of English proficiency (level 4/6 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

       3. Programme structure

65-75 credits including a 9-15 credit MA thesis

4. Training time

2 years of full time training with at least 18 consecutive months of taking taught components on campus

In certain circumstances, students can have 2 years of extension.

5. Tuition fee (for international students)

The tuition fee for international students is subjected to change annually: The current tuition fee is 72.000.000VND per annum (US$2,880 approximately) plus a US$200 registration fee

6. Certificate awarded

Master of Arts in "German Linguistics" and "German Language and teaching German as a foreign and second language in the Vietnam – Germany context"

7. Online and Document Submissions

   Each applicant should follow 2 steps:

   8.1. Register online at the website of ULIS - VNU: http://admissions-apply.vnu.edu.vn and,

   8.2. Each applicant should submit 01 set of documents (printed on A4-size paper) listed hereunder. Documents in languages other than English or Vietnamese must be attached with duly notarized translation into English or Vietnamese. The submitted documents will not, in any case, be returned to the applicants:

   1. Completed application form
   2. Copies and translation of degrees, diplomas and academic transcripts applicable for relevant levels of proposed study, duly notarized or certified by competent authorities of the sending country
   3. Medical examination certificate issued within 6 months from the date of application by competent health authorities of the sending country or by Vietnamese central, municipal or provincial medical bodies, clearly stating that the applicant is healthy and fit for overseas study
   4. Duly certified copies of Vietnamese Proficiency Certificates or internationally recognized Certificate of English proficiency.
   5. Copies of financial guarantee to support study, research and living in Vietnam
   6. Duly certified copies of documents and certificates about the applicant’s aptitude, expertise, research achievements, ... (if any)
   7. Copy of passport with a validity of the expected duration of study in Vietnam or at least 1 year from the expected arrival in Vietnam

      8. For further information, please contact

• Mailing Address: Room 102 - Block A3 - University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, No2 Pham Van Dong Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Tel: (+84)24-66806770; (+84)24-37547435 
• Website: http://saudaihoc.ulis.vnu.edu.vn
• Email:   sdhcfl@gmail.com