May persons with a post-secondary diploma apply for college programs in Vietnam?

May persons with a post-secondary diploma apply for college programs in Vietnam?

Under Point b Clause 2 Article 3 of Circular 05/2021/TT-BLDTBXH on admission time, eligibility and methods:

Article 3. Admission time, eligibility and methods

1. Admission may be open one or more than one time a year.

2. Admission eligibility:

a) For post-secondary programs:

Graduates of junior high schools and equivalent and institutions of higher levels.

b) For college programs:

- Holders of high school diplomas;

- Persons having a post-secondary diploma and certificate of completion of general education program or certificate of adequate upper secondary cultural knowledge or having learned adequate upper secondary education knowledge and passed an examination for such knowledge according to regulations.

Besides the abovementioned requirements, persons applying for healthcare, arts and national defense and security studies shall comply with regulations of relevant specialized law and guidelines of Ministries managing these fields.

c) Officials, public employees and workers of regulatory bodies, state units, state-owned enterprises, political organizations and socio-political organizations; active duty servicemen and members of public security forces, and foreigners meeting the following requirements may apply for post-secondary and college programs:

- The requirements in Points a and b Clause 2 herein;

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Thus, persons with a post-secondary diploma may not apply for college programs in Vietnam unless they also have a certificate of completion of a general education program or a certificate of adequate upper secondary cultural knowledge or have learned adequate upper secondary education knowledge and passed an examination for such knowledge according to regulations.

May persons with a post-secondary diploma apply for college programs in Vietnam? (Image from the Internet)

What is the content of the regulation on enrollment for college programs in Vietnam?

Under Article 4 of Circular 05/2021/TT-BLDTBXH on the content of the regulation on enrollment for college programs in Vietnam:

Schools shall formulate their enrollment regulations, which shall include the following basic contents: vocational disciplines; admission time; admission eligibility; admission methods; admission priority policies (according to regulations in Appendix 01 enclosed therewith); admission requirements (if any); admission charges; conditions for admission plan adoption; admission plans; admission announcements; inspection and handling of complaints and denunciations; reporting requirements; commendation and discipline; and other relevant contents (if necessary).

What are the methods for applying for college programs in Vietnam?

Under Article 5 of Circular 05/2021/TT-BLDTBXH on the methods for application for college programs in Vietnam:

Applications and procedures for application for post-secondary and college programs

1. An application includes:

a) Vocational education application, which is made using the form in Appendix 02 enclosed therewith;

b) Certified true copies of other necessary documents according to non-exam admission or admission examination requirements and criteria of each school.

2. Application methods

a) Apply directly by filling in and submitting the vocational education application form to the junior high school, high school, continuing education center or vocational education - continuing education center or local Department of Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs or the target school;

b) Apply online via the vocational education admission website of Directorate of Vocational Education, Ministry of Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs at http://tuyensinh.gdnn.gov.vn or website of local Department of Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs or website of the target school;

c) Apply online via the “Chọn nghề” (“Choose a career”) application on mobile devices (smart phones and tablets).

3. Application submission

a) Vocational education admission applications shall be submitted directly according to regulations in Point a Clause 2 of this Article or online according to regulations in Points b and c Clause 2 of this Article;

b) Certified true copies of other necessary documents according to non-exam admission or admission examination requirements and criteria of each school shall be submitted directly to target schools or by post at the request of target schools.

4. Schools shall announce the application submission methods and admission charges most favorable for applicants.

Thus, the methods for application for college programs in Vietnam are stipulated as follows:

- Apply directly by filling in and submitting the vocational education application form to the junior high school, high school, continuing education center or vocational education - continuing education center or local Department of Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs or the target school;

- Apply online via the vocational education admission website of the Directorate of Vocational Education, Ministry of Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs at http://tuyensinh.gdnn.gov.vn or website of local Department of Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs or the website of the target school;

- Apply online via the “Chọn nghề” (“Choose a career”) application on mobile devices (smartphones and tablets).