Timeline for university admissions in Vietnam in 2024

Timeline for university admissions in Vietnam in 2024

(Note: This article only mentions the timeline for university admissions 2024 from August 2024 onwards for both candidates and educational institutions).

University admissions 2024 are based on Decision 1139/QD-BGDDT 2024 on the Plan for the implementation of undergraduate and preschool education college admissions in Vietnam in 2024.

[1] No later than 5:00 PM, August 19, 2024: Universities must announce the first-round admission scores and notify the admitted candidates.

[2] No later than 5:00 PM, August 27, 2024: Candidates must complete online enrollment confirmation for the first round on the system.

[3] From August 28, 2024: Educational institutions announce supplementary admissions.

[4] From September to December 2024: Educational institutions conduct subsequent rounds of university admissions and update the list of admitted students in accordance with regulations.

[5] No later than December 31, 2024: Educational institutions report the results of the 2024 admissions.

Timeline for university admissions in Vietnam in 2024 (Internet image)

Handling of candidates gained admission to university who do not confirm enrollment in Vietnam

Based on Article 21 of the Regulation issued together with Circular 08/2022/TT-BGDDT on notification of results and enrollment confirmation, the following are the procedures:

- The educational institution sends an admission notice to admitted candidates, specifying the necessary procedures for enrollment and the method of enrollment.

- Candidates confirm enrollment online on the system before enrolling at the educational institution.

- For candidates who do not confirm enrollment within the stipulated time:

+ If there is no valid reason, it is considered that the candidate has declined the admission and the educational institution has the right not to accept;

+ If due to sickness, accidents, with hospital certification from district level or above, or due to natural disaster with certification from the People's Committee of district level or above, the educational institution will consider accepting the candidate for enrollment later or reserve the admission result for the candidate to enroll later;

+ If due to mistakes or confusion caused by the admissions officials or the candidate, the educational institution should actively cooperate with individuals and related organizations to review the evidence and decide on accepting the candidate for enrollment or reserving the admission result for later enrollment.

- Candidates who have confirmed enrollment at an educational institution will not be allowed to participate in admissions at other institutions or in subsequent admission rounds unless permitted by the educational institution.

Thus, according to the above regulation, the resolution for university-admitted candidates who do not confirm enrollment is as follows:

Step 1: Examine the reason for not confirming enrollment.

+ If there is no valid reason, it is considered that the candidate has declined the admission and the educational institution has the right not to accept;

+ If due to sickness, accidents, with hospital certification from district level or above, or due to natural disaster with certification from the People's Committee of district level or above;

+ If due to mistakes or confusion caused by the admissions officials or the candidate, the educational institution should actively cooperate with individuals and related organizations to review the evidence.

Step 2: The educational institution reviews the reason, if valid, will proceed to accept the candidate for enrollment or reserve the result for the next academic year.

Responsibilities of candidates participating in university admissions in Vietnam in 2024

According to Clause 1, Article 23 of the Regulation issued together with Circular 08/2022/TT-BGDDT, candidates participating in university admissions 2024 are required to:

- Thoroughly understand the admissions information of educational institutions, do not register for programs or methods of admissions for which they do not meet the conditions;

- Provide complete, accurate information for the registration application, including personal information, regional information, and priority subjects (if any), registered preferences; authenticity of the supporting documents;

- Agree to allow the educational institution they apply to use the necessary information and data for the admissions process;

- Complete the payment of the admissions fee before concluding the application process.

Additionally, educational institutions will also have responsibilities in the university admissions process as follows:

- Provide complete, correctly formatted, and verified admissions information and data on the system as per the guidance of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET);

- Set (or agree with other institutions) the fee level, method of collection, and usage of the admissions service fee;

- Provide full information, consultation, and guidance to candidates, ensuring that candidates do not apply for programs or methods of admissions for which they do not meet the conditions;

- Ensure an accurate, fair, and objective admissions process; fulfill the commitments stated in the published admissions plan;

- Verify information and supporting documents when candidates enroll, ensuring that all enrolled candidates meet the admissions conditions;

- Address complaints, appeals, and denouncements related to the admissions process of the educational institution as per the law.