Vietnamese universities welcome new student cohorts for 2026-2027 academic year

Several Vietnamese universities have commenced their 2026-2027 academic years, welcoming new cohorts of students with notable academic achievements.

Saigon University welcomed 5,079 new students across 47 majors. Among the incoming class, 18 students achieved perfect entrance scores of 30/30, primarily enrolling in mathematics and chemistry education programs. The university also allocated over 5.5 billion VND in scholarships for 396 new students. During the opening ceremony, Rector Pham Hoang Quan emphasized the importance of self-discipline, critical thinking, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in a changing technological landscape.

VinUni held its opening ceremony for its 7th cohort, welcoming 700 undergraduate students. This year's intake is noted for high academic standards, with an average SAT score of 1,489, placing the students within the top 3% globally. The cohort also features increased international diversity, with 7% of students hailing from 24 different countries. VinUni aims to leverage its growing faculty of international scientists to reach a goal of ranking among the top 100 universities in Asia by 2030.