Admissions FAQ

  • How many Admissions Cycles are there in each academic year?

    This is the first year that Fulbright implements three Admissions Cycles instead of two, including Early Action, Fall Cycle, and Spring Cycle.

    Applicants will receive their admissions results for Early Action in mid-December. If not accepted, applicants will be automatically assessed in Fall Cycle.

    Applicants can reapply in Spring Cycle if not accepted in the Early Action and Fall Cycle. These students can update and strengthen their admissions applications for us to understand them more.

  • What makes the Early Action and Fall Cycle special?

    The number of students we intend to accept from the Early Action and Fall Cycle will be much higher than that from the Spring Cycle. Students who apply for the Early Action will receive their results early around mid-December if accepted.

    Furthermore, applicants can have a second chance to reapply in the Spring Cycle if they are unsuccessful in the Early Action and/or Fall Cycle.

  • Do I have to take any standardized tests to apply to Fulbright?

    All successful applicants are required to submit an English test score of a minimum 6.0 for IELTS (or 75 for TOEFL iBT or 95 for Duolingo English Test, or equivalent) prior to their matriculation at Fulbright, more specifically before May 31, 2023.  Some exceptions are considered for exemption from these English requirements, please find details here.

    Please note that, besides such minimum English proficiency requirement, Fulbright does not require you to submit any other standardized test scores e.g., SAT; IGCSE; or IB. However, the application has space for you to list those test scores if you would like your test scores to be considered alongside the rest of your application.

  • What is “(Converted) Cumulative GPA”?

    Your overall GPA is the average of all your class grades at the end of each year, where “GPA” stands for grade point average. You will need to share your cumulative GPA from grade 10 to the present.

    If available, we ask that you also submit your overall GPA for the first semester of the 2021–2022 school year. We understand that not everyone will have this. If that is the case, you do not need to submit your 2021 – 2022 GPA now, but we may ask you to submit your GPA sometime later during the admissions process.

    Your GPA scale is determined by what type of school you go to. For example, most schools in Vietnam use the 10.0-point scale, thus give cumulative GPAs out of 10.

    Some private or international schools use a different scale e.g. 4.0-scale or letter grade. In this case, you will need to convert your overall GPAs to the 10.0-point scale. There are conversion instructions in the admissions application to help you convert your cumulative GPAs more conveniently. If you encounter any trouble converting your overall GPAs, please kindly contact the Admissions Office for timely support.

  • Do I need to notarize or translate my transcripts if they are written in Vietnamese?

    No. If your transcripts are written in Vietnamese, please submit them as is. If your transcripts are written in any other language other than Vietnamese or English, we do require you to translate it into either language. The translated transcript does not need to be notarized.

  • Whom do I contact about my disability?

    Fulbright is committed to the principle of equitable access for students with disabilities. We encourage you to contact Admissions Office directly to discuss your disability-related needs. Admission officers can be reached at 028 7303 7788 or apply@fulbright.edu.vn.

  • Can I defer my enrollment?

    If you’re admitted to Fulbright, you may defer enrollment. In order to defer enrollment, you will be asked to submit a Deferral Request Form explaining why you want to defer and what you are planning to do. After the Deferral Request Form has been received, the student will be notified in writing regarding the status of their request. If accepted, students will proceed to make a deferral deposit.

    Please note that you may not defer enrollment at Fulbright to enroll at another college or university.

  • Is there any scholarship opportunity available?

    Applicants can apply for:

    Nguyen-Phuong Family Scholarship (01 award, only available in the Priority Cycle). Read more at: https://fulbright.edu.vn/vi/hoc-bong-np-family-danh-cho-sinh-vien-fulbright/

     

    Class of 2026 Fulbright University Scholarship (02 awards, one for the Priority Cycle and one for the Spring Cycle). Read more at: https://fulbright.edu.vn/vi/fulbright-cong-bo-hoc-bong-danh-cho-tan-sinh-vien-khoa-2021-2025/

     

    Fulbright’s students can also apply for:

    Community Change-Maker Scholarship (02 awards for Sophomore and Junior students),
    TPBank STEM Scholarship (05 awards for Juniors and Seniors in STEM). Read more at: https://fulbright.edu.vn/vi/fulbright-cong-bo-chuong-trinh-hoc-bong-tpbank-stem-va-community-change-maker/ 

  • What is the bridging program after admission?

    Admitted students who obtain an IELTS score of 6.0 and some students who obtain an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent will be required to participate in a bridging program. The program is designed to help students improve their English proficiency and introduce them to the academical environment before officially enrolling at Fulbright.

  • Is there any limit set on the number of candidates that a referee can nominate?

    Fulbright Referral Program does not set any limit on the number of candidates that a referee can nominate. Referees can submit information about their nominations to the Admissions Office via the link: bit.ly/ReferToFUV.

  • What are the criteria referees should use to refer candidates to Fulbright University Vietnam?

    Applicants nominated should meet the following criteria:

    • Individuals who are currently in their senior year of high-school (Grade 12) and will graduate before August 2023 or hold their high-school diploma (or equivalent)
    • Individuals who have academic depth and breadth, who can communicate and collaborate effectively with others, and have the ability to be successful in an English-instruction university environment
    • Individuals who are:
      • Intellectual Curious
      • Responsible and Caring for Others
      • Pioneering

  • How is the Alpha Interview different from the Beta Interview?

    The Alpha Interview takes place before the admissions application deadline. As a result, interviewees can get personally tailored feedback for their applications. Applicants who get referred to or who sign up for this interview can participate in an in-person interview with Fulbright Admissions Officers who are present in the student’s location.

    The Beta Interview is the usual individual interview that we did in previous years. This interview takes place after the admissions application deadline, and applicants must get shortlisted to join this interview. Unlike the Alpha Interview which can take place offline or online, the sole format of the Beta Interview is online via Microsoft Teams. The Beta Interview is suitable for applicants who do not prefer getting interviewed early.

    These two interviews carry the same admissions weight. Each qualified applicant is only required to attend one (01) interview: either the Alpha Interview or the Beta Interview.

  • Who can attend the Alpha Interview?

    Applicants nominated via the Fulbright Referral Program will be invited to the Alpha Interview.
    Other applicants can register by themselves to attend the Alpha Interview via the link: https://bit.ly/FUVAlpha.

    Alpha Interview appointments will be arranged based on the Admissions Team’s visit schedule to provinces/cities and on a first-come, first-served basis of registration.

    Applicants nominated via the Fulbright Referral Program and those self-registering for the Alpha Interview are equally treated.

  • What should I prepare before attending the Alpha Interview?

    After applicants are nominated or sign up to attend the Alpha Interview, Admissions Student Assistants, who are currently Fulbright students, will contact applicants to instruct them how to start applications and prepare their CVs/Resumes.

    Applicants attending in-person interviews need to print and bring their CVs/Resumes to the interview.

    Applicants attending online interviews need to submit their CVs/Resumes via an online link before the interview.

  • Which admissions cycle has the Alpha Interview?

    All the three admissions cycles, including Early Action, Fall Cycle and Spring Cycle, have the Alpha Interview.

    Applicants can be nominated via the Fulbright Referral Program or self-register to attend the Alpha Interview.

Do you have any additional questions?






Financial Aid FAQ

  • What is financial aid?

    We offer financial aid to enable qualified students whose families cannot pay the full tuition fee to get a liberal arts education at Fulbright.
    Our need-based financial aid packages are awarded based on a family’s financial circumstances.

    Fulbright operates our need-aware financial aid program within our funds. Therefore, you should consider the contribution of your family judiciously to ensure the fairness and competitiveness of the applicant.

  • How do financial aid and scholarships differ?

    At first glance, financial aid and scholarships look similar: They both provide financial support for students attending university.

    Beyond that core function, they differ in how they are awarded: A scholarship typically takes into consideration a student’s academic merit and is not always related to a family’s financial circumstances. Financial aid is only based on a family’s financial circumstances. At Fulbright, financial aid is also provided for students for their entire four years as a student, giving families confidence in what the cost of Fulbright will be each year.

  • How is financial aid awarded?

    Financial aid is awarded based on the information provided in the student’s financial aid application and interview. The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid reviews each application and determines if a family can afford Fulbright’s tuition and housing fees. If a family cannot meet that cost, they are awarded financial aid based on their financial circumstances.

    All students, whether they receive financial aid or not, can apply for other scholarships.

  • Is everyone able to apply for financial aid?

    Fulbright’s financial aid is solely for Vietnamese nationals who have proof of citizenship and apply to Fulbright’s undergraduate program.

    Thus, financial aid is not available for international students who do not have Vietnamese citizenship. Students who are taking short-term programs (visiting, exchange) that do not confer a Bachelor’s degree are ineligible for financial aid. We encourage these students to apply for external scholarships or find other sources of funding for their education.

  • How can I apply for Fulbright’s financial aid program?

    All applicants must submit an application here. Beyond filling out the financial aid application in its entirety, your family will be required to submit documentation that helps Fulbright better understand your family’s financial circumstances e.g. pay slips, labor contracts, and bank statements.

    For a complete list of these documents, please refer to our online financial aid application. Students will receive their admissions offer and financial aid package result at the same time.

  • What issues do people typically run into when filling out the financial aid application?

    Typical issues we encounter submitted applications are:

    • There is not enough time is given towards the application, thus students and families rush to finish the application, and information submitted does not always provide enough information regarding a family’s financial circumstances.
    • Instructions are not always explicitly followed as displayed on the application.
    • Information is not always input correctly e.g. adding extra or missing 0’s.
    • Not all documents are uploaded to understand a family’s financial circumstances.
    • Information across documents and application are not always consistent.

    Honesty and integrity are important when filling out Fulbright’s financial aid application. If information submitted is inaccurate or incomplete, it will affect a student’s financial aid package. In extreme cases, it may affect a student’s enrollment.

  • When do I submit the financial aid application?

    The financial aid application is opened at the same time with the admissions application, and is due shortly after the admissions deadline. To submit the financial aid application, go here.

  • What kind of documents should I submit for Fulbright’s Financial Aid Application?

    Please find here.

  • Do I need to apply for financial aid every year?

    No. Students are only expected to apply for financial aid at the time that they apply to Fulbright. We inform students when they are accepted approximately how much each student and their family would need to pay throughout the student’s entire time at Fulbright.

    Students can request a Financial Aid appeal if there are unforeseen major changes that affect their family’s financial status while studying at Fulbright.

  • What happens if my family’s financial circumstances change while enrolled at Fulbright?

    If you and your family experience a major change in your financial circumstances once you’re already enrolled at Fulbright and require additional financial aid, please inform us as soon as possible. Examples might include loss of employment, death or disability of a parent, or high medical expenses. The financial aid team will review your appeal and explore whether Fulbright is able to provide more aid.

    In a similar vein, we request that families inform us if their financial circumstances substantially improve and are now able to afford more of the Fulbright tuition. This will allow us to revise that student’s financial aid package and to re-allocate the financial aid toward students that need it the most.

  • What happens if I receive a scholarship? Will this affect my financial aid?

    If you receive a scholarship after your financial aid package has been awarded, or anytime while you are attending Fulbright, we ask you to share this with our Financial Aid Office.

    Fulbright will assess the impact of the scholarship on your family’s ability to pay for Fulbright, and redetermine your aid package if there is a significant change.

  • How will I pay for Fulbright’s tuition?

    Students will pay their tuition fee at Fulbright before each semester begins. The date and instruction to pay for your tuition fee will be informed to you in an official document via email.

  • My parent/guardian has two or more bank accounts. Will I be required to upload statements for all bank accounts?

    Yes, you are required to upload the statements of all bank accounts to provide us with sufficient verification information.

  • If my family is able to afford Fulbright’s tuition, what do we need to do?

    If you hold Vietnamese citizenship and your family does not require need-based financial aid, we ask that you declare that in writing through the Financial Aid Opt-out Form. This means your family can pay for your tuition and housing fees in full for all four years of your time at Fulbright University Vietnam. In short, you need to complete these two steps:

    • Step 1: Finish and submit the Admissions Application
    • Step 2: Finish and submit the Financial Aid Opt-Out Form

    In the Financial Aid Opt-Out Form, you and your family will share some information regarding your financial situation and how you plan to cover the annual fees at Fulbright.

    For applicants who do not hold Vietnamese nationality:
    Financial aid is not available for international students.

  • Do my parents need to support me when submitting the financial aid application?

    In order to fill out the application in entirety, including uploading any required documents, you must work with your family and we recommend that you give yourself and your family members plenty of time to work on it, and to do the application over a period of time instead of completing it all at once.

    Please remember that every VND of financial aid offered to an applicant is one VND of financial aid not offered to another applicant. Our financial aid program can only be successful if applicants are honest and transparent about their financial circumstances.

  • Is the information submitted for financial aid kept confidential?

    All information and documents a family submit to Fulbright is kept confidential and is shared only between the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid and the family and is not shared with any third-party.

  • If I do not finish my studies at Fulbright, how will my financial aid be affected?

    Fulbright provides financial aid to give as many students as possible the opportunity to attend our university. Thus, if you will not complete your studies at Fulbright, you must inform the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid immediately so we can make the appropriate adjustment on your financial aid package at the appropriate time.

  • If I defer my admissions offer for one year, will my financial aid package be affected?

    Fulbright’s financial aid is distributed to as many students possible, within our limited resources.

    Due to this:

    1. Your admissions offer can be deferred
    2.  Your financial aid package cannot be carried over to the next year, and you will need to reapply for financial aid. It is not guaranteed that the financial aid package you receive upon reapplying will be the same as first awarded and will be based upon your most recent family financial circumstances.

  • Do I need to repay the financial aid I receive from Fulbright?

    No, financial aid is provided to help you and your family afford Fulbright and does not need to be repaid. This is made possible by the generous contributions of philanthropic donors from Vietnam and the United States, who are committed to ensuring that a student’s financial circumstances do not prevent them from pursuing a Fulbright education. Our hope is that students and families who benefit from this financial aid will, in time, pay it forward by supporting the next generation.