Fulbright University Vietnam is pleased to announce the 3+2 Engineering Program, a distinguished academic collaboration between Fulbright University Vietnam and the University of California, Irvine (UCI). This program provides an exceptional pathway for students to pursue advanced studies in engineering and earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree within five years.
Program Structure
Phase 1: Years 1–3 at Fulbright
- Complete three years of undergraduate study in the Human-Centered Engineering major at Fulbright.
Phase 2: Year 4 at UCI
- Enroll at UCI through the Academic Study Abroad Program of UCI.
- Engage in advanced coursework and optionally take up to two graduate-level engineering courses, which will contribute toward the M.S. degree requirements.
- Fulbright will confer the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree upon successful completion of Year 4 and all requirements for the FUV undergraduate program.
Phase 3: Year 5 at UCI
- Matriculate into UCI’s Master of Science (M.S.) program and complete the required graduate coursework.
- UCI will confer the M.S. degree upon successful completion of the program requirements.
Admission Criteria
- Major: Human-Centered Engineering
- Academic standing: Completion of three full academic years of undergraduate study
- GPA requirement: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale)
- English language proficiency:
- TOEFL: 85 iBT / 550 PBT
- IELTS: 7.0
Previously, Dr. Truong Trung Kien, Chair of Engineering at Fulbright University Vietnam, shared: “Engineering education at UCI is ranked among the top 34 quality programs in the U.S. This partnership will help many students passionate about Human-Centered Engineering dive deeper into specialized knowledge of their choice. The foundational knowledge and transferable skills acquired during the first three years at Fulbright will be a cornerstone for students in their next steps.”
About the University of California, Irvine
Established in 1965, UCI is located in Orange County, California, approximately 50 miles from Los Angeles. Recognized for academic excellence, UCI ranks 8th among the nation’s public universities and 34th overall in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 “Best Colleges” rankings. The Samueli School of Engineering is ranked 22nd among public engineering graduate schools and comprises six leading departments:
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Materials Science Engineering
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Biomedical Engineering
For more information about the Samueli School of Engineering, please visit their website at: Home | Samueli School of Engineering at UC Irvine
