Ton Duc Thang University Scholarships for International Graduate Students 2026 , Vietnam

Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) offers generous merit-based scholarships to outstanding international students enrolling in Master’s and Doctoral programs. These scholarships aim to attract high-achieving students from around the world and support them academically and financially throughout their studies in Vietnam.

The scholarships are primarily awarded based on academic excellence (GPA), research potential, and institutional ranking, and are reviewed annually to ensure continued performance.

Overview of TDTU Graduate Scholarships

TDTU provides scholarships for:

• First-year international graduate students

• Continuing international graduate students (second year onward)

Scholarships may cover tuition fees, dormitory accommodation, and admission fees, depending on the award level.

Scholarships for International Graduate Students (Second Year Onwards

Scholarship Levels and Conditions

100% Scholarship

• Minimum GPA: 8.00/10.00

• Covers:

  • 100% tuition fee

  • 100% dormitory fee

• Additional requirements:

  • Full compliance with academic/research plan

  • No academic warnings or disciplinary actions

  • For PhD students: research progress and WoS/Scopus publications are evaluated

50% Scholarship

• Minimum GPA: 7.50/10.00

• Covers:

  • 50% tuition fee

  • 100% dormitory fee

25% Scholarship

• Minimum GPA: 7.00/10.00

• Covers:

  • 25% tuition fee

  • 100% dormitory fee

• Master's
• PhD

• All subjects

Scholarship Awarding Principles (First Year)

• Scholarships are awarded based on merit ranking until the allocated budget is exhausted.

• Country-based priority:

  1. ASEAN countries

  2. Other Asian countries

  3. Developing countries

  4. European, American, and Oceanian countries

• Scholarships do not cover failed courses, repeated credits, or credits beyond graduation requirements.

• All recipients are accommodated in the international student dormitory.

General Eligibility (All Applicants)

To be considered for a TDTU graduate scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an international student (non-Vietnamese citizen)

• Meet all admission and enrollment requirements for a Master’s or Doctoral program

• Apply to a Vietnamese-taught or English-taught graduate program

• Submit a complete scholarship application through TDTU’s online system

• Demonstrate strong academic performance and good conduct

First-Year Graduate International Student Scholarship

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s) or Master’s degree (for Doctoral programs)

• Meet the academic and language requirements of the chosen program

• Apply for admission from 2025 onwards

Scholarships for International Graduate Students (Second Year Onward)

Applicants must:

• Have received a first-year TDTU postgraduate scholarship

• Be currently enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program

• Maintain good academic standing and conduct

Important Notes for Continuing Scholarships

• Scholarships are reviewed annually based on performance.

• Students usually continue at the same scholarship level as their first year.

• Doctoral students who lose eligibility in the second year may reapply in the third year.

• Changing academic programs or fields makes students ineligible for continued funding.

• Exceptional cases require approval by the University President.

Required Scholarship Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Scholarship Application Form (TDTU template)

• Official academic transcripts

• Proof of research achievements (if applicable)

• Supporting documents for academic or faculty support activities