Pursuant to Circular No. 18/2021/TT-BGDĐT dated June 28, 2021 of the Ministry of Education and Training promulgating the Regulation on Admission and Training at Doctoral Level, and Decision No. 1750/QĐ-ĐHKT-ĐT dated April 24, 2025, on issuing the Admission and Training Regulations for Doctoral Programs at UEH

Article 3. Admission Methods and Timeline (Article 8 of Regulation 18)

1. Admission method: Selection based on application evaluation.

2. Number of admissions per year: One or multiple rounds.

Article 4. Admission Requirements for Doctoral Training (Articles 7 and 8 of Regulation 18)
Applicants for doctoral training must meet the following requirements:

1. Hold a relevant master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with distinction or higher in a relevant field according to the list in Appendix I (Regulation No. 3840/QĐ-ĐHKT-ĐBCLPTCT dated December 9, 2021).

2. Have research experience demonstrated by one of the following:

(a) Master’s thesis from a research-oriented master’s program.

(b) Lecturer or researcher with at least 2 years (24 months) of work experience at training institutions or scientific and technological organizations.

(c) Author of at least one article or report related to the intended research field, published in scientific journals recognized by the State Professorship Council or in peer-reviewed proceedings of scientific conferences or workshops.

3. Applicants must provide proof of foreign language proficiency as follows:

3.1. For doctoral programs taught in Vietnamese:

(a) Hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a foreign institution, branch of a foreign institution in Vietnam, or a Vietnamese institution delivering full-time programs in a foreign language;

(b) Hold a bachelor’s degree in a foreign language major from a Vietnamese institution;

(c) Hold an English proficiency certificate equivalent to level B2 or level 4/6 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), as well as other equivalent certificates permitted by the Ministry of Education and Training, valid within 2 years (24 months) as of the application date (see reference table in Appendix II);

(d) Foreign applicants must have Vietnamese proficiency at least level 4 or higher according to the Vietnamese Language Competency Framework for Foreigners.

3.2. For doctoral programs taught in English:

(a) Be a citizen of a country where English is the official language;

(b) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a foreign institution where full-time study was conducted in English abroad;

(c) Hold a bachelor’s degree in English language from a Vietnamese institution;

(d) Hold a TOEFL iBT certificate with a minimum score of 65 (issued by IIG, IIE, or ETS-authorized centers) or an IELTS Academic Test certificate with a minimum score of 6.0 (issued by the British Council, IDP Australia, or University of Cambridge), as well as other equivalent certificates permitted by the Ministry of Education and Training, valid within 2 years (24 months) as of the application date (see reference table in Appendix II).

(Excerpted from Decision No. 1750/QĐ-ĐHKT-ĐT dated April 24, 2025, on issuing the Admission and Training Regulations for Doctoral Programs at UEH)

1. Knowledge

• PLO1.1 Demonstrate the ability to synthesize, analyze, and evaluate existing theories and foundational knowledge, as well as to develop new theories and knowledge in a specialized area within the field of business and management.
• PLO1.2 Possess the capability to synthesize, analyze, and evaluate existing research methodologies and to develop new, appropriate methods tailored to the business and management domain.
• PLO1.3 Apply and professionally transfer newly developed theoretical foundations and knowledge in the specialized research area to real-world management practices in organizations and enterprises.

2. Skills

• PLO2.1 Possess advanced skills in synthesizing, analyzing, and evaluating academic literature and teaching materials related to topics in business and management.
• PLO2.2 Demonstrate high-level skills in organizing, writing, and presenting research in both English and Vietnamese.
• PLO2.3 Exhibit professional-level teaching, coaching, and consulting skills, with the ability to effectively communicate in both English and Vietnamese.

3. Autonomy and Responsibility

• PLO3.1 Demonstrate independence, autonomy, accountability, and a commitment to continuous self-directed learning and research.
• PLO3.2 Lead teams, groups, and learners or researchers in the processes of research, teaching, and knowledge transfer.
• PLO3.3 Uphold ethics and integrity throughout all activities related to research, teaching, and knowledge transfer.