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 Determine the application of social responsibility and sustainable development in research and practice. (5)
• PLO1.2 Create and develop fundamental principles and theories in the field of public finance and transfer research outcomes to users. (Level 6)
• PLO1.3 Create advanced, in-depth, and comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialized areas of public finance. (Level 6)

2. Skills

• PLO2.1 Self-construct leadership qualities and teamwork skills to effectively manage and inspire diverse groups in professional environments. (Level 6)
• PLO2.2 Accurately determine appropriate research methods, analyze, critique, and propose research results based on professional evidence. (Level 6)
• PLO2.3 Master consulting and knowledge transfer skills, support early-career researchers, and contribute to building academic and professional communities. (Level 5)
• PLO2.4 Proficiently integrate knowledge and research results through scholarly publications, presentations, teaching, and effective consultation with stakeholders. (Level 6)
• PLO2.5 Argue and write academically in a professional manner using a foreign language fluently. (Level 5)
• PLO2.6 Naturally manage and apply modern tools and technologies in the field, including data analysis, information systems, and digital techniques. (Level 6)

3. Autonomy and Responsibility

• PLO3.1 Support research ethics enhancement activities, ensuring honesty and academic integrity. (Level 3)
• PLO3.2 Generate lifelong learning capacity and innovation, adapting effectively to the changes of the era. (Level 6)
• PLO3.3 Act as a professional leader, proactively promote sustainability, engage in policy advocacy, and contribute to socio-economic development. (Level 5)

Graduates of the Doctoral Programme in Public Finance can work in  In these roles, 

Additionally, graduates may pursue academic careers as senior lecturers at universities, academies, and higher education institutions, where they teach and supervise public finance research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, thereby disseminating public finance knowledge to society.

Graduates can also work as independent consultants or senior public officials in governmental, ministerial, local, or non-governmental projects focusing on tax policy, public investment, state asset management, public debt management, fiscal decentralization, and pricing of public services.