Master in Public Policy - Policy Analysis

Prospective Students

  • Officials from public management sectors; lecturers, officials from public universities, research institutes;
  • Managers and executives from enterprises (including SOEs); NGOs/NPOs; social organizations; press and news agencies; lecturers and officials from private or international universities and institutes; 
  • And fresh graduates.

Application eligibility 

  • A bachelor's degree from any major with good rank or higher. Applicants with a bachelor's degree not ranked as good or higher must have at least 2 years of full-time working experience.
  • Complete foundation courses as required by the Ministry of Education and Training for those who did not graduate from Economics or Management majors.

Online application 

  • Online application form
  • Personal essays (500-700 words). For guidelines on personal essays, please click here (*)
  • Passport photo (3x4 cm)
  • Scanned copies of bachelor (or higher) degree and other relevant certificates
  • Scanned copies of additional diplomas, certificates (if available)
  • Scanned coppies of English language proficiency (valid within 2 years until admission deadline):
    • Duolingo English Test, IELTS, iBT TOEFL, TOEIC, Aptis ESOL: Duolingo test minimum score of 90; or IELTS minimum 5.5; or iBT TOEFL minimum 46; or TOEIC 4 skills: Listening minimum 400 – Reading minimum 385 – Speaking minimum 160 – Writing minimum 150; or Aptis ESOL International Certificate minimum B2; or:
    • A B2 certificate issued by the following institutions: University of Languages and International Studies – Vietnam National University Hanoi; Da Nang University of Foreign Languages; Hue University – University of Foreign Languages; Ho Chi Minh City University of Education; Hanoi University of Pedagogy; Ha Noi University; Thai Nguyen University; Can Tho University; Vinh University; People's Security Academy; Saigon University; Banking University Ho Chi Minh city; Tra Vinh University; Van Lang University; Quy Nhon University; Tay Nguyen University; HCMC University of Industry and Trade; Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City; Academy of Journalism and Communication; Academy of Science and Military; Economic and Finance University Ho Chi Minh City; Social sciences and Humanity – National University Ho Chi Minh City; People's Police Academy; Hanoi University of Science and Technology; North of Can Tho University; Foreign Trade University; Thuongmai University; National Economics University; University of Economics HCMC; Lac Hong Universit; or
    • Bachelor's or master's degree in English language; or:
    • Bachelor's or master's degree granted by an English-speaking institution (no interpretation).

Student selection format: Interview (**)

Admission Procedure

  • Complete the online application form on time
  • Candidates whose applications meet all entrance requirements will be invited to join the admission interview
  • Criteria for selection:
    • Quality of personal essay
    • Interview result
    • Social contribution potential.

* Applicant can choose either English or Vietnamese for personal essay.
** Interview is conducted in Vietnamese and English.


Master in Public Policy - Leadership & Management

Prospective Students

  • Middle and senior managers, managers in government agencies, enterprises, non-profit/NGO organizations.

 Application eligibility 

  • A bachelor's degree or an equivalence from a recognized institution
  • At least 5 years of working experience 
  • Complete foundation courses as required by Ministry of Education and Training for those who did not graduate from Economics or Management majors 

Application documents

  • Online application form 
  • Personal essays (600-800 words). For guidelines on personal essays, please click here (*)
  • Passport photo (3x4 cm) 
  • Scanned copies of bachelor (or higher) degree and other relevant certificates
  • Scanned copies of additional diplomas, certificates (if available)
  • Scanned copies of English language proficiency, valid within 2 years until application deadline (optional):
    • Duolingo English Test, IELTS, iBT TOEFL, TOEIC, Aptis ESOL: Duolingo test minimum score of 75; or IELTS minimum 4.5; or iBT TOEFL minimum 36; or TOEIC 4 skills: Listening minimum 200 – Reading minimum 200 – Speaking minimum 110 – Writing minimum 110; or Aptis ESOL International Certificate minimum B1; Or 
    • A B1 certificate issued by the following institutions: University of Languages and International Studies – Vietnam National University Hanoi; Da Nang University of Foreign Languages; Hue University – University of Foreign Languages; Ho Chi Minh City University of Education; Hanoi University of Pedagogy; Ha Noi University; Thai Nguyen University; Can Tho University; Vinh University; People's Security Academy; Saigon University; Banking University Ho Chi Minh city; Tra Vinh University; Van Lang University; Quy Nhon University; Tay Nguyen University; HCMC University of Industry and Trade; Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City; Academy of Journalism and Communication; Academy of Science and Military; Economic and Finance University Ho Chi Minh City; Social sciences and Humanity – National University Ho Chi Minh City; People's Police Academy; Hanoi University of Science and Technology; North of Can Tho University; Foreign Trade University; Thuongmai University; National Economics University; University of Economics HCMC; Lac Hong Universit; Or:
    • Bachelor's degree or master's degree in English language; Or:
    • Bachelor's degree or master's degree granted by an English-speaking institution (no interpretation).

Admissions format: Interview (**)

Admission Procedure

  • Complete online application form in due deadline 
  • Interview 
  • Results are based on: 
    • Quality of personal essay 
    • Interview results 
    • Social contribution potential.

* Applicant can choose either English or Vietnamese for personal essay.
** Interview is conducted in Vietnamese and English.

 

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