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.
Degree Level
- Master's
- PhD
Available Subjects
- All subjects
Benefits
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
Eligible Nationalities
Scholarship Awarding Principles (First Year)
Scholarships are awarded based on merit ranking until the allocated budget is exhausted.
Country-based priority:
ASEAN countries
Other Asian countries
Developing countries
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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
Application Procedure
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
