Vietnam: Universities Announce Admission Thresholds for 2026 Academic Year

Universities across Vietnam are sequentially announcing their admission thresholds (điểm sàn) for the 2026 academic year, following the rapid release of scores from the High School Graduation Examination (kỳ thi Tốt nghiệp Trung học phổ thông) by the Ministry of Education and Training. According to reports, dozens of universities have already published these admission thresholds, allowing prospective students to compare their scores and prepare their applications for their preferred institutions. The university admission process is a critical event for Vietnamese youth, significantly shaping their future, and the admission thresholds set by each university serve as the initial hurdle for applicants. This year's High School Graduation Examination also highlighted regional disparities in academic performance, with Hanoi leading the nation in the number of perfect scores (10 points) in mathematics. Furthermore, an online application system for universities is operational, enabling students to complete procedures efficiently. In Vietnam, investment in education is recognized as a key driver of economic growth, and access to higher education is essential for improving the lives of citizens. Under the one-party system, educational policies are closely linked to the nation's long-term human resource development strategies, and the setting of university admission standards is considered to be in line with the country's overall development goals. Concurrently, while Vietnam's economy has achieved remarkable growth in recent years, disparities and quality improvement in the education sector remain ongoing challenges. The announcement of these admission thresholds opens the doors to higher education, while simultaneously confronting students and their families with the reality of intensified competition.