Vietnam-Germany University Sets 26.01 as Highest Entrance Score

The Vietnam-Germany University (VGU) has announced that its expected admission score for the general admission pathway (M5) for the 2026 academic year will range from 18 to a high of 26.01, based on the total score of three subjects from the high school graduation exam. The most competitive program is Mechatronics Engineering, with an anticipated score of 26.01, a decrease of nearly 0.5 points from last year. In contrast, Civil and Construction Management is expected to maintain its score at 18 points, similar to the previous year. For admissions based on the VGU's own TestAS exam (M1), the expected score range is between 75 and 175 out of 200, with Mechatronics Engineering requiring the maximum 175 points. Using the academic transcript pathway (M2), the admission standard is projected to be between 7.65 and 9.21 out of 10. This method evaluates the average score of six subjects over three years of high school, with 2-3 mandatory subjects depending on the program. The official admission scores for VGU will be announced on the evening of August 9, following the final virtual candidate filtering. Tuition fees for the 2026 intake are estimated to be between VND 43.7 million and VND 46.6 million per semester, translating to over VND 87 million to VND 93 million per year. Under Vietnam's one-party system, the education sector operates under state control, with government approval being essential for the establishment and operation of higher education institutions. Joint projects like VGU with Germany signify Vietnam's drive for internationalization and the cultivation of high-skilled human resources. With economic growth, demand for quality education is rising, particularly in STEM fields. However, tuition fees remain high relative to average national income, raising concerns about potential widening educational disparities. In its foreign policy, Vietnam seeks to strengthen ties with Western countries to reduce economic reliance on China, and educational cooperation with Germany can be seen as part of this strategy.