Ton Duc Thang University Graduate Scholarship – Spring 2027

Funding Details

Under TDTU's current policy for newly admitted international graduate students from 2026 onward, applicants with a cumulative previous-degree GPA of 3.50/4.00 or equivalent may be considered for a 100% first-year scholarship covering 100% of first-year tuition, first-year dormitory accommodation and the full admission fee. Applicants with a GPA of 3.00/4.00 or equivalent may be considered for a 50% scholarship covering 50% of first-year tuition, 100% of first-year dormitory accommodation and 50% of the admission fee. Scholarship eligibility and continuation are subject to TDTU regulations and assessment.

Academic Requirements

Master's Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and satisfy the admission requirements of the selected Master's programme. Academic background, relevance of the previous degree, GPA and other programme-specific requirements may be considered during admission. For the current first-year international graduate scholarship, applicants with a GPA of at least 3.50/4.00 or equivalent may be considered for the 100% scholarship, while applicants with a GPA of at least 3.00/4.00 or equivalent may be considered for the 50% scholarship. PhD Applicants must satisfy TDTU's doctoral admission requirements and normally provide relevant Bachelor's and Master's academic records and qualifications. TDTU's current rules also permit certain applicants with a very good Bachelor's degree to apply without Master's documentation in applicable circumstances. PhD applicants must demonstrate appropriate academic and research preparation for their proposed field.

Language Requirements

IELTS: 5.5–6.5 TOEFL iBT: 46–93 Cambridge/Linguaskill: 160–179 PTE Academic: 59–75 VSTEP: Level 4 (B2)

Age Requirements

No general age limit stated for this graduate scholarship.

Work Experience Requirements

Work experience is not universally required. However, applicants whose previous degree is not directly related to their chosen Master's programme may be required to demonstrate relevant professional experience according to programme-specific admission requirements.

Other Eligibility Notes

Applicant must be an international/foreign applicant Applicant must satisfy TDTU graduate admission requirements Applicant must hold the appropriate previous degree Applicant must meet programme-specific academic requirements Applicant must meet applicable language requirements Applicant must complete the required international admission documentation Scholarship assessment is competitive Admission does not automatically guarantee the highest scholarship tier

Application Method

Official Website

Application Instructions

1: Select an eligible Master's or PhD programme at Ton Duc Thang University. 2: Review the programme's academic and language admission requirements. 3: Prepare the required academic documents, CV, Statement of Purpose/Research Proposal and supporting documents. 4: Prepare valid English-language evidence or eligible proof of previous English-medium study. 5: Obtain the required criminal record and health examination documentation. 6: Prepare financial proof showing a bank balance of at least USD 2,500 in the applicant's name. 7: Complete the TDTU international graduate application online. 8: Submit all required scholarship supporting documentation according to TDTU's graduate scholarship procedure. 9: Complete the application before the applicable admission and scholarship deadlines. 10: Monitor communications from TDTU regarding admission and scholarship assessment.

Selection Process

Scholarship selection is competitive and based on academic excellence and research potential. Under the current first-year international graduate scholarship policy, previous-degree GPA determines eligibility for consideration for the main 100% and 50% scholarship tiers. TDTU may also assess academic background, language proficiency, research potential, programme suitability and other relevant academic achievements. Meeting the minimum GPA threshold makes an applicant eligible for consideration but should not be interpreted as an automatic scholarship award.

Important Notes

The 100% TDTU international graduate scholarship covers 100% of first-year tuition, first-year dormitory accommodation and the full admission fee under the current policy; it should not be interpreted as covering all living expenses, airfare, visa expenses or personal costs. Applicants must provide financial proof showing at least USD 2,500 in their own bank account. The current official international graduate application requirements do not list an application fee. TDTU's general scholarship page lists 15 November as the Spring scholarship deadline, while the current Master's Phase 2 admission call closes on 6 November 2026; applicants should therefore follow the earlier applicable admission deadline. Scholarship availability and programme admission requirements are subject to TDTU's official regulations.