Academic Calendar(web link:)

<Semester 2, academic year 2015-2016>

Class begins / 14thMar 2016
Class (exams) ends / 10thJul 2016

Semester 1, academic year 2016-2017

Class begins / 12thSep 2016
Class (exams) ends / 8thJan 2017

Admission

Quota of exchange students accepted / To be determined annually, according MOA signed on July 1, 2013.
Application deadline / 1st semester (Fall) :15thMay (annually)
2nd semester (Spring) :15thNov (annually)
GPA Requirement, other requirements / None
Language proficiency requirement / English proficiency requirement: minimum IELTS 5.5or equivalent
Application form / Download here
Supporting documents required to be submitted with the exchange student application: / Application package of an international student:
. The application form (downloadhere);
. Copies and translation of degrees, diplomas and academic transcripts applicable for relevant levels of proposed study, duly notarized or certified by competent authorities of the sending country;
. Medical examination certificate issued within 6 months from the date of application by competent health authorities of the sending country or by Vietnamese central, municipal or provincial medical bodies, clearly stating that the applicant is healthy and fit for overseas study;
. Duly certified copies of Vietnamese Proficiency Certificates issued by competent educational institutions or internationally recognized certificate of the foreign language to be used for study in Vietnam (if any);
. Copies of financial guarantee to support study, research and living in Vietnam;
. Duly certified copies of documents and certificates about the applicant’s aptitude, expertise, research achievements (if any);
. Copy of passport with a validity of the expected duration of study in Vietnam or at least 1 year from the expected arrival in Vietnam;
. The accommodation form (downloadhere)
. Thedigital copyof student’s portrait photo for Hoa Sen student ID card. It should be a JPEG, BMP or PNG file, and its minimum resolution is 800 x 600 pixels, sent to.

Major and Course Registration

Restrictions / Number of courses for enrollment should be double requirement for alternative.
Website link to find classes online / The list of courses in ACADEMIC YEAR 2015 – 2016:
Download here
Course Registration Period / The classes schedule will be sent via email one month prior to a semester. According to program requirement at home institution, student registers for the classes of Hoa Sen University.

Language Courses for Foreign Students

Language programs available / Yes
Tuition and fees / Free of charge for exchange students
Website link
Course Registration Period / The same time with other courses registration

Accommodation

Dorm room or other on-campus housing guaranteed? / No
Types and fees / Apartment (overheads included): US$251-350/month in suburb area; US$351-500/ month in urban area
Housing application deadline / 1st semester (Fall) : 15thJuly (annually)
2nd semester (Spring) :15thJanuary (annually)
Application form
If students are not provided with housing, how do they find their accommodation? / If you want to look for accommodation on your own, you can check the local newspapers, internet sites such as Craigslist, or
During long vacations, can students stay in their accommodation? / Yes
Possibility for home stay? / Yes

Others

Insurance requirements.
Please specify. / Optional
Airport pick-up service / No
Vaccinations required?
If yes, please specify the content. / No