Choosing a major isn't just about grades; tuition and living expenses are also factors that candidates need to consider before finalizing their choices.
Tuition fees at public universities that are not yet self-sufficient in covering their operating expenses this academic year range from 1,52 to 3,11 million VND per month, an increase compared to 2024, according to the announced roadmap.
Going to university is no longer the top priority for many families, as the high tuition fees and concerns about employment after graduation are becoming increasingly apparent.
In the new tuition fee framework for public universities, the highest expected ceiling for Medical and Pharmaceutical majors is 35 million VND/year, while the lowest is 17 million VND/year for Arts majors.
For the upcoming academic year, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) plans to increase tuition fees by 1,9 to 3 million VND compared to the previous academic year.
Many universities have announced tuition fees for Information Technology programs for the 2025-2026 academic year, with most increasing, and some reaching over 190 million VND per course.
Currently, at least 16 universities in Hanoi have announced their tuition fees for the 2025-2026 academic year, ranging from 18 to 128 million VND per year.
Below is information on tuition fees for top economics universities nationwide for the 2025-2026 academic year, for the reference of students and parents.
The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Ho Chi Minh City and Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine have announced the projected tuition fees for the 2025 enrollment cohort.
Many universities have announced tuition fee increases for the 2025-2026 academic year, with the highest fee reaching 900 million VND per academic year per student.
In light of the severe damage caused by Typhoon Yagi, the Ministry of Education and Training has requested universities to prioritize resources and implement tuition fee waivers or reductions for affected students.
To share the burden with students whose families have been affected by the storms and floods, many universities have decided to extend tuition payment deadlines, provide cash assistance, and offer temporary accommodation.
For the upcoming academic year, universities offering Mechanical Engineering programs are expected to charge tuition fees ranging from 14,1 million to 80 million VND per year.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the Academy of Journalism and Communication anticipates tuition fees for new students to range from 506.000 VND to over 1 million VND per credit.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, Hanoi University of Architecture will apply tuition fees for new students ranging from 13,5 million to over 82 million VND, depending on the major and training program.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering plans to increase tuition fees by up to nearly 5 million VND compared to the previous academic year.
The average tuition fee for economics-related majors at universities in the 2024-2025 academic year is approximately 16-70 million VND per year, with the highest fee reaching 700 million VND for the entire course.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City will apply tuition fees for new students ranging from 975.000 to 3,290 VND per credit.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, tuition fees for architecture programs nationwide will range from approximately 15 to 799 million VND per academic year.
Tuition fees for Journalism and Communication majors at major universities in the 2024-2025 academic year range from 14,5 to 82 million VND per year, depending on the specific program.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry plans to increase tuition fees from 850.000 VND to over 3,5 million VND per academic year, depending on the specific training program.
For the upcoming academic year, Hanoi Open University will apply tuition fees ranging from 19,58 to 20,9 million VND per academic year, depending on the specific program.