British University Vietnam (BUV) organizes opportunities for students to experience the international standard IELTS exam and the British academic environment firsthand.
Currently, 43 universities have announced their admission criteria and IELTS score conversion for 2026, with varying conversion rates. For some universities, an IELTS score of 6.5 is equivalent to a perfect 10 in English.
According to the published 2026 admissions plan, an IELTS score of 5.0 or higher is accepted and converted at many universities, but the conversion rates vary considerably.
The Ministry of Education and Training stated that limiting the number of applications, reducing the total bonus points, and including IELTS scores in the 2026 admissions process aims to ensure fairness, transparency, and stable quality of incoming students.
Twelve universities have announced different IELTS conversion methods for their 2026 admissions, reflecting a trend towards more flexible admission requirements.
News anchor Khánh Minh, born in 1992, self-taught English and achieved an IELTS score of 8.5. She currently works at Vietnam Today channel.
Bui Thanh Viet, a Vietnamese graduate with honors from the University of Bristol (UK), shares his secret to learning by utilizing ChatGPT to explain complex concepts "like a 5-year-old."
On his first attempt, Nguyen Le Minh Hieu, from Tran Duy Hung Secondary School (Hanoi), achieved an IELTS score of 8.5.
The male MC who hosts the program on VTV's Vietnam Today channel boasts an impressive academic record, having achieved an IELTS score of 9.0 and graduated from a prestigious university.
Born in 2004, VTV presenter Ha Thao Trang has attracted attention with her impressive achievements, including an IELTS score of 8.5, a full scholarship from the US government, and two scholarships from Japan.
Many universities in the medical and pharmaceutical fields have announced that they will award bonus points to candidates with SAT or IELTS certificates.
This year's admissions season, many schools are adding points to the admissions score of candidates with an IELTS English certificate of 4.0 or higher.
Below are the detailed IELTS score conversion formulas for universities in 2025, to help parents and students easily track their scores.
Below are the detailed IELTS score conversion formulas for universities in 2025, to help parents and students easily track their scores.
With an IELTS certificate ranging from 4.0 to 9.0, candidates can convert it to 6-10 points for the English subject when applying to universities in 2025.
After 10 attempts, Huy Hoang gradually improved his IELTS score from 7.5 to 9.0, achieving perfect scores in all four skills: Listening, Reading, and Writing.
As of now, at least 56 universities will be using IELTS certificates in their admissions process for full-time programs in 2025.
Universities are successively announcing the IELTS score conversion criteria for admission, to be combined with high school graduation exam scores or academic transcripts, with a minimum score of 4.0.
To date, at least 47 universities will use IELTS certificates in their admissions process for full-time programs in 2025.
The British Council is launching the IELTS Prize 2025 to find inspiring stories on the journey to conquering the IELTS exam.
Currently, nearly 30 universities allow candidates to convert their IELTS scores, with a minimum score of 4.0.
With an IELTS certificate ranging from 4.0 to 9.0, candidates can convert it to 6-10 points for the English subject when applying to universities in 2025.
Currently, at least 30 universities have announced they will be using IELTS certificates in their admissions process for 2025.
With an IELTS certificate of 4.0 or higher, candidates can convert it into 6-10 points for the English subject when applying to universities in 2025.
Students at Ho Chi Minh City Open University who achieve high scores in IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC will be rewarded with up to 20 million VND.
This year, applicants to the Cryptography Technical Academy who have an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher will receive bonus points.
The British Council stated that in certain cases, contingency plans are in place to ensure transparency for all applicants.
Currently, at least 23 universities will use IELTS certificates in their admissions process for full-time programs in 2025.
With an IELTS certificate ranging from 4.0 to 9.0, candidates can convert it into 6-10 points for the English subject when applying to university.
With an SAT score of 1.200 or higher, candidates can apply for admission or direct entry into many top universities.
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