Coming to study from Vietnam

The University of Southampton has an active Vietnamese student community. 

Learn more about the requirements you'll need to study with us, plus access other resources for students from Vietnam

Entry qualification equivalencies for Vietnamese students

Find out the Vietnamese equivalents to the grades and academic qualifications required to study with us in the UK. These will depend on what level of study you're applying for.
 

You will also need to meet English language requirements and have your student visa in place.

If you want to take an undergraduate course with us but do not yet have the qualifications needed to apply, we may offer a foundation course that will enable you to qualify and secure a place. 

The Vietnamese equivalents for their entry requirements will depend on which of these one-year intensive introductions you apply for.  

Foundation year for engineering, maths or physics

The Foundation year for engineering, maths or physics prepares you to take up one of 19 undergraduate degrees in engineering, maths or physics.

To apply for it you need either:

  • Year 12 (Lop 12) with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 7.5 overall,  with 8.0 or higher in mathematics and a relevant science-stream subject
  • Year 11 (Lop 11) with a GPA of at least 8.0 overall, with 8.5 in mathematics and a relevant science-stream subject

Science Foundation Year

The Science Foundation Year prepares you to take many of our science undergraduate degrees (but not medicine).

To apply for it you need:

  • Year 12 (Lop 12) with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 7.5 overall, with 8.0 or higher in mathematics and a relevant science-stream subject
  • Year 11 (Lop 11) with a GPA of at least 8.0 overall, with 8.5 in mathematics and a relevant science-stream subject

OnCampus undergraduate foundation programmes

The OnCampus undergraduate foundation programmes prepare international students for degrees in:

  • Art and design
  • Business, economics, finance and management
  • Humanities and social sciences
  • Engineering and physical sciences
  • Life sciences


They include English language study and will secure you a place on your chosen degree if you complete the foundation programme successfully.

To apply for one of these foundation programmes you need:

  • Year 12 (Lop 12) with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 7.5 overall, with 7.5 or higher in subjects relevant to the undergraduate course you choose
  • Year 11 (Lop 11) with a GPA of at least 8.0 overall, with 8.0 or higher in subjects relevant to the undergraduate course you choose

Most of our undergraduate degrees take 3 years to complete full time and award a bachelor’s degree in the field you study.

To study with us at undergraduate level, you need one of the following, with minimum grades dependent on the course you're applying for:

  • completion of year 12, plus a recognised foundation programme
  • UK A levels you got in Vietnam, with grades from ABB to A*AA
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of between 28 and 38 points
  • the first year of a relevant Vietnamese university degree, with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 7.0

See your course page for the exact requirements you'll need to meet. For help with determining the equivalency for your course requirements, please submit a question to the international team.

The OnCampus pre-master's programmes prepare international students for studying at the master’s degree level. They take place over 2 semesters and focus on English language, study and research skills.

If you have a UK 2:2 degree equivalent but need a 2:1, successfully completing a programme will secure you a place on your chosen degree.

To apply for a pre-master's programme, you need:

  • English language skills from 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no single element less than 5.0)

Our postgraduate taught degrees involve more advanced study and usually take 1 year, depending on the course. Degrees awarded include master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates.

To study with us, you need:

  • a bachelors degree (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học / Bằng Cử Nhân) awarded by a recognised institution
  • with at least a UK 2:1 degree equivalent, with a GPA of at least 7.0 out of 10, or 2.8 out of 4.0

See your course page for the exact requirement, as some courses require a first class UK degree equivalent.

To study for a PhD or research degree with us, you need all of the following:

  • a bachelor's degree
  • a master's degree  
  • a strong research proposal

You must also have a GPA of at least 7.0 out of 10, or 2.8 out of 4, for both degrees.

Other resources for Vietnamese students

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We're here 9am to 5pm UK time to answer any questions you have, including about equivalencies for your course requirements.

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