Frequently Asked Questions

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After Board decision, a notification about student’s status of “can’t proceed” would be sent
to parents/student who failed 45 credits a level in the normal condition of study or 60 credits a
level in Covid period. At the same time, the student will follow the Board decision’s to takes resit
in order to recover those missing credits. It is strongly advised that parents encourage students
to study sufficiently to pass the resit assessments. The resit results will then be considered in the
resit Examination Board, and we will update parent the student’s status as soon as the resit results
are available. Students who are in “can’t proceed” status and waiting for resit results are not
allowed to attend classes of the next semester as directed by the Staffordshire University
examinations and progression board. Once the student’s resit results are available, based on the
student’s resit result & status, BUV Finance department would advise the appropriate payment
plan for student’s tuition fee. If students are able to join the semester late through passing resit
assessments the normal fees are payable, there is no reduction in fees for the missed classes.

BUV Parents’ Frequently Asked Questions 2021-2022

To register to start a club, gather ten friends with similar interests, create a specific activity plan for the club, and contact the BUV Student Experience, Placements and Alumni Department via email at se@buv.edu.vn within two months with the list of members, the club establishment form, and the planned activity plan.

Thank you for showing interest in BUV’s student mental health programmes. BUV Wellbeing hosts workshops and tea discussions on a regular basis to encourage students to talk about their problems with friends, psychologists, and professionals in relevant sectors, allowing them to learn new skills and enhance their mental health and self-care.
You can register to participate in all events on the Fanpage for BUV students and according to specific instructions issued to each student. In addition, BUV Wellbeing offers psychological counseling. When you wish to express your private worries, you can contact student-counselling@buv.edu.vn to organize a one-on-one counseling appointment with confidentiality and trust.
Do not hesitate to participate in all of BUV’s wellness events and to share your concerns with us!

For the sake of convenience in moving and studying, many BUV students choose to rent an apartment located at Ecopark. BUV has also reached an agreement with Ecopark’s management unit to set aside a fund of rentable accommodations for BUV’s students and staff. If you want to locate a suitable flat in Ecopark, especially if you need a roommate in multi-bedroom units, join the BUV Eco Citizen Facebook page and raise your concerns.

BUV also offers student accommodation in Ecopark. Please find out more on our Student accommodation page if you are interested.

Students are invited to offer innovative ideas that will improve the BUV community and society. Please submit an activity proposal to BUV’s Student and Career Development Department (se@buv.edu.vn) so that SE department can assist you. BUV will assess your proposal for support and accompany you through the process of applying for approval/sponsorship and carrying out these activities.

As you may go directly to BUV Campus with four BUV bus lines going from four districts: Hai Ba Trung, Cau Giay, Tay Ho, and Ha Dong, you can rent a house in these locations. Furthermore, the Ecobus system, which has 16 different routes, covers many additional districts in Hanoi, including Dong Da, Ba Dinh, Thanh Xuan, and Hoan Kiem…. Therefore, the choice of location Student rental housing is also expanded.
If you want to travel to school by bus, you should research the BUV Bus and Ecobus pick-up and drop-off places ahead of time to determine how far they are from the location you plan to rent and convenient transportation. Prior to selecting a decision, consider your convenience. Additionally, you might seek advice from prior classmates to locate a location that meets your requirements.

BUV Bus now operates fixed bus routes to BUV Campus Ecopark from four Hanoi districts: Hai Ba Trung, Cau Giay, Tay Ho, and Ha Dong. Each bus route will have a fixed schedule and pick-up/drop-off places that correspond to the BUV class schedule. Students will get information prior to each school week.
Because this is a bus for BUV students, you will not be charged for using it. Always keep your student card on you when riding and going to school. If necessary, you can also use the Ecobus service (which is operated and maintained by Ecopark). When registering for the Ecobus service, BUV students will enjoy a discount. For detailed information on service costs, you can refer here: https://ecoparker.com/di-xebus-den-ecopark.

With the hope of bringing the standard British learning environment to students, BUV offers a great variety of full and partial scholarships. In 2023, BUV has launched its scholarship fund to VND 45 billion/year. 04 full The British Ambassador’s Scholarship grants and 01 full Sir Graeme Davies’ Scholarship are dedicated to future students of Bachelor’s degree programmes awarded by Staffordshire University, including BSc International Business Management, BA Marketing Management, BA Accounting and Finance, BA Tourism Management, BA Contemporary Creative Practice, BSc Computer Games Design and Programming, BA Event Management, and BSc Computer Science; 02 The Founders’ Scholarships for those of Bachelor’s degree programmes awarded by University of London, and 02 Lion’s Heart Scholarship grant for a disadvantaged student who always makes great efforts to overcome the difficulties in life.

In addition, BUV offers President’s Scholarship grants (75% of the tuition fee), Dean’s Scholarship grants (50% of the tuition fee), and many other attractive scholarships to talented students who excel in academics and extra-curricular activities. Students studying in overseas universities, international universities, international collaborative programmes, and public universities in Vietnam also stand a chance to receive transfer scholarships of up to 15% of the tuition fee.

For more information about the scholarships and direct consultation, please contact our hotline: 096
662 9909 or our email: info@buv.edu.vn

Currently, BUV’s Scholarship Fund is diverse with different scholarships of different values. The most interested scholarship programmes include:

• British Ambassador’s Scholarships (100% of tuition fee)
• Sir Graeme Davies’ Scholarship (100% of tuition fee)
• The Founder’s Scholarship (100% of tuition fee)
• Lion’s Heart Scholarship (100% tuition fee and living costs)
• President Scholarships (75% of tuition fee)
• Dean’s Scholarships (50% of tuition fee)
• Talent Scholarships (30% -50% of tuition fee)
• Cooperation Scholarships (30% -75% of tuition fee)
• Education Development Scholarship (30% -75% of tuition fee)
• Women in IT Scholarship (20% of tuition fee)

For more information, please contact us via hotline 096 662 9909.

Candidates can select 1 or more majors in the scholarship application. However, BUV encourages applicants to declare a major or, at the very least, to have a clear idea of what career they want to pursue in the future. This will affect the answers on the scholarship application, as well as play an important role in the direction of your personal statement.

To be eligible for the scholarship, all applicants must be not more than 30 years of age at the time of application. Therefore, you do not need to worry too much because after the gap year you can still apply for the scholarship. Scholarship programmes that you can apply for include:

• British Ambassador’s Scholarships (100% of tuition fee)
• Sir Graeme Davies’ Scholarship (100% of tuition fee)
• The Founder’s Scholarship (100% of tuition fee)
• President Scholarships (75% of tuition fee)
• Dean’s Scholarships (50% of tuition fee)
• Talent Scholarships (30% -50% of tuition fee)

For more information, please contact us via hotline 096 662 9909 or email sr@buv.edu.vn.

A Scholarship Panel will select candidates based on an assessment of the following factors:
• Academic results
• Volunteer/Community work experience
• Relevance of proposed study
• Potential contribution to the University
• Leadership potential
• Need for financial support
The academic transcript, volunteering experience and contribution to BUV are the most important criteria considered by the Scholarship Interview Panel when evaluating applications. For 100% scholarship, BUV is looking for a candidate who really excels in academics, has recognized contributions to the community and society, and has outstanding growth potential in the future to become an excellent ambassador for the BUV student community.

A candidate can apply for many different scholarship programmes at the same time. However, each scholarship will have a different application deadline with others. For example, the Cooperation Scholarship will typically have an earlier deadline than the British Ambassador’s Scholarship, President Scholarship and Dean Scholarship. Therefore, the results of this scholarship programme will also be announced sooner.
Candidates can only continue to apply for the following scholarship programmes if they did not get a scholarship in the previous rounds or had won a scholarship but decided to refuse to seek higher opportunities.
Currently, BUV’s Scholarship Fund is diverse with different scholarships of different values. The most interested scholarship programmes include:

• British Ambassador’s Scholarships (100% of tuition fee)
• Sir Graeme Davies’ Scholarship (100% of tuition fee)
• The Founder’s Scholarship (100% of tuition fee)
• Lion’s Heart Scholarship (100% tuition fee and living costs)
• President Scholarships (75% of tuition fee)
• Dean’s Scholarships (50% of tuition fee)
• Talent Scholarships (30% -50% of tuition fee)
• Cooperation Scholarships (30% -75% of tuition fee)
• Educational Development Scholarship (30% -75% of tuition fee)

For more information, please contact us via hotline 096 662 9909.

A Scholarship Panel will select candidates based on an assessment of the following factors:
• Academic results
• Volunteer/Community work experience
• Relevance of proposed study
• Potential contribution to the University
• Leadership potential
• Need for financial support
The following factors can be seen as the most important criteria that the Review Board considers when evaluating a dossier: academic, ability, and dedication of the candidate. As a result, in order to be a good candidate for scholarship programmes at BUV, you should broaden your knowledge and participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that benefit both the school and society.

Candidates need to submit their full application with academic transcript of Year 12 and other supporting documents to complete the scholarship application package.

Supporting documents required for your full application by include:

• Scholarship application form
• Personal Statement
• Notarised copy of National ID card
• Notarised copy of high school graduation diploma or relevant
• Notarised copy of the original high school transcript
• IELTS / TOEFL certificate (if available)
• Evidence of disability (if relevant) or in need of financial support (if relevant)
• 2 passport-sized photos (must be 2 copies of the same photo taken within the last 6 months)
• Notarised copy of certificate or award or prize (if available)
• Application fee is 2,000,000 VND.

Documents need to be submitted in hard copy to Ecopark campus BUV (submitted in person or sent by post). In the context of the COVID-19 epidemic, from 2021, BUV will accept soft copies of documents sent by email to sr@buv.edu.vn. However, applicants will need to submit hard copies for comparison upon request.

We always welcome international students to BUV. There are currently students from all corners of the world pursuing world-class education at BUV.
International students should submit their applications early to have enough time for obtaining visas to Vietnam.

According to the standard British education system, after graduating from high school, students need to take a foundation course before entering an official bachelor’s degree programme. The benefits of the foundation courses are as follows:
– Prepare students to study at the Undergraduate level, and equip them with quantitative analysis techniques;
– Ensure students have adequate knowledge at the higher education level by practicing suitable teaching and learning methods;
– Help students develop positive, logical, and creative thinking as well as discipline and diligence;
– Provide students with interesting and challenging lectures and support them in developing soft skills
for their future work.

English courses at BUV are designed per international standards and taught by 100% international teachers, providing an innovative learning environment that helps students develop their English skills effectively. The class sizes are small, and students are encouraged to use English in class to communicate with their peers and lecturers via activities namely games, role-plays, and discussions on current events and issues of society and the world. The courses equip students with required English comptencies for work and study.
Furthermore, students shall have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including technology-integrated classrooms and a library with abundant resources amidst BUV’s multi-functional learning spaces situated in the green oasis of Ecopark.
Apart from helping students achieve a high proficiency level of English to study and work in an international environment, the course will provide students with essential skills in research, academic reading and writing, and presentation skills to get the best results when pursuing a UK degree.

With an IELTS certificate of 5.5 (with no skill below 5.0), you can enroll for the four-week IELTS Intensive course at BUV (subject to availability), after which you will be accepted directly into the Foundation programme without having to retake the IELTS test.

By the end of 2021, nine cohorts of BUV students have graduated with amazing figures. 100% of graduates get a job or go on further study within three months of graduation.

We profoundly understand the great importance of selecting a major that befits one’s preference and forte. At BUV, before enrolling, students will be given a personality test if they have yet to determine their major of choice. Also, our counsellors and experts will help you find the major that best fits you.
Moreover, Experience Days are regularly organised at weekends, so that students can experience different fields of study before making their final decision.
Please contact the Admissions Office on 096 662 99 09 for consultation booking.

BUV currently provides the Finance and Accounting degree programme awarded by Staffordshire University (UK). Regarding international certificates, BUV recently had a meeting with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) in Vietnam on supporting and enabling BUV students to study the CFAB programme – a UK accounting programme, right at BUV at a highly competitive rate.

A-level graduates will be accepted directly into the bachelor’s degree programmes at BUV without having to take the Foundation course. Students need to have an IELTS score of 6.0+ (no skill below 5.5).
Please contact BUV’s Admissions Office for instructions on application preparation.

BUV is a proud provider of 2 postgraduate programmes: the Master of Business Administration (MBA), awarded by University of Staffordshire; and the Master of Business, with dual degree option from University of Staffordshire and BUV. Bachelor graduates from BUV are always offered preferential admissions and special incentives for our postgraduate programmes. In addition, with a bachelor’s degree from BUV, students may receive admission letters from prestigious universities around the world for master’s programmes.

BUV now offers accommodation options for students right in the middle of Ecopark. Please find out more on our Accommodation page.

At BUV, we assure to best meet your needs and desires. You will be fully and professionally equipped to satisfy the requirements of even the most demanding employers: extensive expertise, necessary work skills, a global mindset and know-how of the Asian and Vietnamese markets, fluent English, and practical work experience.
As BUV students, you will be trained in a standard British environment right here in Vietnam completely in English and by 100% international faculty experienced in teaching and practice. Ultimately, you will receive bachelor’s degrees awarded by reputed British universities. Our student-centred training methods will enable you to discover your potential and develop at your best. In particular, from the very first year, after every three months of study, a three-month internship shall be arranged at leading international companies, such as Standard Chartered Bank, SSI, Prudential, ANZ, Apollo, and British Council. Such internships are an invaluable opportunity for you to apply the knowledge and skills gained to your work as well as experience and learn from professional work environments. All those factors will enable young people to become valuable candidates for employers of large companies in Vietnam and all over the globe.
By studying at BUV, you can save a large amount of money by studying domestically with the same quality as in the UK. There are multiple strong choices for “hot” economics majors, such as International Business Management, Marketing Management, Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Business, and Banking and Finance. Students are considered for admission based on the criteria of high school graduation and English proficiency via flexible enrollment periods year-round. Graduates will be awarded bachelor’s degrees from Staffordshire University and the University of London (UK).

Per the admission standards of universities under the British education system, a student shall be considered for direct entry to qualifications where he or she has satisfied the following requirements:
English proficiency: an IELTS score of 6.0+ (no skills under 5.5), a TOEFL (IBT) score of 87 (no skill below: Listening 17, Speaking 20, Reading 18, and Writing 17) or an equivalent AND one of the following conditions:

• An A-level certificate (GCE/VCE) or
• An access programme passed at the required QAA-recognised standard for entry to Higher Education
• International Baccalaureate diploma with a minimum of 24 points, English at 4 points
• European Baccalaureate diploma with at least 60 percent overall, English at 60 percent

If you are in Year 12 and your English level is below IELTS 6.0 (or at least one skill is below 5.5), you will
have to take a Placement Test for prepatory English classes.
The duration of such a course depends on your chosen major, as BUV is currently teaching per programmes of both Staffordshire University and the University of London. The Pathway programme of Staffordshire University shall last for six weeks, while the duration of that of the University of London shall be 20 teaching weeks. The tuition fee of the Pathway programmes taught at BUV of Staffordshire University and the University of London are VND 79,688,000 and VND 169,197,000, respectively. Please contact +84 (221) 6 250 250 or visit BUV’s website at www.buv.edu.vn for more information.

BUV has brought to our students more than 900 internship opportunities at over 300 corporations and international organisations in Vietnam and around the world, such as Standard Chartered Bank, ANZ Bank, KPMG, Prudential Assurance Company, SSI Securities Company, Apollo Education and Training Organisation, British Council, Hilton, Intercontinental, Piaggio, and Mövenpick.

At BUV, a department called Student Experience Department is in place to equip students with understanding, knowledge, and skills in planning and preparing for their future careers.
BUV students will receive Employability Skill Set Training, which will prove useful for their future careers; and join student clubs that befit their aptitudes and interests, such as football club, dance club, or charity club, to develop comprehensively. To enable students to apply in-class skills and knowledge into hands-on experience right from their freshman year, the Student Experience Department offers students internship opportunities at leading international companies and organisations, such as Standard Chartered Bank, SSI, Prudential, ANZ, Apollo, and British Council. In addition, the Student Experience Department also provides guidance on effective preparation for job applications as well as must-have skills for application and interview for postgraduate programmes.

At present, 11 undergraduate degrees are being offered at BUV in schools namely School of Business Administration, School of Computing and Innovative Technologies, School of Hospitality and Tourism, and School of Creative Industries and directly awarded by Staffordshire University, the University of London, and BUV. The majors include:

University of London:

• BSc (Hons) Finance
• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
• BSc (Hons) Business and Management
• BSc (Hons) Economics and Management
• BSc (Hons) Management and Digital Innovation
• BSc (Hons) Data Science and Business Analytics

University of Staffordshire:

• BSc (Hons) International Business Management
• BA (Hons) Digital & Social Media Marketing
• BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science: Cyber Security/Cloud Technologies
• BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Programming
• BA (Hons) Games Art
• BA (Hons) Contemporary Creative Practice: Graphic Design/ Illustration/ Photography/ Animation

University of Stirling:

• BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
• BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

Arts University Bournemouth:

• BA (Hons) Professional Communication (Business, Design & Strategy)
• BA (Hons) Film and Media Production

Bournemouth University: 

• BA (Hons) Tourism Management
• BA (Hons) Events Management

British University Vietnam (including dual degrees awarded by Staffordshire University):

• Bachelor in International Hospitality Management
• BA (Hons) Finance and Economics (Dual degree with University of Staffordshire)

Students will have to take a placement test when enrolling for the course. The English course is divided into five levels as a foundation course for learners, but not all are required to finish them one by one.

Students whose English proficiency is at level Foundation shall take classes of level Foundation onwards (Foundation, Intermediate, and Upper Intermediate). The course’s tuition fee is VND 24,840,000.

Degrees awarded by the University of London and Staffordshire University that are taught at BUV shall observe the standard British curriculum and last for three years. BUV own degrees and dual degrees (awarded by BUV and Staffordshire University) shall last for four years.

Depending on the major chosen, the tuition fee shall be VND 821,823,000/three years for bachelor’s degrees directly awarded by Staffordshire University (UK), VND 960,198,000/three years for the Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance Degree directly awarded by the University of London, VND 613,506,000/three years for bachelor’s degrees awarded by BUV, and VND 671,976,000/three years for dual degrees awarded by BUV and Staffordshire University. Detailed information can be found at http://buv.edu.vn/academics/admissions/tuition-fees/

Admission requirements:

For Pathway Programmes:

1) For Pathway programmes at Staffordshire Univeristy: applicants must have graduated from high school (or equivalent) with an IELTS score of 6 (no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent.

2) For International Foundation Programme: applicants must have graduated from high school (or equivalent) with an IELTS score of 5.5 (no skill below 5.0) or an equivalent.

For details, please visit: Pathway (timevn.com)

For Bachelor’s Programmes: Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) and a Pathway Programme. An IELTS score of 6.0+ (no skill below 5.5) or a TOEFL (IBT) score of 87 (no skill below: Listening 17, Speaking 20, Reading 18, and Writing 17).

Students with international certificates, namely A level, IFY, and Foundation shall be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programmes. Students who have yet to obtain an international English certificate shall take an English Placement Test and take English for IELTS classes at BUV.

British University Vietnam (BUV) provides UK-standard bachelor’s programmes directly awarded by two reputed public universities in the UK. The programmes are entirely taught in English by 100% international faculty per standard British curriculum. Hence, English is a prerequisite for effective learning.

English language requirements for bachelor’s programmes: An IELTS score of 6.0+ (no skill below 5.5), a TOEFL (IBT) score of 87 (no skill below: Listening 17, Speaking 20, Reading 18, and Writing 17) or an equivalent.

A student who is not proficient in English is required to take an English Placement Test. Based on the test result, the student may be advised to take an English for University course at BUV to expand their knowledge and improve their English. To learn more about the English for University course, please contact our hotline: 0966 629 909.