What is the minimum admission score for Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology in 2025?

In 2025, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology will reserve most of its admission quota for the comprehensive admission method. What is the specific threshold for ensuring input quality (admission floor score) for this method?

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) has announced the minimum entrance quality assurance threshold for the 2025 admissions method (based on the combined selection method) at 50/100 points.

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Eight categories of candidates applying for admission to Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

This year, the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) is using 95-99% of its enrollment quota for the combined admission method. This admission method applies to 8 categories of candidates with corresponding training programs.

The standard program, taught and learned in English, with an advanced, Japan-oriented approach, accepts applicants from the following categories: Category 1 - those with results from the 2025 National University of Ho Chi Minh City's aptitude test; Category 2 - those without results from the 2025 National University of Ho Chi Minh City's aptitude test; Category 3 - graduates of foreign high school programs; Category 4 - graduates of Vietnamese high school programs using international admission certificates.

The international transfer program admits candidates in category 5 - planning to study abroad under the international transfer program to Australia, the US, and New Zealand.

The international engineering bachelor's degree program between the University of Technology and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) (Australia) accepts applications from 3 candidates belonging to the following categories: Category 6 - graduates of Vietnamese high schools; Category 7 - graduates of foreign high schools; Category 8 - using SAT I international admissions certificates.

Specific regulations on input quality assurance thresholds.

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) has announced that the minimum quality assurance threshold (admission cutoff score) for the combined admission method is 50 points (on a 100-point scale). This threshold applies to all applicants. In addition to the general admission cutoff score, the university also sets its own threshold based on specific criteria.

Candidates using international admission certificates (categories 3, 4, and 5) must have a valid international admission certificate within the last two years and meet one of the following conditions: SAT I score of 1,184 or higher; ACT score of 24 or higher; IB (International Baccalaureate) score of 26 or higher; or A-Level score of C or higher. In cases where candidates use international certificates not listed above, the admissions committee will consider and evaluate each case individually.

Candidates graduating from a foreign high school program (Category 7) must possess a valid international admissions certificate/diploma that meets one of the following conditions: ATAR score of 75 or higher; GCE A-Level score of 8 or higher; IB (International Baccalaureate) score of 26 or higher, or Predicted IB score of 31 or higher; SAT I (USA) score of 1,120 or higher; ACT score of 21 or higher; BC score of 74 or higher; OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) score of 74 or higher; French Baccalaureate score of 11.4 or higher.

The university also sets English language entry requirements for applicants to the following programs: advanced programs, programs taught and learned in English, and international transfer programs to Australia/USA/New Zealand. Specifically, the minimum requirement is IELTS 6.0 Academic/ TOEFL iBT 79/ TOEIC Listening-Reading 730, Speaking-Writing 280. In cases where applicants achieve IELTS Academic 5.5/ TOEFL iBT 60/ TOEIC Listening-Reading 590 and Speaking-Writing 230/ Duolingo 95/ Linguaskill and FCE 167/ PTE 42/ CAE 180, the university will consider them provisionally admitted, but they must complete the additional English language requirement within one semester. The university notes that only academic English certificates are accepted.

For applicants to the International Engineering Bachelor's Program (TNE), the English language entry requirements are as follows: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (Writing skill: 6.0 or higher); TOEFL iBT: 79 (Writing skill: 21 or higher); Pearson PTE: 58 (Writing skill: 50 or higher); Cambridge C1A/C2P: 176 (Writing skill: 169 or higher); UTS College AE5: Passed.

Admission formula and scoring system

The combined admission method of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology includes a calculated admission score . The score is based on a 100-point scale, calculated using the following formula:

(Admission score) and (Academic performance score) + (Bonus points) + (Priority points)

*Academic performance scores are based on a 100-point scale and are calculated as follows:

Academic Performance Score = (Ability Score) x 70% + (Converted High School Graduation Score) x 20% + (Converted High School Academic Score) x 10%

*Points are calculated as follows:

The total bonus points, reward points, and encouragement points (collectively referred to as bonus points) for candidates with exceptional achievements shall not exceed 10% of the maximum score on the admission scoring scale (maximum 10 points on a 100-point scale).

Candidates with [Academic score] + [Achievement bonus points] < 100 points: Bonus points = [Achievement bonus points]; Candidates with [Academic score] + [Achievement bonus points] ≥ 100 points: Bonus points = 100 - [Academic score].

In which, [Achievement bonus points] are considered from other achievements, literature-sports-arts, social activities: maximum 10 points, 100-point scale (decided by the admissions council depending on the number of applications and the candidates' achievements).

*Priority points are calculated as follows:

For candidates with [academic score] + [bonus points] < 75 points, priority points = [converted priority points].

The candidate has [Academic score] + [bonus points] ≥ 75 points, priority points = (100 - [Academic score] - [bonus points])/25 × [converted priority points] , rounded to 0.01.

In this system, the priority points are calculated as follows: Priority Points = [Priority Points (Region, Category)]/3 x 10.

The maximum priority points awarded are 9.17 points/out of 100 (converted from a maximum of 2.75 points/out of 30 according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training).

Candidates with IELTS Academic ≥ 5.0/ TOEFL iBT ≥ 46/ TOEIC Listening & Reading ≥ 460 & Speaking & Writing ≥ 200 certificates will have their scores converted to the corresponding English score in the high school graduation exam and high school transcript for admission combinations that use English as a subject .

Last year, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology stipulated that candidates applying to the school needed to achieve a capacity assessment score of 600/1,200, a high school graduation exam score of 18/30, and a high school study score of 54/90 (total score of 3 subjects according to the admission combination in 3 years of high school).

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/diem-san-xet-tuyen-truong-dh-bach-khoa-tphcm-nam-2025-o-muc-nao-185250718162608398.htm