Foreign languages are linked to career opportunities.
In recent years, the trend of young Vietnamese people learning German has been increasing, along with the demand for studying and working in Germany.
According to Christopher Scholl, Deputy Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City, more than 10,000 young Vietnamese people come to Germany each year, and this number is increasing by about 20-30% annually.
Given Germany's shortage of young workers in many sectors such as high technology, industry, hospitality, healthcare , and nursing, learning German is gradually becoming a noteworthy option for many Vietnamese students.
Besides opening up opportunities for international study and work, the German language also attracts young people because of Germany's cultural depth and high-quality educational environment.
Le Bao Nghi, a 10th-grade student specializing in Physics at Tran Dai Nghia High School for the Gifted (Ho Chi Minh City), said that she started learning German in junior high school and continues to study it outside of school even though there is no longer a specialized German class in high school.
"I've been learning German since middle school, so I still have a certain fondness for it. Now that I'm in high school, there are no more German classes, but I still take extra classes outside of school to keep it going," Bao Nghi shared.
According to the female student, German is a difficult language but offers many interesting experiences. Exposure to a new language helps her understand more about German culture and people, as well as broaden her future learning opportunities.
"In the future, if I have the opportunity, I would also like to study abroad, perhaps in engineering or fields related to the humanities," Bao Nghi said.
Bao Nghi is not alone; more and more young people are choosing to learn German as a way to prepare for international integration and expand their future career opportunities.
Nguyen Ngoc Nga (25 years old), a communications specialist in Ho Chi Minh City, said that although her current job is not related to the language or German, she still maintains her German language studies in the evenings.
"Initially, I started learning German because I liked the culture and wanted to challenge myself with a new language. But the more I learned, the more opportunities I realized German opened up, from studying abroad and traveling to working at European companies," Ngoc Nga shared.
Ngoc Nga said that learning German requires a high level of perseverance because the grammar is relatively complex. However, the learning process also helped her develop logical thinking and discipline.
"Currently, I still prioritize working in Vietnam, but if a suitable opportunity arises, I would also like to pursue further studies or experience living in Germany," Nga said.
German is not only attracting young people who plan to study or work internationally, but it is also becoming a popular choice for many students due to the increasingly wide range of career opportunities.
The German language major is currently offered at many major universities across the country.
The curriculum focuses not only on communication skills but also equips students with knowledge of the culture, history, society, and life in Germany and other German-speaking countries.
Students receive training from basic to advanced levels in grammar, vocabulary, and translation/interpretation skills, while also accessing modules such as German literature, linguistics, German vocabulary, comparative linguistics, Austrian-Swiss studies, Austrian-Swiss literature, etc.
Young Vietnamese people have many opportunities in Germany.
Assessing the potential of Vietnamese students in the learning and working environment in Germany, Christopher Scholl, Deputy Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City, believes that opportunities for young Vietnamese people are currently very wide open.
According to him, by learning German, young people can work in many different fields such as teaching, translation, or working for German companies in Vietnam as well as in Germany.
"Now is really the right time to start learning German," Christopher Scholl commented.
In addition to highlighting career opportunities, the Deputy Consul General also highly appreciated the learning spirit and adaptability of Vietnamese students.
"Young Vietnamese people are very motivated and always curious and eager to learn. But besides enthusiasm, it's important to have discipline and a long-term vision, because learning German is quite a challenging journey," he said.
According to Christopher Scholl, Vietnamese people are able to handle pressure well and know how to turn effort into tangible results. These are also factors that help Vietnamese students adapt well to an international environment.
Addressing the younger generation of Vietnam, the German Deputy Consul General encouraged students to always maintain an open mind, perseverance, and avoid impatience in their studies.
"The German language is indeed very difficult to learn, and Germany is also an incredibly interesting country, located in the heart of Europe. So, be persistent, don't be impatient, do your best, and you will receive wonderful opportunities and experiences, and well-deserved results," Christopher Scholl advised.
The entrance exam scores for German Language majors in 2025 are expected to remain quite high at many universities offering foreign language programs.
At Hanoi University, the German Language major accepts applications from the D01 and D05 subject combinations, with a cutoff score of 28.35 points. Meanwhile, the University of Foreign Languages (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) recruits students using multiple subject combinations such as A01, D01, D05, D07, D08, D14, D15, D21, D26, D31, D41, and D61, with a cutoff score of 24.56 points in 2025.
In the South, the German Language major at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) accepts applications with a cutoff score of 25.5 points for the D14 combination; 23 points for D05 and 22.6 points for D01.
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