Accordingly, in 2026, Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture will enroll students in 4 methods.
Method 1: Direct admission according to the Enrollment Regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.
Method 2: Admission based on the results of the 2026 high school graduation exam.
Method 3: Admission based on the results of the 2026 competency assessment exam organized by Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City.
Method 4: Admission consideration for high school graduates at high schools with specialized and aptitude classes nationwide, admission consideration based on high school academic results (backbook).
Note, the necessary condition for method 4 is that candidates must graduate from high school in the official form in 2026. For the remaining admission methods, candidates only need to graduate from high school or equivalent.
Except for the three majors of construction engineering, infrastructure engineering and construction management, enrollment is based on block combinations A, C, D, the remaining majors of the school are considered for admission according to the above methods combined with the results of supplementary aptitude tests organized by Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture in 2026.
For urban design majors (advanced programs, teaching in English with corresponding tuition fees), there are requirements for input English proficiency before admission.



Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture added that in 2026, only one round of aptitude tests will be organized, including fine arts drawing and color decoration drawing.
Candidates registering for the online exam are expected from April 1st to the end of April 29th. The exam is expected to take place in two days, May 30th and 31st, in Ho Chi Minh City.