Benchmark score for SAT certificate admission of universities in 2026

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Many universities announced the expected enrollment plan for 2026, which uses SAT certificates for admission consideration and announces the floor score for receiving applications for candidates.

In 2026, Ho Chi Minh City Open University enrolls students in 6 methods, including:

Method 1: Direct admission according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

Method 2: Admission of candidates with international certificates.

Method 3: Admission based on the results of the competency assessment exam of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City in 2026.

Method 4: Admission based on the results of the university entrance exam (V-SAT exam) in 2026 (scores for subjects in the same period, organized by the same unit).

Method 5: Admission based on the results of the 2026 high school graduation exam.

Method 6: Admission based on academic results of 3 years of high school (textbook).

For international certificates, the admission floor score is as follows: IB from 26 points or higher, A-Level from C or higher in each subject or SAT from 1,100 points or higher.

At Hanoi University of Science and Technology (USTH), in 2026, USTH plans to enroll 1,200 students with 4 methods:

- Admission based on the results of the competency assessment exam organized by the school.

- Admission based on academic ability combined with interview.

- Direct admission according to the school's enrollment information.

- Admission based on the results of the 2026 high school graduation exam.

Phuong thuc va tieu chi tuyen sinh nam 2026 cua Truong Dai hoc Khoa hoc va Cong nghe Ha Noi doi voi thi sinh tot nghiep THPT theo chuong trinh cua Bo GDDT. Anh: Nha truong
Methods and criteria for enrollment in 2026 of Hanoi University of Science and Technology for high school graduates according to the program of the Ministry of Education and Training. Photo: School

For method 2.1, the conditions for applying for international certificates combined with interviews are as follows:

Admission subjects: High school graduates in 2026; candidates with at least 1 of the following international certificates:

- SAT from 1,100/1,600 or more or ACT from 24/36 or more, within 2 years (calculated to the date of application submission).

- The academic results of grades 11 and 12 are evaluated from Good or higher.

At the National Economics University, in 2026, the school plans to enroll about 9,000 students for 73 majors.

3 enrollment methods in 2026 are similar to last year, including: Direct admission; Admission based on high school graduation exam scores; Combined admission.

In which, combined admission is the main method, divided into three groups.

Group 1 are candidates with international SAT certificates from 1,200/1,600 or ACT 26/36 or higher. These are two common standardized tests in the US.

Group 2 are candidates with test results assessing competence, thinking, minimum 85/150 HSA, 700/1,200 APT or 60/100 TSA. Students can use independent test scores, or combine them with international English certificates such as IELTS from 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46 or higher.

Group 3 are candidates with English certificates combined with graduation exam scores in Mathematics and another subject. Conditions for certificates are similar to group 2.

In 2026, the Academy of Journalism and Propaganda is expected to enroll students by three methods:

- Method 1: Direct admission and priority admission.

- Method 2: Selection combined with English certificate.

In which, candidates need to have an international English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or higher, or an SAT certificate of at least 1,200/1,600 points, or a VSTEP certificate of level 3 or higher.

- Method 3: Consider high school graduation exam scores.

To hop xet tuyen cua Hoc vien Bao chi va Tuyen truyen trong tuyen sinh nam 2026. Anh: Nha truong
Admission combination of the Academy of Journalism and Propaganda in the 2026 enrollment. Photo: School

Previously, many universities planned to apply for SAT certificates in 2026 enrollment such as: Academy of Posts and Telecommunications Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, University of Economics (Vietnam National University, Hanoi)...

Candidates see more lists of universities that have announced their expected enrollment plans for 2026 HERE.

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