Series of schools expected to consider exam scores to assess competence and thinking in 2026 enrollment

In 2026, the University of Economics (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) plans to enroll 6 training majors with 3,000 quotas, maintaining stability compared to 2025.

For domestic enrollment, the school uses 3 main admission methods as follows:

- Admission method using the results of the 2026 high school graduation exam (including International English certificate admission combined with the results of the 2026 high school graduation exam).

- Admission based on the results of the high school student competency assessment exam organized by Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Direct admission according to the Enrollment Regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

For candidates with international certificates SAT, ACT, A-Level and candidates who win prizes in excellent student exams/science and technology exams, bonus points are added to the enrollment method for the 2026 high school graduation exam results.

For joint training enrollment with foreign countries, the school uses the following admission methods:

- Admission consideration combined with high school academic results and international English certificates.

- Considering high school academic results.

- SAT, ACT, A-LEVEL international certificate admission

- Considering the results of the 2026 high school graduation exam.

- Admission based on the results of the high school student competency assessment exam organized by Vietnam National University, Hanoi (HSA).

- Admission consideration for high school graduates abroad.

For Hoa Sen University, the school's admission method for 2026 is as follows:

- Considering the results of the 2026 High School Graduation Exam;

- Considering the results of the competency assessment exam of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam National University Hanoi;

-Consider high school transcripts according to combined scores of 3 subjects, average score of 3 semesters;

-Review of the V-SAT exam

- Direct admission

- Interview

It is expected that in the 2026 academic year, Nguyen Tat Thanh University will enroll students in 04 methods.

- Method 1: Admission based on the results of the 2026 high school graduation exam according to subject combinations.

- Method 2: Admission based on high school transcript results.

- Method 3: considering the results of the competency assessment test of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam National University Hanoi, V-SAT, Vietnam National University of Education Ho Chi Minh City (or combining High School Graduation Exam Scores).

- Method 4: Direct admission, prioritizing admission for candidates who win prizes in the National Excellent Student Exam, the National Science and Technology Competition, the ASEAN and International Skills Competition; admission for foreign candidates who are eligible for study or under the pre-selected category.

Previously, many universities announced their plans to consider exam scores to assess competence and thinking in 2026 admissions such as: Long An University of Economics and Industry, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry...