Nearly 70% of Vietnamese students in the US pursue undergraduate programs, according to the Education Office of the US Embassy.
The US education fair on the afternoon of October 4 in Hanoi had representatives from 60 universities and colleges, attracting about 800 attendees. The auditorium, hallways and visa information room were packed with students and parents looking for information. Many groups of students from far away such as Son Tay (Hanoi), Vinh Phuc, Lao Cai, Lang Son, Thanh Hoa arrived early.
US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper said that in 2022, there will be about 30,000 Vietnamese students studying in the US. Of these, more than 20,700 will be studying at the university level (college, university, master's, doctoral, post-doctoral), accounting for nearly 70%.
"Vietnam is the fifth largest country in the US with the number of international students. The pandemic has forced many Vietnamese students to return home, but the number is increasing again," said Mr. Knapper. He said that schools are very interested and have announced many scholarships and financial aid for Vietnamese students.
According to the US Office of Education, of the more than 20,700 people, about 15% are in master's and doctoral programs, nearly 70% are in college and university, the rest are international students under OPT (stay to work for two years after graduation) or in non-degree programs.
Nearly 70% of Vietnamese students in the US choose colleges and universities, similar to previous years. This is the difference between Vietnamese students and those from some countries in Southeast Asia. For example, Thai students go to the US mainly to pursue graduate courses.
"If we only count international students studying at community colleges, Vietnam is second only to China," the agency added.
A representative of an American university advises students at the exhibition on the afternoon of October 4 in Hanoi. Photo: Binh Minh
The fields of study that Vietnamese students and parents are interested in are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and Business Administration, accounting for nearly 70%. In addition, some emerging fields that attract many students at the undergraduate level are Graphic Design, Art, Nursing; at the graduate level, they include Public Health, Public Health, Supply Chain Management, etc.
When learning about studying in the US, the biggest concern of Vietnamese parents and students is choosing a major and school. According to the US Office of Education, this country has more than 4,500 universities and colleges, while students are often confused because they receive little advice about their major. Families are also interested in financial aid and scholarship policies.
Attending the exhibition with her son, Ms. Vu Thi Nhai from Hanoi wanted to ask about the major, school rankings, scholarships and living conditions. Ms. Nhai's son is currently in grade 12 at Kim Lien High School, planning to study Computer Engineering at top 30-50 schools in the US. The male student and his mother were present at the event to meet directly with representatives of the schools.
"Hearing about the major, my son felt it was suitable and liked some schools, even those that were not in his plan," Ms. Nhai shared. According to her, because of early preparation, the male student had an IELTS of 8.0, SAT 1510/1600, and an average score of over 9 to prepare to submit his application for early admission. Although able to pay about 30,000 USD/year, Ms. Nhai's family still hopes that their son will win as high a scholarship as possible.
Coming out of the information booth of College of Southern Nevada, Ngo Viet Minh Trang, a 10th grade English major at Vinh Phuc High School for the Gifted, and her group of friends excitedly discussed the school's majors, tuition fees, and admission requirements. Trang is interested in Economics and Marketing.
Trang said the school's tuition is reasonable, around $12,000/year; the entry requirements are not too strict with IELTS 6.0 and no essay required.
"Attending this event, I understand better that I need to supplement SAT, extracurricular activities and set a GPA goal of 9.0 or higher to increase my chances of receiving a scholarship," Trang said.
Minh Trang (in white shirt) receives advice at the exhibition on the afternoon of October 4 in Hanoi. Photo: Binh Minh
The education fair is an annual event of the US Embassy. This is where students and parents meet and talk directly with school representatives; learn about the curriculum as well as financial support and scholarship policies.
It's college admissions season in the US. The first Early Decision (ED) admissions cycle The deadline usually falls on November 1 or November 15. Applicants are notified of the results in early or mid-December.
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