Study abroad
Three-year bachelor's and one-year master's degrees — the shortest of the seven destinations, so the total cost of a degree is lower than the annual tuition suggests.
Why here
Three years for a bachelor's, one for a master's. Across a whole degree, tuition and living costs usually come in below a four-year US programme.
There is no general-education phase — you study your chosen subject from year one, which suits students who already know their direction.
Two years of post-study leave to find work for bachelor's and master's graduates, three years for doctorates.
A common accreditation system and long-standing reputation mean UK degrees are accepted in almost every labour market.
Entry
These are the common thresholds for most programmes. Individual universities and departments may ask for more — the authoritative list is on the admissions page of the institution you are targeting.
Vietnamese students usually complete a foundation year or A-Levels before year one, because the two school systems differ by a year.
IELTS 6.5 for most undergraduate programmes, 6.0 for foundation. Foundation programmes require IELTS for UKVI rather than the standard Academic test.
Proof of first-year tuition plus living costs at the level UKVI publishes, held in the account for 28 consecutive days.
The Immigration Health Surcharge is paid per year of visa length, at the same time as the visa application.
Costs
The figures below are reference ranges as of the last update.
Language preparation
The common threshold is IELTS 6.5. One detail to watch: foundation programmes require IELTS for UKVI, sat at a designated centre — same content as Academic, different report form.
Academic vocabulary and core grammar, plus familiarity with all four skills. Target 5.5.
Intensive Writing and Reading — the heaviest skills at foundation and undergraduate level. Target 6.0.
Scheduled mock tests, and choosing the right test version (UKVI or Academic) for the programme you are applying to. Target 6.5.
The courses below prepare for the exact tests this country requires. A consultation will confirm your entry point once we have measured your current level.
Band 0.0 – 4.5
For complete beginners, or anyone rebuilding their English from the ground up before starting exam preparation.
What you study
For anyone new to TOEFL iBT who needs a base in academic English and some practice on the computer before joining an exam class.
What you study
Scholarships
A few awards currently open. The search page has full filters by study level, award type and language test.
Full scholarship · Full award: tuition, a 1,400 euro monthly allowance, travel costs and insurance
A European Union scholarship for joint master's programmes taught across at least two member countries. One application covers the whole consortium rather than each university separately.
Full scholarship · Full award: tuition, living stipend, airfare and visa costs
A UK Government scholarship for one-year master's programmes, requiring at least two years of work experience and a commitment to return to Vietnam for at least two years after graduating.
Partial scholarship · A 10–50% discount on first-year tuition
Scholarships awarded by individual UK universities to international students, usually discounting 10–50% of first-year tuition and assessed automatically from the admission application. Some universities run dedicated funds for Southeast Asian students.
Process
Decide between direct year-one entry and a foundation year, then shortlist through UCAS or apply directly.
Send transcripts, references and a Personal Statement. UCAS allows up to five choices in one round.
Meet the language condition to convert a conditional offer, pay the deposit, and receive the CAS number.
Apply online with the CAS, financial evidence held for 28 days, pay the IHS and give biometrics.
Arrange halls or private accommodation, book flights and complete registration.
A general checklist. A specific institution or visa category may require further documents.
Services
The centre handles the application work and the language preparation. Choosing the institution and the field of study stays with you.
12,000,000 GBP
30,000,000 GBP
FAQ
The content and scoring are identical; it is sat at a UKVI-approved centre and the report form is marked accordingly. Foundation programmes require UKVI, while most undergraduate courses accept standard Academic.
UK schooling runs thirteen years, Vietnam's twelve. A foundation year or A-Levels bridges that gap. Some universities admit directly to year one if you hold A-Level or IB results.
The funds shown must sit in the account for at least 28 consecutive days, and the closing statement must be dated no more than 31 days before you apply. Withdrawing mid-period invalidates the evidence.
No. UKVI decides. We help you prepare financial evidence that satisfies the 28-day rule and review every document before submission.
Book a consultation so we can review your current level, budget and timeline. We will tell you what your application is still missing and how long the language threshold is likely to take.
