- Up to ~20,000,000 VND / month (est.)Monthly stipend
- 100% tuition waiverFee coverage
- 3 to 4 yearsProgramme duration
- 1 to 2 years abroad optionStudy-abroad mobility
- Top 2% cited facultySupervision
- Open to all nationalitiesEligibility
At a glance
full
Funding
€9k
Max amount
Apr 30, 2027
Deadline
All countries (open to all nationalities)
Country
VinUniversity
Provider
VinUniversity in Hanoi, Vietnam offers a fully funded PhD in Computer Science that provides a 100 percent tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, and structured research training under faculty that include researchers ranked among the top 2 percent most cited worldwide. The program lasts 3 to 4 years and includes the option of 1 to 2 years studying abroad at VinUni's partner universities under the Vingroup 1,100 Scholarships scheme, with round-trip airfare, health insurance, and living expenses covered for international research visits. The monthly stipend is up to 20,000,000 Vietnamese dong, which is roughly equivalent to about 8,760 euros (est.) per year, and students gain access to research labs and IEEE and ACM digital libraries. The scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities who hold a Master's degree or an honors-level Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field, have research experience, and meet the English requirement of IELTS 6.5 (with a conditional entry at IELTS 5.5). Applications are submitted via the VinUniversity Graduate Admissions Portal. Because stipend rates, partner placements, and deadlines change each round, confirm the current-cycle figures and dates on the official VinUniversity admissions page before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition — Full 100 percent tuition fee coverage for the duration of the PhD program.
- Monthly stipend — A monthly stipend of up to ~20,000,000 VND (est., about ~€730/month) to support living costs during the program.
- Study-abroad funding — For approved research visits abroad (1 to 2 years), round-trip airfare, health insurance, and living expenses are covered under the Vingroup 1,100 Scholarships scheme.
- Research facilities — Access to research laboratories, IEEE and ACM digital libraries, and modern computing facilities.
- Supervision — Mentoring from faculty that include researchers ranked among the top 2 percent most cited worldwide.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the VinUniversity Graduate Admissions Portal on a rolling basis within each round.
- Check eligibility — Confirm you meet the degree, research-experience, and English requirements for the PhD in Computer Science.
- Prepare your documents — Write a statement of purpose (max 2 pages), update your English CV, draft your research outline, and gather transcripts and references.
- Submit via the admissions portal — Upload all documents through the VinUniversity Graduate Admissions Portal before the round deadline.
- Interview and decision — Shortlisted applicants are interviewed, with result notification typically within one month of submission and onboarding on a rolling basis.
Eligibility
QualificationA Master's degree, or an honors-level Bachelor's degree, in Computer Science or a related field.
Research experienceEvidence such as a research-oriented Master's thesis, scientific publications, or at least 2 years as a lecturer or researcher.
English proficiencyIELTS 6.5 or higher (or equivalent, valid within 2 years); a minimum IELTS 5.5 is accepted at entry if IELTS 6.5 follows within 12 months.
Research proposalSubmission of a draft research outline and study plan for the PhD program.
Published research articles strengthen an application; provide links or scans where available. Conditional English entry requires upgrading to IELTS 6.5 within 12 months of admission.
Eligible countries
All countries (open to all nationalities)
Deadlines
Round 1 (2026/2027)~30 April 2026 (est.)
Selection
Applications are reviewed by the program on academic record, research experience and publications, the quality of the draft research outline, and the statement of purpose. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed, and offers are typically made within about a month of submission, with onboarding arranged on a rolling basis as places are confirmed.
Verified sources
- VinUniversity official websitevinuni.edu.vnofficial
- VinUniversity Admissionsvinuni.edu.vnofficial
About the provider
VinUniversity is a private, not-for-profit university in Hanoi, Vietnam, founded in 2020 by the Vingroup conglomerate with advisory partnerships from Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. It focuses on research-led education in business, engineering and computer science, and health sciences, and aims to build an international-standard research environment in Vietnam.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the VinUniversity PhD scholarship?
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International students of any nationality who hold a Master's or honors-level Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and have research experience.
How much is the stipend?
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Up to about ~20,000,000 VND (est.) per month, roughly equivalent to ~€730 per month; confirm the exact current rate on the official page.
Does it cover tuition?
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Yes. The scholarship provides a full 100 percent tuition waiver for the PhD program.
How long is the program?
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The PhD lasts 3 to 4 years, with an option of 1 to 2 years of study abroad at partner universities.
What English level do I need?
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IELTS 6.5 or higher (or equivalent); a minimum IELTS 5.5 is accepted at entry if you submit IELTS 6.5 within 12 months.
Is study abroad funded?
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Yes. For approved research visits abroad, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and living expenses are covered under the Vingroup 1,100 Scholarships scheme.
What research experience is expected?
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A research-oriented Master's thesis, scientific publications, or at least 2 years working as a lecturer or researcher.
What documents do I need?
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A statement of purpose, an English CV, transcripts, an English certificate, two recommendation letters, a draft research outline, and any publications.
How do I apply?
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Applications are submitted online through the VinUniversity Graduate Admissions Portal on a rolling basis within each round.
When is the deadline?
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Round 1 closes around late April (about 30 April 2026, est.); confirm current dates on the official admissions page.
Who supervises the research?
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Faculty that include researchers ranked among the top 2 percent most cited worldwide, with access to modern research labs.
Where do I confirm the official details?
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On the official VinUniversity admissions website, which publishes the current PhD scholarship terms, stipend, and deadlines.