INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE

Semester course list

Schedule for the 1st semester, academic year 2025-2026

Study time

Study Schedule in Academic Year 2024 – 2025

First semester

Contents 1st batch2nd batch
Study timeFrom Aug 5 to Sep 29, 2024From Oct 21 to Dec 15, 2024
Exam timeFrom Sep 30 to Oct 20, 2024From Dec 16, 2024 to Jan 5, 2025

Second semester

Contents1st batch2nd batch
Study timeFrom Jan 6 to Mar 23, 2025From Apr 14 to Jun 8, 2025
Exam timeFrom Mar 24 to Apr 13, 2025From Jun 9 to Jun 26, 2025

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Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN LECTURERS AND STUDENTS AT THE 365 PHAN XICH LONG BUILDING

1. Accommodation regulations

  • Unauthorized people are not allowed to enter the room;
  • Visitors coming to work must present documents to the security guard;
  • Receive guests only in the designated area on the ground floor; no receiving guests after 10 p.m.;
  • Please keep quiet and peaceful at the accommodation (no quarrels, fights, shouting, etc.);
  • It is strictly forbidden to bring weapons (knives, spears, sticks, etc.), explosives, flammable substances, toxic substances, narcotics (drugs) into the accommodation area
  • Do not displace or move furniture and equipment in the room. Tenants will be liable to indemnify at the current price for any losses, breakages or damages caused to these assets.
  • Do not cook; Do not organize parties/meals with alcoholic beverages; Do not litter in the room;
  • Do not cover the room or bed which may detract from its beauty.
  • Do not write or draw paste advertisements, posters on the walls;
  • Take responsibility for property, money, personal belongings, and ensure the safety of electrical equipment.

2. Accommodation guidelines for tenants

StepsActivities
1Tenant(s) inform the staff of Scientific Management & International Cooperation Department to check the room available status and apply for the accommodation (Form 1)
2Enter the unlock code at the main door (after receiving the code and unlock instructions from the staff of Scientific Management & International Cooperation Department
3– Move to the room;
– Enter the unlock code at the room door (after receiving the code and unlock instructions from staff of Scientific Management & International Cooperation Department
– Receive the handover of assets (Form 2A);
– Receive the guidelines on how to use the room and Accommodation regulations.
4Turn on the room’s CB for power supply.
5– Utilize the amenities provided in the room such as the air conditioner, the restroom, cupboards, tables, chairs, and personal beds, while making sure that all safety precautions are taken and rules are followed;
– Turn off all electrical equipment when not in use and before leaving the room.
6Handling arising issues (Form 3).
– If there are any arising issues preventing the use of the accommodations’ amenities such as air conditioning, sanitary supplies, electricity, water, etc., the tenant(s) should contact the security guard or the staff of Scientific Management & International Cooperation Department to make request for on-time repairs.
-If the tenant(s) has any other arising issues (unrelated to the accommodations’ amenities), they should contact the staff of Scientific Management & International Cooperation Department promptly to get instructions on how to handle issues quickly.
7Take care of your personal belongings by yourself.
8Check and handover the assets before checking out (Form 2B).

Note: Guidelines for creating and disclosing passwords for the main door and the room door:
– Tenant(s) receive codes for the main door and room door from the staff of Scientific Management & International Cooperation Department.
– It is required of tenant(s) to ensure confidentiality and not disclose password information to third parties during the accommodation period.

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3. Contact information

For any further information, please contact the staff Scientific Management & International Cooperation Department:

Ms. Trần Thị Hồng Loan

Mobile phone number: +84 963 883 459/ +84 963 883 459

Email: tranthihongloan.cs2@ftu.edu.vn

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FAQ

All Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City Campus courses are credit-bearing courses. Credits earned at Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City Campus are transferable to most institutions outside of Vietnam. However, credit transferability of a particular course depends solely on home institutions’ policies. Therefore, students are advised to consult and obtain approval from one’s academic advisors of the home institutions in advance.

Yes, even your home institution and Foreign Trade University are not partner schools, you may still study at Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City Campus (Summer, Winter, Regular Fall/Spring semester). Exchange students pay tuition and other fees to one’s home institution and free-mover students pay tuition and other relevant fees directly to Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City Campus.

Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City Campus offers English-taught programs for exchange students. To enroll in these courses, students are required to provide proof of English proficiency, such as an IELTS score of 5.5, a TOEFL iBT score of 65, or an equivalent qualification.

Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City Campus offers a wide range of courses in fields such as business, economics, international trade, and languages. You can find the list of available courses on Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City Campus’s website or by contacting the Scientific Management & International Cooperation Department. Ensure the courses align with your academic goals and home university’s requirements.

Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City Campus is known for its vibrant and diverse student community. Vietnamese students are friendly and welcoming, and there are many opportunities to participate in cultural events, clubs, and activities. Exchange students often find it easy to integrate and make friends.