Vietnamese Studies (Tour Guide)
Major code: 7310630
The Vietnamese Studies major trains application-oriented bachelors with broad knowledge of Vietnam’s land, people and culture. Students study history, culture, society, regions and national identity, and learn to apply this knowledge in practice.
What you will study
A multidisciplinary field covering Vietnam’s culture, history, geography, economy, customs, beliefs and language, with a tour-guiding focus. Specialisations: Tour Guiding; Vietnamese Language and Culture.
- Total: 137 credits – Excluding Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education and the foreign-language exit requirement.
- General education: 39 credits
- Professional education: 71 credits
- Internship semester in industry: 20 credits
- Graduation project or thesis: 7 credits
- Duration: 4 years
- Language of instruction: Vietnamese
Reference: Programme description – thanhdo.edu.vn
Career prospects
- Tour guide; accommodation, marketing, customer-care or events specialist
- Tour management, operation and design at domestic and international travel companies or NGOs
- Specialist at tourism authorities; tourism researcher or lecturer
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
Study-abroad and further-study options
Further-study options published on this portal:
- Master’s in Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics at Thanh Do University.
Entry requirements (matching field, bridging courses, language level) follow each round’s admission notice – ask the admissions adviser to check your case.
Experience to build and CV tips
Experience to build while studying
- On-tour guiding practice and internships at travel companies
- Studying history, culture, destinations and commentary skills
- Practising a foreign language to guide international visitors
What to highlight in your CV
- List the routes and sites you have guided and the groups you have supported
- Mention a tour guide card and languages (if any)
- Emphasise communication, problem-solving and stamina
Keywords employers look for: tour guide, tour operations, commentary, customer care, languages.
Programmes (specialisations)
Full-time undergraduate · 3.5–4 years
- Tour Guiding
- Vietnamese Language and Culture
Bridging to a bachelor’s degree · 2.5–3.5 years (intermediate graduates); 2–3 years (college graduates or higher)
- Vietnamese Studies (Tour Guide)
Work-study undergraduate · 3–4 years (upper-secondary graduates)
- Vietnamese Studies (Tour Guide)
Current admissions
Tuition
VND 800,000 per credit (per “Full-time undergraduate tuition – 2026 intake”).
Tuition and estimated costs
- Estimated tuition per year
- VND 27,400,000
- Estimated tuition for the whole programme
- VND 109,600,000
How it is calculated: 137 credits × VND 800,000 per credit, spread evenly over 4 years.
This is an estimate for financial planning, not an official fee schedule. It excludes Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education, repeated modules, dormitory, health insurance and textbooks. Tuition may be adjusted each year as announced by the university. See the official tuition rates
Reference: Thanh Do University website (thanhdo.edu.vn) · Updated
Related notices
Sources
Reference: Thanh Do University website (thanhdo.edu.vn) · Updated
Frequently asked questions: Vietnamese Studies (Tour Guide)
Answers are compiled automatically from data published on this portal, so they always match the current figures.
What do you study in Vietnamese Studies?
- Total: 137 credits – Excluding Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education and the foreign-language exit requirement.
- General education: 39 credits
- Professional education: 71 credits
- Internship semester in industry: 20 credits
- Graduation project or thesis: 7 credits
How long is Vietnamese Studies and what is its code?
Major code: 7310630; standard duration 4 years; 137 credits.
How much is the tuition for Vietnamese Studies?
VND 800,000 per credit; about VND 27,400,000 per year (per “Full-time undergraduate tuition – 2026 intake”, excluding accommodation, insurance and other costs).
Which subject combinations are accepted for Vietnamese Studies?
A00, A01, C0G, C00, D01, D09. The combination codes are explained on the Admission methods page.
Which specialisations and programmes does Vietnamese Studies offer?
- Tour Guiding
- Vietnamese Language and Culture
- Vietnamese Studies (Tour Guide)
Which round is open for Vietnamese Studies and when is the deadline?
Full-time undergraduate for vocational (trung cấp) graduates – Round 4, 2026 (17 August 2026 – 11 December 2026).
How many places does Vietnamese Studies have in this round?
20 places (Full-time undergraduate for vocational (trung cấp) graduates – Round 4, 2026).
Which admission methods apply to Vietnamese Studies?
- Admission based on upper-secondary academic records
- Admission based on cumulative GPA of the vocational programme
What jobs can Vietnamese Studies graduates do?
- Tour guide; accommodation, marketing, customer-care or events specialist
- Tour management, operation and design at domestic and international travel companies or NGOs
- Specialist at tourism authorities; tourism researcher or lecturer
This is not a job guarantee.
What further study is possible after Vietnamese Studies?
- Master’s in Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics at Thanh Do University.
Are there scholarships or tuition support for Vietnamese Studies?
- New-student scholarships 2026 – 630 awards
- Scholarships in the 2026 supplementary admission round
- Tuition exemption and reduction under Decree 238/2025/ND-CP
What experience should Vietnamese Studies students build?
- On-tour guiding practice and internships at travel companies
- Studying history, culture, destinations and commentary skills
- Practising a foreign language to guide international visitors
How do I apply for Vietnamese Studies?
Send the “Apply to study” form at the bottom of this page. Ms Trang will call you back, check your eligibility and guide you through the documents and deadlines of the current round.
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Ask about Vietnamese Studies (Tour Guide)
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Ms Trang personally guides you and completes your application with you on the university’s official system.
- Website administrator, admissions adviser and student mentorMs Trang – 0985023619
- Emailthongtintuyensinh@thanhdo.top
- AddressMs Trang 0985023619, Thanh Do University, Km 15, National Road 32, Lai Xa, Hoai Duc, Hanoi