PhD in Economic Management: 3 years for master’s graduates, 4 years for bachelor’s graduates with distinction; admission by application review and research proposal.
A master’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree with distinction or higher, in a relevant field;
Research experience: a research-oriented master’s thesis, published papers or reports, or at least 2 years as a lecturer or researcher;
A draft research proposal and full study and research plan;
A reference from one scholar (professor, associate professor or doctor);
Foreign-language proficiency equivalent to level 4 or above (international candidates studying in Vietnamese: Vietnamese level 4 or above);
Nomination by an employer or training institution, or confirmation by local authorities.
Admission method
Selection by application review, presentation of the research proposal and interview, scored out of 100. Planned quota: 15 per intake.
Tuition, fees and scholarships
Tuition VND 1,600,000 per credit; application fee VND 2,100,000. Scholarships: 100% tuition waiver for international doctoral candidates; 50% of total tuition for staff of the Thado Edupark ecosystem; merit scholarships for domestic candidates.
How to apply
Ms Trang, the admissions adviser, guides you and helps you complete your application on the official university system. Paper documents can be submitted in person at the address: Ms Trang 0985023619, Thanh Do University, Km 15, National Road 32, Lai Xa, Hoai Duc, Hanoi; or by post. Documents and fees are non-refundable.
Reference: Thanh Do University website (thanhdo.edu.vn) · Updated
Open and upcoming admission rounds
In effect
PhD in Economic Management – Round 3, 2026
Can I go straight to a PhD with a bachelor’s degree with distinction?
Yes, if you meet the other requirements (research experience, proposal, reference and language). The programme takes 4 years for bachelor’s graduates with distinction and 3 years for master’s graduates.
Reference: Thanh Do University website (thanhdo.edu.vn) · Updated