1. PURPOSE
This regulation establishes the English language proficiency requirements for graduation from undergraduate and graduate programs at VinUniversity, ensuring that all graduates possess the necessary English proficiency and skills to succeed in their academic and professional endeavors.
2. SCOPE
This regulation applies to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in full-time programs at VinUniversity.
3. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
3.1. As English is the medium of instruction at VinUniversity, all students must demonstrate a high level of English proficiency before graduation.
3.2. Students must meet or exceed the English proficiency standards required for admission to maintain their language skills throughout their academic study.
4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4.1. English Language Entry Requirements
To be eligible for graduation, students must provide evidence of English language proficiency through one of the accepted methods listed in the VinUniversity English Entry Requirements Policy.
For students enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs, the entry requirements can be met if they received a bachelor’s degree or higher with English as the primary language of instruction or with other qualifications as specified in the VinUniversity Admissions regulations and/or the VinUniversity English Entry Requirements Policy.
4.2. Academic Performance
Undergraduate students who have completed all required English language courses by means of a passing grade, including Academic English or Fundamentals of Academic Writing courses and any required Pathway English courses, are considered to have met the English proficiency requirements for graduation.
Graduate Medical Education (GME) residents who have either submitted a valid certificate equivalent to Level 4 or higher based on the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam (VSTEP) or completed the Medical English course with a passing grade have demonstrated sufficient English proficiency to graduate.
5. EXEMPTIONS
Students who are citizens or permanent residents of majority English-speaking countries (see link) are exempt from needing to provide additional proof of English proficiency for graduation.
6. IMPLEMENTATION
6.1. The Office of University Registrar is responsible for verifying students’ English proficiency status before approving them for graduation.
6.2. Students are encouraged to meet these requirements by the beginning of their final academic year to ensure timely graduation.
6.3. The University reserves the right to require additional English language assessment if deemed necessary.