Bachelor degree ( issued by HCMIU )

• Information technology

• Computer Science

Training Objectives

Graduates are trained with a firm background in advanced technologies and in a modern learning environment. Newly graduated engineers will have an in-depth knowledge on Information Technology, a high level of proficiency in English communications as well as skills in teamwork & effective presentation. These academic programs follow international standard and have been successfully assessed by the Asia University Network (AUN). Majors include Computer Engineering (Hardware), Information Technology (Computer network) & Computer Science (Software).

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be able to work as hardware or software engineers for world-class IT companies or network administrations for businesses.

Kemal Hidirov –an IT student said: “I decided to study overseas after I graduated from high school. At first, I hesitated to choose a high quality university. However, when I became an IU student, I realized that my dream came true, even beyond my expectation. It is my honor to become an IU student. Thank you all for helping me. I’m proud of my university.”

Twinning Program ( 2 + 2 )

General information

1. Benefits of Attending the Twinning Program

Ø Saving costs and reducing preparation time
Ø Opportunity to study in an international environment
Ø Providing scholarships
Ø Providing transfer - processing assistance

2. Degrees

Degrees will be granted by prestigious foreign universities upon finishing the two - stage academic curriculum.

3. Training Process

Stage 1: The first two years of studies will be at the International University
Stage 2: The final two years will be completed at the overseas university.

4. Admission Entrance examination

Entrants are Vietnamese high school graduates Non-exam admittance is for foreign students and Vietnamese students graduating from International High school programs.

5. English Proficiency Requirement for Stage 1

Candidates are required to sit for the paper TOEFL test as a placement test. Candidates are entailed to attend the official courses if their TOEFL scores meet the minimum of 500.
If the scores just range from 430 to 500, they are placed into Intensive English classes and gradually sign up for the university courses.
The students having TOEFL scores below 430 are required to attend the English Intensive classes at the IU.

• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA

Founded in 1766, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey - USA , is recognized as a well-established educational institution in the United States, ranked at 43rd according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities and 59th with US News & World Report.


1. Rutgers University Transfer Requirements

- Completion of Stage 1 at the International University with a minimum GPA of 60.
- TOEFL scores : PBT ≥ 550.

2. Tuition for 2010

- Stage 1 at the International University: approx. 2,500 - 3,000 USD / year.
- Stage 2 at Rutgers University: approx. 27,000 USD / year.
- Costs of Living Allowance in the USA: approx. 17,000 USD / year

• Binghamton University

Founded in 1946, Binghamton University (http://www.binghamton.edu) is one of four university centers of the State University of New York, ranked at 82th by US News & World Report of USA Universities (2008) and rated amid the top 50 public universities of USA in many years. It is also recognized as the first-ranking public university in North – East America.

Binghamton University is comprised of 6 faculties and 15,000 students of both undergraduate and graduate levels. International students come from 100 countries and accounts for 10% of the student population.


1. Binghamton University Transfer Requirements

- Completion of Stage 1 at the International University.
- TOEFL scores : PBT ≥ 550 or iBT . ≥ 79-80 or CPT ≥ 213

2. Tuition for 2010

- Stage 1 at the International University: approx. 2,500 - 3,000 USD / year.
- Stage 2 at Binghamton University: approx. 15,800 USD / year.
- Costs of Living Allowance in the USA: approx. 12,000 USD / year

• The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales (http://www.unsw.edu.au) is located in Kensington, close to the center of Sydney. It has built its reputation as a leading academic institution both in Australia and in the world, ranked at 47th in the world according to Times Higher Education Supplement 2009.

With 60 years experience in training, the university offers more than 300 undergraduate programs and 600 graduate ones of high quality, which are recognized worldwide.

The university is comprised of 40,000 students, including 7,000 international students from 130 countries.


1. University of New South Wales Transfer Requirements

- Completion of Stage 1 at the International University.
- IELTS scores: 6.5 (with no sub-bands below 6.0) or equivalent.

2. Tuition for 2010

- Stage 1 at the International University: approx. 2,500 - 3,000 USD / year.
- Stage 2 at the the University of New South Wales: approx. 27,600 AU$ / year
- Costs of Living Allowance in Australia: approx. 20,000 AU$ / year

• The University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk), which is a leading research university in the city of Nottingham, provides training in varied disciplines. The university has its strengths in economics, construction, architecture, electrical and electronics engineering, medicine, information technology, law, pedagogy, and in the arts. The university’s international students come from more than 150 countries.

The University of Nottingham is ranked among the top ten universities of the UK, top 30 of European universities, and top 75 of the world, and won the title “The University of the Year” awarded by Times Higher Education in 2006. In 2009, it is among the 1% of the world best universities according to The Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings


1. University of Nottingham Transfer Requirements

- Completion of Stage 1 at the International University with a minimum GPA of 60.

IELTS Score for studying in Malaysia:

- >= 6.0 : Biotechnology; Information Technology; Electronics and Telecommunications.

- >=6.5 : Business Administration

IELTS Score for studying in the UK:

- >= 6.0 : Biotechnology; Electronics and Telecommunications.

- >= 6.5 : Information Technology

- >=7.0 : Business Administration

2. Tuition for 2010

- Stage 1 at the International University: approx. 2,500 - 3,000 USD / year.
- Stage 2
+ At the University of Nottingham – UK : approx. 10,000 -14,000 GBP / year
+ Costs of Living Allowance in the UK : approx. 8,400 GBP / year
Or
+ At the University of Nottingham - Malaysia : approx. 8,700 USD / year
+ Costs of Living Allowance in Malaysia : approx. 5,000 USD / year

• The University of the West of England (UWE)

The University of the West of England (UWE) (http://www.uwe.ac.uk) is ranked among the top five universities (according to Quality Assurance Agency), in Bristol City of England with 3,000 staff and 30,000 students, including international students coming from 50 different countries worldwide. This university is attended by the greatest number of students in the United Kingdom.

The university has 9 schools and covers a wide range of 600 training programs at various levels and disciplines.


1. UWE Transfer Requirements

- Completion of Stage 1 at the International University.
- IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum band of 5.5).

2. Tuition for 2010

- Stage 1 at the International University: approx. 2,500 - 3,000 USD / year.
- Stage 2 at UWE : approx. 9,000 GBP / year
- Costs of Living Allowance in the UK : approx. 8,400 GBP / year

• The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) – Thailand (http:/www.ait.ac.th) is the independent International Institute founded in 1959 whose headquarters is in Bangkok, Thailand and is a leading multi-cultural institution in the Pacific Asia Region. AIT is an important active partner in training many generations of Vietnamese managers, experts and important organizations. AIT has provided a wide range of education at high levels with advanced approaches to training, teaching and research in the disciplines of technology, management and social development.


1. AIT Transfer Requirements

- Completion of Stage 1 at the International University.
- IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum band of 5.5) or equivalent.

2. Tuition for 2010

- Stage 1 at the International University: approx. 2,500 - 3,000 USD / year.
- Stage 2 at AIT : approx. 6,000 USD / year
- Costs of Living Allowance in Thailand  : approx. 4000 USD / year