International Students

International students of education partners around the world will come and study at UEH-ISB for one to two semesters annually.

UEH-ISB offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs entirely taught in English. Besides the programs granted by UEH, there are many affiliate programs with reputable universities around the world such as Bachelor of Business and Master of Business Administration from Western Sydney University; Executive Master of Business Administration from Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada; Master of Finance from Massey University, New Zealand; and Master of Public Administration from Tampere University, Finland.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Business ISB BBus has a total of 27 modules taught in English, including foundation, core, and specialized subjects in Management, Marketing, Finance, and Accounting.

Exchange students are allowed to choose any subjects taught in English during the semester at UEH-ISB. The minimum number of modules are 2 subjects for the Autumn semester and 3 subjects for Spring and Summer semester.

Note: 1 ISB subject = 4 ISB credits = 3 US credits = 6 ECTS credits = 12 CATS credits.

See more information here.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for the Student Exchange Program at UEH-ISB, international students need to:

• Be confirmed and nominated as an exchange student by the university you are enrolling
• Contact current university if be interested in the exchange program at UEH-ISB
• Completed at least one regular year at current university
• English level: for those students whose English is not a native language, a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (no skill below 5.0) or equivalent certification is required.

LIFE IN VIETNAM

ACCOMMODATION

The Exchange Student Department can provide international students a list of accommodations that have been carefully researched by UEH-ISB. These places are not only near the school but also safe and private. In case they want to choose another place, UEH-ISB will double-check to ensure your safety.

TRANSPORTATION

Ho Chi Minh City has a busy traffic system. Most people use motorbikes as the main transportation. Technology transportation (Grab/Gojek/Be motorbike and car), bicycle, or walking are some transport modes that students can choose.

VIETNAM CULTURE

Vietnamese Cuisine: Vietnamese cuisine always makes a strong impression on foreign tourists. Let’s learn about five famous and must-try Vietnamese dishes when coming to Vietnam.

Tourist Attractions in HCMC: UEH-ISB campuses are located at HCMC, which is the largest and named as the economic capital of Vietnam. Day by day, more and more high-rise buildings appear creating a uniquely Vietnamese style. However, there are various places you should visit in HCMC. This “Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Ho Chi Minh” handbook will help you grasp all the information.

Tourist Attraction in Vietnam: Although Vietnam is not a large country, the scenery here is quite magical. From long beaches, white sand, blue sea to tropical forests covering the mountains. These are surprisingly beautiful scenes in Vietnam.

LIST TO REMEMBER

Here is a list of items you should bring:

• Clothing: Vietnam is a tropical country where the usual temperature is around 33-35C. The weather here is quite hot, thus foreign students should prepare thin clothes like t-shirts with easy-to-dry materials for better activities.
• First aid kits and insect sprays, especially mosquitoes
• Personal laptop
• Camera with battery and charger
• Medicine if you are in treatment
• Sunglasses and sunscreen: SPF 45 is suitable for the sunlight in Vietnam
• Shoes: If you walk a lot, bring a pair of running shoes. Flip-flops are also a popular choice. However, it is recommended that you use sandal shoes when visiting temples, museums, or mausoleums.
• Credit Cards: Visa and MasterCard, one credit card and one debit card, you should not exchange cash
• USB for learning
• Homeland food in case you are not used to eating Vietnamese food for the first few weeks

SHARING FROM STUDENTS

“I like all of the people at ISB because they teach very important things about our future life in a professional and a personal way. For example, I study security analysis and business valuation. And there you do case studies with real companies so it’s very practical in project management. We use a lot of methods, I can apply to my professional life later.”

Get trained in extra courses, for example, the Vietnamese course. I like it very much because in this class we learn more about the culture of Vietnam.”

Jonathan Szarka, Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (Germany)

“I got a little bit more open to people and I tried to be more confident and independent. Because it’s very important to meet new people because then you can get new views on your life and it’s just really nice to connect with people.

Vietnamese people are very open, so it’s easier to connect. They usually talk to me first. So it was easy for me to meet new people and to really like to start a conversation with them.”

Xuan Huong Ho Huy, Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (Germany)

“ISB is a great university, so it was a good choice for me. I think probably for me it’s organizational behavior because we really had nice content in this class and I really like the teachers and they were really kind and also well experienced.

The exchange study experience helped me to develop intercultural skills. I learned words in a new language and also some cultural aspects which I haven’t known before.”

Jannik Schmid, Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (Germany)