CREDIT TRANSFER COLLABORATION PROGRAM BETWEEN HANOI UNIVERSITY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD (UNITED KINGDOM)
1. General Information
- The University of Huddersfield, established in 1825, is located in the heart of Huddersfield – a historic, friendly city with one of the lowest living costs in the UK. It is less than an hour’s drive to Liverpool, Leeds, York, Manchester, and Birmingham.
- Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) has signed a bilateral Credit Transfer Collaboration Program (Mapping Program) with the University of Huddersfield (UK) at both undergraduate and postgraduate (Master's) levels.
- Degrees from the University of Huddersfield are awarded and recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam.
2. Credit Transfer Conditions
- Students who have been admitted to Hanoi University of Civil Engineering can join the program from their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year.
- Minimum cumulative GPA requirement: 6.0 on a 10.0 scale.
- English proficiency requirement: IELTS 6.0 (no skill below 5.5).
3. Transfer Majors
- Construction Economics and Urban Management
- Architecture and related disciplines
- Logistics and Supply Chains
4. Structure of the Credit Transfer Program
a. Construction Economics and Urban Management (3+2 Model)
- First 3 years: Study at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering following HUCE’s curriculum.
- Final 2 years: Study at the University of Huddersfield (UK) following Huddersfield’s curriculum. The degree is awarded by the University of Huddersfield.
b. Architecture (2+2 Model)
- First 2 years: Study at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering following HUCE’s curriculum.
- Final 2 years: Study at the University of Huddersfield (UK) following Huddersfield’s curriculum. The degree is awarded by the University of Huddersfield.
c. Logistics and Supply Chains (1+2 Model)
- First 1 or 2 years: Study at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering following HUCE’s curriculum (depending on the student’s English proficiency).
- Final 2 years: Study at the University of Huddersfield (UK) following Huddersfield’s curriculum. The degree is awarded by the University of Huddersfield.
5. Registration Process for Credit Transfer
- Students majoring in Construction Economics, Architecture, Urban Planning, or Hydraulic Engineering who wish to join the program must register with the Faculty of International Education.
- Application documents required:
- English language certificate (if available).
- Academic transcript (certified by the Academic Affairs Office or Faculty).
- Application form for program participation.
- Two passport-sized photos (3x4 cm).
6. Tuition Fees and Scholarship Opportunities
At Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (Vietnam)
- Students pay the standard tuition fees of HUCE.
- The International Education Department offers additional English and soft skills courses for students (if needed).
At the University of Huddersfield (UK)
- Tuition fees: £15,000 – £16,000 per year depending on the major.
- Living expenses: Approximately £5,000 per year.
Scholarship Opportunities:
- All students receive a minimum scholarship of £2,000 per year.
- Good students (GPA 7.0 – 8.0) receive a partner scholarship of £3,000 per year.
- Excellent students (GPA 8.0 and above) receive a partner scholarship of £4,000 per year.
7. Enrollment Quota
- 10 – 20 students per intake.
8. Contact Information
Faculty of International Education
- Location: Ground Floor, Building H2 – Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.
International Cooperation Center for Education and Consultancy (ICCEC)
- Location: Room 506, Building 5 – Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.
Program Coordinator:
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen – Phone: 0933 319 368.
Office Phone:
- (024) 3218 1583 / 3628 5371
- Email: dtqt@huce.edu.vn
- Website: http://www.dtqt.huce.edu.vn
- Fanpage: ICCEC – International Education Programs