Summer Research Exchange: VinUniversity

VinUniversity is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.

2026 Summer Research Projects: view the project details sheet here.

Research Areas:

  •       ∗ Innovation in Health Sciences
  •       ∗ Environmental Intelligence
  •       ∗ Brain, AI and Robotics
  •       ∗ Intelligence Computing and Data Science
  •       ∗ Policy Development and Sustainable Societies

Please note that this destination is only available through the not-for-credit pathway. 

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here. Cost of living information can be found on the host website here.

Scholarship offered by the host university: limited spots available to receive a scholarship valued at VND 40 million (approx. US$ 1,570). View flyer here.

Application Process:

1) Review research projects and identify your interested project and supervisor.

2) Submit CIE application and supporting documents (please combine all supporting documents to one PDF file and upload to the “resume” section on Mobility Online)

**Applications and VinUni scholarship availability are assessed on a rolling basis, students are encouraged to apply early.

Please email globalexchange@vinuni.edu.vn as well and send them your supporting documents.

List of supporting documents:

  •      ∗ Desired project (please indicate in the “study plan” section of your Learning Abroad application)
  •      ∗ Academic CV
  •      ∗ Motivation letter (please mention your desired project)
  •      ∗ Academic record (unofficial record from ACORN is acceptable for the initial application, please order an official UofT transcript once nomination is confirmed)

3) Applications will be reviewed by the host supervisor and students might be asked for a short online interview.

4) Successful applicants will receive CIE nomination.

5) Accepted students will receive admission letter and pre-arrival information from the host university.

Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.

Location

Country(ies): Vietnam
City: Hà Nội
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: May-August
Run By: CIE
For Credit: No

Details

Language of Study: English
Level of Study: Undergrad
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Research
Tuition & Incidentals: Not for credit
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: SREP Award $3000, VinUni scholarship, and possibility of IE Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.5; 2 years of study completed by the time of participation