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Key Academic Dates

  • Tue, Aug 18Semester 1 Registration
  • Tue, Sep 1Orientation
  • Mon, Sep 7Fall Semester Classes Begin
  • Tue, Oct 27Semester 1 Midterm Exams
  • Tue, Dec 15Semester 1 Final Exams
  • Tue, Jan 5Semester 1 Ends

How the academic year is structured

The 2026/2027 academic year at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City runs from September through May. The year is divided into three terms (including a summer term). Each term begins with enrollment, followed by classes and end-of-term exams. Vietnamese universities run two main semesters per year with a midyear break and an optional summer session. See the full 2026/2027 schedule below for exact dates.

🎓 VNU-HCMC — Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City — Academic Calendar 2026/2027

Academic Dates

Thi cuối kỳ Học kỳ 1

Tuesday, Dec 15

Exam
Đăng ký Học kỳ 1

Tuesday, Aug 18

Deadline
Bắt đầu Học kỳ 1

Monday, Sep 7

Milestone
Thi giữa kỳ Học kỳ 1

Tuesday, Oct 27

Exam
Định hướng sinh viên mới

Tuesday, Sep 1

Milestone

August

September

October

December

When is enrollment at VNU-HCMC?2

  • Tuesday, August 18, 2026Semester 1 Registration
  • Tuesday, January 26, 2027Semester 2 Registration

When do classes start at VNU-HCMC?3

  • Tuesday, September 1, 2026Orientation
  • Monday, September 7, 2026Fall Semester Classes Begin
  • Wednesday, February 10, 2027Semester 2 Begins

When are midterm exams at VNU-HCMC?2

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026Semester 1 Midterm Exams
  • Tuesday, March 30, 2027Semester 2 Midterm Exams

When are final exams at VNU-HCMC?2

  • Tuesday, December 15, 2026Semester 1 Final Exams
  • Tuesday, May 25, 2027Semester 2 Final Exams

When is graduation at VNU-HCMC?1

  • Monday, July 5, 2027Graduation Ceremony

When are academic holidays at VNU-HCMC?2

  • Tuesday, January 5, 2027Semester 1 Ends
  • Tuesday, January 19, 2027Tet Break

VNU-HCMC logoVietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC) — Academic Calendar 2026/2027

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City in Ho chi minh city has 12 key academic dates for the 2026/2027 academic year. Browse the full schedule below.

Some dates may differ slightly from the official academic calendar. Please verify important dates with the university.

When does the 2026/2027 academic year start at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City?
The 2026/2027 academic year at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City starts on Sep 1, 2026 (Định hướng sinh viên mới).
When are final exams at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City?
Final exam periods at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City for the 2026/2027 academic year: May 25, 2027 – Jun 13, 2027; Mar 30, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027; Dec 15, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; Oct 27, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026.
When is graduation at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City?
Graduation at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled for Jul 5, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027.
How many key academic dates does Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City have in 2026/2027?
Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City has 12 key academic dates for the 2026/2027 academic year, including semester starts, exams, and other academic activities.
When is enrollment at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City?
Enrollment deadlines at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City for the 2026/2027 academic year: Aug 18, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026; Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027.
How is the academic year structured at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City?
The academic year at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City is typically split into two semesters. Each semester begins with enrollment, followed by classes, midterm exams, final exams, and concludes with graduation. See the date list above for the specific 2026/2027 schedule.
Where can I find the official Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City academic calendar?
Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City's official academic calendar is published by the Office of the University Registrar — typically on the university's website or the student academic portal.

Public Holidays Affecting the Academic Calendar

  • Feb 17, 2026— Tết Nguyên Đán
  • Sep 2, 2026— Quốc khánh
  • Apr 6, 2026— Giỗ Tổ Hùng Vương
  • Jan 1, 2026— Tết dương lịch
  • May 1, 2026— Ngày Quốc tế lao động
  • Jan 1, 2026— Tết dương lịch
  • Feb 16, 2026— Vietnamese New Year Holidays
  • Apr 26, 2026— Hung Kings Commemorations
  • Apr 30, 2026— Day of liberating the South for national reunification
  • Feb 17, 2026— Vietnamese New Year

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