Van Lang University Launches Master’s Programs in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Automotive Engineering

From October 2025, Van Lang University (VLU) launches two new Master’s programs in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Automotive Engineering, offering advanced learning opportunities for learners who aspire to develop their careers in key economic and technological sectors.

The Master’s program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (major code: 8510605) and the Master’s program in Automotive Engineering (major code: 8520130) mark a strategic step forward in Van Lang University’s postgraduate education development. These programs not only meet the urgent demand for high-quality human resources in the era of digital transformation and global integration, but also reinforce VLU’s prestige and position within Vietnam’s multi-disciplinary higher education system.

Master’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Leading the Logistics 5.0 Era

In the context of globalization and digital transformation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management has become a pivotal field, requiring human resources who can integrate specialized knowledge with modern technology. The Master’s program at Van Lang University is designed with reference to international standards, closely aligned with business practices, and oriented toward sustainable development.

The curriculum helps learners gain proficiency in technological tools such as ERP, Big Data, artificial intelligence, and process automation, thereby optimizing the flow of goods and information, as well as supporting strategic decision-making. With a network of nearly 100 partner enterprises and universities in Vietnam and abroad, learners have opportunities to directly participate in real-world projects, case studies, and intensive internships.

The Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management program offers two pathways:

• Application-oriented: developing management and operational capacity in logistics to meet enterprise workforce needs.
• Research-oriented: fostering the ability to analyze, build models, and carry out independent research projects, suitable for those who pursue academic careers, teaching, or doctoral studies.

Graduates of the program can take on senior positions in logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing enterprises; become researchers, university lecturers, or strategic planning experts.

Master’s in Automotive Engineering – Training automotive technology experts for the green era

With many years of experience in undergraduate education in Automotive Engineering Technology, Van Lang University has developed the Master’s program in Automotive Engineering with the goal of enhancing learners’ capabilities in research, development, and management in the automotive industry. The program is structured with two flexible pathways: research and application, aligned with learners’ career orientation and personal development plans.

Learners will be exposed to cutting-edge fields such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, artificial intelligence in automotive engineering, new materials, and intelligent transportation systems. With the support of a well-experienced faculty team, modern facilities, and an international network of partners (Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the UK, and Germany), the program not only equips learners with specialized knowledge but also encourages them to engage in real-world projects from enterprises.

Graduates can pursue careers in various positions: research specialist, lecturer, technical project manager, technical director at automobile manufacturing – assembly enterprises, or consultant in smart transportation solutions.

Advantages of pursuing a Master’s degree at Van Lang University

Master’s programs at Van Lang University provide learners with a rich experience and a strong connection between academia and practice. The class schedule is flexibly arranged in the evenings on weekdays and weekends, suitable for learners who are working while studying.

The programs are delivered by a team of experienced domestic faculty members, with the participation of international experts and leading enterprises, enabling learners to access new knowledge closely aligned with industry practices. At the same time, modern facilities with fully invested specialized laboratories and a collaborative network of nearly 100 reputable enterprises and universities open up many opportunities for internships, research, and skill development.

Particularly, the tuition fee is affordable, starting from only 80 million VND per course, creating favorable conditions for learners to invest in knowledge and build a long-term career.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY

1. Requirements for applicants

a. Hold a bachelor’s degree or have met graduation requirements at the undergraduate level (or equivalent or higher) in a relevant field. For research-oriented programs, applicants must graduate with a classification of “Good” or higher, or have scientific publications related to the intended field of study. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field may be required to take additional coursework as specified (these supplementary courses will be determined based on the applicant’s undergraduate transcript)

b. Demonstrate foreign language proficiency at Level 3 or higher according to the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency;

c. Undergraduate students at Van Lang University with a cumulative GPA of “Good” or higher may register in advance for certain courses in the Master’s program (Graduate Transfer Program).

d. Applicants must be physically fit for study, not under disciplinary action at the level of formal warning or higher, and not serving a criminal sentence.

(*) Bachelor’s degrees issued by foreign institutions must undergo recognition procedures in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

2. Applicants who are Vietnamese citizens shall meet the foreign language requirement if they satisfy one of the following conditions:

a. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in a foreign language major, or a bachelor’s degree or higher in which the program was primarily delivered in a foreign language;

b. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from Van Lang University, granted within the past two years, where the program’s graduation requirements already met the Level 3 foreign language standard (under the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency);

c. Possess a diploma or foreign language certificate equivalent to Level 3 or higher under the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency, or another equivalent certificate recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training, valid at the time of application.

d. Achieve the required score in the English proficiency entrance test for the Master’s level, equivalent to Level 3 of the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency, organized by Van Lang University.

3. International applicants who wish to enroll in a Master’s program taught in Vietnamese must achieve Vietnamese language proficiency at Level 4 or higher according to the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Test, or hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent or higher) in a program delivered in Vietnamese.

4. Relevant fields and supplementary coursework: Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field may be required to take supplementary courses as prescribed (these courses are determined based on the applicant’s undergraduate transcript).

• List of relevant fields and supplementary courses for the Master’s program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management:

• List of relevant fields and supplementary courses for the Master's program in Automotive Engineering:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

- Application form (according to the prescribed template),

- Bachelor’s degree (02 certified copies),

- Undergraduate transcript (02 certified copies),

- Diploma or certificate of foreign language proficiency (02 certified copies),

- Learner’s curriculum vitae (according to the prescribed template, certified by the employer or local authority),

- Citizen identity card (certified copy),

- Birth certificate (certified copy),

- Two 3x4 color photos (with full name, date of birth, and place of birth written on the back),

- Medical certificate (issued within the last 06 months),

- Scholarship application documents (if any),

- Documents proving priority status (if any),

- Certificate of completion of supplementary courses (certified copy, if any),

- Certificate of degree equivalence issued by the Viet Nam Education Quality Management Agency (for cases in which the bachelor’s degree was granted by a foreign institution),

- Certificate of work experience (if any),

- Receipt of application fee payment.

ADMISSION TIMELINE
Van Lang University will accept applications for the next Master’s intake from October to December 2025, for 18 programs, including: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Automotive Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance and Banking, Accounting, Biotechnology, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Civil Engineering, Economic Law, English Language, Travel and Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Applied Arts, Applied Art Theory and History, and Public Relations.

Applicants may submit documents directly at the University campus or register online at: https://tuyensinh.vlu.edu.vn/xet-tuyen/thac-si

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