Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Fulbright Vietnam accepted scores
From Fulbright's apply to us page and its application FAQ. Scores must be dated within two years before the official enrolment date.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 |
| IELTS Indicator | 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 70 (4.0 on the scale used since 2026) |
| TOEFL PBT / ITP | 498 |
| PTE Academic | 46 |
| Duolingo English Test | 95 |
| Cambridge CPE / CAE / FCE | 169 |
Who is exempt
Native English speakers are exempt, as are applicants with at least two consecutive years of high school, college or university education conducted entirely in English. Fulbright also exempts Vietnamese students with a Third Prize or higher in English at a provincial, municipal or regional academic competition (Grade 10 or above), or who represented their province or city in English at the national competition. Other tests are considered case by case.
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No score yet? CEPT and the Bridge Program
You can submit a score later, in a window the Admissions Committee announces, or take the free Cambridge English Placement Test (CEPT) that Fulbright runs, where CEFR B2 is required. Admitted students with IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, or who admissions officers think would benefit, are invited to a pre-enrolment English Bridge Program.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Fulbright programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Fulbright University Vietnam publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Fulbright University Vietnam need?+
IELTS 6.0 or an equivalent score for undergraduate admission.
Does Fulbright Vietnam accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo English Test 95.
Does Fulbright accept IELTS Indicator?+
Yes. IELTS Indicator 6.0 is on its list of recognised scores.
Can I apply without an English test?+
Yes, if you are exempt, plan to submit a score later, or take the free CEPT that Fulbright runs (B2 required).
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Guide updated on 30 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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