All the reasons you should consider exchange to Vietnam

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All the reasons you should consider exchange to Vietnam

Thinking about going on exchange? With an easy application process, a range of classes to choose from, world-class facilities and the rest of Asia at your doorstep, studying in Vietnam could be the most exciting semester or two of your degree!

RMIT’s campuses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City deliver classes across Business, Communication and Design, and Science, Engineering and Technology, with world-class facilities to support your studies.

Besides study, Vietnam is the gateway to Asia, with major cities like Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and more just a few hours away.

But they’re not the only reasons to consider cross-campus exchange to Vietnam...

Cost of living

Life in Vietnam is affordable and students can take advantage of scholarships and grants to support living and travel costs.

Additionally, RMIT is currently offering $2500 Global Learning Grants for 10 accepted students who take part in exchange to RMIT Vietnam in 2026.

Renting services and furnished apartments are common in Vietnam with a range of guesthouses, houses and apartments catering to all budgets.

As an exchange student at RMIT Vietnam, you don't pay international student tuition fees. You'll continue on the fee or loan arrangement as linked to your enrolment at RMIT Australia.

Picture depicting happy exchange students and of the city

Flexibility with your study plan

You can go for one semester or two, and it's an easy way to gain credit points. All classes at RMIT Vietnam are delivered in English and there are no final exams.

Plus, exchange students get early access to the timetabling system, so you’ll have the freedom to design your own timetable with first pick of class days and times.

Activities for international students

There are many activities on offer to international students including welcome days, welcome dinners, city tours, cultural immersion activities (such as Vietnamese cooking classes!), language sessions, ceramic workshops and more.

Happy students posing with koala mascot in at exchange event

Campuses

RMIT Vietnam is a premier educational institution in South-East Asia and hosts two state-of-the-art campuses located in Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) and Hanoi, providing a world-class learning environment for their students.

These campuses have modern classrooms, purposes-built lecture theatres, studios, laboratories and many more specialist learning spaces.

The Saigon South campus offers a range of purpose-bult spaces for studying, including the Cyber Securities and Logistics Lab, Financial Trading Lab, Digital Marketing MacLab, Media suites, Design Hub, Games Research Lounge, Engineering Hub and many more.

And the Hanoi campus is in the epicentre of the capital’s cultural and intellectual hub and is surrounded by historical landmarks and easy access to amenities including restaurants, shopping centres and cinemas.

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Outdoor images of Vietnam campuses and Vietnam surroundings

Food, nature and people

Vietnam has breathtaking natural beauty and hosts some of the best beaches in Asia.

The food is rich and flavourful and diverse, healthy and affordable, and there are food stalls everywhere for local and international students.

Living in Vietnam is affordable and safe – it's among the world's top 10 friendliest destinations for foreigners - and healthcare is available 24/7 with good service at low costs.

Images depicting various cultural landmarks in Vietnam

Easy application process

The process for applying to study at RMIT Vietnam on cross-campus exchange is easy, just complete a cross-campus study plan and submit via Student Connect for approval by your School and complete your registration via Mobi (RMIT’s study abroad platform).

Visa application is relatively simple too – the process from application to approval takes between 3 – 4 weeks and you’ll get an extra four weeks before semester starts and after your last teaching date to spend as you like.

Applications for the Semester 1 2026 intake are now open, and close on 15 September 2025.

Find out more and apply

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from Design student Emelie who recently completed exchange about why she loves Vietnam.

01 August 2025

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