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Vietnam

Hoa Sen University - Exchange

Term To Study: Spring 2016
Application Deadline: Nov 01, 2015
Program Starts: Mar 11, 2016
Program Ends: Jul 15, 2016
Major 1: Hospitality / Tourism Management
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Major 2: Business Administration
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Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Exchange
Link 1: Duy Tan Exchange Information website
Link 2: Vietnam Visa Information
Program Locations: Ho Chi Minh City
Contact Phone: 8504742479
Contact Name: Study Abroad Office
Contact Email: studyabroad@uwf.edu
Estimated Costs: UWF tuition (in-state/out-of-state rates apply)
Mandatory Study Abroad Health and Accident insurance ($31 per month) - $155 for five months
Round Trip Airfare: estimated from $1,200 to $1,600;
Vietnam Health Insurance: $140 (required in addition to the UWF coverage)
Health Checkup: $80;
Personal and living Expenses: room and board, books, local transportation in Ho Chi Minh City is approximately US $ 300-450 per month. ($1500-$2250 for five months)
Visa Fee: $80 for multiple entries over 6 months.
Program Description

Study in Vietnam

Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City

Exchange Program
Ho Chi Minh City has gone by several different names during its history, reflecting settlement by different ethnic, cultural and political groups. The city has a tropical climate, specifically a tropical wet and dry climate, with an average humidity of 75%. Ho Chi Minh City is the economic center of Vietnam and accounts for a large proportion of the economy of Vietnam. Hoa Sen University (HSU) is located in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, the vibrant center of economic, cultural and educational activities of Vietnam.

Courses:
Diverse courses available in English for international students in business, hospitality & tourism and general education

Eligibility:
2.5 GPA or higher. The standard application procedures at UWF apply. Students must first be approved by UWF and then submit the application documents to HSU.

Institution:
Hoa Sen University, located in Ho Chi Men City, Vietnam. For additional information on this location, visit http://www.hoasen.edu.vn/en/9305/chuong-trinh-trao-doi-sinh-vien/international-students

Program Dates: Spring Semester: starting from March, ending in mid-July

Application Deadlines: Spring Semester: November 1

Entry Permit/Visa required for study in Vietnam. Students will submit documents to host university. Host university will issue official document needed for visa application. Visa application is completed online and by mail (process requires action both online and by mail). Processing takes 5 business days on average.
Visa application details from Vietnam Embassy http://vietnamembassy-usa.org/consular/visa-application-process

Quick Facts

Population: 91519289
Capital: Hanoi
Per-capita GDP: $ 3400
Size: 331210 km2
Time Zone: (GMT + 07:00 hours) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta

US State Department

Travel Warning: YES
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