GLOBAL SEMESTER PROGRAM
FPT Education Global is a leading education group in internationalization and mobility programs. We offer students a unique Global Semester experience that integrates high quality teaching, cultural immersion and international friendships. Students spend one semester at a member university of FPT Education Global to earn academic credits transferable to their home university. Our academic programs are highly industry-oriented, preparing students with the essential skills to succeed in a global career.
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Program Components Orientation
Our Global Semester Programs are designed for students who want to study alongside an international community of learners and gain essential cross-cultural experience while also working towards their degrees.
All students participate in Orientation to learn how to navigate in a new living environment for extended amount of time.
Main program components
Optional Industry Experience Students have the option to work on a two- to four-week projects at a local company to put into practice what they have learnt in class, through which students can also earn academic credits. Projects are based on students’ background and experience.
Classes Students take 3-5 classes per semester for full-time enrollment. Each class is typically equivalent to 45 hours of in-class training.
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We offer two tracks of Global Semester Program—Regular Semester Abroad and Fast-track Semester Abroad—for students who are interested in studying overseas for one semester.
Fast-track Semester Abroad Students study alongside FPT University’s full-time Vietnamese and international students in a three-month semester. This track is ideal for students who want to get the full experience of being a university student at FPT and benefit from the wide range of in-class training and extracurricular activities.
Students can shorten the length of their program by taking 3 intensive classes in a two-month customized program. This track is ideal for students who want to efficiently earn credits for their degree while also getting to explore a new culture. Fast-track Semester Abroad programs are hosted for groups of 10-15 students.
IMPORTANT DATES Regular Semester Abroad
Semester Dates
Application Deadline
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Fall Semester
September-December
Spring Semester
January-April
Summer Semester
May-August
Fast-track Semester Abroad
Flexible and Customizable program dates upon request
Two months prior to the start of the program
Eligibility & Application
Students eligible for our Global Semester Program should meet the following requirements:
Attend one of FPT University’s partner universities
Be nominated by and have the approval of their home university to study abroad
Be proficient in English
Interested students should discuss with their university’s study abroad office as soon as possible to plan and receive further admissions guidance.
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Program Cost & Financial Assistance Program cost of the Global Semester Program varies depending on the length and destination of the program. Students are encouraged to contact their campus liaison or FE Global at exchange@fpt.edu.vn to get a quote for the program they are interested in.
Program fees typically include: Visa application support Airport transfer Welcome and farewell parties Orientation Tuition fees and training materials Accommodation Certificate of program completion Administration costs
Program fees typically exclude: Passport & visa application fees Two-way airfares Health insurance Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, postage, etc.) We understand that financial consideration is important to many students. As such, having an international experience at FE Global in Vietnam may actually cost less than you think. Please contact your campus liaison for more information about ways to fund your experience. Limited scholarships from FE Global will be available.
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Testimonials
Anthony Darren Prasetya Binus University, Indonesia (Global Semester Program 2018) “Living here has been one of the best parts of my life. I was able to explore a whole new place, meet new and wonderful friends, and the most important part is that I'm enjoying my time here to the fullest.”
Lea Gindullis Fontys University, the Netherlands (Global Semester Program 2019) “At FPT university, I was very lucky with my supervisor. She always tried to help me right away and was very supportive. All the teachers were very nice and interested in us exchange students. I had the opportunity to select my courses based on my interests and build on my career structure I have in my home University. Consequently, the courses were very interesting. I had a great experience at the FPT campus in Hanoi and would love to come visit sometime again.”
Georgia Mavridou ESSCA School of Management, France (Global Semester Program 2020) “We got to meet a lot of nice and friendly people who welcomed us with fun activities and helped us out with a lo of things. In our free time of the university, we like to enjoy the vibrant city and the sunny days at the beach. Different short trips are easy to do from Da Nang, like Hoi An.”
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CONTACT FPTUniversity.VN exchangefu exchange@fpt.edu.vn http://international.fpt.edu.vn/