At a glance
What a student from Maharashtra needs to know before deciding — clearly and honestly.
The education
Vietnamese-German University, RMIT Vietnam and national universities offer growing English-taught programmes.
The true cost
Among the cheapest in Asia for tuition and living. Best suited to cost-focused, adventurous students.
Safety & visa
Check the latest MEA advisory before you travel. There is no graduate job-search visa; a job needs a work permit or an applicable exemption. The economy is growing fast.
Top universities
A selection of universities popular with Maharashtra students, with indicative tuition.
After you graduate
Post-study work rights are the most important factor — and the most likely to change. Here is the position as of today.
Vietnam has no dedicated general graduate job-search visa, and there is no automatic right to work after graduation. If you get a job, you must qualify under the ordinary foreign-worker rules or another applicable work-permit-exempt category, and hold the matching residence status. The student internship exemption does not carry forward automatically.
Immigration rules, eligibility and salary thresholds change frequently and without notice. Always verify the latest official guidance before you apply, and never treat any figure here as a guarantee of future entitlement.
- No dedicated graduate job-search visa
- A job needs a work permit or an applicable exemption
- Student internship exemption does not carry forward automatically
- Fast-growing economy
Visa, work & money rules
The official rules behind your visa, work, family and budget planning. Rules change often, so confirm each point on the official government or university website before you apply.
Visa & permit fees
From 1 April 2026, visa fees are: single-entry US$25; multiple-entry up to 90 days US$50; over 90 to 180 days US$95; over 180 days to 1 year US$135. A Temporary Residence Card (TRC) costs US$145 for up to 2 years and US$155 for over 2 to 5 years. A DH study TRC can legally be valid for up to 5 years, subject to your authorised study period and passport validity.
Work while studying
Foreign students have no automatic right to casual part-time work in Vietnam. Under Decree 219/2025/NĐ-CP (effective 7 August 2025), a foreign student at an institution in Vietnam or abroad who holds a qualifying internship agreement or a work invitation from a Vietnamese employer may fall within a work-permit-exempt category. The employer must complete the exemption notification before you work. Vietnam sets no universal student hour limit such as 20 hours a week.
Family & dependants
While you hold DH study status, your spouse and children under 18 may qualify for the TT family visa and residence route, subject to sponsorship and documentary requirements.
Proof of funds
Vietnam does not publish a single national fixed proof-of-funds amount for students. Financial-evidence requirements are set by the admitting institution and the sponsoring process, so confirm them with your university.
Health insurance
You must hold health insurance in line with your institution’s rules. Confirm the specific policy with your university.
Scholarships
Options include Vietnamese Government scholarships (through bilateral or MOET programmes), university scholarships, and India–Vietnam schemes such as ICCR and Mekong–Ganga Cooperation, where currently offered. Check current openings with the awarding body.
ROI calculator
Enter your own numbers to see total investment and an indicative payback period. This is a guide only — not financial advice.
Vietnam — Master's ROI
Indicative · based on today's assumptions
Figures are indicative only and vary with fees, salaries, exchange rates and visa rules. Treat this as one data point — not conclusive evidence or financial advice.
Safety snapshot
Based on Ministry of External Affairs guidance — always check the latest official advisory before you travel.
Check the latest MEA advisory
Check the latest guidance from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India in Hanoi before you travel, and register on MADAD (madad.gov.in). Some Vietnamese helps off campus.
Emergency contacts
Dial 113 or 115. MEA helpline: 1800 11 3090.
Register with the embassy
Register at madad.gov.in on arrival so the nearest Indian Mission can reach you in an emergency.
Food, culture & community
What to expect day-to-day — and how to feel at home far from home, as a student from Maharashtra.
Food & groceries
Indian groceries in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Vegetarian options available with planning.
The Maharashtra community
Smaller but growing Indian student and professional community in major cities.
Maha-Alumni Connect lets you speak with students from your own district who studied at these very universities.
Compare Vietnam with other destinations.
See the same degree across countries, or check the latest safety guidance before you commit.