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📖 Introduction

Franco–Vietnamese Master’s Program in Applied Mathematics (MFVMA)

MASTER FRANCO–VIETNAMIEN DE MATHÉMATIQUES APPLIQUÉES

The MFVMA is a joint Master’s program in Applied Mathematics between University of Science, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMUS) and French higher education institutions, including:

  • Sorbonne Paris Nord University

Đại học Sorbonne Paris Nord

  • University of Rennes

Đại học Rennes

  • University of Tours

Đại học Tours

  • University of Orléans

Đại học Orléans

  • University of Lorraine

Đại học Lorraine

  • Institut Polytechnique de ​​​​​​ Paris

Viện Bách khoa Paris

The program is financially supported by Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City and the participating French institutions.


Program Benefits

The program offers students:

  • An international-standard academic environment.

  • Direct instruction from prestigious professors from France.

  • Internship opportunities at French higher education institutions.

  • Opportunities to receive 10 PhD scholarships in France and other European countries.

  • Achievements: Over 60% of program alumni have obtained PhD degrees, with some reaching the academic ranks of Associate Professor and Professor.


📝 Key Program Information

          ⏳ Program Duration: 12 months

          🗣️ Language of Instruction: English

         👥  Enrollment Quota: 25 students per cohort

         💰  Tuition Fee (estimated): Approximately 22,500,000 VND per student


Program Structure (12 months)

The program consists of two phases:

1. Phase 1: Coursework (8 months)

📚Content: Core courses and specialized courses in Applied Mathematics.

    📍Location: University of Science – VNU-HCM, 227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

  🌏Faculty: Core courses are taught by Vietnamese lecturers; specialized courses are taught by French professors.

2. Phase 2: Master’s Thesis (4 months)

      📚Content: Master’s thesis research and final defense.

      📍 Location: France or Vietnam.


💰 Scholarships and Financial Support

The program provides financial support for students, including:

 1. Entrance Scholarships & Academic Merit Scholarships

  • Awarded to students achieving good to excellent academic performance in Phase 1.

  • Total funding: Up to 180,000,000 VND per cohort.

  • Scholarship value: From 5,000,000 VND to 10,000,000 VND per award.

 2. Support for Study and Research in France

  • Round-trip airfare (up to 40,000,000 VND per ticket per student).

  • Accommodation and essential living expenses in accordance with regulations of French universities (applicable during the thesis period in France).