Can Tho University

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 NAME OF INSTITUTION: CAN THO UNIVERSITY

1.2 TYPE OF INSTITUITON: PUBLIC

1.3 OVERVIEW OF THE INSTITUTION:

The Mekong Delta (MD), with a natural area of about 4 million hectares and over 18.4 million people, is the biggest agricultural production area in the entire country and is considered the rice basket of Vietnam.  Besides rice production, the MD is also rich in fruits and seafood for export. This is a rich land with beautiful scenery including colorful fruit trees all year round.

Can Tho University (CTU), an important state higher education institution in the MD, is the cultural, scientific and technical center of the MD and Vietnam. Since its founding in 1966, CTU has been improving and developing itself. It has an enrollment of  about 54.000 undergraduate students; 3.000 students have been following Master programs; and around 300 students are Ph.D candidates. CTU has got over 2.000 staff members including nearly 1.200 teaching staff and 800 supporting staff. From a university with a few fields of study at the beginning, it has developed into a multidisciplinary university. Currently, it has nearly 99 undergraduates, 48 Master and 19 Doctoral training programs. Every year CTU receives students on internship programs from the U.S, Belgium, Japan and so on, or under agreements between their universities and CTU.

CTU’s main missions are training, conducting scientific research, and transferring technology to serve the regional and national socio-economic development. In addition to its training responsibilities, CTU has actively taken part in scientific research projects, applying the advances in scientific and technological knowledge to solving problems related to science, technology, economics, culture and society in the region. From achievements in its scientific research and international cooperation projects, the university has developed a variety of products and technological production processes that benefit people’s lives and promote export, thus helping the University gain prestige in national and international markets.

The University has established scientific and technological cooperation with many international organizations, universities, and research institutes. As a result of these cooperative projects, the staff’s administrative capabilities and specializations have been upgraded. The facilities, experimental equipment, and scientific materials have also been added.

1.4 CAMPUS LOCATION:

Campus II, 3/2 Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, Vietnam

1.5 CONTACT INFORMATION:

- RECTORATE BOARD
Tel: (84-292) 3832 660 / 3730 747 

- Department of International Relations
Tel: (84-292) 3838 262 / 3872 161

2. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

2.1 Academic Organisations

» College of Agriculture
» College of Aquaculture & Fisheries
» College of Economics
» College of Engineering Technology
» College of Environment & Natural Resources
» College of ICT
» College of Natural Sciences
» College of Rural Development
» School of Education
» School of Foreign Languages
» School of Graduate
» School of Law
» School of Pre-University (Vietnamese)
» School of Political Science
» School of Social Sciences and Humanities
» Department of Physical Education (Vietnamese)
» Biotechnology Research & Development Institute
» Mekong Delta Development Research Institute
» Research Institute for Climate Change
» Center of Foreign Languages
» Center of National Defense Education (Vietnamese)
» Cooperative Training Center
» High school Teacher Practice (Vietnamese)

2.2 Academic Calendar

- Time of recruitment: Can Tho University schedules the annual entrance exam for the beginning of July. Three months before the exam day, the Ministry of Education and Training publicly declares the number of students that will be recruited by each university and in what disciplines.

- Time of Enrollment:  After passing the university entrance exam, students are notified by the university to enroll. Enrollment is usually at the beginning of September.

2.3. Degree Programs: Master Programs (Taught in English): MASTER PROGRAM IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY, MASTER’S STUDENTS IN AQUACULTURE.

2.4. Tuittion and Other Fees

Based on decision number 241/Ttg by the Prime Minister, all students have to pay tuition fees.

There are several types of scholarships. Some are granted on the basis of academic achievement and others are awarded according to need and social policies. The amount awarded varies.

The decision to grant a scholarship to any student in the first semester of the undergraduate program is based on entrance exam results. From the second semester on, scholarships are granted based on students’ extended average scores of the previous semester, which are the total of the average scores from courses and training completed.

Students who receive financial support from social welfare are provided with scholarships throughout their studies at the university.

The tuition fees for all training programs (disciplines) are announced by the university at the beginning of each academic year

2.5 Faculty Members (Teachers)

LIST OF PROFESSSORS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS

 

2.6 Course List

Can Tho University (CTU), an important state higher education institution in the MD, is the cultural, scientific and technical center of the MD and Vietnam. Since its founding in 1966, CTU has been improving and developing itself. It has an enrollment of  about 54.000 undergraduate students; 3.000 students have been following Master programs; and around 300 students are Ph.D candidates. CTU has got over 2.000 staff members including nearly 1.200 teaching staff and 800 supporting staff. From a university with a few fields of study at the beginning, it has developed into a multidisciplinary university. Currently, it has nearly 100 undergraduates, 36 Master and 15 Doctoral training programs. Every year CTU receives students on internship programs from the U.S, Belgium, Japan and so on, or under agreements between their universities and CTU.

Evaluation Schemes:

Grading system

The assessment results are expressed by a 4.0-point scale corresponding to the letter scale of A, B+ , B, C+ , C, D+ , D and F.

		Letter-scale grade references
Category	10-point scale grade references	Description	Grade
Excellent	From 9.0 to 10.0	Demonstrates complete understanding of course. All requirements of task are included in response.	A
Very Good	From 8.0 to 8.9	Demonstrates considerable understanding of course. All requirements of task are included.	B+
Good	From 7.0 to 7.9	Demonstrates considerable understanding of course. All requirements of task are included.	B
Average	From 6.5 to 6.9	Demonstrates partial understanding of course. Most requirements of task are included.	C+
Fair	From 5.5 to 6.4	Demonstrates partial understanding of course. Most requirements of task are included.	C
Poor	From 5.0 to 5.4	Demonstrates little understanding of course. Many requirements of task are missing.	D+
Very poor	From 4.0 to 4.9	Demonstrates little understanding of course. Many requirements of task are missing.	D
Fail	Below 4.0	Demonstrates no understanding of course.	F

 

3. APPLICATION FOR DEGREE SEEKING STUDENT

Application Form

https://caf.ctu.edu.vn/en/images/upload/image/Application-forms--for-MSc-program-in--Aquaculture_CTU_2020.doc

4. STUDENT LIFE

4.1 HOUSING OPTIONS

There are multiple options for international students with varieties of accommodation nearby the university.

CTU dormitory

- Located in the center of our main campus of the university. The rooms are equipped with: fridge, washing machine, TV, wireless internet, bed, chair and desk.

Hotel

- Varieties of hotels or hostels locate in the center of the city and take 5 to 10 minutes from/to the university by bike.

Homestay

- Homestay programs arrange for international students to live with local families in Can Tho City. In a homestay program, you will typically have your own room, but join the family for meals and take part in their normal daily routine. In most cases, host families tend to be families that have younger or teenage children themselves. Host families often choose to offer homestays because it’s a great way for their own children to meet with international students and be exposed to Vietnamese culture.

4.2 Emergency

In case of emergency, please call CTU’s International Relations Department, Dr. Le Van Lam, Tel: Mobile: 0935-366-363 or the person-in-charge at your school/ college/ center/ institute/ department for assistance.

a. Police: 113

b. Fire Brigade: 114

c. Health emergency: 115

As operators (police, fire brigade, hospital, officers) may not speak English, please contact the person in charge of international relations affairs at the University and your division.  

5. INTERNATIONAL SHORT-TERM PROGRAM (FOR STUDENTS STUDYING AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES)

TROPICAL SEMESTER

Tropical semester is a tailored-made program specifically designed for international students who are keen on study and research of the environment, agriculture, soil, aquaculture, economics, education, culture, language, and livelihoods, etc. of a tropical country like VietNam (especially the South). English is the main language of instruction. Some courses are available in French. Students are free to select any module/ courses that they prefer. The program is available all year round.

Tropical Semester creates and enhances mutual cooperation and relationship between CTU and universities that are located in non-tropical regions, or in regions where the environmental conditions differ from those in the Mekong Delta.

Tropical Semester introduces its learners to different ecological and cultural regions in the Mekong Delta and throughout Vietnam and provides them with information on diverse tropical regions outside of Vietnam.

Tropical Semester is an excellent program for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in exploring and understanding a new country like Vietnam. The credits offered are also transferrable to their home universities. Over the past five years, CTU has received more than 200 students from the U.S., Japan, Finland, Australia, etc, to undertake the program.