Circular No. 20/2025/TT-BGDĐT promulgates the Program of subjects for preparatory university training.

Circular No. 20/2025/TT-BGDĐT stipulates the Program of subjects for preparatory university training, applicable to students preparing to enter university. This document regulates the content and timeframe of study for preparatory university students.

문서 번호20/2025/TT-BGDĐT
문서 유형Circular
발행 기관Ministry of Education and Training
서명자Phạm Ngọc Thưởng — Thứ trưởng
업데이트12. 06. 2026
분야Uncategorized
발행일19. 09. 2025
발효일04. 11. 2025
효력 만료일
상태In effect
✦ 스마트 요약

Circular No. 20/2025/TT-BGDĐT stipulates the Program of subjects for preparatory university training, applicable to students preparing to enter university. This document regulates the content and timeframe of study for preparatory university students.

적용 범위

Directors of provincial Departments of Education and Training; Directors of universities and academies; Principals of universities, colleges, and vocational secondary schools; Principals of preparatory university schools and ethnic preparatory university schools; High schools in the Northern Mountains region.

핵심 사항

  • Preparatory university students are provided with cultural knowledge reinforcement in three subjects according to the subject combination used for admission (Article 6.1).
  • The Principal of the preparatory university school selects health training contents and educational activities appropriate to the actual situation of the school (Article 6.2b).
  • The timeframe for preparatory university training is one academic year, ensuring at least 28 weeks of actual study (Article 6.2d).
  • The time allocated for studying Mathematics and Literature subjects within the subject combination that includes both Mathematics and Literature subjects is specifically regulated (Article 6.2c).
  • This Circular replaces Circular No. 48/2012/TT-BGDĐT dated December 11, 2012, issued by the Minister of Education and Training on the detailed syllabus of eleven preparatory university subjects (Article 3).

🌐 이 문서의 사회적 영향

  • Preparatory university students are better prepared with cultural knowledge before entering university.
  • Schools have more flexibility in selecting health training contents and educational activities for students.
  • Teachers and schools need to adjust their teaching programs in accordance with the new regulations.
  • Relevant organizations and individuals must comply with the regulations regarding the timeframe for preparatory university training.

❓ 자주 묻는 질문

Which subjects are preparatory university students trained in?

Preparatory university students are trained in three subjects according to the subject combination used for admission (Article 6.1).

How much time is allocated for studying each week?

The time allocated for studying each week is specifically regulated according to Article 6.2a, 6.2b, and 6.2c.

What document does this Circular replace?

Circular No. 20/2025/TT-BGDĐT replaces Circular No. 48/2012/TT-BGDĐT dated December 11, 2012, issued by the Minister of Education and Training (Article 3).

What rights does the Principal have in selecting health training contents?

The Principal of the preparatory university school has the right to select health training contents and educational activities appropriate to the actual situation of the school (Article 6.2b).

How long is the preparatory university training period?

The preparatory university training period is one academic year, ensuring at least 28 weeks of actual study (Article 6.2d).

전문

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 20/2025/TT-BGDĐT

Hanoi, September 19, 2025

CIRCULAR

Issuing the Program for University Preparatory Courses

Pursuant to the Education Law 43/2019/QH14;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 37/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 26, 2025, stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

Pursuant to the Minutes of the Review of the Program for University Preparatory Courses;

At the proposal of the Director of the General Department of Primary and Secondary Education;

The Minister of Education and Training issues this Circular on the Program for University Preparatory Courses.

Article 1. Attached herewith is the Program for University Preparatory Courses.

Article 2. Amending and supplementing Article 6 of the Regulations on Admissions and University Preparatory Courses; Transfer to study at the undergraduate level or college level in Early Childhood Education, issued together with Circular No. 44/2021/TT-BGDĐT dated December 31, 2021 of the Minister of Education and Training, specifically as follows:

"Article 6. Training Program
1. Content of Training
a) Students in university preparatory courses shall be provided with cultural knowledge in three subjects according to the subject combination used for admission to the preparatory course (subject 1, subject 2, subject 3 among Mathematics, Vietnamese Language, English, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Law Education, Information Technology, and Technology);

b) Students in university preparatory courses shall be trained in physical health and participate in educational activities. Based on the actual situation of the school, the needs for learning and living of students, the Principal of the university preparatory course shall select appropriate physical training and educational activity contents;

c) The university preparatory course shall proactively develop teaching plans according to the Program for University Preparatory Courses issued by the Ministry of Education and Training, in accordance with the current general education program.

2. Time Frame

a) For subject combinations without English or Information Technology:

Subject 1 (Mathematics or Vietnamese Language)

Subject 2

Subject 3

English

Information Technology

Physical training and educational activities

Total

9 periods/week

6 periods/week

6 periods/week

3 periods/week

3 periods/week

3 periods/week

30 periods/week

b) For subject combinations including English or Information Technology:

Subject 1 (Mathematics or Vietnamese Language)

Subject 2

Subject 3 (English or Information Technology)

Information Technology or English

Physical training and educational activities

Total

9 periods/week

6 periods/week

9 periods/week

3 periods/week

3 periods/week

30 periods/week

c) For subject combinations including both English and Information Technology:

Subject 1 (Mathematics or Vietnamese Language)

English

Information Technology

Physical training and educational activities

Total

9 periods/week

9 periods/week

9 periods/week

3 periods/week

30 periods/week

For subject combinations including both Mathematics and Vietnamese Language, the time for studying Mathematics is 8 periods/week, and the time for studying Vietnamese Language is 7 periods/week.

d) The duration of the university preparatory course is one academic year. The Principal of the university preparatory course shall decide on the academic year plan ensuring at least 28 weeks of actual study, with the remaining time for review, final exams, and other activities.

Article 3. This Circular takes effect from November 4, 2025, and replaces Circular No. 48/2012/TT-BGDĐT dated December 11, 2012, of the Minister of Education and Training on the Detailed Outline of 11 University Preparatory Course Subjects.

Article 4. The Head of the Office, Directors of the General Departments of Primary and Secondary Education and Higher Education, Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Education and Training, Directors of provincial Departments of Education and Training; Directors of universities and academies, Principals of universities and colleges, Principals of vocational secondary schools; Principals of university preparatory courses, ethnic university preparatory courses, Principals of Northern Vietnam High Schools, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Pham Ngoc Thuong

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