Schedule
| No. | Task | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Announcement of the list of candidates eligible to sit the interview, on the VNU University of Law website and by email to candidates | Before 3 June 2026 |
| 2 | Dossier review | Before 3 June 2026 |
| 3 | Interview period | Saturday, 6 June 2026, and Sunday, 7 June 2026 |
| 4 | Interview location | 7th floor, Building E1 (Room 703), VNU University of Law, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi |
| 5 | Candidate waiting room | 6th floor, Building E1 (Room 601), VNU University of Law, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi |
Interview format and content
2.1. Format
Candidates are admitted through a direct, in-person interview.
2.2. Interview content
The interview includes general questions on legal knowledge (general theory of state and law) and questions assessing the candidate’s motivation to study, reasoning ability, and suitability for the program.
Items candidates must bring
- Reference materials (for the open-book format)
- National ID card/Citizen ID card as registered on the postgraduate admissions portal, for verification before the interview
- A pen
Candidate responsibilities during the interview
- Provide an accurate phone number and email address so the Postgraduate Admissions Council can contact the candidate if needed.
- Check email regularly for the latest information and instructions.
- Arrive at least 20 minutes before the assigned interview slot to prepare.
- A candidate who is absent or cannot be reached during their assigned slot is considered to have withdrawn.
- Use only a pen, blank scratch paper, and materials approved by the Admissions Council.
- Do not use any materials or technical devices capable of receiving, transmitting, recording audio or video, or storing information that could be used for cheating during the interview.
- Cheating in any form is strictly prohibited; candidates may not exchange information, arrange for someone to take the interview on their behalf, or receive assistance from another person.
- Do not use any means to exchange or search for information during the interview.
- Recording, filming, or otherwise capturing video of the interview process is strictly prohibited.
- Candidates may leave the interview room only after the interviewer has finished questioning and permits them to leave.
Interview preparation timeline
| No. | Duration | Task | Performed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At least 20 minutes before the interview | Candidate arrives at the interview location | Candidate |
| 2 | — | The room secretary (at the waiting room) invites the candidate into the waiting room, checks identification, and briefs the candidate on the interview regulations | Room secretary |
| 3 | 20 minutes | The room secretary (at the interview room) has the candidate draw an interview question, sign the attendance list, and prepare | Secretary and candidate |
| 4 | 20 minutes | The candidate answers questions and completes the interview | Interviewer and candidate |
Note: the exact interview time (time slot) will be sent to each candidate’s personal email at least 2 days before the interview. Candidates must bring their National ID/Citizen ID card as registered on the postgraduate admissions portal for verification before the interview.
Map of the Round 1, 2026 Postgraduate Admission Test Area
VNU University of Law
