MBBS in Vietnam payment schedule planner
Find out exactly how much money is required before departure, and by which calendar month subsequent tuition and hostel instalments fall across all 6 academic sessions.
| When (Due Period) | Payment Item & Details | USD Amount | INR Equivalent | Cumulative Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before Departure (T-0) August – September 2026 | Year 1 Tuition + Year 1 Hostel + One-Time Charges | $7,510 | ₹10,71,900 | ₹10,71,900 |
| Year 2 Academic Session Start of Academic Year 2 (2027) | Year 2 Tuition Fee + Hostel Accommodation | $8,010 | ₹7,20,900 | ₹17,92,800 |
| Year 3 Academic Session Start of Academic Year 3 (2028) | Year 3 Tuition Fee + Hostel Accommodation | $8,562 | ₹7,70,580 | ₹25,63,380 |
| Year 4 Academic Session Start of Academic Year 4 (2029) | Year 4 Tuition Fee + Hostel Accommodation | $9,168 | ₹8,25,120 | ₹33,88,500 |
| Year 5 Academic Session Start of Academic Year 5 (2030) | Year 5 Tuition Fee + Hostel Accommodation | $9,834 | ₹8,85,060 | ₹42,73,560 |
| Year 6 Academic Session Start of Academic Year 6 (2031) | Year 6 Tuition Fee + Hostel Accommodation | $10,562 | ₹9,50,580 | ₹52,24,140 |
Why the First Payment is the Largest
Unlike Indian colleges where tuition may be collected in piecemeal installments, foreign universities bundle your Year 1 tuition fee, 1 full year of campus hostel accommodation, university registration dossier fee, and one-time visa charges into the pre-departure settlement.
This ensures your Vietnamese Student Entry Visa (DH Visa) is officially cleared by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and your hostel room is physically reserved before your flight takes off from India.
Annual vs. Semester Payments
Can Tho University (CTUMP), Phan Chau Trinh (PCTU), and Buon Ma Thuot (BMTU) invoice tuition on an annual schedule. Fees are remitted once a year, typically 30 days prior to the start of the fall semester in August or September.
Dai Nam University (DNU) operates on a 3-semester model per calendar year, allowing families to space tuition over 3 manageable instalments per academic session.
How to Send Fees to Vietnam: LRS & TCS Regulations
Indian parents remit foreign tuition under the Reserve Bank of India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) using Bank Form A2.
- Tax Collected at Source (TCS): Remittances for education up to ₹7 Lakhs per financial year incur 0% TCS. Amounts exceeding ₹7 Lakhs carry 5% TCS (or 0.5% if funded via an authorized education loan). TCS is fully refundable or creditable against your annual income tax return.
- Direct University Bank Accounts: Always transfer funds directly from the parent's Indian savings bank account to the university’s official treasury account. Never remit university tuition to personal or domestic agency accounts.