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The Ministry of Finance is drafting a Circular regulating the preparation of estimates, management, use and finalization of state budget funds for training international students under the Agreement in Vietnam. Download The Ministry of Finance is drafting a Circular regulating the estimation, management, use and settlement of state budget funds spent on training international students under the Agreement in Vietnam - Illustration PhotoThe draft Circular proposes regulations on estimating, managing the use and finalization of state budget funds for training foreigners who are accepted to study in Vietnam and are granted scholarships by the Vietnamese Government according to international treaties to which Vietnam is a member (collectively referred to as international students under the Agreement) according to regulations of the Law on International Treaties. In case training and fostering programs and projects for international students under the Agreement have separate guiding documents, they shall comply with the provisions of this Circular and the guiding documents of those programs and projects. Subjects of application International students under the Agreement are sent to study in Vietnam according to the provisions of Circular No. 30/2018/TT-BGDDT dated December 24, 2018 of the Minister of Education and Training promulgating regulations management mechanism for foreigners studying in Vietnam and other relevant laws of Vietnam. The Ministry of Education and Training and ministries, central agencies and localities receive international students under the Agreement sent to study in Vietnam; Educational institutions in Vietnam are accepted to train international students under the agreement and relevant organizations and individuals. Not applicable to Lao international students and Cambodian international students sent to study in Vietnam under cooperation agreements between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam with the Government of the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic and with the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Content and spending level According to the draft, regarding training organization, the expenditure content is: Tuition; Admission procedure costs; translation and document translation costs (if any); Expenses for studying, field surveys, and cultural experiences; Expenses for learners to carry out their thesis topic, attend seminars and conferences in the country (if any); Expenses for summarizing, finishing the course and defending the graduation thesis; Expenses for gifts and rewards for individuals and groups with high achievements in studying and training at training facilities; Visa extension costs in case the visa duration is shorter than the course duration; Expenses for welcoming and seeing off international students to and from Vietnam international airport; Health insurance for international students during their actual studies in Vietnam (health insurance premiums are in accordance with the law on health insurance for students); Expenses for general medical examination at the beginning of the course and annual general medical examination expenses; on the occasion of Vietnams National Day and your countrys National Day; Support for accommodation for international students while studying in Vietnam according to regulations. Proposed spending levels are as follows: Teaching Vietnamese language to international students for entrance exams and admission to university and postgraduate studies in Vietnam according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training: Do not exceed 3,350,000 VND/person/month. Maximum granted time is not more than 12 months. Training at university and postgraduate levels according to the provisions of law on education and training: Not exceeding 3,350,000 VND/person/month. The maximum granted time must not exceed 60 months for university level training; 24 months for masters level training and 48 months for doctoral level training. Training and fostering courses to improve professional knowledge with a training period of less than 12 months: Not exceeding 7,150,000 VND/person/month; Educational establishments in the defense, security, cipher, physical education, sports, and arts and culture sectors are granted an additional 10% of the training funding allocated to the training system corresponding to the stated expenditure. above. For each specific expenditure according to the above regulations: Apply according to the prescribed expenditure norms of the training institution, ensuring compliance with the provisions of law and the total expenses do not exceed the above expenditure norms. Living expenses International students are provided with living expenses to help cover the costs of living and studying in Vietnam. Living allowance period is 12 months/year. Specific spending levels are as follows: International students studying Vietnamese for entrance exams and admission to university and postgraduate studies: 5,350,000 VND/person/month. The maximum time granted is no more than 12 months. International students studying at university: 4,750,000 VND/person/month. The maximum grant period is no more than 60 months. Postgraduate students (masters, doctoral): 5,350,000 VND/person/month. The maximum period of allowance is not more than 24 months for masters level training and 48 months for doctoral level training. International students participating in training and fostering courses to improve professional knowledge with a training period of less than 12 months: 6,750,000 VND/person/month. Support for initial necessary personal expenses Study and settle down in Vietnam. International students who have received initial financial support when coming to study Vietnamese to take entrance exams to other levels of education do not receive initial financial support when entering official education. Specific support levels are as follows: Study abroadUndergraduate, graduate and international students studying Vietnamese to tak
