1. Why Choose the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

• The University of Huddersfield recognizes the undergraduate university credits earned during the first 3 years at VKU.
• Highly cost-effective; students only spend 1 year studying in the United Kingdom to receive a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a Bachelor's degree in Applied Computing from the University of Huddersfield.
• Scholarships up to 23% of tuition fees are available for excellent students with no limit on the number of recipients, requiring only an average score of 8/10 or 3.2/4 during the first 3 years of study at VKU.
• The 3+1 articulation program with 3 years of study at Vietnam - Korea University and 1 year of study at the University of Huddersfield helps students save costs while receiving a degree identical to those who study the full 3-year bachelor's program in the UK, costing just over 400 million VND.
• The University of Huddersfield ranks 501st globally according to the QS World University Rankings (2025), positioning it within the top 2% of the world's most prestigious universities.
• The University of Huddersfield achieved the UK Government's Gold Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) standard in 2023 across all 3 evaluation criteria. Currently, only 13 British universities have achieved this Gold rating across all 3 criteria.
• Top 20 for graduate employability rate in the United Kingdom. The graduate employment rate of the University of Huddersfield stands at 97.3%.
• A 2-year combo pathway in the UK, yielding both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from the University of Huddersfield. Students only need to study for 1 additional year to earn a Master's degree at the University of Huddersfield.
• Eligible for a 2-year post-study work visa to stay in the UK after graduation, even if only studying for 1 year of the Bachelor's program at the University of Huddersfield.

2. A Brief Overview of Huddersfield City, United Kingdom

• Huddersfield is an ancient town in the heart of England, with a history dating back to the 13th century and its current appearance shaped in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution.
• The University of Huddersfield has a 200-year history, where historic 19th-century buildings sit alongside modern campus blocks and laboratories equipped with cutting-edge technologies.
• The town of Huddersfield is located on the backbone rail network of the UK. From Huddersfield railway station, it takes only 20 minutes to reach Leeds, the 4th largest city in the UK, and only 30 minutes to reach Manchester, the 2nd largest city in the UK. To reach the capital, London, it takes only 2.5 hours by train from Huddersfield.
• Huddersfield offers a low cost of living, around 500-600 GBP/month according to a 2023 survey. It is estimated that rent in Huddersfield is 38% cheaper than in Leeds, 33%-47% cheaper than in Manchester, and 45%-60% cheaper than in London.
• The University of Huddersfield hosts a large and vibrant Vietnamese student community, with an estimated 200 Vietnamese students studying across various majors. Every year, the university sponsors funds for the Vietnamese Student Society to organize community activities such as welcome parties for new students, New Year's Eve parties on the afternoon of the 30th day of Tet, and New Year lucky money distribution.
• The University of Huddersfield has an extensive network of Vietnamese alumni, both in the UK and in Vietnam. Many Vietnamese students who studied at Huddersfield have been highly successful, working for software and design companies in the UK or returning to Vietnam to become corporate leaders, headhunters, etc.
• Information Technology is a powerhouse school at the University of Huddersfield. Currently, the School of Computing and Engineering houses 6 major research centers: the Center for Mathematics and Data Science, the Cyber Security Center, the Center for Planning, Autonomy, and Control of Thought (PACT), the Center for Visual and Immersive Computing, the Center for Industrial Analytics, and the Center for Artificial Intelligence for Mental Health.
• The University of Huddersfield provides student employment services. Students can visit the university's Career Service office to access their Job Shop account to find part-time jobs, full-time jobs, internships, and graduate employment. The university's career advisors offer guidance on CV writing, conduct mock interviews to provide feedback, and provide access to aptitude tests commonly used by UK companies in their recruitment processes. All of these services are free of charge. Even after graduation, alumni can still return to the Career Service office for complimentary career support.
• On-campus job fairs are held annually, directly connecting students with employers.