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Doctoral dissertation (common standard in Vietnam)

Same as the master’s thesis: A4; margins 3.5 · 3.0 · 3.5 · 2.0 cm; Times New Roman 13; line spacing 1.5; page numbers top center. No hard page limit.

Formatting requirements

Paper & margins	A4; top 3.5, bottom 3, left 3.5, right 2 cm
Font & size	Times New Roman 13 pt
Line spacing	1.5
Page numbers	Top center
Citation style	One consistent style

By common convention · Checked on 2026-10-02 · Source of rules

Circular 18/2021/TT-BGDĐT leaves details to each institution. Check your school’s or institute’s regulations and use “Customize settings” if they differ.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the margins and font for Luận án tiến sĩ?

Paper & margins: A4; top 3.5, bottom 3, left 3.5, right 2 cm. Font & size: Times New Roman 13 pt.

Where do these rules come from?

By common convention, checked on 2026-10-02. Circular 18/2021/TT-BGDĐT leaves details to each institution. Check your school’s or institute’s regulations and use “Customize settings” if they differ.