The Dutchman led Netherlands to a third-place finish at the World Cup in Brazil earlier this year, but has struggled since assuming the reins at Old Trafford.
United currently sit seventh in the Premier League having won just four of their opening 11 matches, and Van Gaal admits the nomination took him aback.
"When you see the results of Manchester United it is unbelievable that I'm on the Coach of the Year shortlist," he is quoted as telling MUTV.
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