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New decree to overhaul investment in education

Foreign universities seeking to establish branch campuses in Việt Nam must meet stringent criteria, including being among the top 500 universities globally in the previous three years.

84% of Vietnamese students secure New Zealand student visas

New Zealand Immigration reports an 84% success rate for Vietnamese student visa applicants, well above the 75% global average.

Vietnamese students from 5 provinces face admission ban at Australian university

Students from Hai Phong, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, and Hai Duong will no longer be accepted by the University of Wollongong, with other provinces facing stricter requirements.

Private school teachers in Hanoi earn VND15-42 million a month

As many as 2,875 private schools were operating by the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, accounting for 20.6 percent of total schools, with 330,000 students. Twenty-five percent of students following higher education are from private schools.

School accidents highlight urgent need for safety measures

Although the authorities have taken steps to prevent child injuries, the outcomes remain unsatisfactory, requiring new approaches to establish a safe environment for children.

Education Minister addresses concerns over maintaining university tuition fees

The Ministry of Education and Training addresses concerns from voters about maintaining stable tuition fees, citing budget cuts and new regulations.

Hanoi considers 5-day-a-week study schedule for all schools

While most educators and students support a 5-day study schedule, some parents worry that if students don’t attend school on Saturday, they will need extra classes to obtain the necessary knowledge.

Vietnam’s average IELTS score falls in 2023-2024, only 1% score above 8.5

In 2023-2024, Vietnam’s average IELTS score was 6.2, with Listening and Speaking skills scoring below the global average.

Phu Duc triumphs in Olympia 2024, credits perseverance and clever tactics

Vo Quang Phu Duc, a student from Quoc Hoc High School for the Gifted in Thua Thien – Hue Province, has won the 2024 Olympia final thanks to his grit and smart strategy.

All Vietnamese students competing at Olympiads in 2024 win prizes: Ministry

All Vietnamese students competing at Asian, Asia-Pacific, and global Olympiads this year won prizes, the Ministry of Education and Training has announced.

Hanoi bans students from using mobile phones during class

Schools in Hanoi are now required to manage students' mobile phones, with strict rules on phone usage in class, as part of a new directive from the Department of Education and Training.

Investigation ordered into poor meal quality at Hanoi University of Sci-Tech

Deputy PM Le Thanh Long has tasked the Ministry of Education and Training with urgently investigating and addressing the serious food safety violations reported by students at Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

Hanoi Medical University makes its debut on 2025 World University Rankings

Hanoi Medical University, along with University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and Open University, has made its debut on the 2025 THE World University Rankings, marking a significant achievement for Vietnam's higher education sector.

Hanoi student earns gold at 2024 International Math Olympiad

Nguyen Phuong Thao, a 7th grader from Olympia Schools, won a gold medal in Math at the 2024 International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO), marking her second medal at the competition.

Prime Minister calls for reduced pressure in 2025 high school graduation exams

As the first national exams under the 2018 curriculum approach, the Prime Minister has called for a stress-free and cost-effective process for the 2025 high school graduation exams.

Hanoi implements strict food safety controls around schools for 2024-2025

Responding to concerns over food safety, Hanoi's local authorities are implementing stringent measures around schools to protect students’ health.

HUST valedictorian was once under such study pressure that he burst into tears

Tran Trung Hieu, born in 2002, majoring in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, is one of two students graduating with the rank of excellence at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology this year.

Never too late: 27-yr-old gives up medical school to study communications

Passing the entrance exam to the HCM City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Du Hoang Khang realized that becoming a doctor was not what he wanted, so he decided to start over to achieve his dream.

English proficiency standards & graduation delays: Insights from VN universities

Thousands of university students in Vietnam face graduation delays each year due to failing English proficiency requirements. While universities argue that their standards are reasonable, students are left struggling to meet the criteria in time.

Thousands of Vietnamese students await diplomas over English requirements

The English proficiency requirement is delaying thousands of students from receiving their diplomas, with some waiting months or even years.