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Universities offer bonus points to IELTS test-takers, raising controversy

Under the 2025 admission plan of the Hanoi University of Culture, candidates with an IELTS score of 4.0 will receive three bonus points when applying for the school. This has sparked much debate among educators.

Rural school star ranks top 4 in national assessment, leads HSA 2025

Nguyen Duy Phong, a rural high school senior, leads 2025’s HSA exam and ranks top 4 in Hanoi University’s Thinking Assessment.

Sixth grader from Ha Tinh scores 8.0 on IELTS on first attempt

In his very first attempt, Nguyen Le Bao Chung, 12, from Ha Tinh province, scored 8.0 on the IELTS, with an impressive 8.5 in Speaking.

Student sets new record in Vietnam’s national aptitude test

The VNU exam sees a new high scorer as competition intensifies for top university spots.

Vietnamese universities offer professors up to $20,000 in signing bonuses

To attract top-tier academic talent, southern universities are offering lucrative incentives for professors and PhDs.

HCM City to enroll 71,000 students into public grade 10 schools in 2025

Approximately 80% of students finishing grade 9 this year will have slots in public high schools, with admissions adjusted to local demand.

Vietnam’s national math Olympiad returns to Ho Chi Minh City after 20 years

To mark the 50th anniversary of national reunification, the country’s premier mathematics competition brings together 90 universities for its largest edition yet.

No more zoning limits: HCMC’s new enrollment plan puts students first

By using GIS mapping and removing administrative lines, Ho Chi Minh City makes education more accessible to local families.

Hanoi schoolgirl becomes Olympiad trailblazer

Nguyen Ngoc Phuong Anh is making waves as the only female student on Vietnam’s 2025 Asian Physics Olympiad team - ending a six-year gap in female representation.

University tuition averages $2,500 per year, burdening students

With tuition calculated at 50 percent of GDP per capita at the year of study, students would have to pay $2,500 a year.

Vietnam plans nearly 20 university admission methods in 2025

With nearly 20 methods on the table, the education ministry calls for a reduction in rarely used or inefficient approaches.

Female student shines as Vietnam’s sole girl on national IMO team

Truong Thanh Xuan's passion and persistence helped her break barriers and earn a spot on the national math team heading to the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad.

Parents burdened as tutoring fees surge following new education regulations

Circular 29 aimed to curb rampant tutoring, but many parents now face higher costs as classes shift to private centers with rising fees.

Vietnam’s education ministry draws the line on rampant private tutoring

Deputy Minister Pham Ngoc Thuong calls on teachers and schools to take responsibility in ending widespread after-school classes.

HCMC announces entrance exam schedule; elite schools to recruit nationwide

Major changes for the 2025–2026 academic year include expanded eligibility for gifted school admissions.

Hanoi student accepted to Ivy League trio: Harvard, Yale, Princeton

Vu Manh Doanh, a talented student from Hanoi, has secured admission to three of the most prestigious universities in the world: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.

University admission timeline 2025: Key dates and deadlines

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has released the university and college admission timeline for 2025, outlining important dates for candidates and institutions.

Universities must evolve beyond ivory towers for high-quality workforce

FPT University President Le Truong Tung says that, to achieve the goals set in Resolution 57, higher education cannot remain merely an "ivory tower."

Conversion of IELTS, TOEFL scores to English exam scores varies by school

Universities in Vietnam are converting IELTS and TOEFL scores to English exam scores for 2025 university admissions in varying ways, but a unified standard would be preferable.

University graduate credits his achievements to his mother and her dreams

Even now, Phu vividly remembers when he and his siblings collected mango seeds to trade for instant noodles, or when his mother had to pawn the gold bracelet left by his grandmother.