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Why Vietnam’s universities must step up as leaders in research and innovation
Vietnam’s universities must embrace research and development (R&D) to become key drivers of innovation. Experts suggest adopting Singapore’s model to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Ho Chi Minh City University of Science appoints new Vice Rector
Van Chi Nam, a master's degree holder in Information Technology, has been appointed Vice Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, joining the university’s leadership team.
Vietnamese universities favor IELTS over VSTEP in admissions criteria
Many universities in Vietnam favor IELTS and TOEFL for admissions, leaving the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency (VSTEP) with limited recognition.
Vietnamese universities open door to world’s best minds in sci-tech
The Vietnam National University (VNU) - Ho Chi Minh City is bringing the world’s brightest scientific minds to Vietnam.
University to hire 100 visiting professors to work part-time
Vietnam National University, HCM City (VNUHCM), has appointed 100 visiting professors with preferential treatment offered. Fifty visiting professors will be invited in the 2025-2026 period.
Education development strategy looks to improve global rankings for universities
The number of universities appearing in prestigious global rankings is increasing, and their positions on the rankings have also improved significantly over the years.
Vietnam aims to be among top 10 in Asia in higher education
Vietnam has set a goal to be among the top 4 Southeast Asian countries and top 10 Asian countries with the best higher education systems.
Vietnamese universities achieve top rankings in global education fields
Vietnamese universities have achieved notable recognition in the 2025 Times Higher Education global subject rankings, with eight disciplines, including Business and Engineering, earning spots on the list.
Universities reduce number of state-paid staff, dissolve and merge departments
Hanoi and HCM City National Universities and other top-tier universities are moving ahead with the plan to streamline their apparatus, dissolving and merging many dependent units.
