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Billions of VND of tuition to be reimbursed to students

Universities are returning tuition to students or deducting tuition for the next semester, following the government’s request to keep tuition unchanged for this academic year.

Students reluctant to conduct scientific studies

Many Vietnamese students are still reluctant to participate in scientific research projects even though they receive training and funding.

New education program starts in 2022-23 academic year

On September 5, 23 million students began the new academic year 2022-2023, considered the central year to implement the task of renovating education and implementing the 2018 general education program.

Thousands of students expelled from school each year

Thousands of university students are forced to quit every year because of poor study results after receiving several warnings.

Ministry to tighten control of joint training programs with foreign partners

About 25,000 students are studying in about 300 joint programs with foreign schools in Vietnam.

Without career guidance, students drop out in first, second academic years

Without appropriate career guidance when choosing a major in a university, many students have studied the wrong majors so and dropped out after the first year because they chose an unsuitable study program.

Vietnam needs to improve human resources in digital age: World Bank

To reach the goal of becoming a high-income country by 2045, Vietnam needs to quickly improve the quality and quantity of its human resources.

17 Vietnamese universities enter URAP rankings

The University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP), a Turkish non-profit organisation, has honoured 17 Vietnamese universities for their outstanding academic performance globally in 2022.

Spanish university offers well-being courses

Lisa Bevill, Academic Director of the Center for Health, Well-being, and Happiness at IE University of Spain, talks with VietNamNet about the university’s “well-being courses” which set a foundation for students to find “the next best you”.

Universities use ‘conflicts’ to help students learn more about business

Future schools need to be good at designing experiences for students to help them in their career and purpose, Lee Newman from Spain’s IE University said in an interview with VietNamNet.

Seven Vietnamese universities listed in THE's Impact Rankings 2022

Seven Vietnamese universities have been listed in the Impact Rankings 2022 released by the Times Higher Education (THE) on April 28.

VEF 2.0 helps over 100 young Vietnamese study for doctorates in the US

A program that helps hundreds of young Vietnamese become postgraduates at prestigious schools in the US has been successful because of assistance from former doctoral students and scholarships granted abroad.

Prof. Rick Bennett appointed as BUV Deputy Vice Chancellor & Vice President

Experienced academic leader, Prof. Rick Bennett has been appointed as incoming Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President of the British University Vietnam (BUV).

The top candidates for professor, associate professor titles

Of 400 candidates qualified for the titles of associate professor and professor, there are four female candidates for professor title, one director at a local agency, and many others working at private schools and in economically difficult areas.

Universities warned to balance between admission target, training capacity

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has just released a circular on determining enrolment quota for doctoral, master, bachelor degrees as well as college degree in preschool education (Circular No.3).

More Vietnamese universities require IELTS and other international tests for admission

The 'fever' for getting an IELTS certificate has reached even rural areas as many families are sending their children to Hanoi to attend IELTS courses. Many parents see ILETS as a passport to enter the top universities in Vietnam.

Education Ministry announces plan for high school finals and university entrance in 2022

The high school finals in 2022 will be organized with the same basic principles as the 2021 ones as shown in a plan released by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

Over US$14 million to help three Vietnamese universities reach world-class

The Higher Education Innovation Cooperation Project will be implemented in five years, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with a budget of 14.2 million USD for three major universities in Vietnam.

Required benchmarks for admission to universities much higher this year

As of September 16, more than 80 universities had announced required benchmarks for admission.

Two Vietnamese universities enter top 500 in the world for first time

Duy Tan and Ton Duc Thang universities in Vietnam have been named in the top 401-500 of the world university rankings THE 2022. This is the first time that Vietnamese universities have ranked that high.