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Vietnam’s billion-VND universities: Public and private institutions making waves

University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City becomes Vietnam’s first medical university to reach $63 million in revenue.

Hanoi student scores perfect 1600 on SAT, aims for top tech universities

After scoring 1440 on his first attempt, Nguyen Hoang Minh’s determination led to a perfect 1600, earning him recognition and praise.

Generosity at 88: Former professor donates $42,000 to inspire students

At 88, Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Long Bien shows his enduring dedication to education by donating $42,000 to help underprivileged students at HUST.

Professors with high income need to deliver commensurate value

Professors, associate professors, and holders of PhDs at universities nowadays can earn up to billions of dong each year. Their income comes from many sources.

Vietnam abolishes early university admission starting 2025

The Ministry of Education and Training has officially announced the end of early admission, implementing a standardized admission timeline.

Bac Giang student, winner of gold medal, credits success to 'special teacher'

Than The Cong, a former student at Bac Giang High School for the Gifted, winner of the gold medal at the 2024 Asian and International Physics Olympiad, says "special teachers" are behind his success.

Can Tho University seeks to retain qualified lecturers, citing 'brain drain'

A number of lecturers from Can Tho University sent for doctoral training and development have not returned to the university to resume their duties after graduation, adversely affecting the institution’s operational and development plans.

Hanoi and HCM City propose holding national high school exam three weeks earlier

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City propose moving the 2025 high school graduation exam three weeks earlier due to nationwide administrative restructuring.

Young woman graduates with distinction, passes California bar exam

Pham Minh Chuyen graduated with two honors degrees from the University of Law in HCM City and has passed the California Bar Examination in the US, which has the pass rate of 50 percent.

Parents spend millions of VND to ‘reserve’ spots for children at private schools

Applying for public high schools is the optimal goal for all secondary school graduates. However, parents still have to book seats at private schools in case their children fail the entrance exams to public schools.

Vietnamese students honoured at Asahi scholarship graduation ceremony in Japan

Vietnamese students achieved remarkable successes, excelling in various categories. Seven out of 22 students passed the N1 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test - the highest level - while 16 out of 34 students received the special award.

Teachers struggle to register their private tutoring business

Failing twice to register a business for holding extra classes, Thu Tuyen from Thanh Xuan district in Hanoi decided to use a registration service to legalize the extra teaching.

Vietnamese student achieves world’s highest math score in international exam

Ho Chi Minh City student Van Hoang Minh Anh achieved the highest global math score in the Pearson Edexcel exam, highlighting the success of Vietnam’s integrated English education program.

MOET mulls decision on key training fields, plans new institutional network

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son has shared information about key training fields and disciplines aligned with the country’s development policies and orientations.

Circular 29 ban's effect on extra teaching: teachers offer free exam lessons

To ensure education quality and prepare students for high school entrance exams, many schools in Hanoi have launched free exam review sessions following the ban cited in Circular 29 on extra paid teaching beyond school hours.

Vietnamese universities convert IELTS scores for 2025 admissions

Many Vietnamese universities are giving priority to applicants with IELTS, TOEFL, and other international English proficiency certificates, offering direct admissions, bonus points, and score conversions.

VNU Hanoi's global ranking surges: 10 disciplines in top 500, four in top 400

The latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 showcase VNU Hanoi’s impressive achievements, with multiple disciplines improving their positions and five subjects entering the rankings for the first time.

Top 10 universities for business and economics worldwide in 2025

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university for business and economics in the world in 2025, according to Times Higher Education (THE).

Private university develops semiconductor technology center

Dai Nam University’s Center for Semiconductor Experimentation and Technology Transfer is expected to contribute to positioning Vietnam as a hub for the semiconductor industry by the 2040-2050 period.

How many higher education establishments should Vietnam have?

While the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) plans to increase the proportion of university students per 10,000 people, many argue that there is no need to establish more universities.