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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.

Olympiad winner is top scorer on residency exam at medical university

Tran Thi Minh Anh, who scored first on the residency exam at the Hanoi University of Medicine, was the gold medalist at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) six years ago.

Universities earning over VND1 trillion: Who tops the list in 2023?

In 2023, two universities exceeded 2,000 billion VND in revenue, with FPT University topping the list at VND2,920 billion, primarily from tuition fees.

Typhoon Yagi tragedy: Over 50 students and teachers dead in Vietnam

More than 50 students and teachers have lost their lives due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, as the Ministry of Education and Training reports severe damage across northern Vietnam.

11th grade winner of IOT gold receives special message from his mother

Hoang Xuan Bach, an 11th grader at the High School for the Gifted in Natural Sciences under the University of Natural Sciences, has won gold at the 2024 International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).

Youngest candidates for associate professor title in 2024 are just over 30

Do Quang Loc, from Chi Lang in Lang Son, 32, is the youngest candidate for the associate professor title, while Tran Ngoc Mai, 33, is the youngest female candidate for the title this year.

Northern provinces suspend school to safeguard students from Typhoon Yagi

As Typhoon Yagi approaches, eight northern provinces have announced school closures to protect students.

Vietnam shines globally with full medal haul at Int'l Informatics Olympiad

In an outstanding display of talent and preparation, the entire Vietnamese contingent at this year’s International Informatics Olympiad (IOI) has returned with medals.

Over 23 million students begin the new academic year nationwide

On the morning of September 5, over 23 million students across Vietnam attended opening ceremonies, marking the official start of the 2024-2025 school year.

Universities issue warnings about new students being tricked out of money

Scammers at this time of year, before school starts, are sending fraudulent messages to trick students out of money.

RMIT Vietnam suspends Hanoi campus enrollment for October 2024 intake

The recent announcement of RMIT Vietnam temporarily halting new admissions at its Hanoi campus for the October 2024 intake has sparked concerns among parents and students.

Education Ministry unveils plan to elevate English as a key language in schools

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has outlined an ambitious plan for the 2024-2025 academic year, aiming to introduce English as the second language in Vietnam’s schools.

Major changes in Vietnam’s 2025 high school graduation exams revealed

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has unveiled significant changes to the 2025 high school graduation exam, marking a shift towards a more comprehensive and technologically advanced evaluation system.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes revoking license of American International School

The tax authorities have recently proposed the revocation of the license for the American International School, following its suspension by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training on July 1.

Over 122,000 students decline university admission despite acceptance

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has released statistics for the first round of university admissions in 2024, revealing that 122,107 students who were accepted into universities have chosen not to enroll.

Asia bridge competition 2024 held in Vietnam

The 2024 Asia bridge competition kicked off on August 27 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho with the participation of 21 teams from 18 universities in Asia.

Five Vietnamese students bag medals at Int’l Astronomy, Astrophysics Olympiad

All five members of the Vietnamese team brought home medals from the 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), according to the Hanoi Department of Education and Training.