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Hallmarks of Vietnam higher education 2021

Fake diploma puts former leader of Dong Do University in jail

Vietnamese universities introduce new admission method

Many universities have added another admission method for candidates who are under special consideration for high school graduation this year.

Three Vietnamese universities enter THE’s Asia University Rankings 2021

Three Vietnamese universities have been listed in the Times Higher Education (THE)’s Asia University Rankings 2021.

Vietnam’s universities keen to 'go digital'

Truong Tien Tung, former rector of the Hanoi Open University, one of the first schools going digital with 15,000 students following online courses, said he was familiar with the concept of ‘open education’ and ‘distance education’ as early as 1994.

Universities attract talents for research teams

Believing that having strong research teams can determine their positions, many universities are offering attractive conditions to attract researchers.

UPM to foster local and regional higher education upgrades

Vietnam has introduced university performance metrics, or UPM, to rate national and regional establishments, as well as provide valuable evaluation information of the universities. 

Universities offer assistance to students as tuition fees increase

Universities have developed a variety of assistance programmes to help students access higher education, including loans, scholarships, housing and food aid.

Five universities receive five-star UPM ranking

The University Performance Metrics (UPM) released by the group of scientists shows that five schools received a 5-star rating.

Vietnam introduces higher education comparative ranking system

The Vietnam National University-Hanoi (VNU) on August 18 launched a higher education comparative ranking system developed by Vietnam named “University Performance Metrics” (UPM).

First Vietnamese university among world’s top 1,000

Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City has become the first university in Vietnam entering Academic Ranking of World Universities’ top 1,000, reported the VN Government Portal.

 

High-quality investments insert Vietnam into global supply chains

American companies are inserting Vietnam into the global supply chain, while creating quality jobs and helping the country become more productive and efficient.

Elderly man awarded excellent bachelor degree

A 70-year-old man in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has received an excellent bachelor degree in civil engineering technology.

 

Uruguay, Vietnam to boost co-operation in culture and education

Uruguay and Viet Nam will boost co-operation and exchanges in culture, sport, tourism and education following agreements signed between Uruguayan and Vietnamese ministers.

 

Three teachers arrested over exam cheating

The Ministry of Puplic Security on Wednesday launched legal proceedings against three teachers accused of involvement in an exam-cheating scandal in Hoa Binh Province, reported Phap Luat newspaper.

 

Over 886,000 students register for national high school exam 2019

More than 886,000 high school students nationwide have registered to attend the national high school graduation examination 2019, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).

 

Cheating scandals in northern provinces to be reported at NA

The Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Education and Training were asked to report on the cheating scandals in northern mountainous provinces of Hà Giang, Sơn La and Hoà Bình to the National Assembly next week.

 

SE Asia educational experts talk latest teacher professional standards

Leaders from ministries of education in Southeast Asia and international educational experts have discussed the latest teacher professional standards in Southeast Asia.

 

Benefits outweigh drawbacks in university ranking participation

Many Vietnamese universities lately have entered international and regional ranking lists, a positive signal that domestic universities are gradually meeting strict global demands in higher education and contributing to the community.

 

65% of children starting school this year will end up working in careers that do not yet exist: expert

Andrew Dalton, Director of Education of two international schools ISPKL and ISPH shared with VietnamNet readers his opinions about an education of good quality.

 

Experts condemn school violence

 Cameras should be installed in all school classrooms to supervise and prevent violence in schools, Colonel Phạm Mạnh Thường, deputy director of the Criminal Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, has proposed.