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.

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son discusses the country’s strategic plan to restructure universities, prioritize STEM fields, and enhance research institutions for national development.

Universities in Vietnam are offering competitive salaries and rewards to attract top academic talent, reducing financial struggles for faculty members.

At many universities, professors and associate professors earn up to VND100 million per month, while doctorate holders earn tens of millions of dong.

This key component is outlined in the plan for higher education and pedagogical institution network development in the 2021-2030 period, recently approved by the Prime Minister.

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.

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.

Many universities in Vietnam favor IELTS and TOEFL for admissions, leaving the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency (VSTEP) with limited recognition.

The Vietnam National University (VNU) - Ho Chi Minh City is bringing the world’s brightest scientific minds to Vietnam.

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.

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 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 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.

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.