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University tuition averages $2,500 per year, burdening students

With tuition calculated at 50 percent of GDP per capita at the year of study, students would have to pay $2,500 a year.

Vietnam plans nearly 20 university admission methods in 2025

With nearly 20 methods on the table, the education ministry calls for a reduction in rarely used or inefficient approaches.

Female student shines as Vietnam’s sole girl on national IMO team

Truong Thanh Xuan's passion and persistence helped her break barriers and earn a spot on the national math team heading to the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad.

Parents burdened as tutoring fees surge following new education regulations

Circular 29 aimed to curb rampant tutoring, but many parents now face higher costs as classes shift to private centers with rising fees.

Vietnam’s education ministry draws the line on rampant private tutoring

Deputy Minister Pham Ngoc Thuong calls on teachers and schools to take responsibility in ending widespread after-school classes.

HCMC announces entrance exam schedule; elite schools to recruit nationwide

Major changes for the 2025–2026 academic year include expanded eligibility for gifted school admissions.

Hanoi student accepted to Ivy League trio: Harvard, Yale, Princeton

Vu Manh Doanh, a talented student from Hanoi, has secured admission to three of the most prestigious universities in the world: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.

University admission timeline 2025: Key dates and deadlines

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has released the university and college admission timeline for 2025, outlining important dates for candidates and institutions.

Universities must evolve beyond ivory towers for high-quality workforce

FPT University President Le Truong Tung says that, to achieve the goals set in Resolution 57, higher education cannot remain merely an "ivory tower."

Conversion of IELTS, TOEFL scores to English exam scores varies by school

Universities in Vietnam are converting IELTS and TOEFL scores to English exam scores for 2025 university admissions in varying ways, but a unified standard would be preferable.

University graduate credits his achievements to his mother and her dreams

Even now, Phu vividly remembers when he and his siblings collected mango seeds to trade for instant noodles, or when his mother had to pawn the gold bracelet left by his grandmother.

Vietnam’s top universities expand with new branch campuses across provinces

Major universities are establishing branches nationwide to improve educational access and meet local workforce demands, with significant investments in infrastructure and new academic programs.

Universities prioritize IELTS over domestic English certificates

Many universities are giving privileges to candidates with IELTS and TOEFL certificates, while Vietnam’s VSTEP certificate is rarely accepted.

From literature major to PhD student with perfect 9.0 IELTS score

After gaining admission to both the Computer Science Faculty of the HCM City University of Science and Technology and the English Education Faculty of the HCM City University of Education, Nhu Quynh decided to study to become a teacher.

Vietnamese universities develop conversion formulas for 2025 admissions

Major universities are creating score conversion methods to streamline the admission process and ensure fairness.

Ministry to investigate plagiarism claims against award-winning student project

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has announced that it will investigate allegations that a national science fair's first-prize project resembles a foreign product, promising strict action if any violations are found.

Vietnam to select bright minds for int’l, regional Olympiads

Last year, Vietnam sent seven teams to international and regional Olympiads. All 38 participating students brought home an impressive haul of awards, including 12 gold, 15 silver, and 10 bronze medals, plus one certificate of merit.

Vietnam’s leading universities offer top salaries to recruit PhD holders

Eight major universities seek 100 PhD holders with salaries up to $2,300 per month and attractive incentives for professors.

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.