For years, Hanoi has pursued a straightforward solution to its overcrowded urban core: move the universities to the outskirts of the city.

For the first time in decades, two independent candidates have become national toppers in Vietnam's high school graduation examination.

A perfect score, a 30-minute exam, and years of persistence helped Nguyen Huynh Nhat Quang become the highest-scoring candidate in Dong Thap Province's specialized high school entrance exams.

Years after helping her mother earn a living collecting scrap, Phung Nguyen Ngoc Anh has graduated at the top of her class and will soon begin teaching mathematics at a specialised high school.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) plans to decentralize the selection and appointment of professors and associate professors to universities. It will issue common standards, monitor procedures, and handle complaints.

The first doctors trained under VinUni's international-standard medical curriculum have officially graduated, marking a milestone for medical education in Vietnam.

New government scholarships will help thousands of students pursue STEM degrees while strengthening Vietnam's future high-tech workforce.

Vietnam has added another achievement to its growing record in artificial intelligence competitions, with a Da Nang student taking gold at the inaugural Asia-Pacific AI Olympiad.

With offers from four elite schools and outstanding exam results, Pham Mai Dung has become one of the most successful candidates in Hanoi’s 2026 admissions cycle.

A record 17 Vietnamese universities have landed spots on the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings, marking the country’s strongest showing so far.

Two Grade 9 classes in Hanoi have achieved a rare feat in the city's highly competitive high school admissions season, with every student earning admission to specialist high schools.

All educational institutions nationwide are expected to implement communication and educational activities on the prevention of and response to non-traditional security threats under a project approved by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 23.

Vietnam is considering a major reform that would allow universities to appoint professors and associate professors based on institutional needs and national standards.

Dang Huyen Anh has emerged as the top literature candidate in Hanoi after leading admissions to three of the city's most prestigious specialized high schools.

The 2026 specialist high school admissions season in Hanoi has produced an extraordinary achievement, with Class 9A5 of Cau Giay Secondary School becoming home to four specialist entrance exam toppers.

Draft higher education standards would introduce new benchmarks for faculty qualifications, student outcomes and scientific research.

Hanoi’s top grade 10 entrant shares how perseverance, discipline and a passion for literature shaped her academic success.

The student who led Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 grade 10 admissions has also secured admission to specialised maths programmes at two top schools.

The Vietnam Asian Schools Debating Championship 2026 (Vietnam ASDC) officially opened in Hanoi on June 21, bringing together 450 secondary and high school students from across Asia for one of the region's most anticipated debating competitions.

In recent years, the municipal authorities have continued to invest in building new schools, upgrading facilities, and adding classrooms in areas with rapid population growth.