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Vietnam names 11 national exam toppers for 2026

Vietnam's 2026 high school graduation exam produced 11 national toppers and 47 runners-up across the country's five traditional university admission subject combinations.

Vietnam plans higher student loans for disadvantaged youth

Vietnam plans to expand student loan support, raising borrowing limits and widening eligibility to help ensure financial hardship does not prevent young people from pursuing higher education.

Moving universities out of Hanoi creates services, jobs issues

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

Independent candidates top Vietnam's 2026 national graduation exam

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

Meet the student who topped Dong Thap's Grade 10 entrance exams

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.

Childhood hardship fuels Vietnam's top education graduate

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.

Ministry to allow universities to grant professorship appointments

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.

Japanese student completes international-standard medical program in Vietnam

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

Vietnam to award STEM scholarships to more than 30,000 students in 2026

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

Vietnamese high school student claims gold at first Asia-Pacific AI Olympiad

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.

Hanoi girl earns admission to five specialised high school tracks

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.

Vietnam boasts record 17 universities in 2026 THE Sustainability Impact Ratings

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 Hanoi classes celebrate 100% success rate in specialist school exams

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.

VN targets full coverage of non-traditional security education in 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.

Universities may gain power to appoint professors in Vietnam

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

Hanoi student tops three elite literature entrance exams

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.

A record-setting class: Four specialist school entrance exam champions

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.

Vietnam proposes six new standards for higher education institutions

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

Hanoi’s highest-scoring grade 10 candidate credits perseverance for success

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

Top scorer in Ho Chi Minh City entrance exam shines in maths and English

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.