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11th grader stuns judges, wins national physics first prize

Bui Anh Tu, an 11th-grade student majoring in Physics at Bien Hoa High School for the Gifted in Ninh Binh province, won first prize in Physics at the national excellent student selection exam for the 2025-2026 school year with a score of 28.

Six renowned Vietnamese mathematicians join doctoral training in Vietnam

Six Vietnamese professors working abroad have agreed to co-supervise PhD students in mathematics, aiming to nurture a new generation of researchers capable of competing internationally.

Universities in HCMC launch major PhD recruitment drive

Universities under Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC) are recruiting 167 PhD holders this year through the VNU350 program, with monthly incomes that can reach hundreds of millions of dong.

Hanoi student wins US$500,000 scholarship to University of Chicago

The Vietnamese student secured admission to one of the top universities in the US after building a strong academic record and community projects.

Vietnam should identify AI talent from secondary school, expert says

To build a strong elite workforce in artificial intelligence, Vietnam needs to identify and nurture promising students as early as secondary school, according to an AI expert at Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

14-year-old Vietnamese prodigy earns medal at world AI olympiad

Le Ky Nam, an eighth-grade student in Hanoi, brought home a bronze medal from the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad 2026, competing against students from leading technology nations.

Six educators and students receive Le Van Thiem Mathematics Prize 2025

The Vietnam Mathematical Society has announced the winners of its highest honor, recognizing remarkable contributions to teaching and academic excellence.

Vietnam secures two silvers, one bronze at global AI Olympiad

At the 2026 International AI Olympiad in Slovenia, Vietnamese high schoolers impressed judges with advanced machine learning solutions and ethical reasoning in artificial intelligence.

Hanoi universities announce tuition hikes for 2026

A number of universities in Hanoi have announced tuition increases for 2026, with some programs rising by more than VND10 million per year (approximately US$400).

Student graduates early with highest score, just 0.01 short of perfection

With a cumulative GPA of 3.99/4, Truong Phuong Linh (K58 cohort student, majoring in Digital Marketing) achieved the highest overall score among early graduates at Thuongmai University in 2026.

Male ‘Beauty King’ student obtains full scholarship for master’s program

Before becoming the champion of “The New Generation of Students,” Khanh Nam was named the “Mister” of the “Vietnam Student Beauty” contest.

SOS Children's Village student wins rare scholarship and graduates with honors

Growing up at the SOS Children’s Village Hai Phong, Phuong Anh never felt miserable or pitiful. At 18, she won a rare scholarship and later graduated from university with distinction.

Female student graduates technology school with perfect GPA

Graduating in Industrial Systems Engineering – Logistics and Supply Chain Management from HCMC University of Technology with a perfect GPA of 4.0, Ho Tran Anh Thu has become one of the highest-achieving graduates in the university’s training history.

AI becomes a new academic focus across campuses

Following global technology trends, a growing number of universities in Vietnam will open Artificial Intelligence programs and begin enrolling students from 2026.

From unpaid tuition to Google Malaysia

From a struggling undergraduate to a travel blogger and digital marketing consultant, Nguyen Duy Hai’s journey was shaped by hardship and quiet compassion from his university.

Gen Z lecturer wins full PhD scholarship at Asia’s top university

Turning down a lucrative corporate offer, Vu Hai Anh chose academia - and at 23 became a faculty-track lecturer at Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

Fourth-year student publishes eight papers at international conferences

At 22, Nguyen Duc Nhat Anh, a student at the National Economics University, has authored 26 scientific research papers, including eight presented at international conferences and five published in specialized academic journals.

A Gen Z lecturer building her path in research and teaching

Once an engineering graduate unsure about teaching, Tra Giang now pursues doctoral research abroad with a long-term commitment to return and contribute to her alma mater.

Vietnam participates in Asia-Pacific education exhibition for first time

Vietnam will officially take part for the first time in the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition, hosting a Vietnam Pavilion at the event.

Purpose-driven AI education prepares students for digital, people-centred future

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has unveiled a pilot curriculum framework for artificial intelligence (AI) education in general schools, slated for rollout from early 2026 before being reviewed, refined and scaled up.