VietNamNet Bridge – Four member universities of Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM) on Monday received accreditation certification for educational quality from the Ministry of Education and Training.

The certifications are awarded at a ceremony held on Monday. — Photo Courtesy of Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City

They include the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Science, University of Information Technology and University of Economics and Law.

The Centre for Education Accreditation at Vietnam National University Ha Noi was responsible for carrying out quality assessment of the four universities.

Associate Professor Nguyen Hoi Nghia, deputy director of VNUHCM, said the university had been carrying out educational reforms and enhancing creativity.

VNUHCM, which has a total of six member universities, considers educational quality the leading priority in its development strategy, said Nghia, adding that the accreditation process had helped member universities discover their strengths and weaknesses.

Of the six members, VNUHCM now has five member universities, including the International University, which have received accredited certification in educational quality from the ministry.

Professor Dr Nguyen Quy Thanh, head of the Centre for Education Accreditation, said that three VNUHCM member universities, the International University, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and University of Science, had achieved the highest results of 21 educational establishments that had been assessed.

Of the 21 educational establishments, 14 have received official accreditation in educational quality.

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