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

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

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

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for sweeping reforms in higher education, including the development of elite universities and centers of excellence to support Vietnam's long-term growth ambitions.

Four Vietnamese universities have improved their positions in the latest Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR), with all six of the country's ranked institutions remaining among the world's top 10%.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has signed a decision approving a scheme to develop several major higher education institutions in the southeastern region to a level comparable with Asia’s leading universities.

Under the “real work – real deployment” university model, businesses would provide real-world problems, directly participate in training, and evaluate students.

In the AI era, universities are being called on to move beyond training and become pioneers of national innovation and strategic technologies.

A nationwide survey of nearly 9,200 students has revealed that many Vietnamese university students are struggling with academic pressure, uncertainty and a lack of career direction.

The Ministry of Education and Training has issued a plan to implement a programme on supporting student entrepreneurship in the 2026-2035 period, aiming to develop a comprehensive startup ecosystem across the education sector.

The Ministry of Education and Training has released a draft circular on the application of technology in higher education for public consultation.

The government calls for decisive action to streamline institutions and strengthen national human capital.

Although the number of Vietnamese universities featured in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings has increased compared to last year, most institutions have slipped in position.

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City has set a target to invite 68 visiting professors in 2026, aiming to strengthen training quality and research capacity in key disciplines.

A number of universities are pouring money into attracting professors, associate professors, and people with doctorates, but reality shows that just attracting them is not enough. The more difficult problem lies in nurturing and retaining the team.

Despite steady expansion in academic staff, fewer than one-third of university lecturers in Vietnam hold doctoral degrees or higher.