Ten Vietnamese universities have been named in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with several improving their positions compared to last year.

Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), is implementing bold policies by prioritizing the development of basic sciences, the core foundation for elite training, innovation, and technology mastery.

Sixteen Vietnamese universities are now part of THE’s Impact Rankings 2025, showcasing their sustainable development efforts.

VNU Hanoi launches new program offering up to $40,000 for patents and research achievements.

Outstanding lecturers and scientists at Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNUH) are eligible to receive bonuses ranging from VND500 million to VND1 billion for international patents or technology transfers.

A total of 62 PhD holders, most of whom were trained overseas, applied for academic and research positions at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM).

HCM City University of Economics has reported revenue of VND526.6 billion from technology transfer in 2023-2024, the highest figure among universities.

Commenting on the draft amendment to the Higher Education Law, some educators have suggested abolishing the national and regional university model.

The amended Higher Education Law is half the length of the 2018 Higher Education Law, and the number of guidance documents, measured by pages, has also been reduced by roughly half to simplify and avoid overlapping regulations.

Universities are chasing global accreditation to align their curricula with international benchmarks, ensuring graduates can hold their own worldwide.

Renowned professor Luong Van Hy from the University of Toronto will serve as a visiting professor at the Vietnam National University HCM City (VNUHCMC), collaborating on research at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, a member school.

The Vietnam National University HCM City (VNUHCMC) is planning to invite 100 visiting professors in the next five years, and other universities are spending billions of dong to attract talents.

Nine Vietnamese universities have been ranked among Asia’s best in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025, with a surprising new name leading the national list by entering the top 150.

To attract top-tier academic talent, southern universities are offering lucrative incentives for professors and PhDs.

Major universities are establishing branches nationwide to improve educational access and meet local workforce demands, with significant investments in infrastructure and new academic programs.

Eight major universities seek 100 PhD holders with salaries up to $2,300 per month and attractive incentives for professors.

University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City becomes Vietnam’s first medical university to reach $63 million in revenue.

Professors, associate professors, and holders of PhDs at universities nowadays can earn up to billions of dong each year. Their income comes from many sources.

A number of lecturers from Can Tho University sent for doctoral training and development have not returned to the university to resume their duties after graduation, adversely affecting the institution’s operational and development plans.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university for business and economics in the world in 2025, according to Times Higher Education (THE).