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Vietnamese universities open door to world’s best minds in sci-tech

The Vietnam National University (VNU) - Ho Chi Minh City is bringing the world’s brightest scientific minds to Vietnam.

University to hire 100 visiting professors to work part-time

Vietnam National University, HCM City (VNUHCM), has appointed 100 visiting professors with preferential treatment offered. Fifty visiting professors will be invited in the 2025-2026 period.

Education development strategy looks to improve global rankings for universities

The number of universities appearing in prestigious global rankings is increasing, and their positions on the rankings have also improved significantly over the years.

Vietnam aims to be among top 10 in Asia in higher education

Vietnam has set a goal to be among the top 4 Southeast Asian countries and top 10 Asian countries with the best higher education systems.

Vietnamese universities achieve top rankings in global education fields

Vietnamese universities have achieved notable recognition in the 2025 Times Higher Education global subject rankings, with eight disciplines, including Business and Engineering, earning spots on the list.

Universities reduce number of state-paid staff, dissolve and merge departments

Hanoi and HCM City National Universities and other top-tier universities are moving ahead with the plan to streamline their apparatus, dissolving and merging many dependent units.