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VN universities hesitate to give lectures online

Many schools are not thinking of organizing online classes while others have tried to give lectures online, but said that there were many problems.

VN schools rush to run high-quality training programs that charge more tuition

In 2006, a national key project hosted by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) was launched and applied on a trial basis at 10 key universities in Vietnam.

Vietnam needs to re-organize the education ministry?

The proposal by the Ministry of Interior Affairs (MIA) to re-organize the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has raised controversy.

High-quality programs of tertiary education showing weaknesses

The policy to organize high-quality programs in universities nationwide was introduced in 2006 to increase competitiveness among domestic educational institutes.

Vietnamese universities to raise admission criteria

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) states that in the upcoming academic year, universities in Vietnam must stop using unsuitable subject combinations to accept new students.

 

Online education remains unfamiliar in Vietnam

While online education is common around the world, it is unpopular in Vietnam. Online training is provided by some universities, but it is absent in general education.

Research universities: requirements high, benefits low

Research universities have been compared to ‘storm troops’ that lead the way in carrying out scientific research. However, they have not received appropriate preferences from the government.

Expediting education to reach the world

Vietnam has proactively integrated into the world at various levels and in diversified forms by embracing global market principles and standards.

Mergers of universities, junior colleges kicks off in Vietnam

Unable to enroll students and taking a loss for a long period, many universities and junior colleges are planning to merge with other schools. 

More universities are granted self-autonomy

Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha talks with about his plan to grant more universities autonomous rights. 

 

International competitions put pressure on VN students

There are at least 16 national and international competitions in math for students from the first to the 12th grades. Many of them are believed to be useless.

Hanoi to have another international university

The university will become an international innovation center of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

 

Student streamlining – a must in 4.0 era

Career guidance is believed to be important in the new era which aims to create human resources who meet the changing requirements of the labor market.

Vietnam's educational sector to see more M&A deals

M&A has been and will continue to be the major investment trend in Vietnam’s educational sector in the time to come, according to Troy Griffiths, deputy CEO of Savills Vietnam.

Big money poured into higher education sector

Nguyen Hoang Group has become well known as the biggest private investor in the education sector.

VN higher education is profitable sector for investors

As Vietnamese are spending more money on their children’s education, higher education in Vietnam has proven to be a lucrative business.

In Vietnam, unemployment rate among higher education graduates is higher than others

Between 70 and 80 percent of the unemployed are junior college (3-year training) or university (4-5 year training) graduates.

What educational model does Vietnam need in the 4.0 era?

Vietnamese education is struggling to find an educational philosophy.

RMIT Vietnam appoints new Chairman

Experienced leader and academic, Professor Peter Coloe, has been appointed RMIT Vietnam Chairman.

 

VN education startups receive millions of US dollars worth of investments

Startup projects in the education sector have attracted huge investments from international venture funds.