As of the 2025-2026 academic year, Hanoi National University of Education High School for Gifted Students has recorded an exceptional milestone: seven of its students achieved a perfect SAT score of 1600.

Tran Thuan Hieu, a 12th-grade Informatics student at Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, has received a full scholarship worth VND12 billion from the University of Chicago, one of the top universities in the US.

Nguyen Pham Nhat Thien Minh carried with him “steel” discipline, careful working habits, a strong sense of responsibility and perseverance, qualities that later proved essential while working at leading research centers in the world.

Two male students from Class 12 Math 2 at Hanoi National University of Education High School for Gifted Students have both secured full scholarships to Aalto University, the top-ranked university in Finland.

Vietnamese students continue to lead the world in primary mathematics, reflecting the growing impact of integrated English-language education.

Nguyen Dang Dao is currently a doctoral candidate at the National University of Singapore, after completing three master’s degrees at leading institutions around the world.

His journey reflects discipline, curiosity, and a deep understanding of mathematics beyond formulas and memorization.

Tran Thi Son Truc, a fourth-year student at Hanoi University, who won first prize in a Chinese-Vietnamese interpreting competition late last year, is also well-known for her elegant calligraphy skills.

Seven years after receiving a life-saving heart transplant, a girl from Lang Son has achieved academic success by winning second prize in a provincial chemistry competition.

A team of students from the University of Engineering and Technology under Vietnam National University–Hanoi has won third prize at the 2026 NAPROCK International Programming Contest.

The Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad 2026 brings together top young mathematicians, with Vietnam’s team expected to deliver strong performances at the prestigious regional competition.

Bui Anh Tu, an 11th-grade student majoring in Physics at Bien Hoa High School for the Gifted in Ninh Binh province, won first prize in Physics at the national excellent student selection exam for the 2025-2026 school year with a score of 28.

Surpassing many of her male peers, Nguyen Ngoc Yen Trang, majoring in Civil Engineering Technology, has become the 2025 valedictorian of the University of Engineering and Technology - Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-UET).

Bui Nhat Minh, a 10th-grade student who topped entrance exams at two elite high schools, has continued his winning streak in early 2026.

The Vietnamese student secured admission to one of the top universities in the US after building a strong academic record and community projects.

Le Ky Nam, an eighth-grade student in Hanoi, brought home a bronze medal from the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad 2026, competing against students from leading technology nations.

At the 2026 International AI Olympiad in Slovenia, Vietnamese high schoolers impressed judges with advanced machine learning solutions and ethical reasoning in artificial intelligence.

With a cumulative GPA of 3.99/4, Truong Phuong Linh (K58 cohort student, majoring in Digital Marketing) achieved the highest overall score among early graduates at Thuongmai University in 2026.

Before becoming the champion of “The New Generation of Students,” Khanh Nam was named the “Mister” of the “Vietnam Student Beauty” contest.

Growing up at the SOS Children’s Village Hai Phong, Phuong Anh never felt miserable or pitiful. At 18, she won a rare scholarship and later graduated from university with distinction.