National Key Universities of Vietnam explained

National key academies, universities (Vietnamese: Đại học, Học viện trọng điểm quốc gia|lit=) are national (leading regional and national) universities, universities, research-oriented institutes and academies which are given priority by the government to autonomy such as: be self-printed and doctoral degrees; have full authority to send officials to study abroad, except for cases of studying with the state budget; be actively invited and receive lecturers and foreign students to study and teach; It is suggested to open training disciplines not included in the training list. In addition, the Principal will decide the budget for equipment investment and capital construction without having to go through the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam.[1]

Currently, in Vietnam, there are 20 higher education institutions selected to be built into national key universities including 2 national university systems, 3 regional university systems and 15 specialized universities and academies according to fields and key national branches (pedagogy, medicine, economics, agriculture, technology, military engineering, military medicine, maritime, journalism and media, public administration).

According to the government's plan, national key research universities will be built with advanced training and research qualifications to be the driving force for the development of Vietnam's university network. More than 75% of teaching staff will have a doctorate level.

List of national key academies, universities

National Key Universities of Vietnam!No.!Type!University system!Location!Description
1National universityVietnam National University, HanoiHanoiThe first system of training and basic science research applications in Northern Vietnam.
2Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh CityThe second system of training and pure science research and application schools in Southern Vietnam.
3Regional universityHue UniversityHuế, Thừa Thiên Huế provinceThe largest university system in the North Central Coast.
4Da Nang UniversityDa NangThe largest university system in Central Vietnam.
5Thái Nguyên UniversityThái Nguyên, Thái Nguyên provinceThe largest university system in northern midlands and mountainous.
6Specialized university systemHanoi University of Science and TechnologyHanoiThe leading university in the field of engineering and technology schools of Vietnam.
7University of Economics Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh CityThe leading university in the field of economic and management schools in Southern Vietnam.
No.TypeUniversityLocationDescription
8Regional universityCan Tho UniversityCần ThơThe largest university in the Mekong Delta.
9Vinh UniversityVinh, Nghệ An provinceThe second largest university in the North Central Coast.
No.Specializes inSpecialized university, academyLocationDescription
10EducationHanoi National University of EducationHanoiThe leading university in the field of education and pure science research in Northern Vietnam.
11Ho Chi Minh City University of EducationHo Chi Minh CityThe leading university in the field of education and pure science research in Southern Vietnam.
12EconomicsNational Economics UniversityHanoiThe leading university in economics and management schools in Northern Vietnam.
13TransportVietnam Maritime UniversityHaiphongThe leading university in the field of transport and logistics schools of Vietnam
14Health sciencesHanoi Medical UniversityHanoiThe leading university in the field of medical and pharmaceutical schools in Northern Vietnam.
15Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy UniversityHo Chi Minh CityThe leading university in the field of medical and pharmaceutical schools in Southern Vietnam.
16Military Medical AcademyHanoiThe leading university of military medicine and pharmacy in Vietnam.
17EngineeringVietnam National Academy of AgricultureHanoiThe leading university in Vietnam of agriculture and forestry schools.
18Military Technical AcademyThe leading university in the field of military technology and defense technology industry in Vietnam.
19JournalismAcademy of Journalism and CommunicationHanoiThe leading university in the field of journalism and media industry.[2]

Universities that are striving to be listed as national key universities

  1. Hanoi University of Civil Engineering under the Ministry of Education and Training and Ministry of Construction
  2. Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
  3. Hanoi Law University, Ho Chi Minh City Law University under the Ministry of Justice
  4. Vietnam People's Police Academy, Vietnam People's Security Academy under the Ministry of Public Security
  5. Hanoi University of Theater and Cinema, Ho Chi Minh City University of Theater and Cinema under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20120417145022/http://www2.adb.org/documents/reports/consultant/vie/42079/42079-01-vie-tacr-03.pdf Sheridan, G. (2010), 'Vietnam higher education sector analysis.', ADB Technical Assistance Consultants’ Report. Retrieved on 2012-02-20.
  2. Web site: VnExpress . Học viện Báo chí Tuyên truyền thành đại học trọng điểm - VnExpress . 2020-05-17 . vnexpress.net . vi.