Education

Vietnamese students at US universities increase by 5.70 percent in academic year 2022-23

The number of Vietnamese students at US universities and colleges has increased by 5.70 percent, to 21,900 students in the academic year 2022-2023 according to the 2023 Open Doors Report by the Institute of International Education.

Pioneer the Possible University Tour arrives in Danang

The Pioneer the Possible University Tour with a series of events focused on innovation and sustainability has just arrived in the central city of Danang.

Vietnam hastens workforce training for semiconductor industry

Though bringing in billions of US dollars in revenue, the Vietnamese semiconductor industry is still facing a host of challenges, especially the shortage of a skilled workforce.

Vietnam wins big at ASEAN Student Contest on Information Security 2023

Vietnam’s teams have secured an absolute victory at the ASEAN Student Contest on Information Security (ASCIS) 2023 after overcoming teams from other ASEAN nations.

HCM City students to enjoy long Tet holiday

Many universities in HCM City have announced their plans for the Lunar New Year in which some schools are giving students four to five weeks off.

Vietnam requires policies for high-quality STEM education

Vietnam needs a comprehensive investment strategy and supportive policies to encourage universities to invest in the education of high-quality STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professionals.

Vietnam and Switzerland broaden bilateral education cooperation

Vietnam wishes to strengthen education cooperation with Switzerland, especially in developing high quality education and increasing the exchange of education institutions between the two countries.

Vietnam, Japan foster educational cooperation

Vietnamese Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son on October 11 highly valued Japan’s educational development, and suggested the country share its experience with Vietnam to step up bilateral cooperation in this field.

Scholarship opportunities offered at US East-West Centre

The East-West Center (EWC) is offering scholarships for graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i.

VNU-HCM promotes publication on international scientific journals

Together with scientific research, the publication on international scientific journals is being stepped up, becoming a key mission of the Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City.

Dak Lak school security checks stir controversy

A private school in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has assigned staff to perform searches on students before they enter class.

Nearly 70% of Vietnamese students go on to study at US universities

Approximately 70% of local students have pursued undergraduate programmes at universities in the US, according to figures released by the Office of Education under the US Embassy in Hanoi.

HCM City looks to expand cooperation with Japanese university

Training facilities and research institutes of Ho Chi Minh City hope to strengthen cooperation with Osaka Metropolitan University of Japan in technology research and transfer, and improving the quality of human resources.

Six local universities enter THE World University Rankings 2024

A total of six Vietnamese universities have been named in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 which was released on September 27.

HCM City and Hanoi to host French Higher Education Exhibition

A French higher education exhibition is scheduled to take place at Rex Saigon hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on September 30, and at Pullman Hanoi hotel in the capital on October 1.

Integrated subjects a major challenge for teachers as new curriculum rolled out

As the 2018 general education curriculum is being rolled out at the secondary school level, finding qualified teachers for integrated subjects remains a major bottleneck that schools are struggling to address.

HCM City hospital opens traditional medicine class for foreigners

The HCM City Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy Institute has opened a class for nine French students to introduce the uniqueness of Vietnamese traditional medicine.

Australia seeks chances for educational, agricultural cooperation with Can Tho

The education and cuisine of Australia were introduced to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 18 with a view to further promoting bilateral connections.

Vietnam marks significant strides in illiteracy eradication

Vietnam has achieved notable successes in eradicating illiteracy, and efforts continue to advance this mission, the Ministry of Education and Training reported on International Literacy Day, which falls on September 8.

Bến Tre student wins 3rd prize in international letter-writing contest

Đào Khương Duy, a seventh grader at Huỳnh Tấn Phát Secondary School in Bến Tre Province, has won the third prize in the International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People.

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