The Ministry of Education and Training has just turned down proposals from several private colleges to launch journalism training courses this year.
Journalism training not allowed at private universities. Illustrative photo
The higher education department under the ministry cited a directive on journalism and publishing management as saying that journalism training should be carried out at local public universities under tight management from the state but not at private institutions.
The ministry asked local universities to strictly follow the directive.
At present, journalism training is being provided at nine public universities including the Academy of Journalism and Communication, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the Military University of Culture and Arts, the Hanoi University of Culture, the Vinh University, the Thai Nguyen University, the Hue University, and the Danang University.
However, many graduates from private universities are found working in journalism and publishing after studying communications or public relations.
