What are the regulatory requirements for recognition of national parent universities? What are the procedures for recognition of national parent universities in Vietnam?

What are the regulatory requirements for recognition of national parent universities in Vietnam?

Under Article 104 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the regulatory requirements for recognition of national parent universities in Vietnam are as follows:

- A parent university or affiliate university (if any) shall meet all standards and criteria included in the Higher Education Institution Standard applied to institutions providing doctoral education and must be granted accreditation status according to regulations issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

- It is required to offer training programs up to doctoral level in majors and fields, including natural science, mathematical statistics, engineering, computer and information technology, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, business and management.

- A proposal for development into a regional or national parent university shall be formulated and approved by the Prime Minister. Such proposal shall be consistent with a planning for development of network of pedagogy and higher education institutions and regional planning.

It shall clearly specify necessity for development into the regional or national parent university; objectives of developing into the regional or national parent university; targets to be reached, making sure that the parent university is capable of fulfilling and conducting roles and missions of the regional or national parent university; tasks, solutions, resources and roadmap for fulfillment of objectives and targets set out.

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What are the procedures for recognition of national parent universities in Vietnam?

According to Article 105 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the procedures for recognition of national parent universities in Vietnam are as follows:

Step 1: The parent university shall submit an application specified in clause 2 of Article 105 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP in person, via online public service portal or by post, to the Ministry of Education and Training;

Step 2: Within 15 days from the date of receipt of the sufficient application, if the application is unsatisfactory, the Ministry of Education and Training shall give a written notification to the parent university for amendments/additions to the application;

Step 3: Within 90 days from the date of receipt of the sufficient application, if the application is satisfactory, the Ministry of Education and Training shall preside over and cooperate with relevant agencies in organizing the assessment of the application and the realistic assessment to correctly assess the implementation of the proposal, preparing an assessment report, completing and submitting the application to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Home Affairs and relevant agencies and units to seek their written opinions; if the parent university is not eligible, it shall be notified in witting and provided with clear reasons.

Step 4: The realistic assessment shall be made by an assessment council, composed of the representatives of the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the People's Committee of the province where the parent university is based. The assessment council shall be established under a decision issued by the Minister of Education and Training and it shall advise the Minister of Education and Training on the feasibility and reality of the application for recognition of the regional or national parent university in order to submit it to the Prime Minister for consideration and decision;

Step 5: Within 30 days from the date of receipt of sufficient written opinions from relevant agencies and units specified in point c of this clause, the Ministry of Education and Training shall consolidate such written opinions, complete the application and submit them to the Prime Minister for consideration and decision;

The decision on recognition of the regional or national parent university (according to Form No. 13 Appendix III enclosed with Decree 125/2024/ND-CP) shall be publicly announced on mass media.

Which entity has the power to recognize national parent universities in Vietnam?

Under Clause 1, Article 105 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the regulation is as follows:

Power to recognize and procedures for recognition of regional and national parent universities

1. The Prime Minister has power to issue a decision on recognition of a regional or national parent university.

2. An application for recognition of a regional or national parent university includes:

a) A written request for recognition of the regional or national parent university (according to Form No. 12 Appendix III enclosed with this Decree);

b) A proof of fulfillment of the requirements specified in clause 1, clause 2 Article 104 of this Decree;

c) A report on results of implementation of the proposal for development into the regional or national parent university, enclosed with proofs of fulfillment of objectives and targets according to the roadmap of the proposal;

d) Draft statutes of organization and operation of the regional or national parent university; regulations on organizational structure, finances and assets; other contents (if any).

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Thus, according to the above regulations, the Prime Minister of Vietnam has the power to recognize national parent universities.

What is the application form for recognition of a national parent university in Vietnam?

The application form for recognition of a national parent university in Vietnam is Form No. 12 Appendix III issued together with Decree 125/2024/ND-CP.

The application form for recognition of a national parent university in Vietnam is as follows:

Download the application form for recognition of a national parent university in Vietnam

* Notes when completing the application form for recognition of a national parent university in Vietnam:

(1) Name of the supervisory authority (if any) of the agency or organization requesting recognition of a regional or national parent university.

(2) Name of the agency or organization requesting recognition of a regional or national parent university.

(3) Clearly state the content of the request.

(4) The person authorized to decide on the recognition of a regional or national parent university.