How to distinguish full-time and part-time modes of study in Vietnamese education?

How to distinguish full-time and part-time modes of study in Vietnamese education?

According to Article 4 of the Regulations issued with Circular 08/2021/TT-BGDDT:

[1] Concepts according to legal regulations

According to the undergraduate education regulations in Vietnam, stipulated in Circular 08/2021/TT-BGDDT, full-time and part-time modes of study have different goals and forms to meet the diverse learning needs of learners.

1. Full-time mode of study:

This is a form of education where students study full-time at university institutions. Full-time students are required to participate fully in the teaching activities at school and have a stable study schedule. This system aims to provide in-depth knowledge and professional skills within a focused learning environment, suitable for young students who have just completed upper secondary education.

2. Part-time mode of study:

The target audience of this system mainly comprises individuals who are already working but wish to complete their university education or enhance their qualifications for work purposes. This training program is designed for those working while studying, allowing more flexible study times and locations, suitable for those who have main jobs but still wish to pursue further education.

[2] Teaching locations

According to Article 4 of the Regulations issued with Circular 08/2021/TT-BGDDT, there are some differences in teaching locations between the two modes of study:

- Full-time mode of study: Teaching activities are conducted at the educational institution, except for practice, internships, real-world experiences, and online teaching which may be conducted outside the educational institution;

-Part-time mode of study: Teaching activities shall take place in training institutions or institutions involved in joint training according to regulations on joint training in Article 5 of this Regulation; and practicals, internships, practical experiences and online teaching may be carried out outside of training institutions and institutions involved in joint training;

[3] Teaching time

Article 4 of the Regulations issued with Circular 08/2021/TT-BGDDT also clearly stipulates the time for conducting teaching activities for each system:

- Full-time mode of study: Teaching activities shall take place between 6 AM and 8 PM from Monday to Saturday; activities specific to training programs shall be organized according to the regulations of training institutions.

-Part-time mode of study: Teaching time may be scheduled flexibly.

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What are the regulations on simultaneous enrollment in two programs in Vietnam?

Under Article 18 of Circular 08/2021/TT-BGDDT, specific provisions regarding simultaneous enrollment in two programs are as follows:

1. For credit-based training, students may register for units of study of another training program or academic discipline besides their own according to the situation of their training institutions, but may enjoy official rights pertaining to and apply for graduation from the second program only when they have successfully enrolled in the second program according to regulations in Clause 2 herein.

2. Students may apply for the second program after they have reached second year of the first program. At the time of application, students must meet either of the following conditions and other conditions of their training institutions:

a) Have good GPA or higher and meet admission requirements of the second program in the admission year;

b) Have average GPA and meet admission requirements of the second program in the admission year.

3. While a student is enrolled in two programs simultaneously, if GPA of the first program falls below the average level or the student receives an academic warning, they must stop attending the second program in the following semester; and be removed from list of students enrolled in the second program.

4. Maximum time for a student to attend two programs simultaneously shall be the maximum study time of the first program provided for in Clause 5 Article 2 of this Regulation. While the student enrolls in the second program, results of units of study with equivalent content and academic load of the first program may be recognized.

5. Students may apply for graduation from the second program if they are eligible and have applied for graduation from the first program at least 02 years before applying for graduation from the second program.

6. Training institutions may offer the second program to students only when they meet quality assurance conditions in terms of admission quota and training capacity; concurrently, they shall stipulate procedures and requirements for enrollment and degree awarding for the second program.

What are the regulations on handling violations committed by students in Vietnam?

Under Article 20 of Circular 08/2021/TT-BGDDT, specific provisions on handling violations committed by students in Vietnam are as follows:

- Students committing fraud in examinations and academic performance assessments shall be subject to disciplinary actions for each unit of study where they commit fraud according to regulations of the applicable regulation on high school graduation exam promulgated by the Ministry of Education and Training, unless otherwise provided for in Clause 2 of Article 20 of Circular 08/2021/TT-BGDDT.

- Students sitting exams for other people or asking other people to sit their exams shall be suspended from study for 01 year if they commit this violation for the first time and forced to leave school if they commit this violation for the second time.

- Students using forged documents, degrees or certificates to apply for admission or graduation shall be forced to leave school; and any graduation degree awarded shall be confiscated and disposed of.