Vietnam: What are the guidelines for writing the application for the merger or division of higher education institutions according to Decree 125?

Where to download the application form for the merger or division of higher education institutions in Vietnam according to Decree 125?

Under Appendix III issued with Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the application form for the merger or division of higher education institutions is specified as follows:

Form No. 08 -  the application form for merger or division of higher education institutions is as follows:

Download... application form for merger or division of higher education institutions

What are the guidelines for writing the application for the merger or division of higher education institutions in Vietnam according to Decree 125?

Below are the guidelines for writing the application for the merger or division of higher education institutions in Vietnam according to Decree 125 as follows:

Title and basic information section:

(1): Clearly specify the type of proposal, for example: "Proposal for the merger of higher education institutions".

(2): Clearly state the main content, for example: "regarding the merger of higher education institutions".

Specific information section:

(3): Content of the proposal, for example: "merger of higher education institutions".

(4): Name of the receiving agency or organization, for example: "Ministry of Education and Training".

(5): Address and specific contact information of the educational institutions.

Implementation steps:

Information about the proposing agency/organization: Provide detailed information, including: name, address, phone number, fax, email, functions, and duties.

Reason and purpose: Clearly present the reasons (e.g., enhancing management efficiency, optimizing resources...) and objectives (e.g., improving education quality, aligning with educational sector planning).

In case of merger:

List the information of each institution before the merger (as per form a).

After the merger, specify the details of the new institution: name, address, functions, and duties.

In case of division:

Provide detailed information about the institution before the division.

For each newly formed institution, provide complete information such as name, address, functions, and duties.

Attached documents:

Scheme for the merger or division of higher education institutions.

Note: The above guidelines for writing the application for the merger or division of higher education institutions in Vietnam according to Decree 125 are for reference only!

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What are the regulatory requirements for establishment of public universities or permission for establishment of private universities​ in Vietnam?

Under Article 94 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the regulatory requirements for establishment of public universities or permission for establishment of private universities​ in Vietnam are:

1. A project on establishment of a university shall be set up. Such project shall be consistent with an approved planning for network of higher education and pedagogy institutions.

2. It is required to obtain a written consent for establishment of the university to be located within a central-affiliated city or province from the People’s Committee of the province where the university is based (except when the university is affiliated to the provincial People's Committee) and a written certification of land use rights.

3. The university shall reserve at least 05 hectares of land used for construction of its head office. The university shall be located within a safe and convenient environment for the university’s students, teachers, administrative officers and staff; the university shall be located at a safe distance from service providers, production establishments or warehouses storing goods that cause environmental pollution, toxic chemicals or inflammable substances and not be located in a hazard zone.

4. Regarding a public university, a construction investment project, clearly identifying capital source for construction under a plan shall be set up and approved by a competent management authority Regarding a private university, the investment capital shall be at least VND 1.000 billion (excluding the value of land used for construction of the university); the investment capital shall include cash and assets intended for investment, and be certified in writing by a competent agency; until the time of assessment for permission for establishment of the private university, the actualized investment must be more than VND 500 billion.

What are the requirements to be satisfied by universities for provision of training in Vietnam?

Under Article 96 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the requirements to be satisfied by universities for provision of training in Vietnam are:

1. Be issued with a decision on establishment or permission for establishment of the university by the Prime Minister.

2. Own facilities and equipment meeting standards of training with regard to proposed fields and disciplines of training, and admission capacity according to regulations issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

3. Develop training programs, syllabus, teaching and learning materials meeting standards of training with regard to proposed fields and disciplines of training, and admission capacity according to regulations issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

4. Employ sufficient tenured lecturers and administrative officers that meet professional standards and requirements for proposed fields and disciplines of training, and admission capacity according to regulations issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

5. Have a sufficient amount of financial resources in order to maintain and develop training as committed in the establishment proposal.

6. Have the statutes of organization and operation of the university.