Vietnam: What are the conditions for approval of training programs of universities?

What are the conditions for approval of training programs of universities in Vietnam?

According to the provisions of Article 23 of Regulations on quality assessment of training programs of universities, colleges and junior colleges issued together with Circular 38/2013/TT-BGDDT, training programs of universities are approved when the following conditions are met:

- At least one course is completed.

- An external assessment is carried out, and a written request sent to the EQAO for the approval of education quality standards is made.

If the information of the training program must be kept confidential as prescribed by the State, the educational institution shall request that the external assessment result shall be sent to the governing body, and apply for the approval of education quality standards.

- The external assessment result, the resolution, and the recommendations of the Council shall be posted on the website of the EQAO as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 27 of the Regulations on quality assessment of training programs of universities, colleges and junior colleges issued together with Circular 38/2013/TT-BGDDT.

If the information of the training program must be kept confidential as prescribed by the State, the external assessment result, the resolution and recommendations of the Council shall be sent to the governing body at least 30 days before EQAO issues the approval for seeking assenting opinions.

- The training program meets at least 80% of the criteria, and meets at least 50% criteria of a standard according to the education quality assessment result of the Council.

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What are the responsibilities of universities issued with a quality assessment certificate in Vietnam?

Under Article 25 of the Regulations on quality assessment of training programs of universities, colleges and junior colleges issued together with Circular 38/2013/TT-BGDDT, the responsibilities of universities issued with a quality assessment certificate in Vietnam are as follows:

- Post the quality assessment certificate on the website of the educational institution within 30 days after date on which the quality assessment certificate is issued (not applying for education institutions or training programs need keeping confidential as prescribed by the State).

- Send reports to the Ministry of Education and Training and the governing body of the results of the quality assessment, the plan for improving and enhancing the education quality after being issued with the quality assessment certificate.

- Sustain and develop the conditions for education quality assurance. Implement the recommendations made by the Council about the rectification of the weaknesses (if any) and the improvement of the education quality.

- Sustain and improve the approved quality assessment result during the validity period of the quality assessment certificate. If the quality is not sustained consistently with the approved result, depending on the nature and seriousness of the violations, the educational institution shall be warned or have the quality assessment certificate revoked.

- Make and send a mid-term report to the Ministry of Education and Training, the governing body, and the EQAO after 2.5 years from the date on which the quality assessment certificate is issued.

What is the purpose of quality accreditation for training programs in Vietnam?

Under Article 3 of the Regulations on quality assessment of training programs of universities, colleges and junior colleges issued together with Circular 38/2013/TT-BGDDT, the purposes of quality accreditation for training programs are as follows:

- Ensure and improve the quality of the training program.

- Confirm the extent to which the training program meets the set goals at each specific stage.

- Serve as a basis for accountability to competent state management agencies and society regarding the current quality of the training program.

- Serve as a basis for learners to choose training programs and for employers to select human resources.