Which levels are included in the higher education in Vietnam? What are training forms of higher education in Vietnam?

Which levels are included in the higher education in Vietnam?

Based on Clause 1, Article 6 of the Higher Education Law 2012 (amended by Clause 3, Article 1 of the Amended Higher Education Law 2018), the levels of higher education in Vietnam are stipulated as follows:

The levels and training forms of higher education

1. The levels of higher education include: college, university, master’s and doctorate.

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Thus, higher education in Vietnam provides training at the following levels:

- College, university;

- Master's;

- Doctorate.

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What are training forms of higher education in Vietnam?

Based on Clause 2, Article 6 of the Higher Education Law 2012 (amended by Clause 3, Article 1 of the Amended Higher Education Law 2018), the training forms of higher education in Vietnam is stipulated as follows:

The levels and training forms of higher education​

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2. Training forms include formal training, in-service training and distance education. Students can transfer between the training forms through bridge programs.

3. A higher education institution may provide continuing education courses, short-term courses and issue diplomas or certificates in accordance with law in order to serve lifelong learning.

4. The Government shall prescribe training levels of special academic disciplines.

Thus, the forms of training in higher education include:

- Formal training;

- In-service training;

- Distance education.

*Note: Students can transfer between the training forms through bridge programs.

What are the standards for the principal of a higher education institution in Vietnam?

According to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 20 of the Higher Education Law 2012 (amended by Clause 14, Article 1 of the Amended Higher Education Law 2018), the standards for the principal of a higher education institution are specified as follows:

- Having good political and ethical qualities, a doctoral degree, being healthy enough to perform the duties, having scientific credibility and experience in managing higher education; the age to hold the position of principal of a public higher education institution as prescribed by law;

- Meeting specific standards of the principal of a higher education institution as stipulated in the regulations on the organization and operation of the higher education institution.

What are the duties and powers of the principal of a higher education institution in Vietnam?

According to the provisions of Clause 3, Article 20 of the Higher Education Law 2012 (amended by Clause 14, Article 1 of the Amended Higher Education Law 2018), the duties and powers of the principal of a higher education institution are specified as follows:

- Being the legal representative and the chief account holder of the higher education institution, except in cases where the regulations on the organization and operation of private higher education institutions, non-profit private higher education institutions provide otherwise;

- Organizing the implementation of professional, academic activities, organization, personnel, finance, assets, domestic and international cooperation activities, and other activities according to legal regulations, the regulations on organization and operation of the higher education institution, and decisions of the school council, university council;

- Submitting documents within the authority of the school council, university council for issuance after collecting opinions from relevant organizations, units, and individuals within the higher education institution;

Issuing other regulations of the higher education institution according to the regulations on the organization and operation of the higher education institution;

- Proposing the school council, university council to consider appointing, dismissing, and relieving managerial positions under the authority of the school council, university council;

Implementing the appointment, dismissal, and relieving of other management positions of the higher education institution, deciding on investment projects according to the regulations on the organization and operation of the higher education institution;

- Annually reporting to the school council, university council on the results of the performance of the duties of the principal and the vice-principals, finances, and assets of the higher education institution;

Ensuring transparency and accountability of information; implementing reporting policies and being subject to inspection and examination by competent authorities;

Undertaking accountability within the scope of assigned duties and powers;

- Performing other duties and powers according to legal regulations;

Being responsible before the law, the school council, university council, and related parties;

Being subject to supervision of related individuals and organizations regarding the performance of assigned duties and powers.