National Key Universities of Vietnam
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National key universities (Vietnamese: Đại học trọng điểm quốc gia) are national (leading regional and national) universities, universities, and research-oriented institutes, which are given priority by the government to autonomy such as: be self-printed and doctoral degrees; have full authority to send officials to study abroad, except for cases of studying with the state budget; be actively invited and receive lecturers and foreign students to study and teach; It is suggested to open training disciplines not included in the training list. In addition, the Principal will decide the budget for equipment investment and capital construction without having to go through the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam.[1]
Currently, in Vietnam, there are 19 higher education institutions selected to be built into national key universities including 2 national university systems, 3 regional university systems and 14 specialized universities and institutes according to fields and key national branches (pedagogy, medicine, economics, agriculture, technology, military engineering, military medicine, maritime, journalism and media).
According to the government's plan, national key research universities will be built with advanced training and research qualifications to be the driving force for the development of Vietnam's university network. More than 75% of teaching staff will have a doctorate level.
List of national key universities
| No. | Type | University system | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National university | Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Hanoi | The first system of training and basic science research applications in Northern Vietnam. |
| 2 | Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City | The second system of training and pure science research and application schools in Southern Vietnam. | |
| 3 | Regional university | Hue University | Thừa Thiên Huế | The largest university system in the North Central Coast. |
| 4 | University of Da Nang | Da Nang | The largest university system in Central Vietnam. | |
| 5 | Thái Nguyên University | Thái Nguyên | The largest university system in northern midlands and mountainous. | |
| 6 | Specialized university system | Hanoi University of Science and Technology | Hanoi | The leading university in the field of engineering and technology schools of Vietnam. |
| 7 | University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City | The leading university in the field of economic and management schools in Southern Vietnam. | |
| No. | Type | University | Location | Description |
| 8 | Regional university | Can Tho University | Cần Thơ | The largest university in the Mekong Delta. |
| 9 | Vinh University | Nghệ An | The second largest university in the North Central Coast. | |
| No. | Specializes in | Specialized university | Location | Description |
| 10 | Education | Hanoi National University of Education | Hanoi | The leading university in the field of education and pure science research in Northern Vietnam. |
| 11 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Education | Ho Chi Minh City | The leading university in the field of education and pure science research in Southern Vietnam. | |
| 12 | Economics | National Economics University | Hanoi | The leading university in economics and management schools in Northern Vietnam. |
| 13 | Transport | Vietnam Maritime University | Haiphong | The leading university in the field of transport and logistics schools of Vietnam |
| 14 | Health sciences | Hanoi Medical University | Hanoi | The leading university in the field of medical and pharmaceutical schools in Northern Vietnam. |
| 15 | Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy University | Ho Chi Minh City | The leading university in the field of medical and pharmaceutical schools in Southern Vietnam. | |
| 16 | Vietnam Military Medical University | Hanoi | The leading university of military medicine and pharmacy in Vietnam. | |
| 17 | Engineering | Vietnam National University of Agriculture | Hanoi | The leading university in Vietnam of agriculture and forestry schools. |
| 18 | Le Quy Don Technical University | The leading university in the field of military technology and defense technology industry in Vietnam. | ||
| 19 | Journalism | Academy of Journalism and Communication | Hanoi | The leading university in the field of journalism and media industry.[2] |
Universities that are striving to be listed as national key universities
- Quy Nhon University
- National University of Civil Engineering, under the Ministry of Education and Training.
- Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment
- University of Transport Technology
- People's Police Academy, under the Ministry of Public Security
Notes
- ↑ Sheridan, G. (2010), 'Vietnam higher education sector analysis.', ADB Technical Assistance Consultants’ Report. Retrieved on 2012-02-20.
- ↑ VnExpress. "Học viện Báo chí Tuyên truyền thành đại học trọng điểm - VnExpress" (in vi). https://vnexpress.net/hoc-vien-bao-chi-tuyen-truyen-thanh-dai-hoc-trong-diem-3239341.html.
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