University education institutions offering programs in Law and Health must meet several specific indicators in addition to general standards, according to a draft circular on university education standards released by the Ministry of Education and Training on 23/6.
This marks the first time the Ministry has introduced such requirements. The objective is to closely align assessment activities with professional competency, learning outcomes, and the social responsibility of universities in these training fields.
The Ministry's proposal includes six standards and 19 criteria for universities.
For instance, in the Health sector, universities must ensure that 100% of students are provided with practical training facilities. Additionally, 80% of practical or clinical lecturers must hold valid practice certificates, and 30% of lecturers should be adjunct staff from practical facilities.
For universities offering Law programs, at least 30% of course modules must include legal practice activities. All students are required to participate in internships or legal practice. Furthermore, a minimum of 30% of lecturers must possess practical legal experience.
The proposed specific indicators are as follows:
For universities training in the Health sector:
| No. | Specific indicator | Minimum threshold |
| General indicators for all disciplines in the Health sector | ||
| 1 | Percentage of students assigned to practical facilities according to the training program | 100% |
| 2 | Percentage of practical or clinical lecturers with valid practice certificates | 80% |
| 3 | Percentage of adjunct lecturers from practical facilities | 30% |
| 4 | Percentage of training programs with stable practical facilities agreements for at least five years | 100% |
| 5 | Percentage of research topics with applications in healthcare or medical services | 30% |
| 6 | Percentage of practical modules assessed by professional competency standards | 80% |
| Specific indicators for General Medicine - Traditional Medicine - Rehabilitation | ||
| 1 | Ratio of practical hospital beds to students | one bed/10 students |
| 2 | Percentage of students undertaking clinical practice on real patients | 95% |
| 3 | Percentage of clinical lecturers with postgraduate qualifications | 70% |
| 4 | Percentage of students participating in clinical shifts as regulated | 100% |
| Specific indicators for Dentistry | ||
| 1 | Ratio of practical dental chairs to students | one chair/10 students |
| 2 | Percentage of students practicing on real patients | 90% |
| 3 | Percentage of students completing the required number of treatment cases | 100% |
| Specific indicators for Nursing - Midwifery | ||
| 1 | Percentage of head nurses or head midwives participating in practical training | 30% |
| 2 | Percentage of students completing full patient care internships | 100% |
| 3 | Percentage of students achieving nursing competency standards before graduation | 90% |
| 4 | Percentage of practical facilities meeting nursing practice standards | 100% |
| Specific indicators for Pharmacy | ||
| 1 | Percentage of students practicing at pharmacies, manufacturing facilities, testing laboratories, or drug distribution centers | 100% |
| 2 | Percentage of lecturers with practical pharmaceutical professional experience | 50% |
| 3 | Percentage of students achieving pharmaceutical practice competency standards | 90% |
| 4 | Percentage of research with applications in drug manufacturing or testing | 30% |
| Specific indicators for Public Health | ||
| 1 | Percentage of students practicing at CDC, medical centers, health management agencies, or community health programs | 100% |
| 2 | Percentage of students participating in epidemiological investigations or community health projects | 80% |
| 3 | Percentage of lecturers with practical experience in health management or public health | 50% |
| 4 | Percentage of research serving health policies | 30% |
| 5 | Percentage of students achieving public health competency standards | 90% |
| Specific indicators for Medical Technology | ||
| 1 | Percentage of students assigned to practical facilities for medical technology | 100% |
| 2 | Percentage of practical equipment meeting training program requirements | 90% |
| 3 | Percentage of practical lecturers with practice certificates or relevant professional certifications | 80% |
| 4 | Percentage of students achieving professional technical competency standards | 90% |
| 5 | Percentage of practical modules implemented using real equipment or standardized simulations | 80% |
For universities training in the Law sector (applicable to all disciplines within the Law sector):
| No. | Specific indicator | Minimum threshold |
| 1 | Percentage of course modules with legal practice activities | 30% |
| 2 | Percentage of students participating in legal internships or practice | 100% |
| 3 | Percentage of lecturers with practical legal experience | 30% |
| 4 | Percentage of course modules utilizing case law, legal situations, or real-world data | 50% |
| 5 | Percentage of cooperation with judicial bodies and legal practice organizations | 70% |
The draft circular also includes projected formulas for calculating these indicators.
Currently, Vietnam has approximately 250 higher education institutions, encompassing both public and private universities. Among these, about 100 universities offer Law training programs. In the Health sector, there are around 35 universities specifically for General Medicine, with a larger number if other disciplines like Nursing are included.
The Ministry of Education and Training states in the draft that these specific indicators, along with general standards and criteria, will serve as the basis for planning the network of higher education institutions, investing in the development of key universities, granting or revoking operating licenses, and suspending student admissions for institutions that fail to meet the requirements.
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A clinical lecture by a Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy lecturer at Thai Binh General Hospital. *Photo: School Fanpage* |
Duong Tam
