Universities failing to meet standards could be fined 30-60 million VND and have their enrollment suspended if they don't address the issues within two years, according to a draft proposal by the Ministry of Education and Training.

16 Vietnamese universities have been recognized as meeting the standards of international accreditation organizations, an increase of 4 compared to last year.

Universities in Vietnam face potential mergers or closures if they fail to meet new standards for faculty qualifications, graduate employment rates, and financial stability. These standards require 20-40% of lecturers to hold doctorates, a 70% graduate employment rate in relevant fields, and specific benchmarks for facilities and finances.

Gifted engineers and master's graduates in STEM fields will need to meet higher graduation standards, such as international publications or research with application potential, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

Vietnam's higher education institutions are facing a major restructuring, including reorganization, mergers, and a significant reduction in the number of universities, according to the Minister of Education and Training.

Education and technology fields dominate subjects with entry requirements of 28 points or higher, student numbers rising from 23,600 to over 121,000 in the past three years.

16 universities made errors during the admissions process, affecting 1,000 applicants. The Ministry of Education and Training says it has resolved the issues and ensured students' rights.

The government has tasked the Ministry of Education and Training with developing a plan for 3-5 elite universities modeled after world-class research institutions to cultivate national talent.

Thu Lan returned to Kinh Bac University a week ago, despite the Ministry of Education's suspension of its enrollment and teaching activities.

The Military Technical Academy (MTA) maintains a low 4:1 student-teacher ratio, among the lowest in technical universities, benefiting students.

After Hanoi Medical University's highly competitive entrance exam, newly qualified doctors publicly declare their desired specializations, with higher scores offering greater choice.