Vietnam approves 2026-2035 higher education development strategy

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Vietnam has launched a comprehensive higher education development strategy for the 2026-2035 period, approved by Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau via Decision No. 1810. The strategy aims to transform higher education into a national strategic knowledge infrastructure, with the goal of having two institutions ranked among the world's top 100 by 2035. Key objectives include reducing the number of public higher education institutions by at least 20% compared to 2025, ensuring 100% of institutions meet established standards, and developing 3 to 5 elite research universities. Resources will be concentrated on approximately 30 key institutions.

In support of this modernization, the Ministry of Education and Training has announced a scholarship policy under Decree 179/2026/NĐ-CP. This policy targets 91 training disciplines within 15 groups, focusing on basic sciences, key engineering, and strategic technologies such as AI, semiconductors, and cybersecurity. Undergraduate scholarships range from 3.7 to 5.5 million VND per month, while graduate students and researchers can receive between 5.5 and 8.4 million VND per month. Eligibility is determined by being within the top 30% of highest-scoring candidates in these specific fields.

Additionally, the government is implementing reforms in vocational education and university admissions. New regulations aim to streamline admissions processes by 2027 and enhance institutional autonomy while maintaining accountability. Vocational education reforms will also focus on digital transformation and standardized enrollment procedures.

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Lê Tiến Châu · Ministry of Education and Training · Vietnam · Vietnam Government

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[● 3 SOURCES] Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau signed Decision No. 1810 to approve the higher education development strategy for the 2026-2035 period. cafebiz.vn · www.vietnamplus.vn · vtv.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam aims to have two higher education institutions ranked among the top 100 in the world by 2035. www.vietnamplus.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The goal is for 100% of higher education institutions to meet established standards. cafebiz.vn · vtv.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The strategy aims to develop 3 to 5 elite universities between 2025 and 2035. cafebiz.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Resources will be concentrated on approximately 30 key higher education institutions. cafebiz.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The number of public higher education institutions is targeted to decrease by at least 20% compared to 2025 levels. cafebiz.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Education and Training announced 91 training disciplines in basic sciences, key engineering, and strategic technologies eligible for government scholarships. baogialai.com.vn · cafef.vn · kenh14.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Scholarship amounts range from 3.7 to 5.5 million VND per month for undergraduates and 5.5 to 8.4 million VND per month for graduate students. baogialai.com.vn · baoquocte.vn · tienphong.vn