# Vietnamese university academic year commencement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260926-vietnamese-university-academic-year-commencement > Updated: 2026-09-26T08:16:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Vietnamese universities have commenced the 2026-2027 academic year through a series of graduation ceremonies and new student orientations. In Hanoi, institutions such as Hanoi Open University and Foreign Trade University held events to honor academic excellence. Hanoi Open University recognized valedictorians and top entrance students, with President Nguyen Thi Nhung highlighting the need for adaptability and critical thinking in the age of artificial intelligence. Foreign Trade University celebrated over 1,700 graduates, noting that approximately 25% achieved excellent academic standing. As the academic year progressed, universities also welcomed new student cohorts. Saigon University enrolled 5,079 new students, including several with perfect entrance scores, and provided significant scholarship funding. Meanwhile, VinUni welcomed its 7th cohort of 700 undergraduate students, noting high average SAT scores and increased international diversity as part of its goal to rank among the top 100 universities in Asia by 2030. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Vietnamese universities welcome new student cohorts for 2026-2027 academic year Vietnamese universities Saigon University and VinUni have welcomed new student cohorts for the 2026-2027 academic year, highlighting high academic scores and increased international diversity. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnamese-universities-welcome-new-student-cohorts-for-2026-2027-academic-year ### 2026-09-21: Vietnamese universities celebrate academic excellence and graduations Universities in Vietnam, including Hanoi Open University and Foreign Trade University, held ceremonies to honor academic excellence and celebrate recent graduations. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnamese-universities-celebrate-academic-excellence-and-graduations --- Cite as: Vietnamese university academic year commencement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260926-vietnamese-university-academic-year-commencement