1. Vinh University was recognized as a qualified educational institution

On September 6, 2017, the director of the Centre for Education Quality Accreditation, Ha Noi National University, signed the decision on the recognition of Vinh University as a qualified educational institution according to the standards enacted by the Minister of Education and Training with 83.6 % of criteria satisfaction.

In the same year, the Minister of Education and Training signed the decision to approve the plan of the foundation of the Centre for Examination Affairs at Vinh University. The Party Committee enacted the Resolution No 03-NQ/ĐU dated August 19, 2017, on strengthening the effectiveness of education quality assurance of Vinh University. The general secretary of ASEAN AUN visited and worked with Vinh University. The latter is currently promoting the integration into ASEAN-QA.


Decision on the recognition of Vinh University as a qualified educational institution


The general secretary of ASEAN AUN visited and worked with Vinh University

2. Foundation of the Centre for Education Quality Accreditation at Vinh University

On November 1st, 2017, the Minister of Education and Training, HE. Phung Xuan Nha, signed the Decision No 4589/QĐ-BGDĐT on the foundation of the Centre for Education Quality Accreditation – Vinh University. The Centre has its own legal personality, bank account, seal operating under the state regulations for state institutions.

It is the fifth centre for education quality accreditation in Vietnam founded by the Ministry of Education and Training. Four other centres were previously founded known as Centre for Education Quality Accreditation – Ha Noi National University, Centre for Education Quality Accreditation – Ho Chi Minh-City National University, Centre for Education Quality Accreditation – Da Nang University and Centre for Education Quality Accreditation – Vietnam University and College Association.

3. Successful restructuration of the University, four specialized schools founded

In the implementation of the restructuration plan, Vinh University founded the School of Natural Sciences Education, School of Engineering and Technology, School of Biochemical Technology – Environment on April 7, 2017.


4. Planning of managing body and approval of job placement schemes

In 2017, the University checked the planning of Party’s Committee, Directorate, organizations, and divisions. Based on the results, the University sets up management training schedule for the whole institution up to 2025.

In the same year, the University approved the job placement schemes for all staff and faculty members.

5. Vinh Universtiy was granted the Medal of Friendship by the President of Lao PDR

The Medal is an honourable award which demonstrates the recognition of Vinh University to brilliant human resources training for Lao PDR  as well as that of international relations by the President of Lao PDR. This is the third time Vinh University has been honoured.


6. Successful organisation of the 33rd Labour Union Congress for the tenure of 2017-2022, the 30th Youth Union Congress for the tenure of 2017-2022, and the Second Veteran Congress for the tenure of 2017-2022.

All congresses confirmed successful implementation of their organisation’s mission in the tenure of 2012-2017 and build mission plan for the tenure of 2017-2022 conformably to the goals of innovation and integration in the current situation of the University. At the congresses, leaders were elected such as Pham Thi Binh, Ph.D. as president of the Labour Union, Thieu Dinh Phong, Ph.D. as Secretary of the Youth Union, and Hoang Manh Hung, Ph.D. as President of Veteran Association.




7. Promotion of CDIO based training programmes and ETEP

After more than one year of preparation and curriculum development, Vinh University carries out the training programmes based on CDIO for the 58th course, which marks new efforts of the University to enhance education quality and development. 

In 2017, Vinh University was selected as one of eight teacher training universities to carry out ETEP (Enhancing Teacher Education Programme) by the Ministry of Education and Training. It is a great opportunity for the University to make contributions to the educational cause of the country and to enhance its prestige with regard to teacher and education manager training.

8. Vinh University was ranked the ninth in Nature Index for research

In 2017, Nature Index published ranking list of universities and countries in the research field. Vietnam was ranked the 57th among 163 countries. Vinh University was selected as top ten universities which have had brilliant research results in Vietnam. This position has been enhanced for several years. 


9. Completion of land clearance on the first campus and Hung Binh Campus.

Vinh University completed land clearance on the first campus, which helps with the construction of the Centre for Examination Affairs. This is to prepare for the celebration of 60 years of the foundation of Vinh University. 


10. Student’s start-up activities promoted in student community

In 2017, Vinh University presided the Competition Association of Universities and Colleges in Nghe An Province. Vinh University held the first Student Festival with the title of “Start-up Aspiration, Future Building” for all students in the province. It also created the Centre for Research and Innovation which favours all research and start-up activities among students at the University.


 Written by Communications Board
Adapted in English by Nguyen Hai