Universities in Vietnam are converting IELTS and TOEFL scores to English exam scores for 2025 university admissions in varying ways, but a unified standard would be preferable.

Even now, Phu vividly remembers when he and his siblings collected mango seeds to trade for instant noodles, or when his mother had to pawn the gold bracelet left by his grandmother.

Major universities are establishing branches nationwide to improve educational access and meet local workforce demands, with significant investments in infrastructure and new academic programs.

Many universities are giving privileges to candidates with IELTS and TOEFL certificates, while Vietnam’s VSTEP certificate is rarely accepted.

After gaining admission to both the Computer Science Faculty of the HCM City University of Science and Technology and the English Education Faculty of the HCM City University of Education, Nhu Quynh decided to study to become a teacher.

Major universities are creating score conversion methods to streamline the admission process and ensure fairness.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has announced that it will investigate allegations that a national science fair's first-prize project resembles a foreign product, promising strict action if any violations are found.

Last year, Vietnam sent seven teams to international and regional Olympiads. All 38 participating students brought home an impressive haul of awards, including 12 gold, 15 silver, and 10 bronze medals, plus one certificate of merit.

Eight major universities seek 100 PhD holders with salaries up to $2,300 per month and attractive incentives for professors.

University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City becomes Vietnam’s first medical university to reach $63 million in revenue.

After scoring 1440 on his first attempt, Nguyen Hoang Minh’s determination led to a perfect 1600, earning him recognition and praise.

At 88, Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Long Bien shows his enduring dedication to education by donating $42,000 to help underprivileged students at HUST.

Professors, associate professors, and holders of PhDs at universities nowadays can earn up to billions of dong each year. Their income comes from many sources.

The Ministry of Education and Training has officially announced the end of early admission, implementing a standardized admission timeline.

Than The Cong, a former student at Bac Giang High School for the Gifted, winner of the gold medal at the 2024 Asian and International Physics Olympiad, says "special teachers" are behind his success.

A number of lecturers from Can Tho University sent for doctoral training and development have not returned to the university to resume their duties after graduation, adversely affecting the institution’s operational and development plans.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City propose moving the 2025 high school graduation exam three weeks earlier due to nationwide administrative restructuring.

Pham Minh Chuyen graduated with two honors degrees from the University of Law in HCM City and has passed the California Bar Examination in the US, which has the pass rate of 50 percent.

Applying for public high schools is the optimal goal for all secondary school graduates. However, parents still have to book seats at private schools in case their children fail the entrance exams to public schools.

Vietnamese students achieved remarkable successes, excelling in various categories. Seven out of 22 students passed the N1 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test - the highest level - while 16 out of 34 students received the special award.