Vietnam Proposes New Standards for Universities Ahead of Consolidation
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has released a draft of 19 new fundamental standards for universities, aimed at enhancing quality and facilitating consolidation and restructuring. Expected to be implemented by the first quarter of 2024, the standards will focus on faculty, facilities, digitalization, and graduate employment rates.
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