National Key Universities of Vietnam
National key academies, universities (Vietnamese: Đại học, Học viện trọng điểm quốc gia) are national (leading regional and national) universities, universities, research-oriented institutes and academies which are given priority by the government to autonomy such as: be self-printed and doctoral degrees; have full authority to send officials to study abroad, except for cases of studying with the state budget; be actively invited and receive lecturers and foreign students to study and teach; It is suggested to open training disciplines not included in the training list. In addition, the Principal will decide the budget for equipment investment and capital construction without having to go through the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam.[1]
Currently, in Vietnam, there are 20 higher education institutions selected to be built into national key universities including 2 national university systems, 3 regional university systems and 14 specialized universities and academies according to fields and key national branches.[2][3]
According to the government's plan, national key research universities will be built with advanced training and research qualifications to be the driving force for the development of Vietnam's university network. More than 75% of teaching staff will have a doctorate level.
List of national key academies, universities
| No. | Type | University system | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National university | Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Hanoi | One of the earliest and largest multidisciplinary institutions in Northern Vietnam, specializing in training, pure scientific research, and its applications. |
| 2 | Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City | One of the earliest and largest multidisciplinary institutions in Southern Vietnam, specializing in training, pure scientific research, and its applications. | |
| 3 | Regional university | Hue University | Huế | The largest university system in the North Central Coast. |
| 4 | Da Nang University | Da Nang | The largest university system in Central Vietnam. | |
| 5 | Thái Nguyên University | Thái Nguyên, Thái Nguyên province | The largest university system in northern midlands and mountainous. | |
| 6 | Vinh University | Vinh, Nghệ An province | The second largest university in the North Central Coast. | |
| 7 | Nha Trang University | Khánh Hòa province | One of the three leading multidisciplinary universities in Central Vietnam in terms of training. | |
| 8 | Tay Nguyen University | Đắk Lắk province | The largest university in the Central Highlands . | |
| 9 | Can Tho University | Cần Thơ | The largest university in the Mekong Delta. | |
| 10 | Specialized university system | Hanoi National University of Education | Hanoi | The leading university in the field of education in Northern Vietnam. |
| 11 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Education | Ho Chi Minh City | The leading university in the field of education in Southern Vietnam. | |
| 12 | Hanoi University of Science and Technology | Hanoi | The leading university in engineering and technology in Northern Vietnam. | |
| 13 | Hanoi University of Civil Engineering | Hanoi | The leading university in the fields of engineering and construction in Northern Vietnam. | |
| 14 | Vietnam Maritime University | Haiphong | The leading university in the field of transport and logistics schools of Vietnam | |
| 15 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering | Ho Chi Minh City | The leading university in engineering and technology in Southern Vietnam. | |
| 16 | University of Transport and Communications | Hanoi | The leading university in engineering and transportation in Northern Vietnam. | |
| 17 | Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology | Hanoi | The leading university in technology in Northern Vietnam. | |
| 18 | Hanoi Medical University | Hanoi | The leading university in the field of medical schools in Northern Vietnam. | |
| 19 | Hanoi Law University | Hanoi | The leading university in Law in Northern Vietnam. | |
| 20 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Law | Ho Chi Minh City | The leading university in Law in Southern Vietnam. |
Notes
- ^ Sheridan, G. (2010), 'Vietnam higher education sector analysis.', ADB Technical Assistance Consultants’ Report. Retrieved on 2012-02-20.
- ^ "Quyết định số 452/QĐ-TTg phê duyệt Quy hoạch mạng lưới cơ sở giáo dục đại học và sư phạm thời kỳ 2021 - 2030, tầm nhìn đến năm 2050". congbao.chinhphu.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ "Quy hoạch mạng lưới cơ sở GDĐH: Đến 2030, hình thành 4 trung tâm giáo dục ĐH lớn". Giáo dục Việt Nam (in Vietnamese). 2025-03-01. Retrieved 2026-02-22.