New plan links cohesive HE network to national prosperity
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posted on 2025-04-17, 04:32authored byLy TranLy Tran, Thu Do, Hung-Hiep Pham
New plan links cohesive HE network to national prosperity
History
Source title
University World News
Pagination
1-1
Open access
No
Language
eng
Research statement
Background
On 27 February, Vietnam’s prime minister approved Decision No 452/QD-TTg, which outlines the plan for the higher education network until 2030, with a vision for 2050.
Higher education plays a crucial role in strengthening human capital and enhancing the nation’s capacity for science, technology and innovation in Vietnam.
The goal of the new plan is to develop a cohesive and modern network of higher education and teaching institutions at an appropriate scale and distribution. This plan, considered a subsidiary agenda of the nationwide education strategy previously discussed in University World News, also aims to establish an open, equitable, high-quality an
Contribution
A key initiative introduced is the Teacher Training Higher Education or Pedagogy Institution Network, which aims to develop a network of institutions capable of accommodating 180,000 to 200,000 students. Of these, approximately 85% will be enrolled in university-level education, while 15% will pursue three-year college-level education. The initiative also provides a regional distribution plan for these institutions to ensure balanced access across the country.
This new development plan is a significant step towards transforming Vietnam’s higher education and innovation capabilities. However, the country needs to overcome the outlined challenges while capita
Significance
To address this issue, it is crucial to develop a more effective and equitable system of government scholarships, a tuition fee waive or reductions and flexible student loans, such as income contingent loans, to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who cannot afford the tuition fees. These strategies ensure that financial barriers do not hinder access to higher education.