Released on June 1, the latest rankings highlight Duy Tan University as the highest-placed Vietnamese institution. Duy Tan climbed 33 spots to rank within the top 4.4% of universities globally.

Students study at the library of Duy Tan University.

The strongest leap came from Hanoi Medical University, which surged 44 places to land at 1,835th worldwide.

Ton Duc Thang University and Hanoi University of Science and Technology also made positive strides, moving up by nine and 19 places, respectively.

However, the country's two national university systems experienced a downturn. Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City fell steeply by more than 90 places to 1,367th, while Vietnam National University, Hanoi saw a minor drop of three places to 1,219th.

At the pinnacle of the list, the global top five remained unchanged from the previous year.

Leading institutions from the United States and the United Kingdom continue to dominate, with Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Oxford taking the highest honors.

Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, the CWUR is a university ranking and consulting organization that has published global evaluations since 2012.

Originally launched as a project assessing only the world's top 100 universities, the ranking expanded rapidly due to strong international interest. It grew to include the top 1,000 institutions in 2014 and the top 2,000 by 2019.

For this year's edition, more than 21,200 higher education institutions were assessed to determine the final Global 2000 list.

This scope cements its place alongside QS, Times Higher Education (THE), and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) as one of the largest academic rankings globally.

The CWUR sets itself apart by not relying on surveys or data submitted by the universities themselves. Instead, it collects independent data to evaluate four key pillars.

Research performance carries the heaviest weight at 40%. This is assessed through metrics like the total number of research articles and those appearing in highly influential or frequently cited journals.

The quality of education and alumni employment each contribute 25% to the final score. These are measured by the academic and professional success of a university’s alumni relative to the institution's size.

The final 10% is determined by the quality of the faculty, specifically tracking the number of members who have received top academic distinctions.

Vietnam National University aims to be among Asia's top 100 universities

The Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) aims to enter the top 100 higher education institutions in Asia by 2030.

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Of those ranked previously, seven improved, one maintained its position, and nine dropped. Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU Hanoi) leads Vietnamese institutions, ranked 158th, followed by Duy Tan University (165th), Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (175th), Ton Duc Thang University (231st), and Van Lang University (251st).

 

Bac Ninh provincial leader meets Limoges University leaders to foster cooperation in education and high technology

BAC NINH – Mai Son, member of the Standing Committee of the Bac Ninh Provincial Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee (PPC), met with Professor Veronique Blanquet, Vice President of the University of Limoges (France), to discuss strengthening cooperation in education, high technology, semiconductors and innovation.

University of Oxford launches Oxford Pioneer Scholarship Scheme in presence of General Secretary To Lam during his official visit to UK

The University of Oxford has announced the establishment of the Oxford Pioneer Scholarship Scheme, a landmark initiative that underscores the growing collaboration in education and scientific research between Viet Nam and the United Kingdom.

 

Final round of Miss University Vietnam 2025 held in Bac Ninh

BAC NINH – The final of the Miss University Vietnam 2025 contest, themed “Radiant Youth”, took place on October 25 at Hanaka Urban Area in Dong Nguyen Ward of Bac Ninh province. The event was organized by FCF Group Joint Stock Company. Overcoming 28 contestants, Hoang Ngoc Nhu from Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry was crowned Miss University Vietnam 2025.