National key academies, universities () are Vietnam's national (so-called leading regional and national) universities, colleges, 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.Sheridan, G. (2010), 'Vietnam higher education sector analysis.', ADB Technical Assistance Consultants’ Report. Retrieved on 2012-02-20.
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.
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 +National Key Universities of VietnamNo.TypeUniversity systemLocationDescription1National universityVietnam National University, HanoiHanoiOne of the earliest and largest multidisciplinary institutions in Northern Vietnam, specializing in training, pure scientific research, and its applications.2Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh CityOne of the earliest and largest multidisciplinary institutions in Southern Vietnam, specializing in training, pure scientific research, and its applications.3Regional universityHue UniversityHuếThe largest university system in the North Central Coast.4Da Nang UniversityDa NangThe largest university system in Central Vietnam.5Thái Nguyên UniversityThái Nguyên, Thái Nguyên provinceThe largest university system in northern midlands and mountainous.6Vinh UniversityVinh, Nghệ An provinceThe second largest university in the North Central Coast.7Nha Trang UniversityKhánh Hòa provinceOne of the three leading multidisciplinary universities in Central Vietnam in terms of training.8Tay Nguyen UniversityĐắk Lắk provinceThe largest university in the Central Highlands .9Can Tho UniversityCần ThơThe largest university in the Mekong Delta.10Specialized university systemHanoi National University of EducationHanoiThe leading university in the field of education in Northern Vietnam.11Ho Chi Minh City University of EducationHo Chi Minh CityThe leading university in the field of education in Southern Vietnam.12Hanoi University of Science and TechnologyHanoiThe leading university in engineering and technology in Northern Vietnam.13Hanoi University of Civil EngineeringHanoiThe leading university in the fields of engineering and construction in Northern Vietnam.14Vietnam Maritime UniversityHaiphongThe leading university in the field of transport and logistics schools of Vietnam15Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and EngineeringHo Chi Minh CityThe leading university in engineering and technology in Southern Vietnam.16University of Transport and CommunicationsHanoiThe leading university in engineering and transportation in Northern Vietnam.17Posts and Telecommunications Institute of TechnologyHanoiThe leading university in technology in Northern Vietnam.18Hanoi Medical UniversityHanoiThe leading university in the field of medical schools in Northern Vietnam.19Hanoi Law UniversityHanoiThe leading university in Law in Northern Vietnam.20Ho Chi Minh City University of LawHo Chi Minh CityThe leading university in Law in Southern Vietnam.
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