Vinh University

Vinh University was established in 1959 as the first state university in the Nghe An province. Initially, the university served as a teacher-training college, but over the past 60 years, the university has grown and expanded and has become a multidisciplinary bastion of higher learning, offering everything from economics to the arts while maintaining its status as one of Vietnam’s premiere launchpads for the country’s future teachers.

Through its commitment to providing the highest levels of education and training, Vinh University continues with its mission to produce the best and brightest in all disciplinary fields. As a leading center for teacher training, applied and fundamental research, and technology, Vinh University provides a talent portal, not only to north-central Vietnam but to the entire nation and beyond.

Vinh University is an associate member of the ASEAN University Network and ranked 14th out of one hundred universities by VNUR (Vietnam’s University Rankings).

The university offers an extensive and eclectic academic network. There are 3 colleges (education, economics, social sciences and humanities), three institutes (engineering & technology, biochemistry & environment, and agriculture & natural resources), as well as four faculties comprised of foreign languages, national defense & security, and civil engineering. Vinh University also boasts a high school for gifted students, a practical K-12 school, and a nursery school. The university offers over 60 major fields of undergraduate study, 39 master’s degree postgraduate programs, and 17 doctoral programs.

The ranks of Vinh University’s academic personnel far exceed the national guidelines set by the Ministry of Education and Training. In fact, PhD holders account for over 60% of the faculty—twice the national average.

At Vinh University, students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, and there are myriad options. Vinh University’s Youth Union and Student Association provide over 70 clubs, programs, and activities. These diverse avenues provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through real-world situations. The Youth Union and Student Association offer students a roadmap to confidence and creativity—a chance for them to pursue their passions and to flourish.

Vinh University is a member of the International CDIO Association, and an associate member of the ASEAN University Quality Assurance Network. In 2020, it was rated as a 4-star university, while its College of Education was given a 5-star ranking, surpassing the standards set by UPM (University Performance Metrics).

As one of only a handful of teacher and educational manager training centers, education accreditation centers and a member of the National Foreign Language Project. Vinh University stands proudly, by its pedigree, as one of the nation’s most diverse educational venues.

Vinh University is a success story, and it has produced some of Vietnam’s leading scientists, educators, executives, and entrepreneurs. Its graduates experience a 90% employment rate within their first year of graduation.

Fostering strategic and collaborative relationships, and partnering with numerous institutions of higher education, as well as international scientific organizations, has been the hallmark of Vinh University. The university also hosts regional and international scientific conferences, establishes research groups involving the world’s leading scientists, and implements state, ministerial, provincial, and institutional projects.

Vinh University has also been a prodigious publisher, contributing to both domestic and international journals, including hundreds of papers, listed in both Scopus and Web of Science.

In 2023, the Vietnamese government endowed Vinh University with a project budget of 800 billion dong (roughly 32 million dollars). The purpose of which is to upgrade the university’s infrastructure and elevate its status to one of Vietnam’s exclusive key universities. Further establishing Vinh U’s pledge, to prominence and student prosperity. 

Vinh University’s goals have never wavered. Its aim is the success of its students. To continue building on its already lauded achievements in teacher training and education, scientific research, international academic exchange, and its contributions to internationally recognized publications. 

The core values of Vinh University are Honesty, Accountability, Passion, Creativity, and Collaboration. These are the pillars of this dynamic institution.