In 2024, the University of Economics and Business – Vietnam National University, Hanoi (UEB – VNU) completed the self-assessment process for four academic programs: the undergraduate program in Economics, the undergraduate program in Development Economics, the Master’s program in Economic Management, and the Master’s program in Business Administration. These assessments were conducted in accordance with the quality assurance standards set by the Ministry of Education and Training. From April 15 to April 18, 2025, the university was honored to welcome the external evaluation team from the Center for Education Accreditation – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (CEA – VNU-HCM) for the official on-site survey. Prior to this, a preliminary visit was conducted on April 2, 2025.

The official survey was carried out by the evaluation team: Dr. Nguyen Duc Nghia (Team Leader); Ms. Ho Dac Hai Mien (Member, Secretary); Dr. Tran Ai Cam (Member); Ms. Nguyen Thi Huyen (Member); Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tran Tien Khoa (Member); Dr. Le Thi Thu Lieu (Member); Mr. Hoang Tho Phu (Member). The evaluation activities were supervised by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Ngoc Quynh Lam, Director of the CEA – VNU-HCM.

Representing VNU UEB during the meetings and official survey were: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Truc Le, Party Committee Secretary, Chairman of the University Council; Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Rector, Chairman of the Self-Assessment Council for the 04 programs; Assoc.Prof.Dr. Hoang Khac Lich, Vice Rector, Vice Chairman of the Self-Assessment Council for the 04 programs; Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Anh Thu, Vice Rector; Dr. Pham Minh Tuan, Vice Rector. Also in attendance were the leaders of the Faculty of Political Economy, Faculty of Development Economics, School of Business Administration; leaders of affiliated units; and members of the Self-Assessment Council.

During the opening ceremony of the official external evaluation, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Truc Le emphasized that in recent years, UEB has made steady progress and achieved remarkable results in educational quality assurance, thereby contributing to enhancing the standing of VNU in prestigious regional and international university rankings.

The university has undergone a comprehensive transformation — from curriculum innovation and the strengthening of research activities to the promotion of strategic partnerships and the expansion of international joint programs. These efforts have significantly elevated the university's profile. Today, UEB is recognized as a professional, dynamic, and innovative educational institution.

Guided by a consistent educational philosophy, each academic program is carefully developed in terms of content, teaching methods, and learning outcomes, aiming to cultivate graduates having a global mindset, socially responsible, and competitive in the labor market. This foundation supports the university’s sustainable development and continued reputation within Vietnam’s higher education system.

On behalf of the external evaluation team, Dr. Nguyen Duc Nghia, Team Leader, presented the working schedule and detailed plan for the evaluation activities at UEB. These included:

- Reviewing evidence and documentation

- Meetings with the university leadership, academic and scientific councils, and heads of departments

- Interviews with various stakeholders (current students, alumni, graduate students, support staff, employers, and faculty members)

- Site visits to classrooms, offices, the library, dormitories, healthcare facilities, and outdoor activity areas

After four days of focused and professional work, carried out with a high sense of responsibility, the external evaluation team successfully completed the official survey of the 04 academic programs at the VNU University of Economics and Business.

At the closing ceremony of the official survey, held on the afternoon of April 18, 2025, the external evaluation team presented a preliminary report on the 04 programs, structured according to the following key areas: (i) Program Design (Standards 1, 2, 3); (ii) Program Implementation (Standards 4, 5); (iii) Human Resources – including lecturers, researchers, and administrative staff (Standards 6, 7); (iv) Student Support and Facilities (Standards 8, 9); (v) Quality Assurance and Enhancement (Standards 10, 11).

According to the team’s findings, all 04 programs under review were developed with clearly defined goals and learning outcomes, aligned with the university’s mission and vision. The programs were logically structured, regularly updated to reflect labor market needs, and developed with input from relevant stakeholders. Implementation was effective, incorporating active teaching methods and a continuously improved system of learning outcome assessment. The academic staff were highly qualified and had achieved notable success in scientific research. The university had also made significant improvements in performance-based staff management, utilizing data dashboards to inform decision-making processes. Considerable investment had been made in student support services, physical infrastructure, and digital transformation, creating favorable conditions for teaching, learning, and research. Quality monitoring and improvement activities were carried out systematically, with effective use of survey data and stakeholder feedback.

The external evaluation team offered several recommendations, including: (i) Strengthening the alignment between course syllabi, teaching methods, and assessment strategies with the stated learning outcomes; (ii) Consistently applying rubrics for assessing skills and learners’ autonomy and responsibility; (iii) Enhancing the quality management system through in-depth analysis of survey data and broader benchmarking with both domestic and international institutions, to inform evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.

Providing an overall assessment, Dr. Nguyen Duc Nghia expressed a strong impression of the quality of the programs. He acknowledged the university’s ongoing efforts in innovation and its commitment to quality education for learners and society. The official external evaluation report is expected to be finalized by the evaluation team in May 2025.

On behalf of VNU UEB and the Self-Assessment Council, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Trung Thanh expressed sincere appreciation to the external evaluation team and affirmed that the university highly values and will earnestly consider all the feedback and recommendations provided. Based on these insights, UEB will continue to build on its strengths and actively implement effective improvement strategies, aiming to further enhance the quality of its academic programs toward comprehensive, sustainable, and learner-centered development.

At the closing ceremony, VNU UEB also signed the official completion memorandum of the evaluation survey with the external evaluation team and the Center for Education Accreditation – VNU-HCM.