On March 12, 2025, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) announced the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, assessing 55 disciplines across five subject groups from 1,747 higher education institutions worldwide.

In the 2025 ranking results,  VNU - University of Economics and Business (VNU-UEB) continues to make its mark by playing a key role as a pioneer and leader in contributing to Hanoi Vietnam National University (VNU) ranking success. This is particularly evident in three disciplines that UEB directly manages and specializes in: Business & Management Studies, Economics & Econometrics, and a newly ranked field making its debut in the QS rankings this year—Accounting & Finance. This achievement reflects the university’s sustainable development in both education and research, not only within UEB but also across VNU as a whole.

For the first time, the Accounting & Finance discipline has entered the QS rankings, securing a position in the world’s top 301-375

As one of the first two higher education institutions in Vietnam to have the Accounting & Finance discipline ranked in QS WUR by Subject 2025, the VNU University of Economics and Business (UEB) has been recognized for its excellence in research and education in this field.

Accounting & Finance Ranks in the World’s Top 301-375 on the QS Ranking

Business & Management Studies ranks among the world’s top 451-500, climbing 100 positions from 2024

This remarkable leap reflects strong innovation in teaching quality, the extent of practical applications, and the ability of the institution to connect with domestic and international enterprises.

Business & Management Studies Ranks in the World’s Top 451-500 on the QS 2025 Ranking

Economics & Econometrics Climbs 50 Places After Its First Ranking, Now in the World’s Top 401-450 in 2025

This achievement demonstrates the sustainable development of the institution in scientific research and high-quality human resource training, meeting societal needs.

Economics & Econometrics Ranks in the World’s Top 401-450 on the QS 2025 Ranking

The advancement in the QS WUR by Subject 2025 rankings for the disciplines primarily managed and taught by VNU - University of Economics and Business has reaffirmed the university’s position and reputation, along with its strategy of internationalization and adherence to global education quality standards. Furthermore, it has contributed to the overall success of VNU in establishing its standing on the international stage.

QS WUR by Subject 2025 – Notable Advances of VNU
In addition to the ranking improvements in the disciplines managed by the University of Economics and Business, VNU and its member institutions have achieved many remarkable results in other subject groups. A total of 12 disciplines were ranked (of which 10 out of 12 are in the top 500; 5 disciplines are ranked for the first time; and 5 disciplines have improved their ranking compared to the previous cycle).

The QS WUR by Subject 2025 ranking is built on 5 criteria with weighted scores adjusted to fit each discipline, including:

• Academic Reputation
• Employer Reputation
• Average Citations per Paper
• H-index, which measures the productivity and impact of the faculty’s research publications
• International Research Network

On December 10, 2024, the QS ranking organization released the QS World University Rankings on Sustainability 2025. Accordingly, VNU made a significant leap by ranking 325th in the world, rising 456 places compared to last year’s ranking. In this ranking cycle, VNU also stood at 51st in Asia and was the top higher education institution in Vietnam. According to the QS World University Rankings on Sustainability, VNU ranked: 204th in University Governance Standards,364th in Environmental Impact, and 399th in Social Impact.