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Vietnam's higher education sector is making notable strides as 16 of its universities have been featured in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025. This marks an increase of three institutions compared to the previous year.

 

The Impact Rankings assess universities globally based on their contributions to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to foster global peace, fairness, and prosperity. This year, an impressive 2,526 institutions participated.

 

From Vietnam, FPT University, National Economics University - Hanoi, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, and University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City achieved rankings in the 301–400 bracket globally.

 

Duy Tan University and Ton Duc Thang University secured positions in the 401–600 range, while Van Lang University was placed within 601–800. Both Hanoi University of Science and Technology and Vietnam National University - Hanoi appeared in the 801–1,000 category.

 

Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Nam Can Tho University, and Phenikaa University were ranked between 1,001 and 1,500. Additionally, Dong A University, Hue University, and Lac Hong University were listed below 1,501st.

 

At the top of the rankings, Australia's Western Sydney University held the first position for the fourth year running.

 

Asian universities, including those from Vietnam, constituted over half of the institutions featured, reflecting the growing importance and recognition of the region in global education.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-06-20

 

 

I think the only way is up. Whenever I'm in Vietnam, I see so many smart young people who are eager to study. Much different from let's say "another country".

Thailand gets a bad rap.

 

Sadly normal economics don’t apply TIT