Standardizing university quality

Education quality assessment is being focused on and strongly implemented by universities in Da Nang city to enhance prestige and standardize training programs towards regional and international approaches. Through assessment, educational institutions re-evaluate their capacity, make comprehensive improvements, and meet the increasing demands of learners and the labor market.

The University of Technical Education (University of Danang ) was awarded the certificate of quality standards for 5 training programs in September 2015. Photo: THU HA

Towards standardization and integration

Many universities in Da Nang have achieved outstanding results in quality accreditation, contributing to affirming their reputation and enhancing their position in the Vietnamese higher education system, including the University of Technology (Danang University) which currently has more than 30 training programs, including 4 internationally accredited master's programs. The school met the accreditation standards according to the European standards HCERES in 2018 and the second cycle in 2024.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Huu Hieu, Principal of the University of Technology, over the years, the school has continuously improved and innovated its curriculum content, teaching methods and invested in training facilities. Quality assurance has always been a focus of the school. The school currently has 26 undergraduate training programs and 4 master training programs certified for quality by international quality accreditation organizations AUN-QA, CTI, ASIIN. Many programs have been re-accredited for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th cycles.

Students of the University of Technology (University of Danang) have access to quality training programs. Photo: THU HA

Also concerned about the quality of training, currently the University of Technical Education (University of Danang) has 15 training programs that have been quality-accredited. The programs are accredited according to the standards of Circular No. 04/2016/TT-BGDDT dated March 14, 2016 of the Ministry of Education and Training .

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Le Hung, Principal of the school, said that the school determined that quality accreditation is a strategic step to affirm its reputation and commitment to learners, while creating a foundation for the sustainable development of training programs. Therefore, in the initial stage, the school prioritized selecting key majors with training strengths and high influence to conduct pre-accreditation such as mechatronic engineering technology and control and automation engineering technology.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Le Hung, these two majors belong to the university's major faculties, have a long tradition of training, a team of experienced lecturers, students achieve good results and are highly appreciated by businesses. These are favorable conditions that help the program easily access and meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education Quality Assessment Standards in the first cycle.

These are also industries with high recruitment demand, associated with industrial development and digital transformation trends, so early accreditation helps schools affirm their commitment to training to meet social needs and enhance the trust of learners, employers as well as stakeholders.

The University of Education (University of Danang) signed the minutes of completion of the survey with relevant parties at the end of September 2025. Photo: THU HA

Standardize training, meet the market

According to representatives of many university leaders in Da Nang, quality assessment of training programs is not only a mandatory requirement in ensuring educational quality, but also a commitment of the school to society, so that the school can review the implementation process, improve the program, and enhance training effectiveness.

Dr. Phan Duc Tuan, Vice Rector of the University of Education (University of Danang) shared that among the 30 quality-accredited training programs of the school, 4 training programs are accredited according to the AUN-QA international standards. Improving the quality of teaching and training is a regular and continuous process with many activities.

The quality assessment of training programs helps schools identify strengths and weaknesses in order to plan for continuous improvement. Training programs that meet quality assessment standards demonstrate accountability and provide reliable information to learners, employers and society. As a result, students are taught in standardized, updated programs that are linked to practical needs, thereby improving their professional capacity and increasing employment opportunities after graduation.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Le Hung added that an accredited program usually lasts from 3 to 5 years, from the time the program is designed, implemented, self-assessed until the completion of the supporting documents. During that process, the school focuses on building and operating an internal quality assurance system according to the PDCA cycle (Plan - Do - Check - Act), ensuring that all activities such as program development, teaching, scientific research, facilities and student support are controlled, evaluated and continuously improved.

“The most important condition for a program to be accredited is to demonstrate systematic, effective and transparent quality management, while ensuring that graduates meet output standards and meet the practical needs of society,” Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Le Hung emphasized.

A representative of the University of Danang said that recently, member training institutions have accredited many training programs that meet domestic and international standards. In the period 2020 - 2025, there will be 95 additional accredited training programs, of which 38 training programs meet international standards (CTI, ASIIN, AUN-QA).

In the future, Danang University will continue to improve and ensure the standards of higher education institutions according to Circular No. 01/2024/TT-BGDDT of the Ministry of Education and Training on standards of higher education institutions issued on February 5, 2024. At the same time, continue to improve the quality of training, develop training programs in English; promote international student exchange, prioritize the selection of a number of strategic majors for worthy investment...

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