Some universities arrange evening classes until after 10pm, why?

Currently, universities all organize evening classes, some schools have the last class lasting after 10 pm. What are evening classes used for and for whom?

Full-time students of the University of Information Technology (Ho Chi Minh City National University) have classes in the morning and afternoon.

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Classes are divided into several sessions from morning to evening.

Currently, universities typically arrange class schedules into three sessions, comprising 4-5 shifts. However, evening classes vary in start and end times at different universities.

For example, the University of Information Technology (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) stipulates that a school day consists of two shifts, morning and afternoon. In addition, evening classes are held from 5:45 PM to 8:45 PM.

The Ho Chi Minh City branch of the University of Transport starts its school day at 7:00 AM. Evening classes are held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and end at 9:40 PM.

Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade currently has four class shifts per day, from 7:00 AM to 5:25 PM and from 6:00 PM to 9:45 PM. According to the proposed revised schedule for student feedback, the first morning class will start 30 minutes earlier at 6:30 AM, and the evening shift is also expected to end 45 minutes earlier, at 9:00 PM.

The University of Transport Technology also stipulates class schedules in three sessions. The first session in the morning starts at 6:45 AM, and the last session in the afternoon ends at 6:10 PM. The evening session consists of three sessions from 6:20 PM to 9:00 PM.

In addition to morning and afternoon classes, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry also schedules evening classes from 6 PM to 9:30 PM.

The class schedule at the University of Economics and Finance Ho Chi Minh City consists of 5 shifts with 15 lessons, with the last shift of the day taking place in the evening from 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM.

A typical school day at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology consists of five shifts from morning to evening. Shift 1 (morning) starts at 6:45 AM, and Shift 4 (afternoon) ends at 5:20 PM. The evening shift (shift 5) comprises three periods and lasts from 6:00 PM to 8:15 PM.

Van Lang University also has five class schedules: morning, afternoon, and evening. Students' timetables will follow this schedule, starting with the first class at 7:00 AM and ending with the 16th class of the day at 9:10 PM.

The daily class schedule at the University of Technology (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) starts at 6:00 AM and ends at 10:10 PM. However, the university does not regularly schedule classes for the first period (6:00 AM - 6:45 AM) and the 17th period (9:20 PM - 10:10 PM), as these periods are reserved for special circumstances.

Many universities have evening classes scheduled during their class times.

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Which students are enrolled in the evening classes?

The purpose of evening classes varies from school to school. Most universities state that evening classes are not for full-time students.

For example, the evening classes at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry are for part-time continuing education programs, master's degree programs, and some classes at the foreign language and computer training centers.

Full-time students at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education also finish their classes at 5:30 PM, with the evening reserved for classes at the service center and part-time students.

Evening classes at the University of Information Technology (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) are also available for non-regular students.

Similarly, full-time students at the University of Economics and Law (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) also finish their classes at 4:30 PM (for 3-credit courses) and 5:45 PM (for a few 2-credit courses).

Meanwhile, some universities still offer evening classes for full-time students who wish to enroll, such as: Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City)...

According to a university representative, with the current credit-based training system, universities offer courses at various times. Students have the right to register for courses according to a time slot that suits their needs, including evening classes.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/co-truong-dh-xep-ca-hoc-toi-den-sau-22-gio-vi-sao-185251026154845359.htm