Accreditation of educational institutions is a crucial step in building a culture of quality.

Education and Training - Accreditation of educational institutions is an important step, while accreditation of programs is a direct factor in evaluating the quality of training.

On December 11, 2025, the Vietnam Women's Academy held a ceremony to announce the Decision on the accreditation of educational institutions for the second cycle and the Development Strategy for the period 2026–2030, with a vision to 2045.

The Center for Educational Quality Assurance (Vietnam National University, Hanoi ) is the unit that announced the Decision recognizing the Vietnam Women's Academy as meeting the quality standards for educational institutions in the second cycle.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Le My Phong – Deputy Director of the Quality Management Department ( Ministry of Education and Training ) – emphasized that higher education institutions must become centers of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

According to regulations, all higher education institutions must be accredited. Each accredited institution will contribute to the sector's fulfillment of its commitments. Accreditation also aims to improve the quality of training, in line with Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training development.

The resolution further affirms that education and training are a top national priority, determining the future of the nation. In that spirit, Mr. Phong emphasized that the requirements for educational development in the coming period are: Modern - Equitable - High Quality.

Mr. Le My Phong – Deputy Director of the Quality Management Department (Ministry of Education and Training) delivered a speech at the ceremony.

"We must elevate higher education institutions to truly become centers of research, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship," Mr. Phong said, acknowledging and highly appreciating the efforts and approach of the Vietnam Women's Academy in fulfilling its responsibilities like other educational institutions nationwide.

Furthermore, the Academy implements major policies on women's affairs and gender equality, making positive contributions to the training of human resources for the country and serving the comprehensive development of Vietnamese women in the context of increasingly deep international integration.

The Deputy Director of the Quality Management Department highlighted five positive aspects in the Academy's development over the past period: Firstly, university governance in a modern direction.

Secondly, training activities are closely linked to practical requirements and aligned with the strategic objectives of women's affairs and gender equality.

Thirdly, digital transformation is being accelerated in teaching, assessment, and administration.

Fourth, the teaching staff is receiving increasing attention and their qualifications are being improved.

Fifth, learners receive attention.

Based on the achievements, Mr. Le My Phong suggested that the Academy continue to expand the accreditation of training programs according to domestic and international standards; promote digital transformation; develop its staff; and continue to affirm its core role in training human resources to serve the advancement of women.

Associate Professor Dr. Tran Quang Tien – Director of the Vietnam Women's Academy, delivered a speech at the ceremony.

In 2020, the Vietnam Women's Academy was recognized as meeting the quality standards for educational institutions for the first time. Immediately afterwards, the Academy implemented a new self-assessment cycle in a systematic manner, from building evidence and reviewing processes to interviewing and surveying relevant groups.

The 2025 external evaluation results showed that the Academy achieved high scores in most criteria, with average scores ranging from 3.8 to over 4.4. The accreditation council affirmed that the Academy is eligible for accreditation as an educational institution, and also acknowledged many improvement efforts over the past five years.

Associate Professor Tran Quang Tien – Director of the Vietnam Women's Academy – stated that the Academy will continue to leverage its strengths in research, community service, and consolidating a culture of quality. On this occasion, he also introduced the key content of the Academy's development strategy for the period 2026–2030, with a vision to 2045, focusing on building a "Digital University, oriented towards social innovation" and aiming to create a "unique identity" during the 2026–2030 period.

According to the strategy, the goal by 2045 is for the Academy to be among the top 50% of universities in Vietnam and gradually appear on international rankings. This is the third time the Academy has developed a medium-term strategy since its establishment in 2012, building on the achievements of the 2021–2025 period and setting groundbreaking goals.

On this occasion, Associate Professor Tran Quang Tien introduced the key contents of the Academy's Development Strategy for the period 2026–2030, with a vision to 2045.

The Academy aims to reach a scale of 10,000 students by 2030, with 20 undergraduate programs, 10 master's programs, and 5 doctoral programs; prioritizing the development of integrated fields such as digital technology, artificial intelligence, communication, economics - social work, gender equality, and training female human resources.

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