For the first time, Vietnam has an MBA school in the Top 43 in Asia: BUV affirms its leading position

This achievement affirms BUV's leading position in MBA training in Vietnam, marking an important step forward in raising the status of Vietnam's higher education on the world map.

In September 2025, the world's prestigious education ranking organization QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) announced the Ranking of Master of Business Administration (MBA) training schools - QS Global MBA Rankings 2026.

Accordingly, Vietnam is included in this ranking for the first time, with British University Vietnam (BUV) ranked highest in Vietnam by QS, 43rd in Asia and in the 251-300 group in the world .

Affirming position through many strict criteria

QS conducted an independent survey with employers, academics and the universities themselves, based on 13 indicators in five main criteria groups: Return on investment, diversity, employability and alumni achievements, graduate employability, and leadership thinking.

BUV's MBA program has scored outstandingly in several important criteria.

• Diversity (69.6/100 points): BUV is highly appreciated for its 100% faculty with international degrees and experience, and experience working or teaching at the world's leading universities. This creates a multidimensional academic environment, updated with global business trends. MBA students are also extremely diverse, coming from multinational corporations, startups and non- governmental organizations, helping to expand the network of relationships and bring learning value beyond the framework of books.

• Career potential and alumni achievements (46.7 points): BUV achieved a score equivalent to that of the prestigious Russell Group schools in the UK such as Sheffield University and Liverpool University. To make the assessment, QS independently surveyed more than 50,000 CEOs, executives and board members at the world's largest companies, including Apple, Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, etc. This proves that the quality and influence of BUV alumni are recognized at a global level.

• In addition, MBA at BUV also scores with a significant ROI. Thanks to a strong network of connections with more than 500 partner businesses, including many multinational corporations and companies in the Top 500 Largest Enterprises in Vietnam, students have the opportunity to learn directly from senior leaders and industry experts.

• In fact, many MBA students at BUV have been promoted to senior management positions at multinational corporations such as Heineken, KPMG, PWC, etc. while studying or after completing the program.

"The learning process was truly a challenge, requiring me to invest a lot of effort in research, but the results were completely worth it. That process helped me not only change in "quantity" - being promoted to the role of Director, but also change in "quality" in thinking and the way I perceive management issues," Ms. Chu Thi Linh Chi, Risk Consulting Director at KPMG Vietnam, a former MBA student at BUV, shared.

Quality platform according to international standards

Ms. Nguyen Thi Vinh Thuy, Senior Executive Director of BUV, said: “The achievement of being in the top MBA program affirms BUV’s commitment to nurturing visionary leaders for the future. Our greatest success is seeing each MBA student broaden their global vision, advance their career, pioneer in innovation and spread positive values ​​to the community.”

This success is thanks to BUV applying the Triple Quality Assurance model - ensuring quality at three levels: National - Regional - International. BUV is the first university in Vietnam to achieve the 5-star QS certification and the first university in Vietnam and ASEAN to receive global quality certification from QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education UK).

Simultaneous compliance with the standards of the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training, the European quality assurance standards of QAA and the strict criteria of QS is a solid foundation, bringing BUV's MBA program to a pioneering position in Vietnam and the region.

BUV also continuously invests in facilities and comprehensive learning experiences. The modern 6.5ha EDGE green campus and connecting systems such as Campus Central help maximize the student experience. Thanks to these efforts, BUV was honored in the Top 3 in the world for Admissions Process (Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025) and Top 5 ideal educational institutions for international students in Vietnam (EduOpinions).

With the vision of becoming a leading university in Vietnam and the region, BUV is actively contributing to the Government's goal of making Vietnam a new international education destination in Southeast Asia, contributing to the development of high-quality human resources for Vietnam and the world.

British University Vietnam (BUV) is the first university in Vietnam to receive a 5-star rating from Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), and the first university in Vietnam and ASEAN to receive global quality accreditation from QAA, the UK's Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. These are two of the most prestigious accreditation bodies in the world. BUV's curriculum is well-designed, always updated with the latest industry trends, focusing on seamlessly integrating theory and practice, ensuring that 100% of students have jobs or continue their studies within three months of graduation.

Learn more about BUV's MBA program at: https://www.buv.edu.vn/chuong-trinh-thac-si-quan-tri-kinh-doanh-mba/

Source: https://tienphong.vn/lan-dau-tien-viet-nam-co-truong-dao-tao-mba-lot-top-43-chau-a-buv-khang-dinh-vi-the-dan-dau-post1787094.tpo