The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) reported a total of 3,601 graduates from 35 advanced programmes delivered at 23 Vietnamese universities as a result of a review of the eight-year programme implementation. Over 40 percent these graduates continue studying to become university lecturers or researchers; most have been able to find jobs after graduation; several are even qualified to work overseas.
Advanced programme students are well-equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge as well as English and cognitive skills so as to be able to work in an international environment.
Tuition fees are set for advanced programmes range from approximately USD200 to USD3,400, divided into four levels.
On the other hand, the Minister of Training and Education Phung Xuan Nha pointed out that Vietnam has not attained the two goals, i.e. attracting international students and lecturers, and ‘exporting’ education.
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The idea of advanced programmes is importing international curriculum to teach in English in Vietnam, funded by the Vietnamese government.
The first batch of advanced programmes was introduced in 2008. Whether the government extend its fund to new advanced programme would depend on the efficiency and sustainable investment orientation, according to Minister Nha.
In the coming time, MOET plans to attract the participation of non-state universities. Institutions wishing to set up partnership in Vietnam may start expanding their work to non-state universities. The establishment of advanced programmes involves cirriculum transfer and train-the-trainer.
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Education Ministry plans to expand advanced training program, VietNamNet Bridge