National Key Universities of Vietnam

National key academies, universities (Vietnamese: Đại học, Học viện trọng điểm quốc gia) are national (leading regional and national) universities, universities, research-oriented institutes and academies which are given priority by the government to autonomy such as: be self-printed and doctoral degrees; have full authority to send officials to study abroad, except for cases of studying with the state budget; be actively invited and receive lecturers and foreign students to study and teach; It is suggested to open training disciplines not included in the training list. In addition, the Principal will decide the budget for equipment investment and capital construction without having to go through the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam.

Currently, in Vietnam, there are 20 higher education institutions selected to be built into national key universities including 2 national university systems, 3 regional university systems and 15 specialized universities and academies according to fields and key national branches (pedagogy, medicine, economics, agriculture, technology, military engineering, military medicine, maritime, journalism and media, public administration).

According to the government's plan, national key research universities will be built with advanced training and research qualifications to be the driving force for the development of Vietnam's university network. More than 75% of teaching staff will have a doctorate level.

List of national key academies, universities

National Key Universities of Vietnam

No.	Type	University system	Location	Description
1	National university	Vietnam National University, Hanoi	Hanoi	The first system of training and basic science research applications in Northern Vietnam.
2		Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City	Ho Chi Minh City	The second system of training and pure science research and application schools in Southern Vietnam.
3	Regional university	Hue University	Thua Thien – Hue	The largest university system in the North Central Coast.
4		Da Nang University	Da Nang	The largest university system in Central Vietnam.
5		Thái Nguyên University	Thái Nguyên	The largest university system in northern midlands and mountainous.
6	Specialized university system	Hanoi University of Science and Technology	Hanoi	The leading university in the field of engineering and technology schools of Vietnam.
7		University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City	Ho Chi Minh City	The leading university in the field of economic and management schools in Southern Vietnam.
No.	Type	University	Location	Description
8	Regional university	Can Tho University	Cần Thơ	The largest university in the Mekong Delta.
9		Vinh University	Nghệ An	The second largest university in the North Central Coast.
No.	Specializes in	Specialized university, academy	Location	Description
10	Education	Hanoi National University of Education	Hanoi	The leading university in the field of education and pure science research in Northern Vietnam.
11		Ho Chi Minh City University of Education	Ho Chi Minh City	The leading university in the field of education and pure science research in Southern Vietnam.
12	Economics	National Economics University	Hanoi	The leading university in economics and management schools in Northern Vietnam.
13	Transport	Vietnam Maritime University	Haiphong	The leading university in the field of transport and logistics schools of Vietnam
14	Health sciences	Hanoi Medical University	Hanoi	The leading university in the field of medical and pharmaceutical schools in Northern Vietnam.
15		Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy University	Ho Chi Minh City	The leading university in the field of medical and pharmaceutical schools in Southern Vietnam.
16		Military Medical Academy	Hanoi	The leading university of military medicine and pharmacy in Vietnam.
17	Engineering	Vietnam National Academy of Agriculture	Hanoi	The leading university in Vietnam of agriculture and forestry schools.
18		Military Technical Academy		The leading university in the field of military technology and defense technology industry in Vietnam.
19	Journalism	Academy of Journalism and Communication	Hanoi	The leading university in the field of journalism and media industry.
20	Public administration	(Vietnam) National Academy of Public Administration	Hanoi, Thua Thien – Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Dăk Lăk, Lam Dong, Ho Chi Minh City	The leading institute in the field of schools providing training in administration, political theory and state management.

Universities that are striving to be listed as national key universities

1. Hanoi University of Civil Engineering under the Ministry of Education and Training and Ministry of Construction
2. Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
3. Hanoi Law University, Ho Chi Minh City Law University under the Ministry of Justice
4. Vietnam People's Police Academy, Vietnam People's Security Academy under the Ministry of Public Security
5. Hanoi University of Theater and Cinema, Ho Chi Minh City University of Theater and Cinema under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism