NTTU Completes External Assessment for 8 Undergraduate and Master’s Programs

NTTU – Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU) recently underwent an external assessment for eight training programs. This included five undergraduate programs: Piano, Public Relations, E-commerce, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Medicine; and three Master’s programs: Economic Law, English Language, and Drug quality control and Toxicology. The assessment was conducted by the Center for Education Quality Accreditation – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (CEA-VNUHCM).

Operating on the principles of objectivity, transparency, quality, and professionalism, the external assessment team engaged in various professional activities. These included interviews with stakeholders such as students, faculty leadership, department heads, the Science and Training Council, alumni, support staff, lecturers, employers, and department managers. The team also conducted thorough document reviews, evidence audits, classroom observations, and inspections of facilities and working, teaching, and research environments. This multi-dimensional approach ensures a comprehensive, objective, and accurate evaluation process.

In the preliminary report, the CEA-VNUHCM assessment team stated that all eight programs met the 11 standards regulated under Circular 04/2016/TT-BGDĐT, including Faculty and Research Staff, Facilities and Equipment, and Student Support Services.

The assessment experts present the preliminary report and provide recommendations for the University’s continuous improvement and development.

A key highlight noted by the team was NTTU’s success in realizing its strategic vision and educational philosophy. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Van Thuyen – former Chairman of the University Council of HCM City University of Technology and Education and head of the assessment sub-team – emphasized NTTU’s strong collaboration with enterprises. The involvement of businesses and entrepreneurs in the curriculum not only meets the “practical” requirements of education but also enriches the programs, allowing students early exposure to real-world practices. Furthermore, NTTU’s vision of becoming an innovative university has been materialized through specific strategies and activities, including the integration of four core modules on Science, Innovation, and Specialized Technology.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Van Thuyen also highly commended the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) system. The university has effectively ensured program quality by measuring the achievement of Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs). Efforts in faculty training for outcome-based curriculum development and the standardization of service quality assessment through feedback mechanisms were also praised. Additionally, NTTU has implemented strong policies to attract high-quality human resources and adopted performance-based management.

While acknowledging these strengths, the assessment team provided several recommendations to help the University refine its governance, curriculum design, and learning outcomes, as well as to further tailor facilities to the specific needs of each discipline.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Ngoc Quynh Lam, Director of CEA-VNUHCM, confirmed that all eight programs initially met the 11 standards of Circular 04/2016. She extended her sincere thanks to all stakeholders for their support and cooperation throughout the assessment period.

Notably, among the eight programs, the Bachelor of Piano and the Master of Drug quality control and Toxicology are the first two programs of their kind in Vietnam to undergo quality accreditation.

On behalf of the University Council and Board of Management, Dr. Tran Ai Cam, President of NTTU, expressed profound gratitude for the insightful recommendations provided by the assessment team. She affirmed that NTTU will continue to foster a “quality culture,” not only by implementing roadmaps for curriculum improvement but also by further strengthening the NTTU brand through educational excellence.

The assessment concluded with the official signing of the completion minutes for the external evaluation of the eight programs. The final accreditation results are expected to be announced in July 2025.

Over the past 26 years, NTTU has consistently improved its training programs to align with international accreditation standards and enhance practical application. Since 2023, the University has conducted internal assessments as a foundation for official accreditation. In 2024, NTTU updated its Internal Assessment Regulations based on Institutional Standards under Circular 01/2024/TT-BGDĐT. Looking ahead, the University will continue to update its internal standards to remain compliant with the upcoming requirements of Circular 04/2025.

To date, NTTU has completed over 50 domestic and regional program accreditations, with several programs entering their second cycle. The University also maintains institutional accreditation (Cycle 2) under Circular 12/2017 with a 97% compliance rate and holds 11 UPM star-rated programs. These achievements serve as a testament to the collective dedication of NTTU’s faculty and staff in placing quality at the core of all institutional activities.

Article: Hong Quang 

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