On 11 October 2022, the VNUHCM-University of Science, in collaboration with the VNUHN-Central for Education Accreditation, held the Closing Ceremony for the official survey to assess the quality of education. This marked the evaluation service for the second period of educational quality assessment of the University.

In attendance at the ceremony representing the VNUHN-Central for Education Accreditation were Assoc. Prof. Đinh Văn Toàn, Deputy Director and member of the External Evaluation Team (Evaluators). From the expert delegation, Prof. Nguyễn Hữu Đức, the Team Leader, was present along with other members. Representing VNUHCM were leaders from Functional Departments, and from the VNUHCM-University of Science, Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan, President, attended along with members of the University’s Board of Directors and leaders of various Units under the University.

Over the course of five working days, the Evaluators reviewed documents and evidence, engaged in discussions, interviewed stakeholders, inspected facilities and quality assurance conditions, and compiled a comprehensive report. Consequently, the assessment team presented a preliminary report detailing the assessment results based on the criteria set forth by the Ministry of Education and Training for evaluating higher education institutions. The information highlighted the University’s strengths and areas for further development. Notably, Prof. Nguyễn Hữu Đức, Head of the expert delegation, emphasised three outstanding features of the VNUHCM-University of Science that were particularly commendable:

1. The University has established models of laboratories that excel in cutting-edge research and effective knowledge transfer, such as the Stem Cell Institute and Cancer Research Laboratory.
2. The University positively impacts students by enhancing their intellectual and personal development. Through the implementation of comprehensive training quality improvement solutions, alongside the solid academic, research, and enthusiastic capabilities of its teaching staff, the University of Science has provided students with ‘added value in outputs’ that surpass their ‘input values’, thus benefiting society at large.
3. The VNUHCM-University of Science meets the criteria of a research university as outlined in Article 10 of Decree No. 99/2019/ND-CP or achieves a 5-star standard according to the UPM (University Performance Metrics) ranking system, which encompasses eight standard groups: Strategic Management, Training, Research, Innovation, University Ecosystem, Information Technology and Digital Resources, Level of Internationalisation, and Community Service.

Furthermore, the team provided recommendations across all areas for the University to pursue ongoing research and implement solutions aimed at enhancing quality and governance in the forthcoming period, in line with the conditions of autonomy, vision, and development strategy of the University.

In his address, Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan, President of the University of Science, expressed his gratitude to the members of the expert delegation. He affirmed that the University would thoroughly consider the feedback and assessments provided by the board, systematically reviewing, evaluating, and implementing changes to enhance the effectiveness of the University’s operations. He also noted that the strengths highlighted by the delegation would serve as crucial motivation to foster pride, instil confidence, and encourage the University to continue to promote and improve its efforts in ensuring quality education, thereby fulfilling its role and responsibility in society to nurture talent for the nation’s development.

Through this event, Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan also extended his thanks to the Board of Directors of VNUHCM; VNUHCM-Central of Testing and Evaluation of Training Quality; VNUHN-Central for Educational Accreditation; and especially acknowledged the contributions, coordination, and cooperation of all staff and students across the University, which contributed to the effectiveness and success of this assessment.

In his closing remarks, Assoc. Prof. Đinh Văn Toàn, Deputy Director of the VNUHN-Central for Educational Accreditation, praised the outstanding results achieved by the University and expressed gratitude to the experts for their diligent work, characterised by seriousness, fairness, and hospitality, which yielded authentic and valuable assessment results for the VNUHCM-University of Science.

At the conclusion of the closing session, the Assessment Team, the VNUHCM-University of Science, and the VNUHN-Central for Educational Accreditation signed the protocol confirming the completion of the official survey of the external assessment.