Three training programs of VNU-USSH have completed the official survey for accreditation of undergraduate quality.

Attending the closing ceremony, on behalf of VNU Hanoi, was Mr. Le Ba Lam, Deputy Director of the Center for Library and Digital Knowledge.
Representing the University of Social Sciences and Humanities were Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan (Rector), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong (Vice Rector), heads of functional departments/centers, representatives of the leadership of faculties with accredited training programs, along with a large number of lecturers and students from the University.      
Representing the Center for Quality Assurance in Higher Education of the National University of Ho Chi Minh City were Ms. Ho Dac Hai Mien (Deputy Director), along with all members of the evaluation team for the three training programs, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Hong.
As part of the external evaluation plan for three training programs at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, from January 3rd to 6th, 2024, the Evaluation Team conducted the official survey for program quality accreditation at the University. At the closing ceremony, each member of the Evaluation Team presented a report highlighting strengths and offering recommendations based on their review of supporting documents and direct interviews with relevant stakeholders.
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Hong Sinh, a member of the delegation, emphasized that regarding the design and implementation of the training programs, all three programs demonstrate many strengths: the general and specific objectives are defined in accordance with the mission and vision of the University and in compliance with the regulations of the Law on Higher Education, and the regulations and rules of Vietnam National University, Hanoi; the objectives of the training programs have been specifically defined, regularly updated (most recently in 2023), and widely disseminated to learners through the University's communication channels. The University has a team of highly qualified and dedicated lecturers and researchers who are regularly provided with opportunities and encouragement by the University to improve their professional skills and update their teaching and learning methods. Regarding facilities and student support, the report emphasizes: Although the campus at 336 Nguyen Trai has a modest area, the University has made every effort to arrange a spacious and airy lecture hall system, allocating a significant portion to self-study and rest spaces for students; the office area for staff and lecturers is greened, beautifully decorated, and friendly. In particular, the Information and Library Practice Room of the Faculty of Information and Library Science is equipped with modern equipment, serving as a model for other training institutions in Vietnam, not just the Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The University has a clear strategy for accompanying and supporting students: managing and monitoring their progress in learning and training, implementing counseling activities, extracurricular activities, and support services to improve students' learning. It has a policy of encouraging and investing in scientific research, resulting in a very high rate of student research and publications domestically and internationally compared to other training institutions. Besides the achievements, the report also proposes several recommendations: Curriculum design should establish common goals that clearly reflect the identity of each curriculum and the learners; diverse assessment methods are needed; effective measures are required to attract the interest and participation of learners in extracurricular activities of the Faculty/School; a dedicated psychological counseling unit should be established at the School; and the database of textbooks and learning materials should be updated for learners to refer to.
Finally, on behalf of the External Evaluation Team, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Hong - Head of the Team - presented the conclusion of the Report, emphasizing that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is one of the leading training institutions with a long tradition and prestige in Vietnam in the field of social sciences and humanities, especially always pioneering in quality accreditation. To achieve this position, the University has effectively utilized the common resources within the Vietnam National University system to serve students; the leadership is dedicated and closely involved in quality assurance; the teaching staff is enthusiastic, passionate about their profession and the university; and the students are very dynamic and creative. To help improve the quality of training programs, the Accreditation Team hopes that in the future, the University will have a plan to review and ensure the systematic nature and compatibility of learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessment within each course and between courses, contributing to achieving the learning outcomes of the training program and meeting the needs of the labor market; strengthen training and development of soft skills for learners; and diversify forms of gathering feedback from stakeholders (especially alumni and employers) in the process of developing and improving training programs.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, faculty, and students of the University, Rector Hoang Anh Tuan expressed his deep gratitude to the Evaluation Team for their encouragement and recognition of the University's achievements in training, scientific research, and community service. However, the most significant and valuable aspect was the frank and accurate recommendations and suggestions, which helped the faculty and students clearly identify areas for improvement in the future. In the context of fierce competition in higher education, and the increasingly high demands of society and students, change and improvement to enhance quality is both a mandatory requirement and a key to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities' breakthrough, maintenance, and affirmation of its leading brand in Vietnam. Representing the Center for Quality Assurance in Education, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ms. Ho Dac Hai Mien (Deputy Director of the Center) emotionally shared the long-standing relationship between the Center and the University in the quality assurance process over the past nearly 9 years. Being able to work alongside the University of Social Sciences and Humanities – an institution with a long tradition and leading position in Vietnam – is both an honor and a great pressure for the Evaluation Team. We are committed to working with the utmost seriousness, caution, and urgency to provide valuable recommendations to help the University improve the quality of its training programs in the future, contributing to the building of a culture of quality in higher education throughout the entire sector. The Center and the experts in the Evaluation Team sincerely hope that the University will carefully study the recommendations to develop the most appropriate and effective improvement plan. Ho Chi Minh sincerely thanks the School's Board of Directors, the leadership of the faculties, and the functional units/centers for their thoughtful, attentive, and friendly support to the delegation, and the staff, lecturers, and students for their professional and effective cooperation in helping the delegation complete its work on schedule and with the highest quality. At the end of the closing ceremony, Ms. Ho Dac Hai Mien (Deputy Director of the Quality Assurance Center, VNU-HCM), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Hong (Head of the External Evaluation Team), and Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) jointly signed the minutes of completion of the official survey and took a commemorative photo with the distinguished guests, leaders of training units, departments, functional centers, teachers, and students attending the closing ceremony.