Parent Conference for the 2026-X cohort: The School and Family Partnering with Students

Vice Rector Dang Hong Son delivered the opening remarks at the conference.

The conference is an opportunity for the school to provide parents with essential information about the training program, support policies, and learning and development opportunities for students; and at the same time, strengthen the connection between the school, families, and students from the very first days they enter the university environment.

At the program, representatives from the university shared an overview of the student training process. Accordingly, the program is organized into two main semesters and one summer semester; the standard training duration is four years, with a minimum of three years and a maximum of eight years. By 2026, the university will implement 29 training programs with a workload of 128 to 132 credits per program. In addition to specialized courses, students are required to complete requirements in foreign languages, supplementary skills, national defense and security education, and physical education.

With a focus on expanding learning opportunities and international integration, the university organizes at least 100 specialized courses in foreign languages ​​taught by Vietnamese lecturers and foreign professors; facilitates students to enroll in dual undergraduate programs; and enables them to participate in exchange and internship programs at foreign universities. Students are also encouraged to participate in scientific research through financial support policies, scholarship points, and course credit conversion; from their third year onwards, they have the opportunity to study some master's-level content in advance.

To help parents and students proactively access information throughout their studies, the school has introduced a Training Information Portal system, where students can track course syllabi, timetables, academic results, training results, and related forms. Online Q&A sessions on training activities are also held twice a month, providing an additional channel to support students in resolving issues that arise during their studies.

Dr. Dinh Tien Hieu - Head of the Training and Student Affairs Department, shared information about the school's training activities.

One of the issues that received significant attention from parents was the school's tuition policies, scholarships, and student support. According to information presented at the conference, the school has awarded 1,920 scholarships; 1,065 students have received tuition fee waivers or reductions totaling over 8 billion VND; and approximately 300 students have received financial support totaling nearly 2 billion VND. The total value of scholarships awarded reached nearly 20 billion VND, along with nearly 35,000 USD in support from businesses and philanthropists.

Alongside its training activities, VNU-USSH focuses on creating a holistic development environment for students. Through a network of 70 partner businesses, 177 international exchange programs, and approximately 20 talk shows each academic year, students have numerous opportunities to enhance their professional skills, life skills, mental health, and career orientation.

The highlight of the program was the direct dialogue between parents and the Board of Directors, functional departments, and training units. Many questions related to the curriculum, academic results, tuition fees, scholarships, job opportunities, student life, and policies were discussed and answered by the school in an open and responsible manner.

In his concluding remarks at the conference, Associate Professor Dr. Dang Hong Son, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, emphasized that for issues that could not be fully addressed at the conference, parents can continue to contact the university through various channels, from faculties and training programs, Zalo groups, websites, to the university's official information platforms. The university hopes to be one of the first points of contact for parents' concerns and feedback, in order to promptly coordinate and address issues related to students' learning and training.

At the same time, the Vice Rector noted that upon entering university, new students are already adults, capable of and entitled to independent thinking. Therefore, family support is not only about monitoring academic results but, more importantly, about listening to and respecting autonomy, engaging in discussions with the students themselves, and working with the university to guide them in a way that allows for their appropriate development. Vice Rector Dang Hong Son also expressed his hope that in the coming academic years, the university will continue to receive the attention, support, and companionship of families.

The Parent Conference for the QH-2026-X cohort once again affirmed the principle of "student-centered learning" in training and student services at VNU-USSH. The close connection between the university, families, and students, based on companionship, listening, and understanding, will contribute to creating the best environment for each student to proactively learn, grow, and develop comprehensively during their years of study at the University of Humanities.

Here are some photos from the Parent Conference for the 2026-X cohort: