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Vietnam's National Economics University targets top 150 global ranking by 2030
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has set ambitious targets for the National Economics University, calling on the institution to achieve world-class status within the next two decades. The goals were announced during ceremonies marking the university's 70th anniversary in Hanoi.
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The National Economics University has been challenged to rank among the world's top 150 universities in selected academic fields by 2030, according to directives from Prime Minister Le Minh Hung at an anniversary celebration on November 11.
The prime minister outlined an escalating roadmap for the institution's international development, calling for advancement to the global top 100 by 2035 and full recognition as an internationally renowned university by 2045. The targets reflect Vietnam's broader commitment to strengthening higher education standards and global competitiveness.
The 70-year-old institution, a leading center for economic studies in Vietnam, joins other regional universities in pursuing international accreditation and research prominence. Achieving such rankings typically requires sustained investment in research capacity, faculty development, and enhanced academic infrastructure.
The announcement underscores the government's emphasis on elevating Vietnam's educational institutions to meet international standards while contributing to the nation's economic development goals.