Vietnamese universities rise in world sustainability ranking
Ten Vietnamese universities have secured spots in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, which were recently released by the U.K.-based education organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
This marks an increase from last year when only eight universities in Vietnam were listed. The Hue University and the University of Da Nang have entered the rankings for the first time this year.
Students of Vietnam Japan University under the Vietnam National University (VNU), Hanoi, in 2022. |
The QS rankings evaluate universities based on their sustainability efforts across three core areas: environmental impact, social impact, and governance. They assess how institutions contribute to sustainable development through research, teaching, and community engagement.
The Vietnamese universities featured in the 2025 rankings are Vietnam National University, Hanoi (325th), Duy Tan University (538th), University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (653rd), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (702nd), Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (880th), Ton Duc Thang University (921-930), Can Tho University (1,061-1,080), Nguyen Tat Thanh University (1,451-1,500), Hue University (1,501 ), and University of Da Nang (1,501).
The Vietnam National University, Hanoi, stands out with a remarkable rise of 456 places from last year, making it the top-ranked institution in Vietnam. This improvement is attributed to its enhanced performance across all three sustainability criteria: governance, environmental impact, and social impact.
The university has shown a strong focus on research in climate change, clean energy, and biodiversity conservation. Its partnerships with global research institutions have amplified its impact, while initiatives in gender equality, community support, and public health have furthered its role in improving social well-being.
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