On December 2, 2025, the international education quality assurance organization FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) and National Economics University (NEU) launched external evaluation activities for the quality accreditation of two groups of academic programs under FIBAA standards. The external evaluation took place online, connecting NEU and FIBAA (Switzerland).

The external evaluation took place online, connecting NEU and FIBAA

Representing the international education quality accreditation organization FIBAA in the external evaluation were Marco Haid, Head of External Evaluation Team No. 1; Marie Bielke, Head of External Evaluation Team No. 3; and experts from both external evaluation teams.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; and Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Chair of the NEU Trade Union. Also attending were leadership representatives from schools, departments, faculties, institutes, centers, and sociopolitical organizations; members of the interpreting team; and coordinators of the external evaluation interview sessions.

Following its quality self-assessment process, NEU completed and formally submitted self-assessment reports for 21 academic programs to FIBAA by August 2025. After reviewing the self-assessment documentation, FIBAA established five external evaluation teams and conducted external evaluation activities in December 2025 and January 2026 to clarify the content presented in the reports and gain deeper insight into the University’s activities, enabling a comprehensive and objective assessment of the educational quality of NEU’s undergraduate programs.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, speaks at the event

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, emphasized the significance of this evaluation, describing it as an important step in NEU’s strategy to enhance quality and advance international integration.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong noted that NEU was proud to have completed institutional accreditation and been recognized as meeting quality standards in March 2024, with a further 15 academic programs recognized as meeting standards in September 2024. These results affirm the effectiveness of teaching, learning, research, and community service, while demonstrating the University’s strong commitment to quality and stakeholder expectations.

FIBAA is currently regarded as one of the most prestigious accreditation organizations in Europe and worldwide, accrediting educational institutions and academic programs in management, economics, law, and the social sciences against European standards. NEU’s continued participation in accreditation for 21 academic programs affirms the University’s long-term commitment to assuring and continually enhancing the quality of higher education.

Assoc. Prof. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, emphasized: “We believe that quality is not only an accreditation criterion but also a long-term commitment to providing better opportunities for generations of students. NEU is ready to work closely with the evaluation teams for Cluster 1 and Cluster 3 and provide complete and timely information to support their work. The University also gratefully acknowledges the efforts of all lecturers, students, and staff throughout the self-assessment process and preparations for the external evaluation.”

Assoc. Prof. Bui Huy Nhuong also expressed his hope for key recommendations from FIBAA’s panel of experts to help NEU continue improving and enhancing the quality of its academic programs, thereby affirming the quality of its teaching, learning, and research.

Dr. Dao Thanh Tung, Head of the Department of International Cooperation, introduces NEU at the opening session

In addition to the opening session, the external evaluation team held interview sessions covering university governance, teaching and learning, academic administration, scientific research, facilities, finance, human resources, political affairs and student management, operations, communications, and the University’s quality assurance and enhancement activities. Interview participants included the University’s leadership team; department managers; heads of faculties, institutes, and divisions; lecturers; researchers; and administrative specialists. In particular, the external evaluation team also interviewed students, master’s students, PhD candidates, and former learners across different modes and levels of study.

Representatives of the units’ leadership introduce the academic programs

The FIBAA expert team holds discussions, works with stakeholders, and conducts interviews online

Throughout the external evaluation activities, NEU fully and objectively met the external evaluation team’s requirements for data and evidence. The external evaluation activities ensured the full participation of units and individuals within the University in accordance with their respective functions, responsibilities, and authority. In particular, those participating in the external evaluation demonstrated the friendliness and hospitality of the Vietnamese people.

According to the schedule, FIBAA’s Accreditation Committee will meet in March 2026 to approve the quality accreditation results for NEU’s academic programs.

The external evaluation for academic program quality accreditation under FIBAA standards was successfully completed, with the aim of enhancing the quality of education, strengthening integration, and affirming the University’s reputation in the regional and international education landscape.

Article and photos: Department of Testing and Educational Quality Assurance & Department of Communications

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