On June 24, 2026, the National Economics University inaugurated the official survey for the quality accreditation of 12 academic programs according to the standards of the international education quality accreditation organization FIBAA. This activity is part of the accreditation roadmap for 32 academic programs of the University, further affirming a strong commitment to ensuring and enhancing educational quality according to international standards.

Program Overview

The program was attended by Ms. Friderike Odrowski, Project Manager for Cluster 1; Dr. Rebekka Welker, Project Manager for Cluster 2; and members of the FIBAA expert evaluation panel. Representing the National Economics University were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the University; Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Vice President of the University; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh, Vice President of the University; along with leaders of the University’s schools, offices, faculties, institutes, and centers, heads of academic units, as well as staff, lecturers, and students involved in the program accreditation process.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Party Secretary, Rector of National Economics University delivering a speech

In his opening remarks for the accreditation session, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Party Secretary, Rector of National Economics University emphasized that ensuring and enhancing training quality is always identified as a strategic priority and one of the important pillars in the University’s development process. NEU does not view accreditation merely as an external evaluation activity but as an important mechanism to fulfill accountability, promote continuous improvement, and enhance training quality.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho stated that since beginning collaboration with FIBAA in 2021 through institutional accreditation, the National Economics University has gradually perfected its quality assurance system, standardizing training activities and university governance according to international standards. After being recognized by FIBAA as meeting the institutional quality standards in March 2024, the University has continued to achieve many positive results in the accreditation of academic programs. To date, 36 academic programs have been recognized by FIBAA as meeting quality standards, contributing to affirming the prestige, training quality, and position of the National Economics University in the process of international higher education integration.

Emphasizing that quality is a long-term commitment to learners and future generations, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho affirmed that the National Economics University is continuing to implement the accreditation of an additional 32 academic programs according to FIBAA standards. After the self-assessment phase, the University is currently entering the external evaluation process for 6 clusters of academic programs, with this survey focusing on 12 programs.

“During the working period with the expert team, the training units, lecturers, management staff, students, alumni, employers, and related parties of the National Economics University will closely coordinate, providing full and transparent necessary information to effectively support the evaluation process,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho affirmed.

Ms. Friderike Odrowski – Project Manager, International Quality Assurance Organization FIBAA speaks

Representing FIBAA, Ms. Friderike Odrowski – Project Manager highly appreciates the thorough preparation of the National Economics University for the official survey, emphasizing that accreditation is not only an activity to assess quality but also an opportunity for academic programs to continue to improve, innovate, and develop according to international standards. Ms. Friderike Odrowski expresses her expectation that the survey will yield positive results, thereby supporting the National Economics University in further enhancing its quality assurance system and improving training effectiveness.

Dr. Dao Thanh Tung – Head of the International Collaboration Department provides an overview of the National Economics University

Representatives of the units provide an overview of the academic programs participating in accreditation according to FIBAA standards

With 36 academic programs having achieved FIBAA standards and 32 programs continuing the accreditation process, the National Economics University is gradually affirming its position as one of the pioneering higher education institutions in ensuring and enhancing quality according to international standards in Vietnam. These efforts not only contribute to enhancing the academic reputation of the University but also expand learning, research, and career development opportunities for students in a global educational environment.

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