To comprehensively evaluate the admissions process and propose suitable innovative directions for the upcoming period, the Training Management Department of the National Economics University organized a roundtable with the theme: “Innovating Regular University Admissions from 2027 at the National Economics University.” The roundtable was held on March 28, 2026, in Phu Tho, attracting the interest and participation of many delegates, experts, and personnel in the field of education.

At the roundtable, Master Hoang Thanh Ha, the chief admissions officer, presented an overview report on the regular university admissions process over various periods. The report highlighted significant developments in scale, admissions methods, and entry quality, especially from 2021 to the present, with the stabilization of selection methods and the enhancement of information technology application in management. The admissions scale has steadily increased over the years, projected to reach approximately 9,000 targets by 2026, along with the diversification of admissions codes and selection methods.

In addition, in-depth reports were presented, providing a systematic perspective on domestic and international admissions processes. Master Nguyen Thanh Binh, an officer and secretary of the Drafting Committee, presented a report on the overview of standardized tests, including international and domestic competency assessments, language tests, and the trend of using national exams in university admissions. The report also analyzed the admissions experiences of universities both domestically and internationally, thereby proposing some innovative directions for the regular university admissions process.

One of the key topics discussed was the admissions goal aimed at “selecting the elite” and “holistic admissions.” Accordingly, in the short term, the University will continue to use standardized exams tailored to specific sectors/groups of sectors suitable to actual admissions conditions. In the long term, the direction of developing separate competency assessments aligned with the training objectives of each field/group of sectors, each discipline/academic program is emphasized to ensure the right selection with entry quality meeting the University’s training requirements.

The roundtable also candidly pointed out several existing issues such as unstable admissions policies, changes in admissions regulations, limited autonomy in admissions, and significant discrepancies in admission scores between fields. These are issues that need further research and improvement in the future to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of the admissions process.

The seminar serves as an important forum for management staff and admissions experts to exchange academic insights, share experiences, and propose innovative solutions in line with international trends and the university’s development orientation. The outcomes of the seminar will provide a crucial foundation for the Training Management Department to advise on the development of new admissions strategies, contributing to the enhancement of academic quality and the standing of the National Economics University.

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