LHU completes 465th AUN-QA Programme Assessment

After two days of productive work with the evaluation team, on the morning of August 28, 2025, the closing session of the 465th AUN-QA Programme Assessment for four Master’s programs: Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance and Banking, and Civil Engineering was solemnly held, with highly positive feedback given to LHU.

The evaluation team presenting the summary report on the four assessed programs

Attending the closing session were Dr. Do Thi Lan Dai – Chairwoman of the University Council; members of the University’s Board of Rectors; leaders, staff, and faculty members from relevant units.

On the AUN assessment team, there were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gerardo L. Largoza (De La Salle University, Philippines) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichian Chutimaskul (King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand), who served as assessors for the Master’s Program in Civil Engineering. Assessors of the Master’s Program in Information Technology included Prof. Dr. Rohaida Mohd. Saat (University of Malaya, Malaysia) and Dr. Pawitra Liamruk (Mahidol University, Thailand). The Master’s Program in Business Administration was evaluated by Prof. Dr. Amelia P. Guevara (Philippines) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kawin Sipiyaruk (Mahidol University, Thailand), while the Master’s Program in Finance and Banking was assessed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amalina Muhammad Afifi (University of Malaya, Malaysia) and Dr. Aisa P. Arlos (Far Eastern University, Philippines).

Dr. Do Thi Lan Dai delivering her remarks at the session

At the closing session, the evaluation team presented preliminary reports, highlighting LHU's strengths, potential, and areas for improvement. The team acknowledged the University’s notable efforts and advantages in governance, infrastructure, continuous quality enhancement, and in providing students with a dynamic learning ecosystem along with strong institutional support.

The official assessment results of the four programs are expected to be announced within two months. LHU will also receive valuable feedback and recommendations from the AUN assessors, enabling the University to better recognize its strengths and areas for improvement, and to further enhance the quality of the four programs.

Dr. Do Thi Lan Dai presenting gifts and letters of appreciation to the evaluation team

This event not only highlights the University’s continuous efforts and achievements in enhancing educational quality but also reaffirms its strong commitment to international integration and sustainable development. With a forward-looking vision, LHU is steadily strengthening its position on the regional education landscape, ready to face new challenges and achieve greater successes in the future.

LHU is the first university in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to achieve AUN-QA institutional accreditation, version 3.0. In 2023, the University successfully completed its second-cycle institutional accreditation by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, reaffirming its sustainable development and strong commitment to continuous quality enhancement.

To date, LHU has 14 training programs accredited by AUN-QA and two programs recognized by ABET, the world's most prestigious accreditation organization for engineering and technology programs.

Beyond its quality assurance efforts, LHU places strong emphasis on expanding international cooperation. In March 2025, the University signed a strategic partnership agreement with CINTANA Education and Arizona State University (ASU, USA). This collaboration opens up opportunities for students and faculty to access world-class academic programs, engage in academic exchange, transfer credits, and develop skills to meet global workforce demands.