British University Vietnam (BUV) received 5-star QS and QAA certifications thanks to its efforts to improve training quality, facilities and technology application.
These are two prestigious certifications in the world that rigorously assess the quality of university education . Of which, BUV received the QS 5-star certification in 2022. QS Stars is part of the evaluation system of the Quacquerelli Symonds Education Quality Assessment Organization, a scale of educational quality recognized by globally renowned universities.
The system evaluates higher education institutions through 8 standard groups, more than 50 criteria and predetermined international standards. From there, the organization scores the prestige of a university based on teaching, facilities, social responsibility, research and international diversity. BUV achieved a comprehensive 5-star standard in the following criteria: Teaching quality, Employment opportunities, Academic development, Facilities, Social activities, Equality - Inclusion.
Prof. Dr. Raymond Gordon - President of BUV (middle) received the QS 5-star certificate. Photo: BUV
Earlier this year, BUV continued to receive QAA accreditation from the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. To achieve QAA accreditation, universities must undergo a rigorous International Quality Review (IQR) process based on a list of 10 categories and international quality assurance standards from the UK.
BUV is the first and only university in Vietnam, and one of 22 institutions outside the UK, to receive this accreditation. The university achieved excellent results in 10 accreditation categories and was recognized for its outstanding academic activities in three areas: Employer and social connections, Student support in work and internships, and Personal development.
The school representative affirmed that to achieve these achievements, BUV has a steadfast journey with the goal of training a generation of excellent bachelors who are respected by society, have good character, are kind, caring, and at the same time, are proficient in interdisciplinary working skills, creative thinking and a spirit of learning.
The school improves the quality of teaching through investment in facilities and application of technology in training. BUV builds the Personal and Social Skills Development Program (PSG) to encourage students to accumulate experience and skills through activities in four groups of fields: Work and career preparation; Leadership and connection skills; Social, cultural, and emotional competencies; Supporting and enhancing learning capacity.
BUV aims to complete construction of the entire campus by 2028 with a total investment of more than 165 million USD. Photo: BUV
British University Vietnam also supports students to participate in transfer programs to partner universities in the international network of the University of London and Staffordshire University in more than 60 countries.
In addition, the school has built strong relationships with more than 400 large companies in its partner network, aiming to increase employment opportunities and facilitate students' career development journey. To date, BUV has maintained a record of 100% of students having jobs within three months of graduation or higher education.
In addition to the above two certifications, in 2021, BUV also received the BritCham "Great Higher Education" award for its contributions to higher education. The school was also honored by the British Embassy in Vietnam as a successful model of cooperation between the UK and Vietnam in the field of Higher Education.
BUV received the "Great Higher Education" award from the British Business Association in Vietnam (BritCham Vietnam). Photo: BUV
In addition, for 5 consecutive years, BUV received the Golden Dragon Award and the Prestigious Strong Brand Award organized by Vietnam Economic Times for its achievements and positive contributions to higher education in Vietnam.
Nhat Le
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