QS World University Rankings, published by Quacquarelli Symonds, is a prestigious annual university ranking that evaluates universities worldwide based on criteria such as academic reputation, faculty/student ratio, international student ratio and international research index. Van Lang University's first ranking in the top 1001-1200 is the result of the school's improvement ineducation quality and investment in scientific research.
Van Lang University is ranked 392nd in the world for academic reputation, one of the most important criteria in the QS rankings. This category is assessed through a survey of lecturers, experts and researchers from leading educational institutions, reflecting the recognition from the international academic community for the quality of teaching and research at the university. In addition to academic reputation, Van Lang University is also recognized in the employer reputation index, reaching a world ranking of 701+ in the QS rankings. This reflects the success in connecting with businesses and recruiting organizations, creating career opportunities for students after graduation.
In addition, Van Lang University also recorded success in the international research cooperation index, reaching 45.3 points. This index reflects the level of connection and research cooperation between the university and international educational and research organizations, contributing to improving the quality and influence of scientific research at the university.
In addition to the achievements from the QS rankings, Van Lang University continues to affirm its international position when it rises in the THE Impact Rankings 2025, reaching the top 601-800 globally, a significant improvement compared to the top 801-1000 in 2024. This is a ranking that honors universities that have a positive impact on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university ranks high in criteria such as top 101–200 in SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation) and SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth); top 201–300 in SDG 4 (Quality education); top 301–400 in SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production).
Van Lang University has 15/17 SDG criteria ranked from top 101-800 in the world, with highlights in criteria SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation), SDG 8 (Decent work and economic development) and SDG 4 (Quality education), along with some other criteria such as SDG 12 (Responsible production and consumption), SDG 2 (Zero hunger), SDG 5 (Gender equality), and SDG 14 (Life below water).
This reflects the university’s continuous efforts to improve the quality of training and research, while contributing to the sustainable development of the community. Scientific research publications of Van Lang University also have remarkable growth, with 2,530 publications on Web of Science (WoS)/Scopus from 2020 to 2025, creating a positive impact on society.
In addition to research achievements, Van Lang University also focuses on developing digital capacity for students, integrating subjects such as AI, Data Analysis, AI, Big Data, Machine Learning, etc. into the curriculum. These subjects help students not only gain professional knowledge but also prepare well for the globalized and digitalized environment.
According to the university’s sustainable development strategy for the period 2023-2028, it focuses on training people with positive influence, while applying smart technology and promoting efficient resource consumption. Van Lang University also continues to invest heavily in modern facilities, building learning buildings and laboratories fully equipped with advanced technology. With more than 40,000 students, including nearly 3,000 international students, VLU creates a diverse learning environment, connecting students from many countries.
With the achievements in QS World University Rankings 2026 and THE Impact Rankings 2025, Van Lang University continues to affirm its position on the global education map. Van Lang University is committed to maintaining and developing the strategies that have helped achieve these successes, continuing to build a solid foundation, creating learning, research and development opportunities for domestic and international students, aiming to become one of the leading universities in Asia by 2030.
In addition to these outstanding rankings, in 2025, Van Lang University was ranked in the top 500 best universities in Asia (QS Asia University Rankings 2025), and its quality was recognized by prestigious international accreditation organizations (FIBAA Quality Mark 2025, QS Star 4 stars 2021). At the training program level, VLU's Performing Arts major was ranked by QS in the top 51-100 in the world, and the Art & Design major was ranked in the top 101-150 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Established in 1995, Van Lang University is one of the largest private universities in Vietnam, with more than 100 domestic training programs and more than 30 international joint programs. The educational philosophy of Van Lang University is "Through experiential learning, training comprehensive people, capable of lifelong learning, with ethics, influence and bringing positive change to the community".
Over the years, Van Lang University has continuously grown to become an internationally recognized university for its quality, orienting its training and scientific research activities in depth, enhancing Van Lang's reputation in the academic community. Together with the domestic student community, through an open international experience environment, in the past 5 years, nearly 3,000 students from 30 countries have come to Van Lang to study, and nearly 700 Van Lang students have studied in countries around the world; more than 400 international partners have been and are cooperating with Van Lang, including prestigious strategic partners among the top universities in Asia and the world.
Van Lang University invests heavily in facilities, ensuring its commitment to building a comprehensive development environment for learners, with 3 training facilities equipped with the best facilities to bring unique and meaningful experiences to learners. Inside modern academic buildings, more than 800 academic, cultural - artistic, and sports events take place every year, connecting the existing learning community of more than 40,000 students.
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