Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BGDĐT Issuing the Regulation on University Education

Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BGDĐT issuing the Regulation on University Education, detailing the content, form, and methods of organizing teaching, and evaluating academic performance for university students. This document applies from May 3, 2021, to recruitment sessions after its effective date.

Document No.08/2021/TT-BGDĐT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byHoàng Minh Sơn — Thứ trưởng
Updated14/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldHigher Education
Issued date18/03/2021
Effective date03/05/2021
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BGDĐT issuing the Regulation on University Education, detailing the content, form, and methods of organizing teaching, and evaluating academic performance for university students. This document applies from May 3, 2021, to recruitment sessions after its effective date.

Scope of application

["University President", "Rector of University"]

Key points

  • "University" must organize teaching according to the approved training program - Article 5
  • University students have the right to choose a study format suitable for their personal conditions - Article 10
  • Evaluation of university students' academic performance is based on specific criteria and diverse evaluation methods - Article 24
  • Universities must publish information about the training program, admission regulations, and graduation requirements - Article 35
  • Detailed provisions on joint training programs at the bachelor's level between domestic and international universities - Article 40

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • "University President", "Rector of University" must comply with the new regulation, which helps improve the quality of university education.
  • Students have additional rights to choose a study format suitable for their personal conditions.
  • Higher education institutions need to update information about the training program and admission regulations to publish for students.
  • Joint training between domestic and international universities is promoted, helping to expand learning opportunities for students.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this circular take effect?

Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BGDĐT takes effect from May 3, 2021.

How can university students choose their study formats?

University students have the right to choose a study format suitable for their personal conditions - Article 10.

What information must universities publish about the training program?

Universities must publish information about the training program, admission regulations, and graduation requirements - Article 35.

Full text

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 08/2021/TT-BGDĐT
HanoiOperational factors (for calculating average annual delivered energy)dated March 18, 2021

CIRCULAR

Issuing the University Bachelor's Degree Training Regulation

 

Pursuant to the Education Law dated June 14, 2019;

pursuant to the Law on Greplacing the higher education bachelor's degree training regulation issued on June 18, 2012;

Pursuant to the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Higher Education Law on November 19, 2018;

Pursuant to Decree No. 69/2017/NĐ-CP dated May 25, 2017 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

Pursuant to Decree No. 99/2019/NĐ-CP dated December 30, 2019 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Higher Education Law;

7. Components of a training program include a group of courses and other learning and research activities with common characteristics in specialized fields; clearly playing a role in achieving a set of goals and requirements of the training program. These components are used to design the overall structure of the training program (such as general education, basic sciences, core subjects, internships and experiences, scientific research, and other components).

The Minister of Education and Training issues this Circular to issue the University Bachelor's Degree Training Regulation.

Article 1. This Circular promulgates the University Bachelor's Degree Training Regulation.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from May 3, 2021, applicable to recruitment sessions after the date it comes into force, and replaces Decision No. 25/2006/QĐ-BGDĐT dated June 26, 2006 of the Minister of Education and Training issuing the university and college regular system training regulation; Decision No. 43/2007/QĐ-BGDĐT dated August 15, 2007 of the Minister of Education and Training issuing the university and college regular system training regulation under the credit system; Circular No. 57/2012/TT-BGDĐT dated December 27, 2012 amending and supplementing certain articles of the university and college regular system training regulation issued together with Decision No. 43/2007/QĐ-BGDĐT dated August 15, 2007 of the Minister of Education and Training; Circular No. 06/2017/TT-BGDĐT dated March 15, 2017 of the Minister of Education and Training issuing the regulation on concurrent work and study bachelor's degree training; Decision No. 22/QĐ-BGDĐT dated June 26, 2001 of the Minister of Education and Training stipulating second bachelor's degree training; Circular No. 10/2018/TT-BGDĐT dated March 30, 2018 of the Minister of Education and Training issuing the regulation on second bachelor's degree and college teacher training program; Circular No. 07/2017/TT-BGDĐT dated March 15, 2017 of the Minister of Education and Training issuing the regulation on joint bachelor's degree training.

Article 3. The Director of the Office, the Head of the Higher Education Department, Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Education and Training; rectors of universities and academies, principals of state agency universities, political organization universities, social-political organization universities, related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Hoang Minh Son

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