Decision No. 14/2005/QD-TTg On the issuance of the Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities

Decision No. 14/2005/QD-TTg of the Government Chairman promulgates the Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities, replacing the old Regulation. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.14/2005/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byPhạm Gia Khiêm — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldUncategorized
Issued date17/01/2005
Effective date10/02/2005
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 14/2005/QD-TTg of the Government Chairman promulgates the Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities, replacing the old Regulation. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

Private university

Key points

  • Private university → operates and functions according to the newly issued regulation

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Creates a clear legal basis for the activities of private universities, improving educational quality.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties during the transition from the old regulation to the new one.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this Decision take effect?

The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

What can private universities do under the new regulation?

Private universities organize and operate according to the newly issued regulation.

How does this Decision apply to private universities?

This Decision abolishes the old Regulation and applies the new Regulation to private universities.

Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?

Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees, and Chairpersons of municipal People's Committees directly under the central government are responsible for implementing the Decision.

What changes does the new Regulation have compared to the old one?

Specific details about the contents of the new Regulation are not mentioned in this document, only that it replaces Circular No. 240/TTg dated May 24, 1993.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 14/2005/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, January 17, 2005

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the issuance of the Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to the Education Law dated December 2, 1998;

Pursuant to Decree No. 73/1999/NĐ-CP dated August 19, 1999 of the Government on policies encouraging socialization in educational, health care, cultural, and sports activities;

Pursuant to Decree No. 43/2000/NĐ-CP dated August 30, 2000 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Education Law;

Considering the proposal of the Minister of Education and Training, as set forth in the Report No. 6800/ĐH&SĐH dated August 4, 2004 regarding the issuance of the Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities,

DECISION:

Article 1. The attached Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities is hereby issued.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. The Regulation issued together with Decision No. 240/TTg dated May 24, 1993 of the Prime Minister on the issuance of the Private University Regulation is hereby abolished. The Minister of Education and Training shall be responsible for guiding the detailed implementation of this Regulation in coordination with relevant ministries and agencies.

Article 3. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial and municipal People's Committees directly under the Central Government are responsible for implementing this Decision.

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Pham Gia Khiem
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