Decision No. 18/2003/QĐ-TTg On transferring the organizational form and changing the name of Ton Duc Thang Private University of Technology

Pursuant to Decision No. 18/2003/QĐ-TTg of the Government, Ton Duc Thang Private University of Technology shall be transferred to a semi-public school type and renamed as Ton Duc Thang Semi-Public University, under the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of signing.

Document No.18/2003/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Signed byPhạm Gia Khiêm — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training, Home Affairs, Planning and Investment
FieldUncategorized
Issued date28/01/2003
Effective date12/02/2003
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Pursuant to Decision No. 18/2003/QĐ-TTg of the Government, Ton Duc Thang Private University of Technology shall be transferred to a semi-public school type and renamed as Ton Duc Thang Semi-Public University, under the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of signing.

Key points

  • Ton Duc Thang Private University of Technology → transferred to a semi-public school type and renamed as Ton Duc Thang Semi-Public University, under the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Ministry of Education and Training → guide Ton Duc Thang Semi-Public University to implement the transfer of the school's operational form according to current regulations.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps improve the quality of higher education and meet social human resource needs.
  • Negative impact: May affect the autonomy of the school in certain areas.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What will be the new name for Ton Duc Thang Private University of Technology?

Ton Duc Thang Private University of Technology will be transferred to a semi-public school type and renamed as Ton Duc Thang Semi-Public University.

To which authority does Ton Duc Thang Semi-Public University belong?

Ton Duc Thang Semi-Public University belongs to the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.

When will this Decision take effect?

This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of signing.

How will the Ministry of Education and Training guide Ton Duc Thang Semi-Public University?

The Ministry of Education and Training will guide Ton Duc Thang Semi-Public University to implement the transfer of the school's operational form according to current regulations.

Which agencies and organizations are responsible for implementing this Decision?

Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairmen of provincial and centrally-run city People's Committees, and Rector of Ton Duc Thang Private University of Technology are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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Number: 18/2003/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, January 28, 2003

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the conversion of organizational form and renaming of the Private University of Ton Duc Thang

establish Tôn Đức Thắng

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PRIME MINISTER

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

Considering the proposals of the Ministers of the Ministries of Education and Training, Home Affairs, and Planning and Investment.

DECISION:

Article 1. The Private University of Ton Duc Thang shall be converted to a semi-public university and renamed as the Semi-Public University of Ton Duc Thang, under the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.

Article 2. The Ministry of Education and Training shall guide the Semi-Public University of Ton Duc Thang in implementing the conversion of its operational form in accordance with current regulations.

Article 3. THIS DECISION SHALL TAKE EFFECT 15 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SIGNATURE.

Article 4. The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial and centrally-administered city People's Committees, and Rector of the Private University of Ton Duc Thang are responsible for enforcing this Decision.

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Pham Gia Khiem
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