Circular No. 18/2021/TT-BGDĐT issues Regulations on Admissions and Training for Doctoral Degree, replacing the old Circular. This document provides detailed provisions on conditions, standards, procedures for admissions and doctoral training at higher education institutions.
Scope of application
Rectors of universities and academies; Principals of university-level schools; Directors of research institutes that offer doctoral training; Principals or Directors of other educational establishments permitted to conduct doctoral training
Key points
- Applicants must have a Master's degree or equivalent and meet the conditions regarding work experience and scientific research (Article 5).
- Candidates have the right to freely choose higher education institutions to apply for admission (Article 6).
- Higher education institutions must organize assessments of candidates' capabilities through interviews, essays, and other forms (Article 10).
- Successful candidates must complete the training program within a maximum period of five years from the date of issuance of the successful admission decision (Article 23).
- Higher education institutions are responsible for organizing evaluations and recognizing the results of scientific research conducted by students to award the Doctoral degree (Article 28).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- To create equal opportunities for candidates in applying for admission.
- To enhance the quality of doctoral training at higher education institutions.
- It may cause difficulties for those who do not meet the conditions regarding work experience and scientific research.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What qualifications are required for candidates to apply for doctoral training?
Candidates must hold a Master's degree or equivalent (Article 5).
How do higher education institutions assess candidates' capabilities?
Through interviews, essays, and other forms (Article 10).
What is the maximum duration to complete the doctoral training program?
Five years from the date of issuance of the successful admission decision (Article 23).
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CIRCULAR
Issued Article 24Admissions regulations and doctoral training 博士
Pursuant to the Education Law dated June 14, 2019;
Pursuant to the Higher Education Law dated June 18, 2012 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Higher Education Law dated November 19, 2018;
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;
Pursuant to Decree No. 123/2016/NĐ-CP dated September 1, 2016 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies; and Decree No. 101/2020/NĐ-CP dated August 28, 2020 amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 123/2016/NĐ-CP dated September 1, 2016 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;
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;
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 promulgating the Admissions Regulations and Doctoral Training Regulations.
Article 1. These Regulations are promulgated together with this Circular.
Article 2. This Circular takes effect from August 15, 2021 and replaces Circular No. 08/2017/TT-BGDĐT dated April 4, 2017 promulgating the Admissions Regulations and Doctoral Training Regulations issued by the Minister of Education and Training.
Article 3. The Heads of the Office, the Department of Higher Education, the Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Education and Training; Rectors of universities and academies; Presidents of university colleges; Directors of research institutes offering doctoral training; Presidents or Directors of other educational institutions permitted to conduct doctoral training; related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.
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Place of Receipt: - National Assembly's Office; - Government Office; - National Assembly's Committee for Culture, Education, Youth Affairs; - Central Propaganda Department; - Minister (for reporting); - State Audit Agency; - Department of Legal Affairs (Ministry of Justice); - Ministry of Transport Portal; - As Article 3; - Government Electronic Portal; - Ministry of Education and Training Electronic Portal; - File: VT, Department PC, Department GDĐH. |
DEPUTY MINISTER DEPUTY (Signed)
Hoang Minh Son |
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