Circular No. 38/2009/TT-BGDĐT Issuing the Framework Curriculum for Higher Education in Engineering Fields at Bachelor's Degree Level

Circular No. 38/2009/TT-BGDĐT of the Ministry of Education and Training issuing the framework curriculum for higher education in engineering fields, applicable to universities from February 8, 2010. Universities are required to develop and compile textbooks according to the regulations.

Document No.38/2009/TT-BGDĐT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byPhạm Vũ Luận — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldUncategorized
Issued date22/12/2009
Effective date08/02/2010
Expiry date
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 38/2009/TT-BGDĐT of the Ministry of Education and Training issuing the framework curriculum for higher education in engineering fields, applicable to universities from February 8, 2010. Universities are required to develop and compile textbooks according to the regulations.

Scope of application

Universities and academies are assigned the task of training engineering fields at bachelor’s degree level.

Key points

  • Universities and academies → develop and compile specific textbooks according to the framework curriculum stipulated in this Circular
  • The framework curriculum consists of 16 framework curricula for 16 different engineering fields
  • This Circular takes effect from February 8, 2010

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring the quality of higher education, enhancing technical proficiency for students
  • Negative impact: Time-consuming and resource-intensive to develop new educational programs

❓ Frequently asked questions

To which fields does this framework curriculum apply?

This framework curriculum includes 16 framework curricula for different engineering fields, specifically: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Marine Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Telecommunications Systems Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Multimedia Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Engineering Management, and Information Systems Engineering.

When does this Circular take effect?

Circular No. 38/2009/TT-BGDĐT takes effect from February 8, 2010.

What must universities do to comply with this Circular?

Universities and academies are required to develop and compile specific textbooks according to the framework curriculum stipulated in this Circular.

At what level is the framework curriculum applied?

The framework curriculum is used in universities, academies, and universities assigned the task of training these engineering fields at bachelor’s degree level.

Are there specific deadlines for developing textbooks?

The document does not specify specific deadlines for developing textbooks, only requiring universities to organize the compilation and approval of textbooks according to the regulations.

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 38/2009/TT-BGDĐT
Hanoi, December 22, 2009

CIRCULAR

Issuing the framework curriculum for higher education in engineering fields at bachelor's degree level

field of engineering, bachelor's degree

________________ 

THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Pursuant to Decree No. 178/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 3, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

Pursuant to Decree No. 32/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 19, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

Pursuant to Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Education Law;

Pursuant to the results of the review on May 26 and 27, 2009, by the Advisory Council for the development of the framework curriculum for higher education in engineering fields;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Higher Education,

Article 1. This Circular issues the framework curriculum for higher education in engineering fields at bachelor's degree level, consisting of 16 framework curricula for the following 16 majors:

1. Mechanical Engineering.

2. Manufacturing Engineering.

3. Electronics Engineering.

4. Ceramic Engineering.

5. Marine Engineering.

6. Infrastructure Engineering.

7. Nuclear Engineering.

8. Telecommunications Systems Engineering.

9. Architectural Engineering.

10. Petrochemical Engineering.

11. Software Engineering.

12. Polymer Engineering.

13. Multimedia Engineering.

14. Transportation Engineering.

15. Technical Management.

16. Information Systems Engineering.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from February 8, 2010. The framework curricula attached to this Circular shall be used in universities, academies, and colleges assigned the task of training these majors at the bachelor's degree level.

Article 3. Based on the framework curricula prescribed in this Circular, the Rectors of universities and academies, and the Principals of colleges shall organize the development of specific curricula for their institutions; organize the compilation and approval of textbooks for courses for official use in their institutions based on the review by the Textbook Review Board established by the Rector or Principal.

Article 4. The Heads of the Office, the Deputy Ministers in charge of Higher Education, the Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Education and Training, the Rectors of universities and academies, and the Principals of colleges are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
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