Decision No. 61/2009/QD-TTg on the issuance of the Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities

Decision No. 61/2009/QD-TTg issues the Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities, applicable to all private universities. This regulation shall take effect 45 days from the date of signature and replace the previous regulation.

Document No.61/2009/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byNguyễn Thiện Nhân — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldUncategorized
Issued date17/04/2009
Effective date01/06/2009
Expiry date
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 61/2009/QD-TTg issues the Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities, applicable to all private universities. This regulation shall take effect 45 days from the date of signature and replace the previous regulation.

Scope of application

Private universities

Key points

  • Private universities → shall be organized and operate according to the newly issued Regulation, replacing the old Regulation.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Improve educational quality through clear provisions regarding the organization and operation of private universities.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for universities during the transition to the new Regulation.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this decision come into effect?

The decision takes effect 45 days from the date of issuance.

How does the new regulation replace the old regulation?

The new regulation completely replaces the Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities issued together with Decision No. 14/2005/QD-TTg.

What must private universities do to comply with the new regulations?

Private universities must organize and operate according to the newly issued Regulation, ensuring compliance with the provisions set forth in the Decision.

To which universities does this decision apply?

The decision applies to all private universities.

What is the implementation period of the decision?

The decision takes effect 45 days from the date of issuance.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 61/2009/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, April 17, 2009

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 June 14, 2005;
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;
Considering the proposal of the Minister of Education and Training,                                     
DECISION: 

Article 1. Issuing the Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect 45 days from the date of issuance.

The provisions set forth in this Regulation replace those provisions in the Regulation on the organization and operation of private universities issued together with Decision No. 14/2005/QĐ-TTg dated January 17, 2005 of The Prime Minister.

All previous provisions that conflict with the provisions of this Regulation are hereby abolished.

Article 3. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial and centrally-administered city People's Committees, and private universities are responsible for implementing this Decision.

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE GOVERNMENT
(Signed)
Nguyen Thien Nhan
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