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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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No. 58/2026/TT-BGDDT
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Hanoi, July 07, 2026
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CIRCULAR
GUIDELINES
FOR REGULATION ON ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Pursuant to the Law on Education No. 43/2019/QH14 amended by the Law No.
123/2025/QH15;
Pursuant to the Law on Higher Education No. 125/2025/QH15;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 37/2025/ND-CP dated February 26,
2025 on functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry
of Education and Training of Vietnam;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP dated March 30,
2026 on elaboration and measures for organization, guidance on enforcement of a
number of articles of Law on Higher Education;
At request of the Director of the Personnel and Organization Department;
The Minister of Education and Training promulgates Circular on
guidelines for regulation on organization and operation of higher education
institutions.
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1.
This Circular provides guidelines for principles and procedures for
promulgation and contents of regulation on organization and operation of higher
education institutions.
2.
This Circular applies to higher education institutions (except for the
cases specified in clauses 3 and 4 of this Article).
3.
Regulation on organization and operation of higher education institutions affiliated
to the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense shall
comply with regulations applicable to the people's armed forces and be
consistent with structure and content of regulation on organization and
operation specified in this Circular.
4.
Regulation on organization and operation of higher education institutions
established under international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam is a signatory shall be consistent with agreements in such
international treaties; in case these international treaties do not provide
regulations, the Law on Higher Education No. 125/2025/QH15, the Government's
Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP dated March 30, 2026, regulations of this Circular,
and other relevant laws shall apply.
Article 2. Principles and procedures for formulation and
promulgation of regulation on organization and operation of higher education
institution
1.
Formulation, amendments, replacement, and promulgation of regulation on
organization and operation of a higher education institution shall adhere to
the following principles:
a)
Be public, transparent and democratic according to regulations of law;
b)
Maintain the direct and comprehensive leadership role of the Communist Party of
Viet Nam in the public higher education institution;
c)
Publicly collect opinions from cadres, employees, and learners' representatives
of the higher education institution; and at the same time, all opinions must be
fully received and explained.
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a)
Regulation on organization and operation of the public higher education
institution shall be issued after the approval of the Party Committee of the
Communist Party of Vietnam within the public higher education institution is
granted.
b)
Regulation on organization and operation of the private higher education
institution shall be issued after the approval of the investor and the school
board is granted. In case of different opinions during the formulation of
the regulation on organization and operation of the private higher education
institution, the school board’s opinions on jurisdiction, responsibilities, and
powers shall prevail; other contents shall follow the investor’s opinions and
comply with relevant laws;
c)
Regulation on organization and operation of the public higher education
institution shall be published to all public employees, employees, and
learners, and posted on the higher education institution's web portal within 01
working day after issuance. Within 05 working days from the date the
regulation on organization and operation is issued, the higher education
institution shall be responsible for sending a decision to the Ministry of
Education and Training, its superior agency, and the People's Committee of the
province where the institution is headquartered, and its campus or other
training locations are located for the monitoring and management purposes.
Article 3. Regulation on organization and operation of
higher education institution
Regulations
on organization and operation of higher education institutions must be
consistent with regulations of the Education Law No. 43/2019/QH14, amended by
the Education Law No. 123/2025/QH15, the Higher Education Law No.
125/2025/QH15, relevant laws, the higher education development strategy,
practical conditions, and missions and functions of higher education
institutions, while maintain the following basic contents:
1.
Regarding organization and governance
a)
Clear definition of internal organizational structure, legal status,
establishment, functions, tasks, and the number of constituent and affiliated
units of higher education institutions according to applicable regulations;
b)
Regulations on delegation and authorization of jurisdiction to partially
execute governance and management functions for campuses, locations where
higher education activities are organized, and other training locations (if
any);
c)
Responsibilities and powers of heads and deputy heads, leadership and
management mechanisms, and working relationships both within and outside higher
education institutions;
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dd)
Regulations on principles, jurisdiction, responsibilities, and delegation of
management of recruitment, employment, and management of public employees and
employees of higher education institutions; regulations on appointment and
dismissal of managers in higher education institutions and positions and titles
of university lecturers according to applicable regulations;
e)
Clear definition of principles and mechanisms for management, allocation, and
use of financial resources of higher education institutions according to
regulations of law;
g)
Regulations on information, reporting, grassroots democracy, and inspection and
examination.
2.
Regarding operations of higher education institutions: clear identification of
presiding units and cooperating units responsible for organizing and
implementing training activities, science, technology, and innovation
activities, cooperation and investment, quality assurance, student support,
communication, and other activities of higher education institutions, including
objectives, requirements to be fulfilled for each activity, and reference to
corresponding specific regulations of higher education institutions.
3.
Clear definition of working regimes, principles, jurisdiction,
responsibilities, content, and procedures for assessment of units and
individuals within higher education institutions. Management and use of
assessment results for governance, development of staff, allocation of resources,
emulation, commendation, and improvement of accountability shall comply with
regulations of law and internal regulations of higher education institutions.
4.
Regulations on organization and operation of a member university within a
national or regional university that must be consistent with and appropriate to
regulations on organization and operation of the national or regional
university.
5.
Other contents consistent with relevant regulations.
Article 4. Transitional clauses
1.
Pursuant to the Government's regulations on functions, tasks, and powers of
national universities, the director of the national university shall promulgate
regulations on organization and operation of the national university, and the
principals of the member universities of the national university shall
promulgate regulations on organization and operation of their respective member
universities in accordance with regulations of this Circular, to be completed
before September 15, 2026. Regulations on organization and operation of the
national university promulgated by the director of the national university and
regulations on organization and operation of the member universities
promulgated by their respective principals shall take effect from the date the Prime
Minister annuls the Decision No. 26/2014/QD-TTg dated March 26, 2014, of the
Prime Minister on regulations on organization and operation of national
universities and their member higher education institutions.
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3.
Regulations on organization and operation of higher education institutions
(excluding national universities, regional universities, and their member
universities) legally promulgated before the effective date of this Circular
shall continue to apply (except for contents that are contrary to regulations
of the Higher Education Law No. 125/2025/QH15 and other legislative documents)
until the heads of the higher education institutions promulgate new regulations
on organization and operation for replacement, to be completed before December
31, 2026. Regulations on organization and operation of higher education
institutions (excluding national universities, regional universities, and their
member universities) legally promulgated before the effective date of this
Circular shall cease to have effect from December 31, 2026.
Article 5. Effect
1.
This Circular takes effect from August 22, 2026.
2.
The Circular No. 10/2020/TT-BGDDT dated May 14, 2020, of the Minister of
Education and Training shall cease to have effect from November 01, 2026.
Article 6. Responsibilities for implementation
The
Chief of the Ministry’s Office, the Director of the Personnel and Organization
Department, heads of relevant units affiliated to the Ministry of Education and
Training; ministries and ministerial-level agencies, provincial People's
Committees; higher education institutions; and relevant agencies, organizations,
and individuals, within their functions, tasks and powers shall be responsible
for implementing this Circular./.
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