MOET Regulates Technology and AI Use in Higher and Vocational Education (Vietnam, June 2026)
MOET issued a regulation on the application of technology in higher education and vocational education. The circular covers digital technology, artificial intelligence, and related technologies used in teaching, assessment, research, management, and learner services.
MOET issued a regulation on the application of technology in higher education and vocational education. The circular covers digital technology, artificial intelligence, and related technologies used in teaching, assessment, research, management, and learner services.
What Changed?
Vietnam introduced a national framework for technology use in higher and vocational education, including AI-related applications. The regulation applies to institutions, staff, learners, and organizations providing technology or AI services to the education sector.
Old System vs New System
Technology use in higher and vocational education was covered by narrower or separate rules, but there was not a unified MOET regulation addressing technology and AI use across these functions in this way.
Higher education and vocational education institutions must apply the new regulatory framework when using digital technology and AI in training, assessment, research, administration, and learner services.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students may experience clearer institutional rules for digital learning, AI-supported services, assessment technologies, and technology-enabled training.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents may gain greater assurance that institutions are expected to manage technology and AI use under a formal national framework.
School / Institution Impact
Universities and vocational institutions must review digital platforms, AI tools, assessment systems, research tools, management systems, and vendor arrangements for compliance.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Lecturers and vocational teachers may need to adjust teaching, assessment, research, and learner-support practices involving technology or AI.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-30: circular issued
- 2026-08-15: circular takes effect.
What To Do
- Institutions should audit technology and AI use
- update internal policies
- train staff
- and review vendor agreements before the effective date.
What To Watch Next
Further institutional guidance, compliance procedures, and implementation examples may appear after the circular takes effect.
Global Context
The change is globally relevant because it places Vietnam among education systems formalizing governance of AI and digital technology in post-secondary education.
Source Record
Source type: Regulation
Source name: Vietnam Government Legal Documents Portal