MOET Updates Guidance for Master’s and Doctoral Training of Higher Education Lecturers (Vietnam, June 2026)
MOET issued guidance for implementing master's and doctoral training for lecturers at higher education institutions under the national Project 89 framework.
MOET issued guidance for implementing master's and doctoral training for lecturers at higher education institutions under the national Project 89 framework.
What Changed?
The circular sets implementation guidance for funded postgraduate training of higher education lecturers. It covers general rules, eligibility and standards for funding support, learner rights and responsibilities, selection of fields and training institutions, and responsibilities of sending and training institutions.
Old System vs New System
Project 89 existed as a national capacity-building program for higher education lecturers and managers, but implementation required updated detailed guidance for funded master's and doctoral training.
Higher education institutions and eligible lecturers must follow the new guidance when participating in Project 89-funded master's and doctoral training.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
University students may benefit indirectly from stronger lecturer qualifications and improved academic capacity over time.
Parent / Family Impact
No direct parent-specific operational change was identified.
School / Institution Impact
Higher education institutions must follow updated rules when selecting, sending, supporting, and managing lecturers under the training project.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Lecturers seeking funded master's or doctoral training receive updated eligibility, support, rights, responsibilities, and institutional-process rules.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-30: circular issued
- 2026-08-15: circular takes effect.
What To Do
- Universities should review eligible lecturers
- priority fields
- training-institution criteria
- and funding-support procedures under the updated guidance.
What To Watch Next
Universities may announce internal nomination and funding procedures for Project 89 training after the effective date.
Global Context
The change supports Vietnam's long-term higher education quality strategy by investing in postgraduate qualification pathways for lecturers.
Source Record
Source type: Regulation
Source name: Vietnam Government Legal Documents Portal