This study examines the development of postgraduate education programs in Vietnam with a focus on applying international collaborative training models to enhance quality and global competitiveness. Using a mixed-methods approach that combined policy and document analysis, curriculum benchmarking, and expert interviews, the research analyzed 32 policy documents, 15 domestic programs, and 8 international collaborative programs, and collected insights from 18 key stakeholders across three major institutions. The findings highlight significant progress in policy clarity, standardization, and international integration, alongside persistent challenges in research capacity, competency-based curriculum design, and infrastructure readiness. The study proposes strategic directions including curriculum innovation, faculty development, investment in research facilities, and the expansion of collaborative networks. These recommendations aim to position Vietnamese postgraduate education as an active contributor to global academic and research communities while meeting domestic socio-economic demands.
This study examines the development of postgraduate education programs in Vietnam with a focus on applying international collaborative training models to enhance quality and global competitiveness. Using a mixed-methods approach that combined policy and document analysis, curriculum benchmarking, and expert interviews, the research analyzed 32 policy documents, 15 domestic programs, and 8 international collaborative programs, and collected insights from 18 key stakeholders across three major institutions. The findings highlight significant progress in policy clarity, standardization, and international integration, alongside persistent challenges in research capacity, competency-based curriculum design, and infrastructure readiness. The study proposes strategic directions including curriculum innovation, faculty development, investment in research facilities, and the expansion of collaborative networks. These recommendations aim to position Vietnamese postgraduate education as an active contributor to global academic and research communities while meeting domestic socio-economic demands.
