Opening Session of the 440th AUN-QA Programme Assessment

On March 11th, 2025, Can Tho University (CTU) held the opening session of the 440th ASEAN University Network - Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) programme assessment for four academic programmes. This is the first AUN-QA programme assessment at CTU in 2025, which will take place from March 11th to 13th. It covers four training programmes: International Business, Engineering in Industrial Management, Engineering in Applied Biological Sciences, and Economic Management (Master’s level).

The opening session took place at CTU’s Administration Building

Attending the Opening Session from the AUN-QA Assessment Team were Prof. Dr. Suzeini Binti Abd Halim - Chief Assessor; Ms. Achavadee Wiroompetch - the AUN-QA Secretariat, along with other members of the AUN-QA Assessment Team. From CTU, there were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Trung Tinh - Rector; The Vice-Rectors include: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hieu Trung, Dr. Le Van Lam; representatives from the Quality Management Center, and leaders from relevant units.  

Representatives of CTU and AUN assessment delegation at the opening session

The 440th AUN-QA programme assessment affirms CTU's commitment to continuously improving educational quality, and meeting regional and international standards. Through this programme assessment, CTU will continue refining its academic programmes. This will support CTU's goal of providing high-quality human resources and contributing to sustainable development in the context of global educational integration. During the three-day evaluation, the assessors and team members will work with unit leaders and relevant stakeholders, visit facilities, and review self-assessment reports.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hieu Trung warmly welcomed Prof. Dr. Suzeini Binti Abd Halim and the AUN-QA Assessment Team

In his opening speech, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hieu Trung emphasized, "This assessment is the 12th we have conducted in collaboration with AUN-QA. Can Tho University became an AUN member in 2013, and since then, we have been applying AUN-QA practices across our campuses. As of February 2025, we have had 34 academic programmes assessed and awarded with AUN-QA certificates. I take great pleasure to inform you that Can Tho University sets high priority for quality assurance in education, research and community services. Our education philosophy is community, totality, and uniqueness."

Prof. Dr. Suzeini Binti Abd Halim Delivers Remarks at the Opening Session

On behalf of the AUN-QA Assessment Team, Prof. Dr. Suzeini Binti Abd Halim expressed her appreciation for CTU’s strong commitment to continuously improving educational quality. Prof. Dr. Suzeini Binti Abd Halim stated that the 440th AUN-QA programme assessment marks an essential step in CTU’s journey to enhance its academic programmes, significantly benefiting Vietnamese students. The Chief Assessor emphasized that the activities in the coming days will be crucial in improving the quality of the assessed programmes. She also noted that pursuing quality standards and excellence in education is a continuous journey, and she is pleased to collaborate with CTU in this significant assessment.

Prof. Dr. Suzeini Binti Abd Halim presents the 440th AUN-QA Programme Assessment plaque to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Trung Tinh

The 440th AUN-QA programme assessment is not only evidence of CTU's relentless efforts to enhance education quality but also a strong affirmation of its commitment to meeting national and international standards in high-quality human resource training. With a focus on sustainable development and regional integration, CTU continues to establish itself as one of Vietnam’s leading higher education institutions, contributing to the development of skilled professionals to meet the economic and social needs of the Mekong Delta region and the entire country.

Commemorative Photo

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