(NLDO) - On the afternoon of March 7, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son chaired a press conference to announce the planning of the network of higher education and pedagogical institutions.
According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Anh Dung, Deputy Director of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Training, the planning of the network of higher education and pedagogical institutions sets a development goal by 2030, developing a synchronous and modern network of higher education and pedagogical institutions with reasonable scale, structure and distribution.
Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son chaired the press conference.
Specifically, by 2030, the scale will be over 3 million learners, reaching 260 students and 23 postgraduate students per 10,000 people; the rate of university education among people aged 18-22 will reach 33%, of which no province will have a rate lower than 15%.
The training level structure is suitable for the requirements of knowledge-based economic development and modern industry; the proportion of master's training scale (and equivalent level) reaches 7.2%, doctoral training reaches 0.8%, college of pedagogy training reaches 1%; the proportion of training scale in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields reaches 35%.
Forming large university education centers, providing high-quality, high-level training associated with scientific research, technological development and innovation in four urban areas including Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho, creating a driving force for the development of key economic regions and the whole country.
Public higher education institutions play a pivotal role, accounting for about 70% of the training scale. In the network, from 50 to 60 higher education institutions train up to the doctoral level, of which about 50% develop in a research-oriented manner.
Encourage the establishment of new and expanded networks of private universities, branches of private universities, branches of prestigious foreign universities, especially universities specializing in training in science, engineering and technology.
Focus on investing in upgrading and developing national and regional universities to achieve quality and reputation on par with the region and the world.
Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son affirmed that the purpose of the planning is to invest in key areas for development.
Responding to the question of whether the number of university graduates will find jobs after graduation with a scale of 3 million by 2030, Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son said that this figure was built on many forecasts of human resource needs, age statistics, international references, and economic development policies. As the economy develops, the number of university graduates will have to increase. Currently, the rate of workers with training levels is still low, training to improve qualifications will give workers more job opportunities and increase labor productivity. The upcoming requirement is double-digit economic development.
Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son emphasized that the purpose of the planning is not only to rearrange, but more importantly, to invest in key areas for development.
"The key investment perspective is always mentioned for effective investment, giving priority to schools with the fields we need. Besides, schools must also operate according to market mechanisms" - Mr. Hoang Minh Son said.
The Deputy Minister of Education and Training also emphasized that this does not mean closing the door to opportunities for universities. "The positive impact is not to dissolve the schools, but to invest and develop, so that by 2030 there will be no schools that do not meet standards. In particular, National Universities, Regional Universities, and Key Universities will be invested and developed. If the schools do not meet the investment standards and operate ineffectively, they will have to be dissolved or merged," Deputy Minister Son stated.
Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son said that the restructuring of the university system brings important benefits in improving the quality of training. When schools are properly arranged, ensuring that they meet standards in terms of facilities, teaching staff and training programs, students will have a better learning environment. At the same time, the opportunity to access quality higher education at reasonable costs will also be expanded.
Regarding the rankings of Vietnamese universities, Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son said that the planning does not focus on international rankings, but on the quality of training and research.
However, investing heavily in schools with high development potential, especially in science and technology, will help schools improve their position in the region and the world.
Key schools will be selected for investment based on the actual capacity and development needs of the country. For example, with the orientation of high-tech development, there will be a need for universities strong in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, big data, biology, etc. Schools that meet these requirements will become training and research centers, thereby having the opportunity to improve international rankings.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/3-trieu-nguoi-hoc-dh-vao-nam-2030-co-lo-kho-tim-viec-196250307175449316.htm
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