History and Development of Quy Nhon University

Establishment Process

• December 21, 1977: Establishment of Quy Nhon Pedagogical University Base
• July 13, 1981: Officially became Quy Nhon Pedagogical University
• October 30, 2003: Renamed to Quy Nhon University, expanding into a multi-disciplinary institution

Current Scale and Capacity

• 13 faculties and departments
• 46 undergraduate programs across various fields:
  • Education
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Economics and Finance
  • Engineering and Technology
• Approximately 15,000 full-time students
• 25 master's degree programs
• 03 doctoral programs
• Over 1,000 graduate students and PhD candidates

The Main Gate of Quy Nhon University

Human Resources

• Total staff: 720 employees
• 502 lecturers, including:
  • 01 Professor
  • 22 Associate Professors
  • 197 PhDs
  • 65 PhD candidates (domestic and international)

Scientific Research Achievements

• International cooperation with prestigious organizations:
  • European Commission
  • VLIR-UOS
  • The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
  • Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
  • FHI360 (USA)

Student Research Activities (2016-2020)

• 436 research projects
• 1,456 student participants
• Achievements:
  • 117 university-level awards
  • 13 ministerial-level awards
  • 06 Eureka awards

Educational Achievements (45 years)

• Nearly 90,000 graduates
• Over 2,500 postgraduate degree holders
• Training programs for numerous Laotian students

Honors and Awards

• Labor Order:
  • Third Class (1992)
  • Second Class (1997)
  • First Class (2002)
• Independence Order, Third Class (2007)
• Trade Union achievements:
  • Labor Order, Third Class (1997)
  • Labor Order, Second Class (2007)
• Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union: Labor Order, Third Class (1999)

Development Vision

• Striving to become a leading research-oriented university in the Central and Central Highlands regions
• Continuing to contribute to local and national socio-economic development
• Promoting international integration and enhancing educational quality

International Cooperation

• Active collaboration with international institutions and organizations
• Implementation of multiple research projects with global partners
• Focus on academic exchange and technology transfer
• Special partnership with KU Leuven University (Belgium) on four major projects

Research Strengths

• Strong focus on fundamental scientific research
• Leading position in natural sciences research
• Multiple national and ministerial-level research projects
• Increasing number of international publications
• Strong collaboration with local industries and communities

Students of Quy Nhon University during practical training session

Social Impact

• Major contributor to high-quality human resources in Central Vietnam and Central Highlands
• Significant role in regional socio-economic development
• Training hub for international students, especially from Laos
• Strong alumni network holding key positions in various sectors

Future Goals

• Enhancing research capabilities and applications
• Expanding international partnerships
• Strengthening industry connections
• Developing sustainable educational programs
• Contributing to national industrialization and modernization