Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City has climbed 58 notches to 143rd in the QS Asia University Rankings 2019-2020 compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a UK-based company specializing in education and overseas studies.

Vietnam National University-HCMC ranks 143rd in Asia 

Meanwhile, Hanoi National University placed 147th in the rankings.

The new development was announced by Dr Nguyen Quoc Chinh, Director of the Center for Educational Testing and Quality Assessment at Vietnam National University-HCM City.

The rankings of Asian universities are based on 10 criteria.

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City has two high ranking indexes, including the Academic reputation index, and employer reputation.

So far, the Vietnam National University-HCMC has been listed in a number of regional and world's most prestigious university rankings, including  top 701-750 in QS World Rankings, Top 101-150 in 50 Under 50 raknings, Top 1001+  in the Times Higher Education (THE)’s World University Rankings, and  top 301 to 500 universities for nurturing employability among newly graduated students announced by QS Graduate Employability Rankings.