British University Vietnam earns 5-star QS rating for 2024

Unveiling of QS Yearbook 2024 in Vietnam

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the prestigious U.K.-based education ranking organization, has just released the QS Yearbook 2024, which evaluates and ranks universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings list. This is one of the world's most widely recognized and reliable annual university rankings.

QS Stars is a star rating system, part of the assessment system of the Quacquarelli Symonds Higher Education Quality Assurance Organization - a quality measure recognized by leading universities around the world.

This system assesses and ranks based on various rigorous criteria including learning experience, employability and outcome, sustainability, research and innovation, and global engagement.

The 5-star rating is the highest level, awarded to universities that achieve excellent scores across all criteria.

Globally, some renowned universities that have been rated 5 stars for many years by QS include Harvard University, MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge, and the National University of Singapore.

In Vietnam, the year 2024 witnessed a notable increase, with 9 universities making it to QS stars ratings, marking a surge of 4 compared to 2023.

The British University Vietnam (BUV) stands out as the sole university awarded a comprehensive 5-star rating by QS, a distinction it has upheld since 2022.

The British University Vietnam (BUV), Ecopark Campus. Photo courtesy of BUV

Next in line are VinUniversity, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics & Finance, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ba Ria-Vung Tau University, and Van Lang University, all of which were awarded 4-star, while Van Hien University received a 3-star rating.

In Southeast Asia, Thailand has two universities achieving a 5-star QS rating, the Philippines has one, Malaysia has 14, Indonesia has two, and Brunei has two.

In broad terms, universities awarded a 5-star rating by QS are considered top-tier universities on a global scale.

These universities are characterized by their high-calibre faculty, cutting-edge academic programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and vibrant international learning environment.

Graduates from QS 5-star universities typically enjoy favorable job prospects with attractive salaries, thanks to the universities' esteemed reputation and the quality of education widely acknowledged by employers.

5-star journey of pursuing and maintaining excellence

British University Vietnam (BUV) stands as the premier international institution in Vietnam, uniquely authorized to confer degrees from four prestigious UK universities: University of London, Staffordshire University, University of Stirling, and Arts University Bournemouth.

The university takes pride in providing a high-quality and reputable education system from the United Kingdom as well as a world-class learning experience for students in Vietnam.

In February 2023, BUV became one of the first universities in Vietnam and ASEAN, joining the ranks of several universities outside of the UK to be awarded global quality accreditation by QAA after successfully completing its International Quality Review (IQR), a process that benchmarks global higher education institutions against international quality assurance standards set out in Part 1 of the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance Agency in the European Higher Education Area (ESG).

It is also the first and only university in Vietnam to be awarded a 5-star Excellent University rating from the internationally acknowledged QS organization.

BUV is unwavering in its mission to elevate teaching quality by making significant investments in state-of-the-art facilities, integrating advanced technology into training, and launching the innovative Personal and Social Growth (PSG) Program.

Personal and Social Growth (PSG) Program empowers students to acquire invaluable experience and skills through strategic activities following designed modules. Photo courtesy of BUV

This empowers students to acquire invaluable experience and skills through activities across four key areas: work and career readiness, university and community engagement, social, cultural, and emotional development, and academic excellence.

Additionally, BUV provides robust support for students enrolled in transfer programs to around 50 partner universities in developed countries, leveraging the extensive international networks of the University of London, Staffordshire University, University of Stirling and Arts University Bournemouth.

Annual BUV Career Fair to bridge the leading employers in partner network to students & alumni. Photo courtesy of BUV

Moreover, it boasts strong alliances with more than 400 firms within its partner network, aimed at enhancing job prospects and creating optimal conditions for students' professional growth.

The university stands out as one of the few universities with a track record of 100% of its students securing employment or pursuing higher studies within three months of graduation.

With its distinguished qualifications and accolades, BUV exemplifies a steadfast commitment to creating a world-class higher education environment in Vietnam. See here to discover more about BUV's study programs.