[Press release] LHU to conduct external assessment for four Master’s programs

From August 26 - 28, 2025, LHU in collaboration with the ASEAN University Network (AUN) will host the 465th AUN - QA Programme Assessment for four Master’s programs: Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, and Finance - Banking. This milestone highlights the University’s strategic commitment to ensuring and enhancing educational quality in line with regional and international standards.

The AUN-QA assessment team comprises experienced experts from various countries:

• - Master of Civil Engineering

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gerardo L. Largoza – De La Salle University, Philippines

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichian Chutimaskul – King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand

• - Master of Information Technology

  • Prof. Dr. Rohaida Mohd. Saat – University of Malaya, Malaysia

  • Dr. Pawitra Liamruk – Mahidol University, Thailand

• - Master of Business Administration

  • Prof. Dr. Amelia P. Guevara – Philippines

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kawin Sipiyaruk – Mahidol University, Thailand

• - Master of Finance and Banking

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amalina Muhammad Afifi – University of Malaya, Malaysia

  • Dr. Aisa P. Arlos – Far Eastern University, Philippines

LHU is the first university in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to achieve AUN-QA institutional accreditation, version 3.0. In 2023, the University successfully completed its second-cycle institutional accreditation by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, reaffirming its sustainable development and strong commitment to continuous quality enhancement.

To date, LHU has 14 training programs accredited by AUN-QA and two programs accredited by ABET, the world's most prestigious accreditation organization for engineering and technology programs.

Beyond its quality assurance efforts, LHU places strong emphasis on expanding international cooperation. In March 2025, the University signed a strategic partnership agreement with CINTANA Education and Arizona State University (ASU, USA). This collaboration opens up opportunities for students and faculty to access world-class academic programs, engage in academic exchange, transfer credits, and develop skills to meet global workforce demands.

The 465th external assessment not only represents a key milestone in LHU’s quality assurance journey but also strengthens the University’s reputation in the regional and global education map. The assessment results will serve as a foundation for the University to further improve its programs, enhance faculty capacity, and better meet the demand for high-quality human resources in the era of global integration.