UEH Welcomes ASIIN Expert Delegation to Assess Three Academic Programs Against International Standards

18 Sep, 2026

The ASIIN expert accreditation panel comprised Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Martin Weischer, Münster University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Rainer Noennig, HafenCity University Hamburg, Germany; Prof. Dr. Milad Mirbabaie, University of Bamberg, Germany; Prof. Sascha Alda, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Dr. Tran Kim Khoa, Global CEO, Atlas Industries & Atlas AEC Digital Delivery; Mr. Dang Ngoc Hai, Branch Director at Axon Active Vietnam and Vice Chairman of the Da Nang Software Association; Ms. Tamina Renner and Mr. David Witt, representing ASIIN; along with student representatives from Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City and Ton Duc Thang University.

Representing UEH were Assoc. Prof. Bui Quang Hung, President of UEH; Assoc. Prof. Trinh Thuy Anh, Rector of the College of Technology and Design; Prof. Nguyen Truong Thinh, Vice Rector of the College of Technology and Design; Mr. Truong Minh Kiet, Chief of the University Office; Dr. Thai Kim Phung, Interim Head of the Department of Communications and Partnerships; Assoc. Prof. Tran Tien Khai, Interim Head of the Department of Quality Assurance and Internal Control; and leaders of UEH units and units under the College of Technology and Design.

Overview of the opening session

During the two main days of accreditation, September 16–17, 2026, at UEH Campus B, the expert panel met with the university leadership and heads of relevant units to discuss development orientations, quality assurance, internationalization, and training strategies. Discussions with faculty members, students, and industry partners focused on the practical relevance of the programs, their alignment with labor market needs, and opportunities for international collaboration.

Dr. Do Le Phuc Tam, Institute of Smart Cities and Management, introducing the Bachelor's program in Architecture and Smart Urban Design

Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, School of Business Information Technology, presenting the Bachelor's programs in Software Engineering and Data Science

Representatives from both sides discussing and exchanging perspectives on training activities and quality assurance

Representatives from both sides, invited guests, and students posing for a commemorative photo at the opening session

In addition to the working sessions, the expert panel toured facilities and laboratories to assess the conditions for learning, research, and student support. The panel acknowledged the programs' distinctive features, vision, and organizational approaches, as well as the enthusiasm of the teaching staff and students' satisfaction. The experts also recommended that UEH provide additional documentation and offered preliminary recommendations to support continued program improvement.

The ASIIN expert panel touring facilities and laboratories at UEH campuses

Notably, students enrolled in the Architecture and Smart Urban Design, Software Engineering, and Data Science programs had the opportunity to share their learning journeys, experiences at UEH, and expectations for their academic programs directly with the expert panel. These exchanges provided first-hand insights into the student experience as part of the evaluation process.

Students interacting with the ASIIN expert panel and sharing their learning experiences

The accreditation and evaluation conducted by ASIIN experts marks an important milestone, demonstrating UEH's commitment to regularly reviewing, refining, and enhancing the quality of its academic programs. Exchanges with experts, faculty members, students, and industry partners provide a further foundation for the University to improve its programs, strengthen the learning environment, and expand international connections. This is also a source of pride for the UEH community, as ongoing efforts to enhance educational quality continue to broaden the University's recognition and connections within the international education landscape.

Through this initiative, UEH continues to reaffirm its commitment to maintaining and advancing educational quality, working toward a multidisciplinary university model that meets international quality standards while providing learners with an educational environment aligned with practical needs and global integration trends.

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News and photos: Department of Quality Assurance and Internal Control; Department of Communications and Partnerships