Hoa Sen University Achieves the Prestigious ASIIN Institutional Accreditation
On April 10, 2025, Hoa Sen University (HSU) was officially granted the ASIIN Institutional Accreditation Seal, becoming the first private university and the second university in Vietnam to achieve this prestigious accreditation at the institutional level.
Reaching Beyond Borders: The Significant Step for HSU
ASIIN (Accreditation Agency for Study Programmes in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Mathematics) is one of the world’s leading accreditation organizations, headquartered in Germany and an official member of ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education). In Vietnam, ASIIN has been officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training (Decision No. 1941/QĐ-BGDDT, dated June 16, 2021).
Dr. Iring Wasser – Managing Director of ASIIN delivered a speech at the Opening Ceremony for the site visit at HSU
HSU’s achievement of ASIIN Institutional Accreditation serves as a testament to the university’s global reputation and comprehensive academic quality. This recognition is based on rigorous criteria of ASIIN in the following areas: Definition of Quality; Educational Programmes; Management of Resources; and Transparency and Documentation.
Interview Session Between the ASIIN Expert Team and Stakeholders at HSU
This achievement is the result of sustained efforts and close collaboration among all divisions across the University. Beyond affirming HSU’s academic excellence, the accreditation also reinforces ASIIN’s position as a prestigious international accreditation body committed to upholding rigorous standards.
A Nurturing Environment for Comprehensive Student Development
“This is a major step in our internationalization journey, enabling Hoa Sen University to deepen ties with prestigious universities across Europe and create new opportunities for global collaboration with partners, students, and industry leaders.”– Dr. Phan Thi Viet Nam, Vice President of Hoa Sen University.
With ASIIN accreditation, HSU students can look forward to more international scholarships, broader exchange opportunities, and smoother credit transfers to leading European universities.
ASIIN Experts Conduct a Campus Facilities Tour at HSU
At HSU, students experience an international-standard learning environment, providing them with a solid foundation for developing professional expertise, career skills, and expanding opportunities to work at leading multinational corporations and top-tier enterprises.
HSU has attained multiple international quality assessments and accreditations for its academic programs in the fields of economics and management, information technology, and design and arts. Specifically, 5 programs are accredited by ACBSP (USA); 12 programs are recognized by AUN-QA (Southeast Asia); 3 programs are accredited by FIBAA (Switzerland); and the English for International Communication Program is endorsed by NEAS (Australia).
In 2021, HSU was honored to receive a four-star rating from QS Stars in its very first audit. Notably, HSU achieved the highest five-star rating in the categories of “Employability” and “Culture and Arts”. QS Stars is a prestigious university rating system from the United Kingdom, which evaluates institutions based on eight comprehensive criteria such as teaching, research, and community engagement, thereby driving continuous academic enhancement and excellence.
