Answer: Is a Private University Degree Valuable?

Should you study a private or public University?

Whether to study a private or public University is a question that makes many pupils and parents wonder when standing at the threshold of choosing a school. Each model has its own advantages. Therefore, the choice needs to be based on the needs, capacity and actual conditions of each person.

• Clearly determine your goals and orientation: Do you want to study to work early, study abroad, do research or develop your career in which direction, to choose a suitable environment.
• Consider the family’s financial conditions: The tuition between public and private universities has a difference, and you need to calculate long-term affordability.
• Carefully learn about the training programme: Compare the content, teaching methods, up-to-dateness and the level of connection to reality of each school.
• Visit the facilities and study environment: The study space, labs, library, dormitory and student culture greatly affect the study experience.
• Evaluate the job opportunities after graduation: Learn about the rate of students with jobs, the network of linked enterprises and the school’s reputation in the eyes of employers.

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Is a private university degree valuable?

A private school’s university degree has completely the same legal and academic value as a public school’s degree, because both are issued according to the regulations and training standards of the Ministry of Education and Training. Therefore, students graduating from a private university are still widely recognised and have the opportunity to continue studying, apply for jobs or take entrance exams like students of public schools.

Legal value according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education & Training

On 30/12/2019, the Ministry of Education and Training issued Circular 27/2019/TT-BGDĐT, which clearly stipulates the mandatory content recorded on the diploma and diploma appendix of higher education. The university graduation diploma blank does not record the type of training such as public or private.

The degree only shows the level, training discipline and the degree-issuing educational institution. This means the legal value of a university degree is evaluated based on the programme standard and training quality, not depending on the school model

The advantages of a private university degree

A private university degree increasingly shows its value in the real professional environment. With a flexible training orientation tied to enterprise needs, degrees from private schools bring many practical advantages for learners.

• Evidence of knowledge and skills: A private university degree shows that you have completed an in-depth training programme, equipped with foundational knowledge and professional skills necessary for work.
• A training programme tied to reality: Many private schools build study content according to labour-market needs, helping students easily apply to real work.
• Opportunity to access enterprises early: Through internships, projects and enterprise cooperation, students gain more experience and professional relationships.
• High adaptability and competitiveness: Being trained in practical skills and applied thinking helps private-school students easily integrate and compete when working.

Common misconceptions about a private university degree

Common misconceptions about a private university degree usually stem from the prejudice that private schools “sell degrees”, thinking that just paying money can graduate without ensuring quality. The reality today is completely different: universities, whether public or private, must go through a rigorous quality-accreditation process to be recognised in the education system.

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How do employers evaluate a private university degree?

According to Vietnam News, nearly 90 % of employers say they prioritise practical experience, technology skills and professional thinking over focusing excessively on qualifications. This trend reflects the reality of the modern labour market about the value of a university degree.

Practical skills – The “measure” replacing the degree

Mr. Nguyễn Khánh Trình – General Director of CleverAds, one of the leading online advertising companies in Vietnam, believes that many enterprises today are recruiting according to the criterion of actual capacity instead of just relying on qualifications. According to him, what enterprises need are people who can handle work effectively, not simply a beautiful degree.

This trend is tied to the competency-based recruitment model. In which, enterprises evaluate candidates through core skills such as problem-solving thinking, teamwork ability, communication, etc. Instead of asking “which school did you study at”, employers care more about “what have you done and what were the results”.

The Foreign-language and Technology advantage of private-school students

With a training model that emphasises foreign languages, many private schools such as HUFLIT help students use English and other foreign languages as a real work tool. In parallel, the school also integrates technology into teaching in-person, online, specialised software and digitisation projects.

Thanks to this, students can train digital skills, technology thinking and the ability to quickly adapt to the modern working environment. As a result, after graduation,many people usually have a clear advantage when applying to domestic and foreign enterprises, where foreign languages and technology are almost mandatory requirements.

HUFLIT – Evidence of the value of a reputable private university degree

Established in 1992, HUFLIT is one of the oldest private universities in Vietnam. The school has had more than 30 years of sustainable development in the field of training high-quality human resources for society.

The international-standard training programme at HUFLIT

The international-standard training programme at HUFLIT helps students not only firmly grasp theory but also directly meet the requirements of the global labour market. One of the outstanding points is HUFLIT putting the international MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certificate into the mandatory output standard, along with a clear foreign-language standard. Through this, students’ degrees after graduation will have value and recognisability on an international scale.

An impressive rate of students with jobs after graduation

According to HUFLIT’s survey, about 98% of graduating students have jobs right in the first year after graduation. This is a very high rate compared to the general level of many training institutions. This figure reflects the teaching quality and the training programme tied to reality. At the same time, the rate also shows the partner enterprise network and the level of employers’ trust in HUFLIT students.

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A dynamic study environment with many clubs for students

The study environment at HUFLIT not only focuses on professional knowledge but also emphasises developing comprehensive skills for students. The school has many clubs and academic communities for learners to train soft skills, foreign languages and integration thinking. HUFLIT’s clubs such as:

• HUFLIT Music Club
• HUFLIT Photography Club
• HUFLIT Esports Club
• HUFLIT Volunteer Club – HVC
• HUFLIT Law Club – HUFLIT Law Club
• HUFLIT IT Club
• ABS Economics Club – HUFLIT

A team of lecturers with a level of master and above

A team of lecturers with a level of master and above is one of the important foundations that create the training quality at HUFLIT. Many of the school’s lecturers are doctors and masters trained at home and abroad.

The teachers all possess practical experience in the fields of foreign languages, technology, business and communication. The combination of a solid academic foundation and professional experience helps lectures at HUFLIT always be updated and close to real requirements.

Comparing a private and public university degree: Which side should you choose?

Which side to choose between a private and public university degree is a common question when learners face many different choices about the training environment. Let’s find out right away.

Analysing the tuition and facilities aspects

Private university tuition is usually higher than public schools, but comes with specific values. For example, thanks to proactive financial resources, HUFLIT strongly invests in labs, digital library, online learning systems and modern study spaces. Thanks to this, students can access advanced technology and study methods.

In addition, most private schools such as HUFLIT also have a comfortable study environment, large-scale classes and full equipment. This contributes to improving the study experience and effectiveness, especially for disciplines that need a lot of practice such as technology, communication, foreign languages and business.

The enterprise-connection network and job support

The enterprise network is also an outstanding advantage of many private universities. Thanks to having an enterprise-relations department, private schools regularly organise job fairs, internship programmes, etc. for students.

In addition, many enterprises will also come to teach and recruit directly at the school. This close connection helps students access the real working environment early, accumulate experience and considerably increase the opportunity to have a job right after graduation.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about private-school degrees

Many candidates and parents, when learning about private universities, usually have common questions. Let’s answer those questions.

Is there a difference between a private and public university degree?

A private and public university degree has no difference in legal value, because both are regular degrees managed and recognised by the Ministry of Education & Training. Therefore, a Bachelor’s degree graduated from a private university is completely equivalent to a public school’s degree in study, entrance exams and job applications.

Can a private university degree be used to apply to a State agency?

Yes. A private university degree can completely be used to apply to work at a State agency. Because it is a legal regular degree, recognised by the Ministry of Education & Training like a public school’s degree.

Is a private-school Bachelor’s degree easy to find a job with?

Yes, a private-school Bachelor’s degree can completely find a job easily if you have suitable capacity and skills. Currently employers no longer place emphasis on whether you studied at a public or private school, but care more about what you can do, what skills you have and how suitable you are for the position.

The article has helped you answer the question of whether a private university degree is valuable in the clearest and most realistic way. Through this, it can be seen that the value of a degree lies not only in the school’s name but is also created from the training quality and study environment. HUFLIT hopes the above information will help parents and pupils make the most correct decision.

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