Dai Nam University shortens study time, what benefits do students get?

It only takes 3 years to receive a Bachelor's degree, 4 years to receive an Engineering degree, 4.5 years to receive a Pharmacy degree. Students of Dai Nam University (DNU) benefit in all aspects of time, finance, job opportunities...

In particular, the school's "Employment and Entrepreneurship" Center ensures 100% of students have jobs before and after graduation.

That is the affirmation of Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Van Hong - Principal of Dai Nam University after 2 years of applying the shortened training program.

Dai Nam University is a multidisciplinary university with Health as its core training axis and Economics - Business and Engineering - Technology as its vanguard.

What is different about Dai Nam University's shortened training program?

Dai Nam University will shorten the training time by 0.5 - 1 year depending on the profession (Medical profession will remain 6 years) starting from 2023.

Training time of 36 regular university majors and international programs in 2024 at DNU.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Hong said: “Shortening the training time is not a mechanical “cut” of the training duration but rather a rearrangement of time, a strong reform of the training program and content to better suit social needs, and improve output standards. Applying digital technology to teaching effectively, DNU students study 9 semesters (for a 3-year program), 11 semesters (for a 3.5-year program), 12 semesters (for a 4-year program), 14 semesters (for a 4.5-year program)… and the number of credits according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training”.

Specifically, the undergraduate training program at DNU is designed to have a minimum of 120 credits. The school ensures the training of the above amount of credits by shortening the summer vacation, increasing the intensity and speeding up the training progress to study 3 semesters/year. After graduating from the undergraduate training program (3 years), students will receive a bachelor's degree in a regular university system. After graduating from the specialized training program at level 7 (studying for 4 years or 4.5 years depending on the profession), students will receive a bachelor's degree in engineering or pharmacy.

Dai Nam University students only take 3 years to receive a Bachelor's degree; 4 years to receive an Engineering degree and 4.5 years to receive a Pharmacy degree.

“Instead of studying 2 semesters, DNU students study 3 semesters/year, which helps them make the most of their free time for studying, forming the habit of self-study and research… When they graduate, they will adapt very quickly and effectively to a competitive working environment…”, the school representative added.

Training time is reduced from 0.5 to 1 year but still ensures the study time according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training, the value of the degree remains unchanged.

What does Dai Nam University do to implement shortened training time?

Shortening the training time, Dai Nam University has applied a training program to teach and learn core but advanced knowledge, training students to be self-study; maximizing the experience between studying and practicing at enterprises helps students easily grasp knowledge, have the skills to apply theory into practice, and be able to work after graduation. Reduce the pressure of exams by flexible testing and assessment forms suitable to learners' abilities and social requirements. Gradually apply technology so that students can study and take exams anytime, anywhere using computers and smartphones. Promote international training cooperation with major universities to implement international joint programs, recognize credits and degrees with each other.

The medical industry maintains a 6-year training period due to the specific nature of the profession.

What are the benefits for students?

Adjusting training time not only helps Dai Nam University to approach international standards in organizing undergraduate and postgraduate training, but also helps students benefit in many ways.

Specifically:

Students can graduate 0.5-1 year early depending on their major, helping them save hundreds of millions of dong in food, accommodation, and living expenses during their university studies.

Shortening training time is an inevitable trend of modern university education, helping students approach and keep up with international university training models.

In addition, students will also quickly access the labor market and find suitable jobs.

In particular, Dai Nam University students graduating in December will have more job opportunities because this is the time when companies and businesses recruit the most employees in the year, while students from other schools are still completing their training programs and have not yet graduated.

In addition, the university training program is shortened by 0.5-1 year, which will save time for young people who plan to study for a master's or doctorate. When they have these degrees, their job opportunities and promotion potential will be higher.

After 2 years of implementation, Dai Nam University's 3-year training program received positive feedback from students and became a highlight attracting candidates and parents in the 2024 enrollment season.

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