Opening Ceremony of the 487th AUN-QA Programme Assessment at Ton Duc Thang University

On December 9, 2025, Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) held the opening ceremony of the 487^th ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Programme Assessment. This assessment focused on four undergraduate programmes, including Accounting, Biotechnology, English Language, and Applied Mathematics.

The opening ceremony was attended by the AUN-QA Assessment Team, comprising distinguished professors and experts in higher education from ASEAN countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. From TDTU, participants included Dr. Dong Si Thien Chau – Vice President, along with leaders of Faculties, Departments, and teaching staff from the programmes being assessed.

Delivering remarks at the ceremony, Dr. Dong Si Thien Chau shared: “To date, TDTU has had 20 programmes assessed and accredited according to AUN-QA standards, 15 programmes accredited by FIBAA, and 9 programmes accredited by ASIIN. These achievements reaffirm the University’s strong commitment to meeting international quality standards.”

Also at the opening ceremony, Prof. Dr. Yahaya Md. Sam – Chief Assessor – emphasized: “I am delighted to review the improvement reports, which identify the areas that required enhancement from the previous assessment for all four programmes. These reports clearly demonstrate the programmes’ sustained commitment and efforts toward excellence in all aspects: teaching and learning, research, and service.”

The 487^th AUN-QA Programme Assessment at TDTU took place from December 9 to December 11, 2025. During this period, the assessment team would conduct direct interviews with programme leaders, staff, lecturers, students, alumni, and employers; observe teaching activities and facilities; and carry out a comprehensive evaluation based on the AUN-QA Criteria Version 4.0.

The event was conducted in a formal and professional atmosphere, with close coordination among units across the University. All activities were meticulously prepared to provide the best possible conditions for the assessment team’s work.

TDTU expected that the outcome of this assessment would serve as an important motivation for the University to continue standardizing its training, research, and community service activities, thereby moving closer to its goal of becoming a prestigious research university in the region. The 487^th AUN-QA Programme Assessment once again affirmed TDTU’s commitment to maintaining and continuously enhancing educational quality.

At the same time, the event also opened opportunities for TDTU to strengthen collaborations with reputable educational organizations in the region and around the world, creating a foundation for international partners to accompany the University in its journey toward enhancing training quality.