Amid the increasingly deep integration of higher education worldwide, international accreditations play a vital role in affirming the quality and reputation of educational institutions. Duy Tan University (DTU) is among the leading universities in Vietnam in terms of the number of internationally accredited academic programs, particularly those recognized by prestigious organizations such as ABET (USA) and UN Tourism, (formerly known as UNWTO)
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is a highly respected U.S.-based accreditation body and is widely regarded as the “gold standard” in engineering and technology education. Achieving ABET accreditation signifies that an academic program meets rigorous standards in curriculum content, faculty qualifications, facilities, and the ability to address practical industry demands.
UN Tourism TedQual accreditation certificate for 2025 – 2028 for the DTU program in International Hotel Management and International Restaurant Operations Management
To date, DTU is one of only two universities in Vietnam with the highest number of ABET-accredited programs, totaling six.
Among them, the Food Engineering Technology and Construction Engineering Technology programs were officially accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET on August 28, 2025. Prior to that, DTU’s Electrical and Electronic Engineering program had been accredited in August 2020.
Beyond engineering and technology disciplines, DTU has also established a strong presence in Information Technology, with several programs receiving ABET accreditation, including Software Engineering (accredited in 2021), Network Engineering (accredited in 2019 and reaccredited in 2025), and Management Information Systems (accredited in 2019). These achievements reflect the university’s systematic investment and strong commitment to the internationalization of information technology education.
These latest recognitions further consolidate DTU ’s position as one of Vietnam’s two higher education institutions with the largest number of ABET-accredited programs, bringing the total number of recognized programs to six.
The ABET accreditation evaluation for the Construction Engineering Technology program at DTU in 2024
In addition to engineering and technology, DTU’s Tourism and Hospitality disciplines have also achieved significant milestones. In May 2025, they were once again recognized under the TedQual certification system by UN Tourism, formerly known as UNWTO. This recognition demonstrates the university’s commitment to practical, industry-oriented education and its ability to meet the evolving demands of the global tourism sector.
Specifically, the International Hotel Management and International Restaurant Management programs were accredited with a score of 789 out of 845 points, representing fulfillment of 93% of the evaluation criteria, an improvement over the previous accreditation cycle. The certification is valid for three years, from December 2025 to December 2028 – the maximum period permitted under regulations – demonstrating the university’s consistency and continuous improvement in educational quality.
These successive international accreditations from ABET and UN Tourism not only reinforce DTU’s standing within Vietnam’s higher education system but also reflect the university’s strong commitment to enhancing academic quality in accordance with international standards. They also provide a solid foundation for students to access modern, practice-oriented curricula and expand their opportunities in the global labor market.
With a clear commitment to internationalization, DTU continues to strengthen its position as one of Vietnam’s pioneering institutions in achieving and maintaining internationally recognized accreditation standards from some of the world’s most prestigious organizations.
| Founded in 1994, Duy Tan University is the first and largest private university in Central Vietnam. Located in Da Nang City, Duy Tan University is multidisciplinary and diversified institution, with core strengths in Information Technology, Health Sciences, Tourism, and Engineering. Committed to internationalization, Duy Tan University has established academic partnerships with leading American universities such as Carnegie Mellon University and Purdue University. Duy Tan University is also consistently ranked among Asia’s leading universities and has earned prestigious international accreditations, including ABET and UN Tourism TedQual.Website: duytan.edu.vn |
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