Vietnam’s Politburo has announced a plan to significantly reduce the number of public universities and colleges. The initiative mandates a minimum reduction of 20% in public higher education institutions by April 1, 2027. This will be achieved primarily through mergers of universities located within the same geographical areas. Exceptions will be made for specialized or unique institutions. The goal is to improve the efficiency and quality of the public higher education sector. This restructuring aims to optimize resources and avoid fragmentation within the system. The plan signals a major overhaul of Vietnam’s university landscape, focusing on consolidation rather than expansion.