What makes the QS Stars 2026 results particularly significant is not merely the overall star rating, but the remarkable progress reflected across each assessment category.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has announced the results of the QS Stars 2026 evaluation, in which the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH) has once again been awarded a Four-Star QS Stars rating, achieving 817 out of 1,000 points, an increase of 131 points compared with the previous assessment cycle. Notably, seven of the nine evaluated categories received Five-Star ratings, demonstrating the University's substantial progress in education, research, governance, internationalization, and sustainable development.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has announced the results of the QS Stars 2026 evaluation, in which the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH) has once again been awarded a Four-Star QS Stars rating, achieving 817 out of 1,000 points, an increase of 131 points compared with the previous assessment cycle. Notably, seven of the nine evaluated categories received Five-Star ratings, demonstrating the University's substantial progress in education, research, governance, internationalization, and sustainable development.
Seven categories achieved Five Stars, with significant improvements across multiple areas.
According to the QS Stars 2026 assessment, IUH achieved Five-Star ratings in the following categories: Facilities, Research, Employability, Program Strength, Good Governance, Environmental Impact, and Global Engagement. The remaining two categories, Teaching and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, were awarded Four Stars.
Compared with the previous assessment cycle, the Global Engagement and Program Strength categories improved from Three Stars to Five Stars. In addition, three categories evaluated for the first time Research, Good Governance, and Environmental Impact each received Five-Star ratings. These results demonstrate that IUH's continuous quality enhancement efforts have delivered comprehensive improvements across multiple areas.
According to the QS Stars 2026 assessment, IUH achieved Five-Star ratings in the following categories: Facilities, Research, Employability, Program Strength, Good Governance, Environmental Impact, and Global Engagement. The remaining two categories, Teaching and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, were awarded Four Stars.
Compared with the previous assessment cycle, the Global Engagement and Program Strength categories improved from Three Stars to Five Stars. In addition, three categories evaluated for the first time Research, Good Governance, and Environmental Impact each received Five-Star ratings. These results demonstrate that IUH's continuous quality enhancement efforts have delivered comprehensive improvements across multiple areas.
Highlights of the QS Stars 2026 results
Beyond the overall rating, the QS Stars 2026 report highlights several of IUH's outstanding strengths.
In the Employability category, IUH earned 149 out of 150 points, placing it among the highest performing institutions. According to QS Stars, 94% of IUH graduates are employed after graduation, reflecting the effectiveness of the University's industry-integrated education model and comprehensive career support system.
In the Facilities category, IUH once again achieved a Five-Star rating, receiving full marks for the application of technology in teaching and learning. Smart classrooms, modern laboratories, the library, sports facilities, student accommodation with more than 7,000 beds, and 51 student clubs together provide a comprehensive learning environment.
For Program Strength, the Chemical Engineering program was awarded Five Stars, improving from Three Stars in the previous cycle. The program reported 94% graduate employment, 92.4% student satisfaction, and 98% student retention, demonstrating the effectiveness of continuous curriculum improvement aligned with international standards.
IUH also recorded remarkable progress in Research and Global Engagement. Research, evaluated for the first time, immediately achieved a Five-Star rating, while Global Engagement improved from Three Stars to Five Stars. These achievements reflect the University's growing research output, academic reputation, and expanding international partnership network, creating more opportunities for faculty members and students in learning, research, and academic exchange.
Meanwhile, both Good Governance and Environmental Impact received Five-Star ratings in their first evaluation. QS recognized IUH for its performance in transparent governance, quality assurance, risk management, information transparency, and commitment to sustainable development in accordance with international standards.
No category remains at Three Stars.
Maintaining its Four-Star QS Stars rating while increasing its overall score to 817 out of 1,000, with seven Five-Star categories and two Four-Star categories, demonstrates the University's consistent improvement across successive assessment cycles. More importantly, this marks the first time that IUH has no category rated at Three Stars. This achievement reflects the University's sustained efforts in governance innovation, enhancement of educational quality, research development, international collaboration, and continuous improvement in line with international standards.
These results not only reaffirm the effectiveness of IUH's continuous quality improvement strategy but also provide a strong foundation for further enhancing education, research, and international engagement, supporting the University's vision of becoming a leading application-oriented university in Vietnam with growing regional recognition.
QS Stars is a higher education evaluation system developed by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) that assesses institutions across areas such as teaching, research, employability, facilities, governance, sustainability, and international engagement. Unlike the QS World University Rankings, which compare universities against one another, QS Stars evaluate how well each institution meets internationally recognized quality standards.
Beyond the overall rating, the QS Stars 2026 report highlights several of IUH's outstanding strengths.
In the Employability category, IUH earned 149 out of 150 points, placing it among the highest performing institutions. According to QS Stars, 94% of IUH graduates are employed after graduation, reflecting the effectiveness of the University's industry-integrated education model and comprehensive career support system.
In the Facilities category, IUH once again achieved a Five-Star rating, receiving full marks for the application of technology in teaching and learning. Smart classrooms, modern laboratories, the library, sports facilities, student accommodation with more than 7,000 beds, and 51 student clubs together provide a comprehensive learning environment.
For Program Strength, the Chemical Engineering program was awarded Five Stars, improving from Three Stars in the previous cycle. The program reported 94% graduate employment, 92.4% student satisfaction, and 98% student retention, demonstrating the effectiveness of continuous curriculum improvement aligned with international standards.
IUH also recorded remarkable progress in Research and Global Engagement. Research, evaluated for the first time, immediately achieved a Five-Star rating, while Global Engagement improved from Three Stars to Five Stars. These achievements reflect the University's growing research output, academic reputation, and expanding international partnership network, creating more opportunities for faculty members and students in learning, research, and academic exchange.
Meanwhile, both Good Governance and Environmental Impact received Five-Star ratings in their first evaluation. QS recognized IUH for its performance in transparent governance, quality assurance, risk management, information transparency, and commitment to sustainable development in accordance with international standards.
No category remains at Three Stars.
Maintaining its Four-Star QS Stars rating while increasing its overall score to 817 out of 1,000, with seven Five-Star categories and two Four-Star categories, demonstrates the University's consistent improvement across successive assessment cycles. More importantly, this marks the first time that IUH has no category rated at Three Stars. This achievement reflects the University's sustained efforts in governance innovation, enhancement of educational quality, research development, international collaboration, and continuous improvement in line with international standards.
These results not only reaffirm the effectiveness of IUH's continuous quality improvement strategy but also provide a strong foundation for further enhancing education, research, and international engagement, supporting the University's vision of becoming a leading application-oriented university in Vietnam with growing regional recognition.
QS Stars is a higher education evaluation system developed by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) that assesses institutions across areas such as teaching, research, employability, facilities, governance, sustainability, and international engagement. Unlike the QS World University Rankings, which compare universities against one another, QS Stars evaluate how well each institution meets internationally recognized quality standards.
