The core value system of “Intelligence - Creativity - Integration - Development” serves as the guiding principle for the strategies, goals, and actions of Nam Can Tho University, steering its development in the right direction toward long-term sustainability.
The core value system also helps shape the university’s distinctive image and culture, setting Nam Can Tho University apart from other educational institutions. It fosters unity, mutual understanding, and a spirit of collaboration among all members of the university community.
When consistently upheld, these core values strengthen the trust of partners, learners, and society in the university. With a solid value foundation, the university can remain adaptable amid change while preserving its direction and identity. In essence, Intelligence is the foundation, Creativity is the approach, Integration is the bridge, and Development is the goal. This value system guides Nam Can Tho University toward comprehensive and sustainable growth in the modern era.
Nam Can Tho University aims to become a leading institution in training high-quality human resources to meet labor market demands, contribute to socio-economic development, expand international cooperation in health, socio-economics, science, engineering, and technology.
The university strives to become one of the leading and most prestigious universities in Vietnam, comparable to advanced institutions in Southeast Asia and around the world, with the following specific goals:
Build Nam Can Tho University into a center for applied training and research-oriented human resource development, meeting the demands of national industrialization and modernization, particularly in the Mekong Delta region. The university focuses on implementing three key breakthrough directions
Developing modern facilities Investing in comprehensive and modern infrastructure to meet the teaching and research needs of lecturers as well as the learning and research demands of students.
High-quality faculty Bringing together highly qualified lecturers, applying advanced teaching methods, and developing training programs to expand scale and enhance quality.
Promoting scientific research Strengthening research and development in science and technology, expanding international cooperation, and improving the effectiveness of training and research.
Invest in developing diverse levels and types of training programs following internationalization standards, meeting societal needs with a dual approach between popular and elite education. Create opportunities for access to higher education and entrepreneurship for labor market segments in the Mekong Delta region, nationwide, and within the process of international integration.
Build a comprehensive training, research, and enterprise system with synchronized, modern facilities oriented toward innovation, applying artificial intelligence (AI) and the startup university model. Proactively create practical experience environments right on campus through university-based enterprises that directly add value and revenue to the educational institution, community, and learners.
Develop a team of highly qualified lecturers, with more than 50% holding doctoral degrees within the working-age group, meeting international integration requirements; apply active teaching methods suitable for the current digital transformation context; possess internationally recognized research capabilities and innovation skills to serve sustainable development goals.
Design a reasonable and flexible organizational structure. Equip learners with comprehensive knowledge and entrepreneurial skills aligned with international integration trends; create a favorable environment for innovation activities of lecturers and learners.
Implement effective governance to enhance quality and brand reputation. Build the image of Nam Can Tho University as a friendly institution that is responsible to both domestic and international communities.
The slogan clearly reflects Nam Can Tho University’s educational mission closely linked with practical realities, especially in the context of innovation and integration. “Creating” is not merely about producing, but proactively building a sustainable development foundation—including the environment, conditions, and academic ecosystem—to support comprehensive learner development. Expanding “Higher Education” goes beyond a specific group, aiming for lifelong, equitable, and universal education that helps learners access quality knowledge, modern methods, and meet the practical needs of society.
Moreover, “Entrepreneurship” represents the connection between education and real-world production and business, promoting innovation, professional autonomy, and career establishment. This reflects an advanced educational mindset: not just training to find jobs, but training to create jobs. “For All” embodies a spirit of equality, humanity, and inclusiveness, affirming a commitment to broaden opportunities for all, regardless of background, gender, circumstances, or place of residence. This is a profound social declaration guiding Nam Can Tho University toward comprehensive, sustainable development without leaving anyone behind.
