On the afternoon of 6 February 2026, in Quảng Trị Province, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (ULAW) solemnly held the ceremony announcing the Decision of the Minister of Education and Training on the establishment of the Quảng Trị Campus of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law. The event not only marked a significant expansion of the University’s institutional network but also opened new opportunities for access to high-quality legal education across Central Vietnam and the East–West Economic Corridor.
An opening cultural performance sets a warm and uplifting tone, welcoming delegates to this milestone event
Attending the ceremony were Nguyễn Hải Ninh, Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Justice; Nguyễn Văn Phương, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Quảng Trị Provincial Party Committee; Hà Hùng Cường, former Member of the Party Central Committee and former Minister of Justice; Đặng Hoàng Oanh, Deputy Minister of Justice; Nguyễn Văn Phúc, Deputy Minister of Education and Training; Hoàng Xuân Tân, Vice Chairman of the Quảng Trị Provincial People’s Committee; together with leaders of agencies under the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education and Training. Representing Ho Chi Minh City University of Law were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vũ Văn Nhiêm, Secretary of the Party Committee; Dr. Lê Trường Sơn, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Rector; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Việt Dũng, Vice Rector; along with leaders of faculties, departments, institutes, lecturers, and students of the new campus.
Delegates observe the flag-salute ceremony in a solemn atmosphere, formally opening the programme
Pursuant to Decision No. 217/QĐ-BGDĐT dated 2 February 2026 issued by the Ministry of Education and Training, the Quảng Trị Campus of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law was established on the basis of the Central College of Law, with its headquarters located at Residential Area No. 6, Đồng Thuận Ward, Quảng Trị Province. The establishment followed the full transfer of public assets, personnel, and learners from the Ministry of Justice to the Ministry of Education and Training, aiming to optimize resources and streamline governance structures. This milestone constitutes an important step in strengthening the scale and institutional standing of one of the leading legal education institutions in southern Vietnam.
The leadership of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law attends the ceremony, witnessing a new milestone in the University’s strategic development in Central Vietnam
In his congratulatory remarks, Minister of Justice Nguyễn Hải Ninh underscored the significance of the establishment as an important milestone in the restructuring and development of the national legal education system. The event, he noted, not only marked the transformation of a long-standing training institution but also ushered in a new phase of development contributing to the enhancement of legal human resources serving both Central Vietnam and the nation at large.
Comrade Nguyễn Hải Ninh, Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Justice, delivers remarks at the ceremony
The Minister affirmed that the Central College of Law, the predecessor of the campus, had successfully fulfilled its assigned mission by training and providing professional legal education to thousands of students, civil servants, and judicial officers, thereby strengthening the capacity of legal personnel across localities. These achievements, he emphasized, were the result of the dedication of successive generations of leaders, lecturers, and staff, including the significant contributions of former Minister of Justice Hà Hùng Cường, former Secretary of the Quảng Bình Provincial Party Committee, and many officials who laid the institutional foundations for the college’s development.
Current and former leaders of the Ministry of Justice take a commemorative photo with the leadership of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and its units, underscoring continuity and steadfast support for legal education
Minister Nguyễn Hải Ninh further stated that the transformation of the Central College of Law into a campus of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law represents an appropriate policy step aligned with the national strategy of restructuring the higher-education network, enabling more efficient use of existing resources while enhancing the quality of university-level legal education. Throughout the transition process, the Ministry of Justice worked closely with the Ministry of Education and Training, local authorities, and relevant agencies to ensure the orderly transfer of organizational structures, personnel, and facilities, thereby safeguarding the continuity and stability of training activities.
The Minister expressed confidence that, building upon the academic tradition and reputation of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and the longstanding foundation of the Central College of Law, the Quảng Trị Campus would soon stabilize its operations and effectively implement training programs, gradually establishing itself as a high-quality legal education institution within the region. He also called upon the University to continue providing support to faculty members, staff, and employees of the former institution to facilitate their adaptation to the new organizational framework and to enable them to continue contributing to the University’s overall development.
Leaders of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education and Training take a commemorative photo with the leadership of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and its affiliated units, capturing a defining moment of the ceremony
On this occasion, Minister Nguyễn Hải Ninh encouraged local Party committees and authorities to continue supporting the campus’s operations and development. He expressed the expectation that, under the direction of the Ministry of Education and Training, the responsible coordination of the Ministry of Justice, and the collective commitment of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, the Quảng Trị Campus would soon emerge as a bright exemplar within the national system of legal education, making meaningful contributions to the building of the socialist rule-of-law state of Việt Nam.
Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Training, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Văn Phúc emphasized that the establishment of the Quảng Trị Campus represents a significant milestone in both the University’s institutional development and the ongoing restructuring of the national higher-education system. He affirmed that the merger of the Central College of Law into Ho Chi Minh City University of Law constitutes a policy direction consistent with the objective of organizational streamlining, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced institutional capacity for training and research.
Comrade Nguyễn Văn Phúc, Deputy Minister of Education and Training, delivers congratulatory remarks at the ceremony
According to the Deputy Minister, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, together with Hanoi Law University, constitutes one of the two nationally designated key institutions in legal education, playing a central role in training high-quality legal professionals, conducting legal research, and contributing to legislative development and policy consultation. Over the years, the University has steadily consolidated its position as a reputable national center for legal education and research through diversified academic programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, expanding international cooperation networks, and producing numerous research outcomes applied to legislative and governance practices.
Comrade Nguyễn Văn Phúc, Deputy Minister of Education and Training, attends the ceremony together with leaders of the Ministry’s departments, agencies, and public service units
The Ministry of Education and Training supports the University’s strategic orientation toward becoming a leading legal education institution while simultaneously developing interdisciplinary programs closely linked to law—such as governance, business, finance, technology, and digital transformation—thereby fostering a modern academic environment aligned with international integration while maintaining law as the institution’s core disciplinary strength.
Deputy Minister Nguyễn Văn Phúc noted that the establishment of the Quảng Trị Campus holds strategic significance for both the University and the locality, expanding access to high-quality legal education for learners in Central Vietnam and strengthening professional training and legal knowledge updating for public officials and civil servants, thereby supporting national rule-of-law development and socio-economic growth.
Leaders of the Ministry of Education and Training take a commemorative photo with the leadership of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and its units, affirming close inter-agency coordination in higher-education development
Vice Chairman of the Quảng Trị Provincial People’s Committee Hoàng Xuân Tân affirmed that Ho Chi Minh City University of Law is among the country’s leading public universities in legal education and research, with substantial contributions to policy development, legislative improvement, and international integration. He emphasized that the establishment of the Quảng Trị Campus represents a strategic step that will enhance the quality of local human resources, contribute to a stable legal environment conducive to investment attraction, and support the province’s sustainable development. The provincial government, he stated, remains committed to creating favorable institutional and operational conditions to ensure the campus’s rapid stabilization and long-term effectiveness.
Hoàng Xuân Tân, Vice Chairman of the Quảng Trị Provincial People’s Committee, delivers remarks at the ceremony
In his concluding remarks, Rector Dr. Lê Trường Sơn emphasized that the establishment of the Quảng Trị Campus constitutes a particularly significant milestone in the University’s development trajectory, reflecting the strong attention of the Party, the State, central ministries, and local authorities to the advancement of legal education in Central Vietnam.
Dr. Lê Trường Sơn, Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law delivers remarks in response to the statements and directives presented at the ceremony
“The campus is built upon the foundation and achievements of the Central College of Law—an institution that has made important contributions to the region over many years. The transition to a university campus model does not signify the end of a journey but rather its continuation at a higher level, with expanded responsibilities within the national legal education system. In the coming period, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law is committed to implementing training, research, and community-service activities at the Quảng Trị Campus in accordance with the University’s unified academic standards,” the Rector stated.
Comrade Nguyễn Hải Ninh, Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Justice, together with Comrade Nguyễn Văn Phúc, Deputy Minister of Education and Training, presents the Decision establishing the Quảng Trị Campus of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law to the University’s leadership
The establishment of the Quảng Trị Campus results from thorough preparation and close coordination between the University and central as well as local authorities. The campus is tasked with providing high-quality legal human-resource training, advancing legal research and policy studies supporting socio-economic development along the East–West Economic Corridor, and expanding access to nationally standardized academic programs for learners across the region.
An overview of the ceremony announcing the Decision of the Minister of Education and Training on the establishment of the Quảng Trị Campus of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (ULAW)
Immediately upon operation, the campus will implement comprehensive admissions and training programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, continuing-education, and distance-learning levels, alongside short-term professional training courses serving public agencies, organizations, and enterprises. The University also commits to deploying senior academic staff—including professors, associate professors, and doctoral-level lecturers—to teach at the campus while continuing to invest in facilities, curricula, and educational technologies to ensure academic quality equivalent to that of the main campus.
Leaders of the University’s offices, departments, and affiliated units take a commemorative photo with lecturers and staff at the Quảng Trị Campus, reflecting unity and shared aspirations in the new setting
The ceremony also witnessed the signing of the official transfer agreement between the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education and Training concerning personnel, finance, and facilities, as well as the cooperation agreement between the Quảng Trị Provincial People’s Committee and Ho Chi Minh City University of Law on legal human-resource development for the locality.
Hoàng Xuân Tân, Vice Chairman of the Quảng Trị Provincial People’s Committee, and Dr. Lê Trường Sơn, Rector of ULAW, sign a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding, inaugurating a new phase of substantive cooperation between the two institutions
The establishment of the Quảng Trị Campus represents an important milestone in the University’s history and forms part of the series of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of its founding and the 30th anniversary of adopting the name Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, scheduled for March 2026.
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