Real stories of digital transformation from Vietnamese higher education institutions.
About this collection
As part of the SOARing DX-VN project, these presentation and video case studies showcase how Vietnamese universities and colleges are leading digital transformation — from strategic planning and self-assessment to AI integration, blended learning, and community engagement.
These case studies highlight leadership decisions, implementation strategies, and lessons learned from institutions that have piloted the Digital Maturity Self-Assessment Tool and participated in the Digital Transformation Workshop series organized by SOARing DX-VN project in 2025.
The stories demonstrate that digital transformation is a journey, not a destination – it is a continuous process of aligning vision, people, and digital capability to improve learning, teaching, research, and operations.
Why these case studies matter
These stories offer practical, local perspectives on:
- 1. Applying the Digital Maturity Self-Assessment Tool to guide institutional planning.
- 2. Designing digital strategies that align with national policies and global best practices.
- 3. Building staff and student digital skills through workshops and pilot projects.
- 4. Integrating technologies such as AI, LMS, and data systems to enhance teaching and learning.
- 5. Connecting communities and industries to co-create sustainable digital ecosystems.
Together, they reflect the diversity and momentum of Vietnam’s higher and vocational education sectors in their digital transformation journeys.
Featured case studies
1. British University Vietnam (BUV)
BUV’s story, “Digital Transformation: A Journey, Not a Destination,” explores how the university uses the self-assessment framework to measure progress, enhance governance, and integrate emerging technologies such as AI and CRM systems. BUV highlights the importance of leadership structure, cultural change, and continuous improvement in becoming a model for digital maturity within Vietnam’s higher education sector.
🎥 Watch: “Digital Transformation: A Journey, Not a Destination” of BUV
Read: “Digital Transformation: A Journey, Not a Destination” Presentation
2. University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH)
UEH’s case study focuses on advancing digital transformation through global engagement and international partnerships. The university emphasizes research collaboration, shared innovation, and joint development of technology standards and frameworks — positioning digitalization as both a local necessity and a global opportunity.
🎥 Watch: Advancing Digital Transformation through Global Engagement at UEH
Read: Advancing Digital Transformation through Global Engagement at UEH
3. Tra Vinh University (TVU)
TVU has been an early adopter of the Digital Maturity Self-Assessment Tool and has implemented it across multiple departments. The university’s efforts include staff training, policy alignment, and regional workshops that support partner institutions across the Mekong Delta. TVU also promotes data safety and community engagement through events such as its 2025 symposium on “Digital Safety and Personal Data Protection in Higher Education.”
🎥 Watch: Adopting Digital Maturity Self-Assessment tool & engagement with the SOARing DX-VN project from Tra Vinh University – TVU’s Story
4. Dong Thap Community College (DTCC)
DTCC provides insights into AI-driven transformation in vocational education, illustrating how artificial intelligence can enhance personalized learning, virtual simulations, and data-driven management. The college balances technological innovation with human-centered values, highlighting the importance of ethics, inclusion, and sustainability in digital education.
🎥 Watch: Driving Digital Transformation: Insights from Dong Thap Community College (DTCC)
Read: Driving Digital Transformation Insights from Dong Thap Community College (10-09-2025, Vie-Eng)
5. Kien Giang College (KGC)
KGC’s case study, “Digital Transformation with SOARing DX-VN,” showcases how the college develops a step-by-step digital strategy — from digitizing training management systems to embedding AI and VR/AR into teaching. The institution highlights its commitment to comprehensive digital transformation through awareness raising, resource planning, and long-term integration goals toward becoming a “digital college.”
🎥 Watch: From Awareness to Action – Kien Giang College’s Digital Strategy
Read: Digital transformation _Kien Giang college case study
6. Gia Lai College (GLC)
Gia Lai College emphasizes practical steps for digital transformation in TVET (technical and vocational education). Following workshops under the SOARing DX-VN project, the college outlined a three-phase roadmap focusing on core data digitization, blended learning adoption, and online training management. Its vision is to build a proactive digital culture through staff training, internal certification, and public-private collaboration.
🎥 Watch: Building a Sustainable Digital Culture – The Gia Lai College Journey
Read: Gia Lai College’s Digital Transformation Experience Presentation
How to use these case studies
- Watch and explore how each institution approaches digital transformation differently.
- Reflect and discuss what lessons can apply to your institution’s context.
- Use these examples alongside the Framework for Digital Transformation in Higher Education and Digital Maturity Self-Assessment Tool to inspire practical actions and collaborative learning.
These stories demonstrate that digital transformation is not a one-size-fits-all process — it is a shared, evolving journey shaped by leadership, creativity, and community.