Digital transformation in higher education in Vietnam today

Over 36 years of implementing renovation and integration, Vietnamese higher education has achieved important results, contributing to the socio-economic development of Vietnam. From the philosophical approach, social philosophy, philosophy of education, through the research and analysis of documents of previous studies and other related documents, the article analyzes and clarifies the basic content related to digital transformation in higher education in Vietnam today. The result shows that to adapt to the changes and impacts of science and technology and the 4.0 industrial revolution, the Government of Vietnam has determined to develop digital transformation in general and higher education in particular. The process of applying digital transformation in higher education in the current stage of Vietnam today also encounters barriers and challenges, including Conditions for ensuring the quality and the quality of the assessment; The process of completing legal documents and internal regulations of higher education institutions; Habits of educational administrators, lecturers, and employees in higher education institutions; The data obtained by higher education institutions is sometimes inaccurate and unreliable, forcing leaders in higher education institutions to make strategic forecasts and implement new educational measures to be able to receive continuous, fast, accurate and structured data; System adaptability; The process of approaching digital transformation at local higher education institutions faces many difficulties; A comprehensive change from reallocation of job responsibilities, goals, strategies, roles in higher education institutions; The establishment of a digital culture in the foundation. The article also offers solutions to develop digital transformation in higher education in Vietnam today. The study also points out the basic solutions to develop digital transformation in higher education in Vietnam today, which are expressed through raising awareness and determination about digital transformation, considering human the center, selecting and applying technology, and improving the legal system, policies, and regulations on digital transformation in higher education