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The hospitality & tourism programs at DTU once again affirm their prestige and teaching quality by renewing TedQual certification from the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO or UN Tourism) in the reaccreditation conducted in May 2025. This affirms sustained compliance of tourism majors with international standards in education, training, and practical engagement.

This accreditation standard is implemented by the UNWTO. On December 29, 2025, two of DTU’s training programs:

-    International Hotel Management, and
-    International Restaurant Operations Management,

were officially recognized by the UNWTO as meeting accreditation standards. They achieved 789/845 points and satisfied 93% of all criteria -  an improvement over the first accreditation cycle with 771/845 points and 91.2% of the criteria.

UN Tourism TedQual accreditation certificate for 2025 - 2028 for the DTU program in International Hotel Management

DTU’s new TedQual certification is valid for three years, from December 2025 to December 2028, which is the longest possible accreditation period. It serves as clear evidence of DTU’s strong commitment to continuous improvement of its curricula and to keeping them updated with the practical needs of the tourism & service industry in the context of global integration.
When preparing for the previous, initial accreditation in 2022, DTU received extensive guidance and direct consultancy from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong PolyU), the world’s best university in tourism & hospitality across many global rankings.

UN Tourism TedQual enjoys wide global recognition for its comprehensive evaluation criteria and its focus on academic quality, business engagement, lecturer capacity, facilities, learning support services, and especially a learner-centered philosophy in education.

UN Tourism TedQual accreditation certificate for 2025-2028 for the DTU program in International Restaurant Operations Management

Considered the most prestigious accreditation standard in tourism of the world, many top universities in tourism globally have been seeking this accreditation:

-    Hong Kong PolyU,
-    University of Queensland, Australia,
-    Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM, Canada),
-    Bournemouth University, UK,
-    Beijing International Studies University, China
-    Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.

Currently, 277 training programs at 102 universities in 41 countries worldwide have been awarded UN Tourism TedQual certification. Asia accounts for 150 programs, while Southeast Asia specifically counts 52 certified programs across 14 universities in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. DTU is a pioneer in Vietnam for this accreditation.

Nguyen Ba Quang Huy, a DTU alumnus working for the world-renowned Emirates Airlines

To earn the accreditation for its tourism & hospitality programs and successfully maintain it through reaccreditation, DTU diligently developed advanced, high-quality programs for more than a decade through collaboration with Pennsylvania State University (PSU), one of the world’s five best institutions in tourism.

Tourism training at the DTU Hospitality & Tourism Institute (HTi) follows international standards, with diverse development-oriented programs and a study environment linked with practice - to meet domestic and international workforce demands in tourism.

DTU is currently among the largest training institutions of Vietnam in terms of student numbers in tourism, hospitality, and restaurant. It benefits from its location in “the most livable city in Vietnam” and “the tourism hub of Central Vietnam”. Employment rates for DTU graduates in tourism consistently exceed 96%. Many alumni work at hotels and resorts of major groups such as Marriott, Sheraton, and Four Seasons, or as official employees at airlines like Emirates Airlines, VietJet, and Vietnam Airlines.

Modern facilities at DTU strongly support tourism students with studies and practice

During their studies, DTU students in tourism can participate in six-month or one-year student exchange in South Korea, France, Macau, and Hong Kong (China), with scholarships fully covering tuition. They can join exchange programs in different ASEAN nations through Passage to ASEAN (P2A). They may do internships at Disneyland Hong Kong with salaries of up to HKD 17,200 per month (about VND 55 million/month), or at five-star hotels such as Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View and Sheraton & Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung, where they can earn HKD 7,000 per month (about VND 23 million/month).

DTU Tourism students studying in a modern, professional environment

The tourism training facilities that DTU invested in are considered exceptional and meet high standards, with simulated hotel rooms from 3 to 5 stars, modern conference centers, restaurants, and cafes designed to closely mirror the real thing. This professional learning setting gives students an authentic professional experience and develops their professional conduct and international-standard work styles, giving them confidence to pursue careers in the global labor market.

With a commitment and systematic investment in training quality, tourism at DTU appears at high positions in global rankings, notably in the 51–100 range worldwide in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2025.

DTU ranks in the 51-100 range worldwide in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2025

Maintaining and successfully renewing the UN Tourism TedQual accreditation confirms that the DTU Hospitality & Tourism Institute meets international requirements and demonstrates that the university is approaching the highest global training standards in tourism & hospitality - which elevates the position of tourism education in Vietnam on the international stage.

(Media Center)