Promoting Gender Equality in Higher Education: UEH Ensures Equal Learning Opportunities for Female Students

25 Nov, 2023

With a strong commitment to gender equality and the Sustainable Development Goal SDG5, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has introduced an online application system that accommodates an unlimited number of female students. This system allows for monitoring female participation rates across all stages—from application and admission to graduation—ensuring that women have comprehensive opportunities for development and success. This policy was initiated when UEH implemented the digital transformation strategy in 2009, in which UEH focuses on online platforms supporting learners (most especially female learners) to research and find information regarding college application, enrollment and participation in UEH. The policy is updated every recruitment cycle of each year.

Implementing a System to Track Female Application, Admission, and Enrollment Rates

As a pioneering smart university in digital transformation, UEH offers a seamless online admission portal (xettuyen.ueh.edu.vn) that simplifies the application process for candidates across regions. This system enables applicants to complete all steps, from form submission to admission notification, enhancing accessibility and user experience.

The online admission platform includes gender as a field in the application form, allowing UEH to track and monitor female student participation from the start of their academic journey, advancing gender equality and eliminating limits on female enrollment.

Interface of the website http://xettuyen.ueh.edu.vn

Information sheet for candidates applying to UEH

Tracking and promoting female student engagement rom Enrollment to Graduation

UEH is committed to creating a positive and equitable learning environment for female students, demonstrated through a series of activities and comprehensive support from the first days of admission.

Guiding female students to complete admission application

Consulting on finding houses and dormitories for female students

Welcome program for new students, helping them easily integrate and grow in the new learning environment

In addition, during the study process, female students can also participate in various activities from volunteering, study to research and more.

Students participating in the Economic Student Volunteer Campaign to support families in difficult circumstances.

Participating in the Talk Show "Removing Prejudices, Unleashing Potential"

These programs underscore UEH’s commitment to the long-term support of female students, ensuring not only high-quality education but also opportunities for personal growth in an equitable and resource-rich environment.

Enhancing Graduation Rates and Career Opportunities for Female Students

UEH actively tracks graduation rates among female students compared to their male counterparts to identify and minimize gender-based disparities. Data collection and analysis demonstrate high graduation rates for female students, illustrating the positive impact of UEH’s dedicated support systems.

UEH Student Portal

UEH Graduation Day

Before graduation, UEH organizes the UEH Sharing – Career Fair, where female students connect with employers and receive career counseling tailored to their strengths and interests. These initiatives aim to increase graduation rates, bolster female confidence in the job market, and gradually bridge the gender gap in academic and career success.

Through these comprehensive efforts, UEH strengthens its role as a champion of gender equality in higher education, empowering female students to achieve their full potential.