Mr Hung was speaking to educational experts at a meeting held at National Assembly headquarters on February 9.

He suggested experts and scientists focus on analysing and evaluating the advantages and shortcomings of the draft law, stressing the importance of the law in developing the education sector, especially at tertiary level.

At the meeting, participants discussed six key issues, including the operation and classification of higher education institutes, their autonomy, the public private partnership (PPP) model applied in tertiary education, regulations and polices for teachers and educational managers. Right and obligations of students and state management of institutes was also discussed.

Autonomy and responsibilities of higher education institutes attracted most attention from participants.

Dr Duong Van Sao from the University of Trade Unions said a university can hardly be creative in education and training activities which lack autonomy.

However, autonomy must exist under the provisions of law, or otherwise it will lead to profit-making and fail to guarantee the quality of education as required.

VNS