In accordance with the Nha Trang University Development Strategy (updated in 2024), issued under Resolution No.31/NQ-ĐHNT dated November 29th, 2024, by the University Council, the details of the Mission, Core Values, Educational Philosophy, Vision, and Outlook toward 2045 are specified as follows:
1. MISSION
“To carry out research, to train highly qualified manpower, and to transfer knowledge in multidiscipline, focusing on promoting strengths in marine and fisheries science and technology.”
2. CORE VALUES
“Pioneering - Unity - Integration - Dynamism - Responsibility”
3. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
“To develop professionalism, creativity and sense of responsibility in an integrated education environment, linked to professional practice and the community.”
4. VISION UP TO 2045
“To become a high-ranking university in Vietnam and one of the leading universities in Asia in some disciplines in marine and fisheries science and technology by 2045.”
5. OUTLOOK UP TO 2045
a) Governance and Organization: A university comprising institutes, member schools, and centers for research and knowledge transfer, governed by a transparent, streamlined, and fully autonomous organizational structure. Quality assurance and continuous improvement aligned with international standards constitute the core operating mechanism in institutional governance.
b) Human Resources: A highly qualified, innovative, globally competent, professional, and dedicated workforce, demonstrating strong responsibility and unwavering commitment to their roles.
c) Education and Academic Activities: A center that upholds academic freedom and fosters a positive, scholarly environment for the creation of new knowledge; committed to cultivating a workforce equipped with creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, global adaptability, and the capacity for lifelong learning and research.
d) Scientific Research, Knowledge Transfer, International Cooperation, and Community Engagement: International publications, intellectual property rights, knowledge transfer, and the commercialization of high-quality research outcomes serve as the driving forces of institutional development. The University is distinguished in several disciplines related to marine science, technology, and fisheries; it maintains broad, in-depth, and effective international cooperation; and demonstrates a strong commitment to the community, contributing meaningfully to the shared prosperity of the locality, the nation, and the region.
e) Brand and Reputation: Fully responsive to the needs of learners and staff; capable of meeting rigorous standards in scientific research, education, and knowledge transfer at the national, regional, and international levels.
f) Finance, Infrastructure, and Landscape: Sustainably autonomous in finance; equipped with modern, synchronized infrastructure and an open digital-based ecosystem, harmoniously integrated with green spaces.