Theoretical Issues on Financial Autonomy at Public Universities in Vietnam

Nowadays, university autonomy is a global trend in higher education management. University autonomy, especially financial autonomy in public universities, is becoming an essential trend worldwide, including Vietnam. This article clarifies the theoretical and legal aspects related to financial autonomy in public universities in Vietnam, identifies the factors influencing financial autonomy in public universities in Vietnam, and draws lessons from the experiences of financial autonomy in public universities worldwide and in Vietnam.