In 2013, there were 10,138 fewer applications for admission to universities and colleges.
(Baonghean.vn) - According to statistics from the Department of Vocational Education, Department of Education and Training, after finishing the registration for university and college entrance exams in 2013, there were 73,292 applications, compared to last year, a decrease of 10,138 applications.
Of the applications submitted to the Department of Education and Training, 39% were for schools in the North; 45% were for schools in the Central region and 16% were for schools in the South. According to the assessment of the application receiving department, because high schools and continuing education centers have done a better job of promoting and guiding students' careers, the number of fake applications has decreased significantly compared to previous years.
It is worth noting that this year, the number of applications for admission to economic and technical schools has decreased significantly, in which the schools with the largest decrease are: Nghe An College of Economics and Technology decreased by 4,841 applications (this year the Department only received 1,073 applications); Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry decreased by 870; Vinh University of Technical Education decreased by 566; Hanoi University of Construction decreased by 557; Academy of Finance decreased by 480; Hanoi University of Industry decreased by 440; Hanoi University of Commerce decreased by 406; Hanoi University of Transport decreased by 352; National Economics University decreased by 196...
Medicine and Pharmacy are still the number 1 choice for students with good academic performance.
Preschool Education is on the rise
Meanwhile, the number of applications for medical and pedagogical schools increased: Vinh Medical University increased by 2,166 applications; Hue Medical University increased by 417; Thai Binh Medical University increased by 105; Nghe An Pedagogical College increased by 76. Vinh University alone had 4,316 applications this year, of which the largest number was for Preschool Education with 1,204 applications; Primary Education with 1,186 applications and 1,930 applications for secondary education; some majors such as Mathematics Education had up to 367 applications, double that of last year.
It is expected that on April 25, 2013, the Department of Education and Training will complete the transfer of exam registration documents to universities and colleges.
Thanh Phuc
