Since October 2016, USAID’s Building University-Industry Learning and Development Through Innovation and Technology (BUILD-IT) Alliance has been training and coaching Vietnam National University, Hanoi - University of Science to improve the governance body, curriculum, instructional methodology, student support, HR and financial management. This support helped the university move beyond the national system and integrate into the regional standard. As a result, Hanoi University of Science was recently the first university in Vietnam to gain ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance accreditation at the institution level. So What? As USAID works to create world class models of higher education in Vietnam, this accreditation marks a significant milestone for Vietnam and creates an opportunity for Vietnam’s university students to compete in the global workforce.