On 22 June 2025, Van Hien University Football Club officially secured promotion to the Vietnamese First Division - a historic milestone not only for the team itself but also for the broader landscape of student and school-based sports in Vietnam.
Van Hien University Football Club officially secures promotion and will compete in the Vietnamese First Division
Founded on the foundation of youthful student athletes driven by passion, a spirit of service, and a profound love for the game, Van Hien University Football Club has demonstrated that professional football is not solely forged in stadium spotlights, but can also emerge from lecture halls - from pure-hearted conviction and unwavering passion.
Throughout the 2025 Second Division season, the team showcased a modern, high-energy style of play, underpinned by collective spirit - a decisive factor during critical moments. As the coaching staff, who also serve as full-time academic lecturers, remarked:
“We may not have many stars, but we possess a sky full of aspirations. These young players, though still students, have competed like true warriors. This achievement is the fruit of persistence, and of a footballing ecosystem that Van Hien University is building with academic rigour and vision.”
The team’s success reflects the University’s strategic investment in a holistic development model, wherein sport and education are intertwined. The presence of academic staff within the coaching ranks has provided a unique educational environment in which talent and character are nurtured in equal measure - balancing athletic ambition with intellectual growth.
This promotion marks more than a sporting triumph; it sends a powerful message: Education and sport can indeed progress in tandem, fostering both academic achievement and personal passion.
As the club prepares to compete at a higher level, it remains committed to preserving its identity - continuing to enhance its technical and tactical prowess while also assuming a pioneering role in advancing student football and grassroots sports development throughout Vietnam.