11.2.4. Providing public access to green spaces
The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is committed to providing permanent free access to green, open, and community-friendly spaces at its main campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and UEH Mekong.
This policy forms part of the UEH Development Strategy 2021–2030 and the UEH Green Campus initiative, reaffirming UEH’s role as a green, smart, community-oriented university where local residents, students, alumni, partners, and visitors can learn, relax, connect, and promote sustainable green lifestyles.
UEH applies three access arrangements aligned with THE indicator 11.2.4:
- Permanent free access: Green campus grounds, gardens, squares, walking paths, sports grounds, the English Zone, and open learning areas are accessible free of charge to students, alumni, partners, and local residents.
- Free access at designated times or during events: Community events for learners across Ho Chi Minh City, alumni, partners, and other participants are held regularly.
- Fees in certain cases: Some specialized activities (such as workshops and large-scale events) charge modest fees to manage attendance; spaces may also be rented to partners for community events.
Open Green Spaces – A University for the Community
UEH’s green spaces are planned to be inclusive, welcoming, and sustainable, enabling not only students but also community members, partners, alumni, and local residents to visit free of charge during campus opening hours. Campus facilities are designed with accessibility in mind, including ramps, seating, signage, safe lighting, and landscaped surroundings to facilitate use by people with disabilities.
Notable locations highlighted in 2025 include:
- Nguyen Van Linh Campus (Campus N), Ho Chi Minh City: Landscaped grounds, water features, greenery, and open areas that connect the community.
- Nguyen Tri Phuong Campus (Campus B), Ho Chi Minh City: Open campus areas, community gathering spaces, and venues for Green Campus experiential activities.
- UEH Mekong, Vinh Long: Green campus grounds, outdoor areas, sports and exercise spaces, and facilities for learning, recreation, and community engagement. UEH also operates the UEH Go Green Station as a hands-on learning site to promote environmental awareness and responsible behavior.
In addition to regular visits, UEH organizes Campus Tours, Green Visits, and community activities to improve practical access for people outside the university.
Regular Open-Campus Activities – Experiencing UEH Green Spaces
- On April 22, 2025, UEH hosted a Green Visit as part of Let’s Green UniTour, welcoming delegations from other universities. Visitors toured the Green Campus at Nguyen Tri Phuong, explored the Let’s Green UniTour exhibition, smart waste bins, and Zeen AI BOT technology, and then visited the green grounds of Nguyen Van Linh Campus.
- From March 24 to 30, 2025, UEH Sharing & Giving – Career Fair 2025 took place at Campus B, offering opportunities for interaction among businesses, partners, alumni, students from other institutions, school pupils, and jobseekers.
- On September 12, 2025, UEH Mekong held a Campus Tour for parents and incoming students of Cohort 51. The program attracted more than 300 parents and new students, allowing them to explore the branch campus’s learning environment, facilities, and activities.
Campus Tours, Alumni Tours, and Partner Visits – Connecting School Students, Partners, and Alumni
- UEH regularly organizes Campus Tours for high school students and their parents, offering firsthand experiences of modern facilities, green grounds, open learning areas, and a sustainable academic ecosystem. Beyond career guidance and degree-program information, these visits foster awareness of green lifestyles, environmental protection, and sustainable development in the spirit of the Green Campus initiative.
- UEH also maintains its annual “Alumni Tour – Returning to UEH” programs, welcoming graduates back to visit campus, take part in sports and social activities, take commemorative photographs, and reconnect with lecturers. These occasions strengthen the UEH community and allow alumni to see the university’s transformation into a green, smart, and sustainable institution. In 2025, alumni cohorts returned for commemorations, sports, and gatherings at Campuses B and N and the English Zone, with these community spaces available free of charge.
- UEH also welcomes delegations of lecturers and students from domestic and international universities, as well as business partners, to visit, exchange ideas, and learn about the UEH Green Campus model. These exchanges spread the green university ethos, create opportunities for sharing experience across educational institutions, and demonstrate UEH’s efforts to build a nature- and community-friendly learning environment.
UEH Sharing – Career Fair is a free community event held during designated dates, where UEH shares knowledge, skills, and career opportunities with students, alumni, and local residents. Bringing together businesses, social organizations, and partners, the program offers seminars, workshops, and career-experience booths, promoting lifelong learning and community connections as part of UEH’s sustainable development approach.
English Zone – A Venue for Open Community Events: The English Zone at Campus B functions as an outdoor “English park,” hosting EZ Talks, Movie Nights, Board Game Sessions, and other events on a weekly or monthly basis. These activities are freely accessible and welcome students from other institutions to socialize, practice English, and exchange cultures amid greenery and natural light.
UEH Green Community 2025: UEH announced the launch of Living Lab UEH Green Campus 2025 under the theme “Green Culture: Living in Harmony with Nature,” building on UEH Zero Waste Campus 2021–2022 and Living Lab UEH Green Campus 2024.
At the UEH Innovation Center on Campus V and at UEH Mekong in Vinh Long, study areas, group-work spaces, gardens, and exhibition areas are made available to students, start-ups, and local residents for visits and use free of charge or by advance registration within published time slots. UEH also continues to expand its community-oriented spaces through UEH Maker Space, a creative hub for UEH members and people interested in design, assembly, and woodworking. It regularly hosts courses, workshops, and practical creative activities to share green knowledge and encourage innovation and sustainable development within the community.
Sharing Creative and Development Spaces – A Transparent Community-Oriented Fee Model
UEH maintains free access to green spaces during published opening hours. For certain specialized, large-scale, or safety-sensitive activities, the university may charge a small, publicly disclosed fee to manage capacity, security, hygiene, and visitor experience. These fees are not intended for commercial gain, and student and community groups may qualify for waivers or reductions under applicable rules. Outside event times, green spaces remain freely accessible as usual.
UEH also runs the “Sharing Spaces for Creativity and Development” program, allowing organizations, businesses, schools, and community groups to use UEH’s green campus and smart-hub spaces for academic, cultural, and community activities.
Governance, Operations, and Public Safety
- Transparent access procedures: Activity schedules, accessible areas, and opening times are updated periodically.
- Green code of conduct: No littering, excessive noise, or damage to plants; Green Volunteers provide guidance.
- Feedback mechanism: Community members can submit feedback through an online form, and the university responds within 48 hours.
Table of Evidence of Activities Implemented in 2025
| Category | Description of Evidence | Source |
| 1. Policy and Commitment to Regular Free Public Access | UEH maintains its practice of welcoming the public to visit green campus grounds and community-oriented open spaces during operating hours. This approach is implemented in connection with the UEH Green Campus initiative and the management of green academic campuses.   |
https://ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/khoi-dong-living-lab-ueh-green-campus-2025-lan-toa-tieng-noi-chung-greenculture-living-in-harmony-with-nature-73643 https://www.ueh.edu.vn/su-kien/uehgc-green-visit-su-kien-don-tiep-doan-cac-dai-hoc-va-ky-tuc-xa-dai-hoc-quoc-gia-thanh-pho-ho-chi-minh-den-tham-quan-mo-hinh-living-lab-ueh-green-campus-73880 |
| 2. Open Green Spaces – Nguyen Van Linh Campus | Campus N has a planned area of more than 11.1 hectares, featuring green landscaping, water features, and open spaces. The campus supports academic activities, visits, exchanges, and community connections. An official announcement and panoramic images were published in 2025.   |
https://ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/co-so-nguyen-van-linh-ueh-duoc-cong-nhan-la-cong-trinh-xanh-thong-minh-va-quoc-te-tieu-bieu-cua-tp-hcm-chao-mung-50-nam-ngay-giai-phong-mien-nam-thong-nhat-dat-nuoc-73962 |
| 3. Green Visit – Green Campus Tours for Visitors from Outside UEH | On April 22, 2025, delegations from universities and units affiliated with Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City visited the Living Lab UEH Green Campus model. Their itinerary included the Nguyen Tri Phuong and Nguyen Van Linh campuses. The activity was documented through an advance announcement specifying the venue and time, followed by a post-event news report.  |
https://ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/green-visit-su-kien-don-tiep-doan-cac-dai-hoc-va-ban-quan-ly-trung-tam-ky-tuc-xa-dhqg-hcm-den-tham-quan-mo-hinh-living-lab-va-gioi-thieu-du-an-ueh-green-campus-73952 |
| 4. UEH Mekong Green Spaces | UEH Mekong offers green grounds, landscaped areas, sports facilities, and outdoor exercise equipment that support recreation, experiential activities, and community interaction.   |
https://ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/ueh-mekong-tu-dinh-vi-thuong-hieu-den-ha-tang-hien-dai-cho-giao-duc-ben-vung-74402 |
| 5. UEH Mekong Campus Tour 2025 | On September 12, 2025, the branch campus organized a Campus Tour for parents and incoming students of Cohort 51, attracting more than 300 participants from these two groups. This in-person visit enabled people from outside the university to explore UEH Mekong’s learning and recreational spaces.  |
https://ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/cung-ueh-mekong-bat-dau-hanh-trinh-moi-ueh-mekong-campus-tour-danh-rieng-cho-phu-huynh-va-tan-sinh-vien-khoa-51-dai-hoc-chinh-quy-74806 |
| 6. Living Lab UEH Green Campus 2025 | Launched on March 20, 2025, the program continued the green university model and promoted “Green Culture: Living in Harmony with Nature.” The Living Lab connects education, research, campus operations, and the wider community through sustainability education activities. | https://ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/khoi-dong-living-lab-ueh-green-campus-2025-lan-toa-tieng-noi-chung-greenculture-living-in-harmony-with-nature-73643 |
| 7. Space Sharing and Community Engagement | Campus N implements the “Sharing Spaces for Creativity and Development” program, offering free support or flexible venue rentals for workshops, training sessions, and events. Campus B hosted Sharing & Giving – Career Fair 2025, involving diverse public groups. These activities demonstrate the campuses’ community-serving role, but do not replace direct evidence of free public access to green spaces.   |
https://ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/co-so-nguyen-van-linh-ueh-duoc-cong-nhan-la-cong-trinh-xanh-thong-minh-va-quoc-te-tieu-bieu-cua-tp-hcm-chao-mung-50-nam-ngay-giai-phong-mien-nam-thong-nhat-dat-nuoc-73962 |
| 8. Public Information and Green Space Management | UEH publishes information on programs, visiting times and locations, the Green Campus model, and links to the UEH Green Campus Regulations on its official website. | https://www.ueh.edu.vn/su-kien/uehgc-green-visit-su-kien-don-tiep-doan-cac-dai-hoc-va-ky-tuc-xa-dai-hoc-quoc-gia-thanh-pho-ho-chi-minh-den-tham-quan-mo-hinh-living-lab-ueh-green-campus-73880 |