Based on theoretical and practical issues, this study aims to give the best solutions as well as make further suggestions for developing and improving the policy of HE in Vietnam based on social needs. To achieve mentioned objectives, this research attempts to review literature on a policy of HE in Vietnam based on social needs, study international experiences and the current status of meeting social needs level in HE in Vietnam, as well as explore policy state that has a supportive role to ensure that the universities in Vietnam provide their educational services based on social needs. A review of literature of this study reveals both positive and negative points to provide a basis for giving the most effective solutions, making suggestions to improve the policy of HE in Vietnam based on social needs by the year of 2025 until 2030 and the next years. | PhD dissertation summary: Improving completion in government policies on social need-oriented training at higher education institutions in Viet Nam