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Maha Sila Viravong College of Lao Studies

Maha Sila Viravong College of Lao Studies is a recognised university in Laos. Below is what AlmiStudy records about it — only verified fields are shown; anything not confirmed is deliberately left out rather than guessed.

CityVientiane
RegionAsia
TypePublic
SubjectsLanguages & Linguistics; Arts & Humanities
AccreditationMinistry of Education and Sports, Lao People's Democratic Republic (MOES Laos / ກະຊວງສຶກສາທິການ ແລະ ກີລາ) — apex regulator for Laotian HEIs including chartering, programme accreditation, state-grant allocation. Laotian HE classifications: (1) NATIONAL/STATE UNIVERSITIES — 5 public universities (National University of Laos in Vientiane; Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang; Savannakhet University; Champasak University in Pakse; University of Health Sciences in Vientiane under joint MOES + Ministry of Health regulation); (2) PRIVATE COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES — ~20-30 including international-partnership institutions; (3) RELIGIOUS AND VOCATIONAL — Buddhist monastic education + technical/vocational institutes. Plus Department of Higher Education within MOES handles recognition; quality assurance via Education Standards and Quality Assurance Center (ESQAC) of MOES Laos. Lao language is primary instruction; French legacy from 1893-1953 Indochina era diminishing; English growing in international programmes; Chinese-language programmes emerging through Belt and Road partnership initiatives.
Official websitehttps://www.msvc.edu.la
Accreditation registryhttps://www.moes.edu.la
Founded 2005 (chartered as specialised Lao language + literature college; named after MAHA SILA VIRAVONG — Lao scholar who founded modern Lao linguistics). Specialised Lao language and culture institution. Founded 2005. Named after MAHA SILA VIRAVONG (1905-1987) — Lao scholar and writer, FOUNDER OF MODERN LAO LINGUISTICS, author of major Lao history works including "History of Laos." ~600 students. Premier Lao language preservation institution.
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