The purpose of this study is to explore the basic issues of managing students’ self-study activities at Van Hien University, Ho Chi Minh City; to correctly assess the current status of these activities, to point out the achievements, shortcomings and limitations; the causes of the weaknesses and limitations; from there, to propose solutions to improve the quality of managing students’ self-study activities at Van Hien University, contributing to improving the quality of education and training at Van Hien University. To achieve that goal, this study surveyed 207 managers, lecturers and students of Van Hien University. The survey results showed that managers, lecturers and students of Van Hien University had important assessments of students’ self-study activities and management of students’ self-study activities. However, some still do not have a correct perception of this activity, so this activity is still underrated and has not achieved good results. There are many objective and subjective reasons why this activity has not achieved good results. Based on the analysis and assessment of the current situation, compared with previous research results, this study recommends solutions to improve the quality of management of students’ self-study activities at Van Hien University, Ho Chi Minh City in the future