Introduction. The recently approved Law on Teachers in Vietnam improves the professional status of teachers and eliminates shortcomings in the selection and use of teaching staff. The law also strengthens the managerial role of the higher education sector and promotes the development of science and technology. We believe that in this context, the law has a positive influence on the professional identity of the students of pedagogical universities. Methods. Content analysis, comparative analysis, and author’s questionnaire were used to collect data on certain aspects of the professional identity of students in pedagogical universities. Results. For students of pedagogical universities, the most significant factors in their work are the social environment and working conditions, ability to personal and professional development, and salary. The transition from the first to the second year is characterised by active development of professional identity. From the second to the fourth year, a gradual decline in indicators is observed, reflecting the process of adjusting initial expectations and accumulating practical experience. Discussion and conclusion. The change in the legal policy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the educational sphere lead to positive results, which are expressed in high levels of professional identity of students and increased demand for skilled labor.