As part of its ongoing efforts to expand networks and foster collaborative partnerships in education and research both domestically and internationally, the International School – Vietnam National University, Hanoi held a working session with the Vietnam-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK) under University of Danang.
Attending the meeting from the International School were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Văn Định and Dr. Phùng Danh Thắng, Vice Rectors, along with representatives from key departments, including Academic Affairs, Science, Technology and Development Cooperation, and the Institute of Innovation and Technology Transfer. Representing VNUK was Dr. Nguyễn Hiệp, Director of the Institute.
VNU-IS held a working session with the VNUK.
During the session, both sides focused on discussing strategic orientations and key areas of cooperation for the coming period. A major highlight was the proposal to establish a collaborative network among three institutions: the International School – VNU Hanoi, the International University, VNU-HCM, and VNUK – University of Danang.
The two sides also explored the implementation of student exchange programmes, enabling students to undertake one semester of study at either the International School or VNUK. In parallel, training and research support activities will be enhanced by leveraging each institution’s strengths in scale, capacity, and academic ecosystems.
During the session, both sides focused on discussing strategic orientations and key areas of cooperation for the coming period.
Notably, both institutions expressed interest in jointly developing and delivering academic programmes in Fintech—a field experiencing growing demand amid digital transformation. Plans were also discussed for faculty exchange, shared teaching resources, joint programme development, and collaborative efforts to attract international students.
A broader multilateral cooperation model was also proposed, encompassing international student mobility, recruitment of overseas faculty, and expansion of partnerships with global institutions, including those in India. These initiatives aim to support joint academic programmes and attract more international students to study in Vietnam.
In the long-term vision, Da Nang is anticipated to become a key hub within the International School’s cooperation network—hosting academic exchanges, international student mobility, and joint training programmes.
The meeting opened up a range of practical collaboration opportunities, laying a solid foundation for deeper institutional partnerships and contributing to the advancement of higher education towards internationalisation, autonomy, and sustainable development.
Established under Decision No. 5555/QĐ-BGDĐT, the Vietnam-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK) was founded in alignment with the joint vision of the Governments of Vietnam and the United Kingdom to develop an international university in Da Nang.
VNUK is steadily progressing towards becoming a fully-fledged international university, with a planned 6.7-hectare campus, emerging as a model for higher education innovation in Central Vietnam.
