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| The official launch of the Vietnam-UK Transnational Education Consortium (Photo: VNA) |
On March 18, Phenikaa University and the British Council in Vietnam co-hosted a roundtable discussion in Hanoi, aiming to foster collaboration in promoting the internationalization of higher education in Vietnam.
The event brought together representatives from universities in both Vietnam and the UK, as well as British Council officials, international businesses, and alumni of UK training programs.
This discussion was a part of a British Council-funded project that involves four Vietnamese universities: Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF), Phenikaa University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), and Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU) – in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire in the UK. The initiative seeks to enhance institutional capacity, encourage cooperation, and promote transnational education programs between the two countries.
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Phu Khanh, Vice President of Phenikaa University, emphasized the UK’s leading role in transnational education programs in Vietnam, offering globally recognized degrees at affordable costs. Through this project, Phenikaa University has successfully enhanced its faculty capacity, modernized teaching methods, and forged stronger ties with international universities and businesses.
Dr. Do Huu Nguyen Loc, Country Director of the Gloucestershire Program and Vice President of UEF, highlighted the project’s impact in connecting university faculty across Vietnam and facilitating knowledge exchange. He also underscored its importance in providing early career guidance for high school students in the digital and AI-driven era.
Associate Professor Dr. Huynh Cong Phap, Rector of VKU, commended the project’s contributions to faculty development, technology adoption, and academic collaboration.
Dr. Ly Thien Trang, Vice President of HUTECH, added that the training workshops conducted under this initiative have enhanced leadership, management, and teaching strategies. These workshops also integrated AI applications and sustainable development principles into the curriculum.
Additionally, the project has improved access to educational information for students and parents through digital media and outreach events, supporting the UN’s goals for quality and inclusive education.
During the roundtable, the Vietnam-UK Transnational Education Consortium was officially established. The consortium aims to enhance educational quality, strengthen collaboration, and expand research and academic exchanges, benefiting students, faculty, and educators in both countries. This partnership is expected to position Vietnam as a regional education hub, attracting international students.
