On April 23, 2021, Deputy Consul General of the United Kingdom in Ho Chi Minh City – Mr. Sam Wood visited Hong Bang International University (HIU) and interacted with HIU students.

Welcome the delegation from Hong Bang International University, there were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Khac Cuong – Vice Rector of the University, Dr. Do Chiem Tai – Head of Scientific Management – International Cooperation Department, Ms. Nguyen Hoang Nguyet Anh – Director of HIU Student center, MSc Nguyen Anh Duc – Deputy Director of HIU Student Center, MSc Le Minh Ngoc – Deputy Head of Admissions Department – Communication, Mr. Nguyen Vo Minh Duy – Deputy Head of Scientific Management – International Cooperation Department.

On the side of the British Consular Delegation, there were Mr. Sam Wood – Deputy Consul General of the United Kingdom in Ho Chi Minh City, Prof. Dr. Raymond Gordon – Rector and President of British University Vietnam, Representative of the Scholarship Fund. British Government – Chevening, Speaker Ton Nu Tuong Vy – former British student.

At the meeting with HIU students, Mr. Sam Wood – Deputy Consul General of the United Kingdom in Ho Chi Minh City shared that Hong Bang International University has had cooperation programs in training with universities. English, so the curriculum is equivalent to British standards. Therefore, we believe that this will be an environment to train talented young generations with us (UK) to create great things for society.

In the exchange with students, Mr. Sam Wood answered many questions from students about the study program, scholarship policy and degree as well as the treatment that the British Government offers to international students, especially foreign students. Vietnamese students.

In particular, Mr. Sam Wood said, currently, the UK has many study programs, levels and disciplines for students to choose from. In particular, in the UK, summer vacations are often long, we always create conditions for international students to work part-time to gain experience and earn extra income, or you can spend time exploring the countryside. British culture and cuisine. Particularly, for masters and doctoral students, after finishing the course, the Government allows you to stay in the UK to work for 2-4 years, with many open career opportunities.

When asked about job opportunities in the UK for nursing students, Prof. Dr. Raymond Gordon – Rector and President of British University Vietnam said that not only the UK but many countries around the world are currently There is a huge demand for medical human resources, especially nursing graduates. And you are always welcome in our country if you are good at foreign languages ​​and have good expertise.

Not only had the opportunity to interact directly with representatives of the UK Government, those who are interested in UK Government postgraduate scholarships had the opportunity to interact with representatives of the Chevening Scholarship Fund, to hear and share. Share of the Fund representative about the application conditions as well as the benefits that the Chevening scholarship brings to students. This is a full scholarship, you will be supported 100% of the cost of studying, accommodation, travel for 1 year to study a master’s degree at UK universities.

At the exchange, speaker Ton Nu Tuong Vy – a former international student who excellently received a scholarship to study abroad for a master’s degree in the UK for a year, shared her journey of academic exploration and cultural, culinary and cultural exploration as well. the people of the land of the fog in 1 year.

Speaker Ton Nu Tuong Vy advises students to boldly apply for scholarships, as long as you have ideals, dreams and dare to challenge, opportunities will come to you. Speaker Tuong Vy also said that after another year of studying in the UK, she not only gained more knowledge but also participated in many community activities, traveled to many countries, and made many international friends. , learn more skills.

The program “UK education and technology journey” is organized by the Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Ho Chi Minh City in collaboration with Hong Bang International University to provide the latest information and policies on education. scholarships, degrees as well as study programs of the UK. In order to create opportunities for students of Hong Bang International University to search for opportunities to hunt for scholarships for postgraduate study and job opportunities, to live in the UK.