Cập nhật lần cuối vào 04/04/2025
April 3, 2025 – Hong Bang International University (HIU) warmly welcomed a delegation representing the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, the Institute of International Education (IIE), and senior leaders from 20 U.S. universities, within the framework of the “Vietnam International Academic Partnership Program” (IAPP Vietnam),
Not only does this event reflect HIU’s long-standing orientation towards fostering international academic connections, but it also holds special significance, opening up comprehensive and strategic cooperation opportunities between the university and leading U.S. universities. The cooperation directions include the development of joint training programs, scientific research in high-tech fields, academic and student exchange, and collaboration with businesses in international workforce training.
This reception of the U.S. university delegation also marks an important step forward for HIU in concretizing Vietnam’s policy of internationalizing education, while affirming the university’s position as a reputable partner in the global educational cooperation network.
Strategic Cooperation Opportunities Between HIU and Prestigious U.S. Universities
In his opening remarks, Mr. Justin Walls – representative of the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City – affirmed: “This is a journey of sustainable development. Today, we continue to write the next chapter of that journey by building deep academic relationships between our two countries.” He also expressed his pride in accompanying and supporting HIU in initiatives that promote educational cooperation, a strategically important activity in the new phase of the Vietnam-U.S. bilateral relationship.
On behalf of Ms. Sammer Saleh Jones – Head of the IIE delegation, Director of Global Relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – she emphasized that the purpose of the visit was not only to meet but also to share, listen, and jointly create new educational values in the context of globalization: “We have prepared very carefully for this trip. This is not simply a working session, but a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with Vietnamese partners in long-term, sustainable collaborations.”
The U.S. delegation also expressed their desire to share some cooperation opportunities they had prepared after learning about HIU beforehand.
HIU – A Potential Partner in the Vietnam-U.S. Education Strategy
As a young, dynamic, and modern private university, HIU currently offers nearly 50 undergraduate programs with 15,000 students and 25 postgraduate and continuing education programs with 3,000 learners.
With a modern infrastructure system, internationally standardized training programs, and a clear research-practice orientation, Hong Bang International University is being assessed as one of the institutions with the potential for extensive cooperation with U.S. universities.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Khac Cuong – Vice-Rector of HIU emphasized: “We are committed to building practical and long-term cooperation models with U.S. universities, especially in high-quality human resource training and applied research. This is a strategic step for HIU to integrate more deeply into the global academic network.”
The U.S. delegation expressed their desire to hear from HIU, share practical experiences, and jointly develop practical cooperation programs that create long-term value for faculty, students, and the academic communities of both nations.
Strategic Cooperation Directions Proposed Between HIU and U.S. Universities Include:
- Bilateral Joint Training: Developing articulation models such as 4+2 (Doctor of Medicine), 4+1 (Pharmacist), and 3+1 (Nursing), helping HIU students access international degrees and expand global learning opportunities.
- Academic and Student Exchange: Strengthening the exchange of faculty and students, organizing international conferences and seminars.
- Medical Technology Research: Collaborating on joint research projects in health and the development of new medical technologies.
- Community Activities: Participating in grassroots health projects, supporting disadvantaged people, and providing disease prevention education; supporting startup projects for students.
- High-Quality Human Resource Training Cooperation: Collaborating with U.S. corporations to develop training programs suitable for the needs of the international labor market.
In addition, Dr. Vu Thi Phuong Anh – Director of the Institute of Training and International Cooperation – expressed her hope that welcoming American students to study and experience Vietnam will contribute to promoting cultural exchange, sharing skills, and forming a generation of global citizens. “I believe that today’s connection is not accidental but a predestined relationship. This is a journey of intergenerational connection; the young people of today will go out into the world, and one day they will return to continue the mission of connecting for the next generation.”
On this occasion, the U.S. delegation also spent time exploring HIU’s training facilities, mainly the modern practice rooms and laboratories of the Faculty of Health Sciences. The delegation was particularly impressed when visiting the Sulyna Hotel within HIU, which is also the practice area for students in Hospitality Management; Tourism and Travel Services Management under the Faculty of Economics – Management. The guests clearly felt the professionalism and creativity in HIU’s training methods and were very interested in the cakes and drinks made by the faculty and students themselves.
