Vietnamese-German University, lighthouse in bilateral ties
Vietnamese-German University, lighthouse in bilateral ties
The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is a key part of the educational cooperation between Vietnam and Germany, particularly Hessen state, heard a recent seminar in Wiesbaden city, Hessen.
An outdoor sport activity organised by VGU (Source: vgu.edu.vn)
Berlin (VNA) – The Vietnamese-German University (VGU)is a key part of the educational cooperation between Vietnamand Germany, particularly Hessen state, heard a recent seminar in Wiesbaden city, Hessen.
The November 27 event was held by the VGU and the World UniversityService (WUS), with the participation of Vietnamese intellectuals and studentsin Germany.
Speakingat the seminar, Karin Müller, who is in charge ofinternational cooperation at the Hessen Ministry of Science and Arts, said theministry will always support the VGU.
VGU Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Ha Thuc Viensaid the VGU was formed on the basis of the administrative model and academicprinciples of Germany’stertiary education system, towards excellence in training and research.
Apart from providing quality human resources for Vietnam, the VGU also aims to promote scientificresearch and technological transfer, he added, calling on young Vietnamesestudents in Germanyto work for the university after returning home.
WUS President Kambiz Ghawami said the VGU is a unique projectwhich reflects the long-term vision of the Vietnamese and German Governments tobuild smart cities and apply achievements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The VGU is likely to make great contributions to Vietnam’sdevelopment, especially its sustainable development, he noted.
He said Hessen authorities have considered Vietnam a toppriority partner in cooperation, particularly in education, and through theWUS, Hessen has granted more than 4,000 scholarships to Vietnamese students.
The VGU was the first public university in Vietnam formedunder an agreement between the two governments.
Since its inception in Binh Duong province, southern Vietnam, in2008, the VGU has been regarded as a key project between the two governments,and the most successful tertiary educational cooperation projects of the Germangovernment and the Hessen authorities.
The university aims to become a leading researchuniversity in Southeast Asia and the first choice for students, lecturers andscientists in engineering, information technology, business and economics inVietnam.-VNA
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The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
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An outdoor sport activity organised by VGU (Source: vgu.edu.vn) 
