Conference on International Cooperation for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year
07/10/2025
On October 7, 2025, the University of Economics - University of Da Nang hosted the Conference on International Cooperation for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. The conference aimed to review the results of international cooperation activities across the University of Da Nang in recent times, while identifying key tasks and solutions for the upcoming period. The goal is to leverage international cooperation to enhance training quality, contributing to the successful implementation of UD’s objectives for the 2025 - 2026 academic year.
In his keynote address, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu, Director of the University of Da Nang, emphasized the role of international cooperation in expanding academic opportunities and elevating UD’s position within Vietnam’s higher education system and the region.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu delivering the keynote address
During the conference, Ms. Ho Long Ngoc, Deputy Head of the Science and International Cooperation Department, presented the Report on International Cooperation Activities for the 2024-2025 academic year, highlighting significant achievements across various aspects:
Legal Framework and Governance Mechanisms: UD has progressively refined its management regulations, decentralization policies, and guidelines, establishing a unified legal framework for international cooperation activities across the university.
Deepening International Cooperation: The network of partners has expanded, with effective implementation of signed cooperation agreements. Numerous joint training programs and student-faculty exchange initiatives have been stably maintained. Notably, student exchange programs have shifted to a two-way model, not only welcoming international students but also sending UD students to participate in study programs, internships, summer camps, and international scholarships, enhancing foreign language proficiency, global skills, and academic experiences.
Increased Academic and Research Activities: The number of international conferences, collaborative projects, scholarships, and international faculty has risen. Many activities have aligned with local and regional development strategies.
Elevating Reputation and Status: UD’s international rankings have continued to improve, with the internationalization criterion achieving high rankings, affirming the university’s role and influence within Vietnam’s higher education system.
Ms. Ho Long Ngoc presenting the Report on International Cooperation Activities for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Despite these achievements, the report also highlighted limitations that need addressing. Although UD has significant potential, international cooperation faces challenges in three areas: administrative procedures, funding, and human resources. Cooperation activities are not yet uniform across units, and international research and training collaborations have room for further development.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Huy, Rector of the University of Economics - University of Da Nang, speaking at the conference
Following lively discussions, the conference agreed on several key directions and tasks to drive the next phase of development: refining mechanisms and policies to create a favorable legal framework; enhancing the quality of human resources and fostering an international environment; diversifying and sustaining international training programs; leveraging the strengths of a regional university through interdisciplinary collaboration; upgrading facilities and support services for internationalization; diversifying and mobilizing financial resources; and developing international networks and the university’s academic brand.
Delegates exchanging ideas and discussing at the conference
In his concluding remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu commended the efforts and achievements of UD’s member institutions and affiliated units. International cooperation has seen positive progress, demonstrated by the expansion of the partner network and the effective implementation of academic exchange programs and research collaborations.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu delivering the concluding remarks
The Conference on International Cooperation for the 2025-2026 academic year reaffirmed the University of Da Nang’s commitment to expanding academic collaboration and promoting international integration, aiming to become a prestigious education and research hub in the region and the world.
