DUE Signs Cooperation Agreement with Prince of Songkla University to Expand International Education and Research
12/11/2026
On the morning of November 12, 2026, in Phuket, Thailand, the University of Economics, The University of Danang (DUE), and Prince of Songkla University (PSU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a new step in expanding international educational cooperation, developing joint academic programmes and promoting scientific research.
Representing DUE at the signing ceremony was Associate Professor Dang Tung Lam, Vice Rector of the university.
During the visit and working programme, the DUE delegation held discussions with PSU's Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism (FHT) at its Phuket Campus. The faculty is ranked No. 1 in Thailand in tourism, hospitality and service management education and research, according to QS and Shanghai Ranking assessments. It is also expected to serve as the focal point for coordinating cooperation between the two universities in the coming years.
The agreement outlines four key areas of cooperation:
Student Exchange: The two universities will promote undergraduate and postgraduate student exchange programmes, particularly in Tourism, Hospitality and Business Administration, including MBA programmes related to Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Development of International 2+2 Joint Degree Pathways: Both sides plan to develop 2+2 articulation programmes, allowing students to complete two years at DUE and two years at PSU. The initiative will facilitate credit recognition and expand international study opportunities.
Under the proposed framework, DUE students majoring in International Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel Management and Tourism Business Administration will have opportunities to pursue suitable transfer pathways at PSU in fields including Business Administration, Creative Business and Entrepreneurship, Hotel Management, Tourism and Travel, Aviation Management and related disciplines.
Postgraduate Education Cooperation: The universities will strengthen master's and doctoral-level cooperation, particularly in Tourism and Hospitality, through academic exchanges, faculty and doctoral researcher networking, and joint research initiatives.
Joint Research and Annual International Academic Conferences: Both institutions aim to establish joint research groups in Tourism and Hospitality, promote international publications, undertake inter-university research projects and strengthen academic collaboration.
In particular, DUE and FHT–PSU agreed to work towards jointly organising an annual international scientific conference on Tourism and Hospitality. The initiative aims to establish an academic platform connecting Vietnamese and Thai researchers, experts and industry representatives, contributing to research advancement, innovation and sustainable tourism development.
The partnership with PSU, together with closer engagement with its Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, reinforces DUE's internationalisation strategy. It is expected to broaden international learning opportunities for students, enhance educational quality and strengthen research capacity in Tourism and Hospitality.
About Prince of Songkla University (PSU)
Established in 1967, Prince of Songkla University was the first university in southern Thailand and is now one of the country's reputable public higher education institutions. PSU operates five campuses and is recognised for its strengths in scientific research, international cooperation and high-quality human resource development.
At its Phuket Campus, the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism specialises in education and research in Tourism and Hospitality, playing an important role in academic networking and international partnerships.
According to published rankings, PSU is ranked sixth in Thailand and placed in the 851–900 band globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Notably, its Hospitality & Leisure Management subject is ranked among the world's Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, highlighting the university's international standing in Tourism and Hospitality.