Việt Nam, Singaporean universities tie up for training, scientific research

Representatives of the Việt Nam National University-HCM City and the National University of Singapore on January 24 sign an MoU for co-operation in training and scientific research. — Photo www.sggp.org.vn

HCM CITY — The Việt Nam National University-HCM City and the National University of Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding for co-operation in training and scientific research.

It provides a pathway for students who have completed the first three years of their bachelor’s programme at VNU-HCMC to obtain a master’s degree at NUS.

Speaking at the signing memory held last week, Aaron Thean, deputy president and provost at NUS, said students of VNU-HCMC could transfer to NUS and would receive a bachelor’s degree from their Vietnamese university and a master’s from NUS. 

Outstanding students could then get a scholarship for a four-year NUS doctoral programme, he added.

VNU-HCM chancellor Vũ Hải Quân said the two sides plan to prioritise the implementation of integrated training programmes in key training areas, including semi-conductors, artificial intelligence, bio-technology, and bio-medicine. 

They have also agreed to develop research co-operation, exchange lecturers and build and implement training programmes for improving leadership skills for Vietnamese students.

They will foster research exchange opportunities and co-operation in areas of common interest; academic materials, teaching, scientific research, and academic exchange; and opportunities for technology commercialisation.

They will also jointly organise and participate in academic and scientific activities such as seminars and conferences. — VNS