admin Under the guidance of President Dr. David C. Malloy, King’s University College, is taking significant strides in fostering cultural and academic connections between the nations of Canada and Vietnam. During their official visit to Vietnam, a delegation from King’s University College formalised a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International University, a key component of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City. This collaboration is set to pave the way for student and faculty exchanges, research partnerships, and innovative 2+2 degree programs.
Fostering Collaborations
King’s University College, located in London, Ontario, Canada, is a publicly funded Catholic University College that welcomes students from all faith backgrounds. It is renowned for its personalised and esteemed general and honours degree programs in the liberal arts, social sciences, management, and a master’s degree in social work. While King’s maintains institutional autonomy, it is academically affiliated with Western University, and graduates receive Western University degrees. The King’s community is deeply committed to the values of social justice, equality, and holistic education.
President Dr. David Malloy expressed his enthusiasm for this venture, stating, “Intra-institute partnerships across diverse nations are essential for King’s internationalisation goals. This partnership will serve as a launchpad for a broader collaboration encompassing faculty, staff, students, and researchers. We look forward to working closely with International University to advance our internationalisation objectives. Currently, 20% of King’s student body consists of international students, including a growing number from Vietnam. We are excited to welcome more Vietnamese students and expand our programs, especially in fields like analytics, decision sciences, and economics.”
Why the Vietnam National University?
International University, a pioneering institution within Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, was established in December 2003. It holds the distinction of being Vietnam’s first public university to use English as the primary language of instruction and research. With over a decade of growth and development, IU boasts more than 10,000 undergraduate students, nearly 600 graduate students, and researchers. IU has earned international recognition for its quality programs and has met various international accreditation standards, making it one of the prestigious institutions in the Vietnamese higher education system.
Details on the Collab
The MoU linked between King’s and International University outlines plans for 2+2 transfer agreements, student exchanges, faculty mobility, joint research initiatives, and collaboration in various fields, with a strong emphasis on economics and analytics and decision sciences. Vice President of International University, Associate Professor Dinh Duc Anh Vu, stated that this partnership holds the promise of fostering our students’ aspirations and nurturing the next generation of global leaders. These collaborative efforts play a vital role in building bridges of cultural understanding, strengthening the bonds between our two nations, all while bringing benefits to our students, faculty, staff, and researchers.
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