BUV Enhances Russell Group Portfolio with University of York Partnership

Pathways to Top-tier UK Universities

Building on its growing portfolio of strategic international partnerships, British University Vietnam (BUV) has taken another significant step in connecting Vietnam with top-tier UK universities. The university has officially signed a progression agreement with the University of York, a distinguished member of the UK’s Russell Group of research-intensive universities.

The partnership enables BUV future graduates from The Business School to pursue selected postgraduate programmes at York’s School for Business and Society (*).

As one of the UK’s leading universities, the University of York is consistently recognised among the world’s top institutions (QS World University Rankings 2025: #162). Known for its research excellence, quality teaching, and vibrant international student community, York advances knowledge and addresses global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

This partnership with BUV not only strengthens York’s global engagement but also welcomes outstanding graduates from Vietnam who bring valuable skills and perspectives to enrich the York community.

“We are delighted to partner with BUV, connecting BUV’s high-calibre graduates with the University of York’s School for Business and Society,” share Ms. Lingzi Cook, Global Partnerships Manager, University of York. “BUV students bring strong academic foundations, global perspectives, and a commitment to excellence that will enrich our learning community. In turn, they will have the opportunity to advance their knowledge across a wide range of Master’s programmes while benefiting from York’s research-informed teaching and global networks. Together, we look forward to fostering the next generation of business leaders.”

For BUV, this milestone demonstrates its continued dedication to extending international mobility options for students, giving them the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in top-tier UK universities. It further strengthens BUV’s role as a trusted bridge between Vietnam and the world’s most prestigious academic destinations.

Fast-Track to World-Class Education

For many international students, including those from Vietnam, studying at a Russell Group university is a lifelong ambition. However, these institutions are among the most competitive in the world, with rigorous entry requirements that can be challenging to meet. Through strategic international partnerships, students can access more valuable and attainable pathways to realise this aspiration.

In Vietnam, BUV is the only university with official Russell Group partnerships, now spanning seven institutions: University of London, University of Liverpool, University of Bristol, University of Exeter, University of Southampton, University of Sheffield, and most recently, the University of York. This achievement demonstrates BUV’s commitment not only to delivering a world-class learning environment in Vietnam, but also to enriching students’ academic journeys with diverse international experiences and access to top-tier global education.

Beside British accredited degrees earned at BUV in Vietnam, BUV students can also diversify their learning experiences overseas with a network of 72 prestigious universities across 17 countries in 5 continents. In addition to progression opportunities, students can choose from short-term study abroad or semester exchange programmes, or transfer to a BUV partner university overseas in their final one or two years at one of the world’s top-ranked institutions.

Compared to independent applicants, BUV students enjoy a seamless and stress-free process to fast-track international academic opportunities with four key advantages:

• Pre-mapped and Customised Pathways: All international academic opportunities are pre-mapped and tailored specifically for BUV students and graduates, helping them make the most of their BUV credits, save time and costs, while still enjoying a truly authentic international education experience.
• Lighten the Application Load:
  With comprehensive support from the BUV International Office on academic pathways and application procedures, students can reduce their application workload by up to 70–80%.
• Streamlined Admissions with High Success Rate: BUV offers exclusive academic pathways with potential waivers for conditional entry requirements, including English proficiency tests and entrance exams. With dedicated support from the BUV International Office, students enjoy a remarkable 90% success rate across all international student mobility programmes.
• Guaranteed Partner Scholarships: 100% of qualified students recommended by BUV International Office have a guaranteed opportunity to receive scholarships from partner universities, subject to funding availability and application timing.

With a vision to be recognised as the number one international university in Vietnam and the surrounding regions, BUV strives to equip students with strong academic knowledge and enrich their global outlook through diverse international experiences. By fostering cross-cultural understanding, adaptability, and resilience, BUV prepares its graduates to become the next generation of future-ready global citizens.

(*): subject to the fulfilment of academic and admission requirements.