BUV Joins High-Level Forum at Tsinghua University, Contributing to the Advancement of Vietnam-China Education Cooperation

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British University Vietnam joins state-level education forum in Beijing, signing cooperation agreements with two Chinese universities during General Secretary, President To Lam’s state visit to China.

British University Vietnam (BUV), led by Professor Rick Bennett, Vice President, attended the Vietnam-China Forum on Higher Education Cooperation, Science, Technology and Innovation, held at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, within the framework of the state visit to China by General Secretary, President To Lam.

The forum was attended by high-level delegations from both countries, alongside representatives from leading universities in Vietnam and China. Discussions centred on four key themes: coordinated development of higher education and building a regional talent community; international cooperation in executive training linked to the Vietnam-China industrial chain; environment and sustainable development; and artificial intelligence, digital education, and technology governance cooperation.

General Secretary and President To Lam and senior delegates from both countries at Tsinghua University, China. (Photo courtesy: Vietnam News Agency)

“The Top Priority Among Priorities”

In his opening address at the forum, General Secretary, President To Lam underscored the strategic importance of education cooperation between the two nations, affirming that “education, training, and the development of high-quality human resources must be the top priority among priorities.”

“I firmly believe that by faithfully carrying forward the legacy of friendship painstakingly nurtured by previous generations, with trust as the foundation, substantive cooperation as the driving force, science, technology and innovation as the breakthrough, and youth as the bridge to the future, Vietnam-China relations will certainly continue to develop in a positive, healthy, stable, and enduringly sustainable manner, delivering tangible benefits to the peoples of both countries and making active contributions to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world,” said General Secretary, President To Lam.

Delivering the opening remarks at the Forum, General Secretary and State President To Lam emphasised that education and human resource development will be a defining priority in the new phase of Vietnam-China relations. (Photo courtesy: Vietnam News Agency)

The event took place against the backdrop of the Vietnam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership entering a new phase of development, with education and science-technology identified as key pillars. Approximately 25,000 Vietnamese students are currently studying in China, and demand for training cooperation between the two countries continues to grow.

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Professor Rick Bennett, Vice President of BUV, said: “BUV is proud to be the only international university from Vietnam present and contributing at this important forum. Our presence reflects BUV’s commitment to providing international-standard higher education options for Chinese students in particular, and Asian students in general, while building strategic partnerships with reputable Chinese enterprises expanding their operations in Vietnam. This direction contributes to realising the vision set out by the senior leaders of both countries, in which education and high-quality human resource development are positioned as the foremost priority in Vietnam-China cooperation in this new era.”

From Commitment to Action

Alongside its participation in the high-level Forum, BUV signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Communication University of China (CUC) and Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT). Both are leading higher education institutions listed among China’s key universities under Project 211 and Project 985 — strategic national initiatives aimed at building world-class universities. Partnering with these two prestigious institutions opens pathways for high-quality academic exchange while supporting the development of skilled talent to meet the demands of the digital age in both countries.

Professor Rick Bennett, Vice President of BUV, signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Communication University of China – one of the world’s leading institutions in journalism, broadcasting and digital content.

BUV’s new partnership with Beijing Institute of Technology, one of China’s most prestigious engineering universities, marks a significant expansion of the university’s academic collaboration network across the region.

Under these agreements, the universities will pursue bilateral cooperation across multiple areas, including student and faculty exchanges, development of dual-degree programmes, short-term training, strengthening scientific research, building postgraduate study pathways, and collaborating to enhance international ranking positions.

These agreements, signed alongside the state-level forum, elevate the cooperative relationships that BUV has been actively building with education partners in China. In December 2025, BUV signed a strategic cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) under the Ministry of Education of China, elevating the relationship from official recognition to strategic bilateral cooperation. BUV is the only international university in Vietnam to be officially recognised by China’s Ministry of Education as a qualified foreign institution, with its degrees verified and recognised in China.

Most recently, BUV was honoured by the Hunan Federation of Enterprises for its contributions to the Chinese business community in Vietnam, further affirming the mutually beneficial partnership between the university and the Chinese business community.

As the first university in Vietnam to achieve comprehensive accreditation from QAA (the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education) and having maintained a QS 5-star overall rating for six consecutive years (2022-2028), BUV continues to affirm its pioneering role in delivering high-quality British education experiences, working towards its vision of becoming the leading international university in Vietnam and the surrounding region.

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越南英国大学出席清华大学高级论坛，助力越中教育合作迈上新台阶 

越南英国大学出席在北京举行的国家级教育论坛，并在越南总书记、国家主席苏林对中国进行国事访问期间，与两所中国高校签署合作协议。 

河内，2026年4月14日 —— 越南英国大学（BUV）由常务副校长里克·贝内特教授率团，出席了在中国北京清华大学举行的“越中高等教育合作、科技与创新论坛“。此次论坛系越南总书记、国家主席苏林对中国国事访问系列活动之一。 

论坛汇聚了两国高级别代表团，以及越中两国顶尖高校的代表。与会各方围绕四大核心议题展开讨论：高等教育协调发展与建设区域人才共同体；结合越中产业链开展高管培训国际合作；环境与可持续发展；以及人工智能、数字教育与技术治理合作。 

“重中之重“ 

越南总书记、国家主席苏林在论坛开幕致辞中强调了两国教育合作的战略重要性，明确指出“教育、培训与高质量人力资源开发，必须成为重中之重“。 

苏林表示：“我坚信，只要我们忠实传承几代人精心培育的友好传统，以信任为基石、以务实合作为动力、以科技创新为突破口、以青年为面向未来的桥梁，越中关系必将继续朝着积极、健康、稳定、持久可持续的方向发展，切实造福两国人民，为地区和世界的和平、合作与发展作出积极贡献。“ 

此次活动恰逢越中全面战略合作伙伴关系进入新发展阶段，教育与科技被确立为合作的重要支柱。目前，约有25,000名越南学生在华就读，两国培训合作需求持续增长。 

在论坛间隙，BUV常务副校长里克·贝内特教授表示：“BUV荣幸地成为唯一出席并参与贡献这一重要论坛的越南国际大学。我们的出席彰显了BUV的承诺 – 为中国学生及亚洲学生提供国际标准的高等教育选择，同时与在越投资的知名中国企业构建战略伙伴关系。这一方向有助于落实两国高层领导人共同的愿景 – 在新时代的越中合作中，将教育与高质量人力资源开发置于首要优先地位。“ 

从承诺到行动 

在出席高级别论坛的同时，BUV与中国传媒大学（CUC）及北京理工大学（BIT）分别签署了合作谅解备忘录。两所高校均为中国重点高等教育机构，同属国家“211工程“与“985工程“——这两项战略性国家计划旨在建设世界一流大学。 

根据协议，各方将在多个领域深入开展双边合作，包括学生与教师互换、联合学位项目开发、短期培训、加强科学研究、构建研究生升学通道，以及携手提升国际声誉。 

与这两所知名高校建立合作关系，不仅为高质量学术交流开辟了新渠道，也有助于为两国数字时代发展培养所需的高技能人才。 

上述协议与国家级论坛同步签署，将BUV与中国教育伙伴积极构建的合作关系提升至新高度。2025年12月，BUV与中国教育部下属中国留学服务中心（CSCSE）签署战略合作谅解备忘录，将双方关系从官方认可提升为战略双边合作。BUV是越南首批获得中国教育部认可的合格境外院校，其学位在中国得到核验与认可。 

此外，BUV近期荣获湖南省企业联合会授予的出色贡献荣誉，以表彰其对在越中国企业界的贡献，进一步印证了该校与中国商界之间互利共赢的伙伴关系。 

作为越南首所获得英国高等教育质量保障署（QAA）全面认证的大学，并连续六年（2022—2028年）保持QS五星综合评级，BUV持续彰显其在提供高质量英式教育方面的先行者地位，致力于实现成为越南及周边地区领先国际大学的愿景。