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International OfficeAbout the International Office

British University Vietnam is proud of its extensive partnership network in the corporate world and the global education market.

BUV International Office provides students with various opportunities to study, enhance their international experience, and expand their global partnership network, helping them develop their cross-culture competencies in their future work and life.

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STUDENT MOBILITY

BUV’s global mobility programme provides students with opportunities to study overseas during their degrees to enhance their international experience. We are committed to developing a generation of global citizens who can succeed anywhere in the world.

 

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INBOUND EXCHANGE

Students from our partner universities are eligible to study at BUV through exchange programmes. Inbound exchange students can choose either a one-semester or two-semester study period at BUV. Short-term study students will receive full support and equal benefits from BUV staff and faculty during their exchange study period in BUV.

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OUTBOUND EXCHANGE

BUV’s outbound exchange programme enables BUV students to study in many renowned universities globally without paying extra tuition fees. Students can choose to study one semester or a full year overseas to enrich their learning experience as well as their global skill-sets.

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GLOBAL TRANSFER

BUV’s degrees are globally recognised degrees. All BUV students have the opportunity to transfer and complete their degrees in any of the prestigious institutions that BUV has established partnership links with. In addition, BUV students are eligible to transfer to partner institutions within the University of London and Staffordshire University’s international network in over 60 countries.

This global transfer programme provides BUV students unique opportunities to experience high-quality education both in Vietnam and overseas.

Click to view list of Institutions that BUV students can transfer at

GLOBAL STUDIESGlobal Study


STUDY TOURS

BUV welcomes students from all over the world to come to Vietnam to study and experience one of the most buoyant economies in the region. BUV also sends students to different places internationally to develop their knowledge, professional skills and cross-cultural competencies.


WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY?

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ORAN STONE PHILPOTTS-WARDLE

BUV has been a great experience. I’d say it’s been really welcoming. It’s been really nice to meet all students here as well and hear their thoughts and opinion and stuff as well, and mixing with the different culture as well. Seeing how people live and what they are doing at their best time as well actually and their thoughts on outside of the world as well actually. And the lecturers have been really good, really knowledgeable as well, and really passionate on their subjects actually.

The SU Global Office has been back and forth constantly trying to arrange part of the trips, funding, making sure we have people in place to make sure we get places. The BUV section’s been outstanding, especially Linh and Hien as well.

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BETHANY ROSE FOX

I loved being at British University Vietnam. I looked at facilities, so there’s a lot here that we don’t have, so you’ve got like a Nap Room and a lot of places that you can socialise between different people. The campus’s really big, and I love the fact that you’ve got quite a lot of environmental aspects in the campus as well.

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MEGAN LOUISE GUEST

The BUV has been absolutely amazing. I’ve got two-week experience. The staff, especially Chris and Lylia, have give us such an amazing opportunity going from the North of Vietnam down to the South and exploring the different areas, see the different agricultural and ecological methods that they use here in Vietnam.

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Mercy Hannah Aderonke Owoade

The one thing that I’m most impressed in Vietnam is the people. The people in this country is so nice and so caring to each other, especially when you are on street, people would reach you and say hi and everything. And I love how the culture is because at night you can just walk around and multiple people they just interact and it’s really good.

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Dang Anh Minh Anh

Scotland was the first country outside of my home country Vietnam that I have been to. There were some minor struggles at first, nonetheless, they only occurred in the beginning and most of my time at University of Stirling has been pleasant and memorable. I have learned how to be a global citizen, work in an international environment, and approach learning more proactively.

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Nguyen Ha Vy

Thanks to this programme, I had six months of studying, living, experiencing Germany, and perhaps backpacking around Europe during my free time. I truly believe this six-month journey is a precious and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

International OfficeInternational Partnership

International partnerships are an important cornerstone in achieving BUV’s mission of offering our students a truly international education environment. BUV is committed to building up strong relationships with organisations all over the world, including businesses, industry organisations, and other leading higher education institutions.
BUV’s international partnership strategy is focused on the quality, not the quantity, of its international partners and we strongly believe that at its core it is about building relationships that benefit all stakeholders on a global scale.

Go to GLOBAL STUDIES to see our international partnership network

Or contact our BUV International Office team at  international@buv.edu.vn for more details.

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International OfficeInternational student support

BUV is committed to providing not only a distinctively multi-cultural learning environment but also authentic opportunities for local and international students as we prepare them with robust skill sets to become global citizens of the future. We aim to diversify student experiences locally and internationally through activities such as global seminars/workshops, global virtual internships, study tours, academic exchange programmes, and many more.

To find out more about BUV International Student Supports, please visit

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORTSInternational Student Support

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Each student, from their first day at BUV, will be introduced to a dedicated team of academic staff who will provide academic support or guidance at any time student needs from the start until they complete their study at BUV.

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GLOBAL BUDDY PROGRAMME

The Global Buddy team is a group of BUV volunteers who dedicate their time and commitment to supporting international students with on and off-campus services. BUV buddies shall be the first point of contact for each foreign student during their whole study period at BUV. As local students, BUV Buddies will support international students to quickly adapt to a new learning environment and get on with the nuances of Vietnamese culture. Together, they will explore how to live in harmony and connect within the community.

Get to know more about the BUV Global Buddy programme, please visit

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORTSInternational Student Support

WELLBEING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT

British University Vietnam provides confidential, ethical, and high-quality professional counselling to all current students, including full-time local and international students as well as international inbound exchange students free of charge.

Find out more about Wellbeing and Psychological Support, please visit

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

BUV provides comprehensive and free of charge support that was designed to assist international students in achieving academic progress, with dedicated support personnel who can be contacted 24/7 to provide instant information or support for international students when needed.

WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY?

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ALEXANDRU VESELIN GLIGU

The most important we got is the buddy we have so far. Obviously we have dinner before so we have information before, we know exactly what to expect and what we embark on but when we reached here I was really impressed by the system and the buddy and how much time they spend with us and I was so stressed when I am getting close to my deadline and I was impressed that they have actually time to spend with us when due deadline… so I was impressed with the organization and obviously people in charge and how everything was perfectly organized.

It has been a great experience so far. I am really impressed with everything that happened. We have some workshops about tourism, about Vietnam as well. I was really impressed by that and the speaker.

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DALISAY GAGUI ATASHA BYNA

Being a CGDP student requires appropriate hardware to work on our assignments, and as I did not have such equipment at home, I had to go to campus to do them. This proved difficult during the pandemic when we all had to study online. Thankfully, BUV lent me a PC from the computer lab–a full set, including headphones and all, until I was done with my work. Not only that, throughout my time at BUV, any questions that I may have were kindly answered by the staff. I’m extremely grateful for their support, patience, and understanding.

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DENISOVICH EVGENIYA

I was adapted to Vietnamese environment long time before I entered BUV, but I am very thankful to the university for introducing me to many of my Vietnamese peers with whom I became good friends.

I am also very delighted with BUV’s faculty. Some lecturers have expressed themselves towards me not only as teaching professionals, but as supportive friends who help me to adapt to the new teaching environment.

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International OfficeMeet the team
Meet the team

Hien Nguyen

Head, International Mobility and Partnerships

Having graduated from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Hien has built strong competency in developing and managing international partnership relations for organisations in the commercial and higher education sectors.

With over 11 years of work experience in international organisations, of which 7 years in the Higher education sector, as BUV International Office Manager, Hien manages all partnership links with international institutions and educational partners and oversees all global engagement activities for the University.

Having graduated from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Hien has built strong competency in developing and managing international partnership relations for organisations in the commercial and higher education sectors.

With over 11 years of work experience in international organisations, of which 7 years in the Higher education sector, as BUV International Office Manager, Hien manages all partnership links with international institutions and educational partners and oversees all global engagement activities for the University.

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Trang Bui

International Mobility Programme Officer

Trang’s professional journey commenced in hospitality, where she honed skills in delivering exceptional customer service and managing operations in international hospitality settings before her strong passion for education sparked a transition in her career trajectory. In her recent role as Programme Manager at CHM International Institute, she orchestrated the successful delivery of UK undergraduate Hospitality Management courses awarded by Pearson and the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality. Now as a member of the International Office, Trang is merging her experience in hospitality with that in education to strategically facilitate various inbound mobility programmes at BUV. Her meticulous approach and attention to detail continues to enhance the academic-cultural-professional experiences of international students at BUV.

Trang’s professional journey commenced in hospitality, where she honed skills in delivering exceptional customer service and managing operations in international hospitality settings before her strong passion for education sparked a transition in her career trajectory. In her recent role as Programme Manager at CHM International Institute, she orchestrated the successful delivery of UK undergraduate Hospitality Management courses awarded by Pearson and the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality. Now as a member of the International Office, Trang is merging her experience in hospitality with that in education to strategically facilitate various inbound mobility programmes at BUV. Her meticulous approach and attention to detail continues to enhance the academic-cultural-professional experiences of international students at BUV.

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Mai Nguyen

International Engagement Officer

Returning to Vietnam after 6 years pursuing MA in education and working as International Student Coordinator in South Korea, Mai Nguyen has a wealth of expertise in managing outbound mobility programmes, she endeavours to support BUVers in experiencing study and living abroad at partner institutions of BUV International Office. With insights in this field, she is well equipped to guide students through a smooth transition into exchange and transfer opportunities abroad.

Returning to Vietnam after 6 years pursuing MA in education and working as International Student Coordinator in South Korea, Mai Nguyen has a wealth of expertise in managing outbound mobility programmes, she endeavours to support BUVers in experiencing study and living abroad at partner institutions of BUV International Office. With insights in this field, she is well equipped to guide students through a smooth transition into exchange and transfer opportunities abroad.

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Ly Vu

International Office Administrator

Ly Vu holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and a master’s degree in international studies from Seoul National University. Driven by her passion for international affairs, she has gained five years of experience as a Programme Officer at a government organisation, coordinating and managing international exchange programs for Vietnamese and foreign youth. Her education and expertise in international cooperation will position her to make significant contributions and provide valuable support to the team.

Ly Vu holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and a master’s degree in international studies from Seoul National University. Driven by her passion for international affairs, she has gained five years of experience as a Programme Officer at a government organisation, coordinating and managing international exchange programs for Vietnamese and foreign youth. Her education and expertise in international cooperation will position her to make significant contributions and provide valuable support to the team.

International OfficeGet in touch

If you are a student and would like to explore global engagement programmes in BUV; or,

If you are an international institution and would be interested in establishing a new partnership link with BUV

Please contact BUV International Office at international@buv.edu.vn

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