About the International Office British University Vietnam is proud of its extensive partnership network in the corporate world and the global education market.
Chris Jeffery, Chief Academic Officer: “British University Vietnam believes in the true meaning of partnership, the BUV International Office is part of our further development in this area. The team provides a full one-stop-shop for institution partners as well as students. Vietnam is an exciting, promising, energetic country with ambitious plans for further development. No matter the field, no matter the interest, the country will provide an excellent experience for students and give them an insight into one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.”
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.
BUV has always been a gateway for our local and international talents to access worldwide education and labour markets.
Global engagement 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.
Get to know more about these opportunities here.
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.
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.
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.
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?
“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”.
“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”.
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.
International 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.
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.
Get to know more about the BUV faculty team here.
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 here.
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 here.
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?
“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 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”
“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 where 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”.
“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”.
International 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.
Click here to see our international partnership network or contact our BUV International Office team for more details.
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Get in touch Meet the team
Lee McMillan
Academic International Partnership Advisor
Hien Nguyen
International Office Manager
Giang Tran
Associate Manager, International Course Office
Thang Nguyen
International Career Placement Officer
Linh Chu
Global Engagement Officer
Lee McMillan
Academic International Partnership AdvisorLee started working at BUV in 2018. She holds a TEFL, PGDBJ and an MA Degree in History from the University of Glasgow.
As Academic International Partnership Advisor, Lee will draw on her experience working as a Broadcast Journalist and corporate Sales & Event Manager, helping her engage international partners and corporations. She will continue to strengthen her corporate relationships here in Vietnam.
Lee started working at BUV in 2018. She holds a TEFL, PGDBJ and an MA Degree in History from the University of Glasgow.
As Academic International Partnership Advisor, Lee will draw on her experience working as a Broadcast Journalist and corporate Sales & Event Manager, helping her engage international partners and corporations. She will continue to strengthen her corporate relationships here in Vietnam.
Hien Nguyen
International Office ManagerHaving 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.
Giang Tran
Associate Manager, International Course OfficeRecently returning to Vietnam after 11 years of living abroad, Giang brings a broad perspective on contemporary practices in international education, especially in Higher Education. With 7 years of working in international universities in Switzerland and Australia, her expertise is managing and monitoring international student enrolments and academic performance. Her contribution to the International Office will ensure and enhance the standard quality of BUV students’ academic performance and also strengthen the global aspect of our practices as a whole
Recently returning to Vietnam after 11 years of living abroad, Giang brings a broad perspective on contemporary practices in international education, especially in Higher Education. With 7 years of working in international universities in Switzerland and Australia, her expertise is managing and monitoring international student enrolments and academic performance. Her contribution to the International Office will ensure and enhance the standard quality of BUV students’ academic performance and also strengthen the global aspect of our practices as a whole
Thang Nguyen
International Career Placement OfficerThang has five years of experience in educational counselling and is a member of the Asia Pacific Career Development Association. With his passion and expertise in career development, he provides international students with career counselling and career planning services, boosting their confidence before entering the workforce. Thang always does his best to assist students with their internship applications, helping them understand more about the world of work.
Thang has five years of experience in educational counselling and is a member of the Asia Pacific Career Development Association. With his passion and expertise in career development, he provides international students with career counselling and career planning services, boosting their confidence before entering the workforce. Thang always does his best to assist students with their internship applications, helping them understand more about the world of work.
Linh Chu
Global Engagement OfficerLinh holds a Master’s degree in Marketing and International Management in the UK and achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Global Business and Finance from one of the leading universities in the USA. With nearly 6 years of studying and working in an international environment, she has made a milestone shift in her career from retail to the higher education sector.
Linh’s previous experience working in International Student Services for a US public university shaped her passion for supporting students and her commitment to fostering cultural diversity on campus. With her great passion for higher education, Linh will contribute to generating invaluable global engagement opportunities for BUV students and international partner institutions in the coming future.
Linh holds a Master’s degree in Marketing and International Management in the UK and achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Global Business and Finance from one of the leading universities in the USA. With nearly 6 years of studying and working in an international environment, she has made a milestone shift in her career from retail to the higher education sector.
Linh’s previous experience working in International Student Services for a US public university shaped her passion for supporting students and her commitment to fostering cultural diversity on campus. With her great passion for higher education, Linh will contribute to generating invaluable global engagement opportunities for BUV students and international partner institutions in the coming future.
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 buv-internationaloffice@buv.edu.vn