UEF signs MOU with St Aloysius, expanding opportunities for education cooperation with India

OCTOBER 20, to strengthen its connection with international educational institutions, UEF welcomed and held an MOU Signing Ceremony with St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), India. This activity provided a basis for developing academic and cultural exchange programs as well as collaborative scientific research, contributing to offering learning and experiential opportunities for lecturers and students from both sides.

UEF promotes education cooperation with India, diversifying international learning destinations for students

Attending the meeting, on behalf of UEF, were Dr. Do Huu Nguyen Loc, Vice President; Dr. Majo George, Dean of the Faculty of Economics; Dr. Do Thi Thu Ha, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economics; and Mr. Tran Luu Phuong Nam, Deputy Director of the UEF International Institute.

The partner delegation included Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ, Vice Chancellor; Rev. Dr. Melwyn D'Cunha, Pro Vice Chancellor; Dr. Royal Praveen D'Souza, Chair, AI and Software Development Centre; and Dr. Roshan Fredrick D'Souza, Chair, International Relations.

During the meeting, representatives of both universities discussed directions for cooperation in the current context, where higher education is placing an emphasis on internationalization and strengthening the connection between learning and practice. St Aloysius University prioritizes promoting lecturer and student exchange as well as research collaboration and publication. These are potential areas for the initial phase, which will provide a basis for both sides to enhance the partnership step by step.

Building on that foundation, the two universities can develop flexible pathway programs, giving students opportunities to experience the learning environment in Vietnam and India both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The partnership development directions also included cademic exchange activities such as specialized student contests, conferences, symposiums, and seminars to increase knowledge exchange and experience sharing as well as encourage ideas for collaborative research.

Representatives of both sides discussed directions for cooperation in the next phase

Besides academic collaboration, St Aloysius representatives also shared their orientation toward integrating education with learners’ entrepreneurship, creativity, and practical skills. Their students are encouraged to develop ideas, actively implement their projects, and gradually apply knowledge in practice. The University also organizes extracurricular and cultural activities, as well as performance art, to create an educational environment where students can explore and leverage their talents, collaborative skills, and self-confidence, instead of only focusing on specialized knowledge.

UEF is consistently promoting internationalization in teaching and learning through expanding its partner network, diversifying collaborative programs, and increasing opportunities for students to gain exposure to international educational environments. The partnerships with Indian universities are expected to offer various learning, exchange, and research options, and at the same time, encourage interaction between Vietnamese students and the international community.

The meeting also featured discussion on the possibilities to connect with businesses, educational institutions, and recruitment agencies with a view to expanding students’ opportunities to gain practical experiences and develop their careers. These directions provide a basis for the partnership to grow beyond academic exchange, aiming at application-based activities to meet learners’ needs for professional development in the international work environment.

The “handshake” between UEF and St Aloysius presents promising quality international educational programs

The MOU Signing Ceremony with St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) continues to demonstrate UEF’s orientation toward international cooperation expansion. The University is step by step building a diverse cooperation network and developing meaningful collaborative programs. On the basis of the MOU, specific cooperative activities in the next phase will provide the lecturer and student community with a wide range of learning experiences, research activities, and cultural exchange events.

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