Representing VNUF at the meeting were Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dien – President, along with leaders from the International Cooperation Division, Academic Affairs Division, and Faculty of Forestry.

From NWAFU, the delegation included Ms. Kang Jile – Deputy Dean of the College of International Education; Prof. Huang Luwen – Deputy Dean of the College of Information Engineering; Prof. Wang Hongmei – Deputy Dean of the College of Economics and Management; Prof. An Xiaopeng – College of Animal Science and Technology; and Prof. Fan Lichao – College of Natural Resources and Environment.

In his welcome speech, Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dien expressed his pleasure at receiving the delegation and emphasized that international student exchange and internships are key strategies for VNUF to help students access global learning and working environments.

During the meeting, the two universities discussed strategic cooperation directions, including faculty and student exchange, joint research, international conferences, and notably, scholarship programs for VNUF students wishing to study at NWAFU. Both sides agreed to establish a communication channel to promote practical cooperation activities and work towards signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the near future, paving the way for long-term academic and research collaboration.

Following the meeting, the NWAFU delegation met with VNUF students. A key focus of this session was to introduce scholarship opportunities for students aspiring to study at NWAFU. The delegation presented various scholarships, including: (1) Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): For Master's and Doctoral students, covering full tuition, monthly living expenses, health insurance, and on-campus accommodation; (2) NWAFU University Scholarship: For outstanding international students, offering tuition waivers and living allowances; (3) Short-term Exchange Programs: Including summer schools and thematic courses lasting 3 to 6 months, with financial support provided by NWAFU.

NWAFU representatives committed to supporting VNUF students throughout the application process and during their studies and daily life in China. This is an excellent opportunity for VNUF students to enhance their academic knowledge, improve foreign language skills, and expand their future career prospects in an international setting.

The meeting also attracted many students who are interested in studying abroad in China. They raised questions about scholarship eligibility, application procedures, Chinese language support or English-taught programs, and daily life at NWAFU.

In his closing remarks, Prof. Dr. Hoang Van Sam – Director of the International Cooperation Division, thanked the delegation and emphasized: "Cooperating with prestigious international universities is a strategic goal in VNUF's internationalization process and quality enhancement in education. We believe that scholarship and academic exchange programs like these will serve as a bridge for students to reach greater heights in their academic and professional journeys."

This meeting marks an important milestone that opens up new cooperation opportunities between the two universities and contributes to promoting sustainable educational relations between Vietnam and China.

 

Source: ICD