Internationalisation of Higher Education Institutions in Vietnam: Strengthening International Partnerships and Collaborations

About the training:

The main goal of the training was to qualify university staff who are responsible for coordinating international activities, managing processes and tasks of internationalisation, and establishing international partnerships and collaborations at the departmental and institutional levels. The training had the following objectives:

• To inform the participants about the concepts and strategies of internationalisation with a special focus on international partnerships and collaborative programs.
• To equip the participants with the knowledge, skills and tools to develop and implement effective internationalisation strategies.
• To create opportunities for Vietnamese universities to establish international partnerships and explore potential collaborations with foreign partners, especially in Southeast Asia.
• To share successful internationalisation models and experiences from both domestic and international institutions.

Expected learning outcomes:

After attending the training and workshops, the participants will be able to:

• Identify the key concepts and strategies of internationalisation and potential partners.
• Differentiate the types of international partnerships and collaborations and their potential impact.
• Work effectively on programs and activities related to internationalisation with a positive attitude towards international collaborations and partnerships.
• Communicate with potential partner universities to establish or strengthen partnerships.
• Adapt valuable lessons on internationalisation in the region shared by the regional and local experts to their respective departments or universities.

Target group:

The target group for the training consists of university staff from both International Offices and academic faculties who are currently responsible for internationalization and international activities at the participating public and private institutions in Vietnam.

Training dates:

• Workshop 1: 3rd-5th December, 2025
• Workshop 2: 6th-8th May, 2026