Erasmus+ 2024: Promoting educational cooperation between Vietnam and the European Union

NDO - Following the success of the European Education Fair in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, on the morning of October 22, the Erasmus+ Conference took place in Hanoi, attracting the participation of nearly 50 higher education institutions from European Union (EU) member countries and more than 100 higher education institutions in Vietnam.

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc and Vice President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas exchanged at the event.

The Erasmus+ conference was organized by the European Union Delegation to Vietnam (EUDEL) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Training. The event was attended by the Vice President of the European Commission, the Deputy Minister of Education and Training, the EU Ambassador to Vietnam, the Ambassador of Romania, representatives from EU Member States in Vietnam and more than 500 online viewers, demonstrating strong interest in Erasmus+ in Vietnam - the EU's flagship programme for education, training, youth and sport.

Delegates attending the Conference.

The conference took place on October 22 and 23 in Hanoi with discussion sessions focusing on the following components: Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE), International Credit Mobility (ICM) and Jean Monnet Component (JMA). Representatives of higher education institutions shared practical experiences, illustrating the achievements and opportunities brought by Erasmus+. The event also created opportunities for delegates to explore the potential for cooperation, thereby contributing to promoting the internationalization and modernization of higher education in Vietnam. In addition, the discussion focused on Project 89 - a program to develop high-quality human resources in Vietnam. The event also included an exchange session between the EU alumni network and European businesses in Vietnam, aiming to meet the needs of businesses for human resources, thereby expanding training to suit reality,... Vice President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas shared: "Erasmus+ has long been a symbol of excellence in education and cultural exchange in Europe. However, the international stature of the program has gone beyond the EU, promoting global partnerships and enhancing mutual understanding. Expanding the scope of Erasmus+ not only opens up more educational opportunities, but also strengthens cooperative relationships with countries around the world, including Vietnam". Speaking at the Conference, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc said: "It can be said that up to now, the partnership between Europe and Vietnam has developed strongly, in which higher education cooperation is a focus. In particular, since 2015, when the Erasmus+ program officially began its first phase in Vietnam, the expansion of connections and scientific research cooperation between European and Vietnamese universities has become increasingly stronger and achieved many successes.

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc.

During the period 2015-2024, the Program has achieved remarkable results in Vietnam, contributing to promoting the internationalization and modernization of Vietnamese higher education institutions and improving the quality of higher education. Through the program, 3,400 students, lecturers and higher education managers have participated in long-term and short-term courses in Europe. In 2024, 54 Vietnamese candidates received Erasmus scholarships for postgraduate studies. The Erasmus Program also creates opportunities to promote cooperation between European and Vietnamese higher education institutions in scientific research, building joint training programs and joint research projects to meet the needs of the times. With 96 projects in this period, Vietnam is currently the country with the highest approval rate. In particular, the 2021-2027 period with a focus on key areas such as green transformation, digital transformation, climate change, improving the quality of human resources, promoting employment rates... to meet the urgent needs of the labor market, the need to reduce emissions for a green, clean environment and respond to climate change... is the basis for the parties to look forward to the next 50 years, promoting more effective cooperation in training and scientific research.

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