National Chung Hsing University joins hands with VNUHCM- University of Science to deepen academic exchange and talent cultivation between Taiwan and Vietnam

Translated by: Yu-Ying Chen, Office of International Affairs

In response to the New Southbound Policy, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) has proactively explored potential educational and academic collaboration with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and South Asian countries. On December 5, 2022, NCHU signed an MOU with Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, University of Science (VNUHCM-University of Science) to facilitate more bilateral cooperation between the two universities.

The MOU was signed by Dr. Fuh-Sheng Shieu, President of NCHU and Dr. Tran Le Quan, President of VNUHCM-University of Science; witnessed by Dr. Chia-Lin Chang, Vice President for International Affairs(NCHU), Dr. Yun-Ju Chen, Director of Division of Academic Exchange OIA(NCHU), Dr. Ming-Der Yang, Dean of College of Engineering(NCHU), Dr. Gou-Jen Wang, Professor from Department of Mechanical Engineering(NCHU), Dr. Tak Shing Ching, Head of Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering(NCHU), Dr. Guang Yin Chen, Vice Dean of College of Science; Dr. Nguyen Van Hieu, Deputy Director, Department of Science and Technology(VNUHCM-University of Science) and Dr. Ngo Dai Nghiep, Head Office of External Relations and Project Management(VNUHCM-University of Science).

President of NCHU, Dr. Fuh-Sheng Shieu said that NCHU has been established for about a century, which has a long history in central Taiwan. In addition to the official establishment of the medical school in 2022, the university also established a branch in Nantou and founded the Academy of Circular Economy that makes us envision a net-zero environment in the future; meanwhile, by laying a solid foundation for Taiwan's circular economy industry, we hope to attract more students to study at NCHU. It is hoped that the signing of the f MOU will deepen further academic exchanges and cooperation with VNUHCM-University of Science and open up more opportunities for potential collaboration.

President of VNUHCM-University of Science, Dr. Tran Le Quan stated that this special occasion reaffirmed the long-term cooperative relationship, which has been built on the commitment to fruitful collaboration and exchange opportunities for faculty members and students.

“People-centered, Bilateral Exchange, Resources Sharing” is the goal of The New Southbound Talent Development Program. On the basis of the MOU, NCHU will strive to better the partnership between Taiwan and Vietnam in the higher education domain.


Figure. Dr. Fuh-Sheng Shieu, President of NCHU and Dr.Tran Le Quan, President of VNUHCM-University of Science signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)


Figure. The MOU was signed by NCHU President Dr. Fuh-Sheng Shieu

Figure. Signing Ceremony of MOU for collaboration between NCHU and VNUHCM-University of Science



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