Solutions to Accelerate International Cooperation Activities Among Vietnamese Universities

Abstract

International cooperation at universities plays a crucial role in both education and scientific research, especially in the context of modern education development. The international cooperation activities at universities in Vietnam are considered essential and increasingly assert their important role in the development process and integration with the global higher education system in general and in Vietnam in particular. Over the past 35 years of national renewal, Vietnam has achieved significant success in international cooperation in education and training with various successful training cooperation programs, ODA projects, lecturer and student exchange projects, international training partnerships, etc. However, international cooperation activities at universities in Vietnam still face certain limitations, such as a large number of signed MOUs and MOAs whose implementation and results have not met expectations and progress, a limited number of prestigious universities worldwide engaging in training and scientific research activities with Vietnamese universities, and a small number of leading scientists participating in teaching and research at universities in Vietnam. The article highlights the significance of international cooperation at universities, provides an overview of the outcomes of international cooperation activities at universities in Vietnam, and suggests solutions to enhance international cooperation activities among universities in Vietnam today.