On September 28, 2025, National Economics University (NEU), in collaboration with the University of Finance and Marketing, held the opening ceremony for the sixth 2025 intake of the NEU E-Learning Distance Education Program in southern Vietnam for nearly 400 new learners.

A view of the ceremony

Attending the opening ceremony on behalf of NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Quang Vinh, Director of the Center for Distance Education; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Dinh Bao, Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization; and Dr. Bui Kien Trung, Deputy Head of the Department of General Affairs. Representing the partner organization was Dinh Van Khuong, representative of AUM Vietnam. Also attending were lecturers involved in teaching and class management, along with nearly 400 new learners from southern Vietnam.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks

On behalf of NEU’s leadership, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, congratulated the 400 new learners from southern Vietnam on officially joining the sixth 2025 intake of NEU E-Learning. He affirmed that this was an important milestone as they became part of Vietnam’s leading university in economics, management, and business administration.

Providing a brief overview of NEU’s establishment and development, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong shared that, over nearly 70 years of development, NEU has established its position as a leading center for education and research. Under its new development strategy, the University aims to become one of Vietnam’s five leading multidisciplinary research universities and rank among Asia’s top 100 universities in economics, management, and business administration.

Recently, the University was honored to receive institutional quality accreditation from FIBAA, an international education quality accreditation organization. FIBAA is one of Europe’s leading accreditation organizations and a member of ENQA and INQAAHE. This recognition helps affirm the University’s reputation and the quality of its education and research internationally.

In response to trends in educational innovation, NEU established the Center for Distance Education as early as 2006, pioneering the implementation of E-Learning with the mission, “Everyone has the opportunity to learn and engage in lifelong learning.” After nearly 20 years of development, the Center for Distance Education has become a trusted provider, applying advanced technology to bring knowledge to a wide range of learners.

The President emphasized: “Guided by the educational philosophy of ‘Creating smart pathways for each person to become the best version of themselves and bring value to the community,’ the NEU-Elearning program will help learners enhance their knowledge, skills, and capacity for autonomy. 80% of your success comes from your initiative, active engagement, and eagerness to learn; the remaining 20% comes from the guidance and support of the University’s experienced lecturers and administrative staff.”

On this occasion, the University’s leadership also expressed gratitude to the lecturers and staff of faculties, institutes, and divisions, as well as partners, who have supported the program’s development. They also thanked the new learners and their families for trusting and choosing NEU as a companion on their journey to acquire knowledge and develop themselves.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Quang Vinh, Director of the Center for Distance Education, announces the Decision on Admission

New learners in southern Vietnam in the sixth 2025 intake of the NEU E-Learning Distance Education Program

New student Huynh Kim Thoa delivers remarks and receives a congratulatory bouquet from the University’s leadership

Speaking at the opening ceremony, new student Huynh Kim Thoa said she felt honored and proud to represent the new students and share their feelings on their first day as students at NEU.

Speaking with emotion at the start of a new journey, Huynh Kim Thoa said that officially becoming an NEU student was a great source of pride for her and her fellow students. This course holds particular significance as it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the University’s establishment and the 20th anniversary of the Center for Distance Education. “In each of our hearts, NEU has always been a dynamic, creative, and professional environment for learning and research—a place that has educated, and continues to educate, generations of students who achieve career success,” Kim Thoa emphasized.

The new student also shared her excitement about access to modern online learning methods suited to those balancing work and study. These methods allow learners flexibility in time and location while still providing opportunities to exchange ideas and knowledge. The guidance of experienced and dedicated lecturers is seen as an important source of support, giving students greater confidence throughout their learning journey.

“We recognize that there will be many difficulties and challenges during our studies, but with determination and effort, we will overcome them, balance work and study appropriately, comply with regulations, and demonstrate our full abilities to be worthy of being NEU students,” Huynh Kim Thoa affirmed.

Delegates and new learners attending the ceremony pose for a commemorative photo

The opening ceremony concluded in a solemn yet enthusiastic atmosphere, marking the beginning of a new learning journey. There is confidence that, with their aspiration to acquire knowledge and the University’s support, the new learners will continue striving and overcoming challenges to achieve many successes in the future.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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