On July 21, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) held its 2025 graduation ceremony for 1,809 new bachelor’s degree graduates of the 63rd cohort of full-time Advanced, High-Quality, POHE and Business Analytics programs.

A view of the ceremony

Attending the ceremony were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Chair of the Science and Academic Council; Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Chair of the NEU Trade Union; and Dr. Vu Van Ngoc, Dean of the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality and POHE Programs. Also attending were members of the Party Committee and Youth Union; leadership representatives of schools, departments, faculties, institutes and centers; lecturers teaching in the Advanced, High-Quality, POHE and Business Analytics programs; foreign lecturers currently teaching at the University; representatives of television broadcasters, news agencies and the press; and, in particular, 1,809 students from the Advanced, High-Quality, POHE and Business Analytics programs, along with their families, friends and loved ones.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, emphasized that throughout its nearly 70-year history of establishment and development, NEU has always taken pride in pioneering innovation and the development and dissemination of knowledge in economics, management and business administration; attracting and educating talented individuals; and providing high-quality human resources to serve the country’s sustainable development.

In recent years, the University has made new strides, becoming a multidisciplinary university spanning multiple fields and taking the lead in digital transformation and the application of technology in education and scientific research. The University has also affirmed its standing and reputation worldwide, securing a high position in The University Impact Ranking compiled by Times Higher Education, a leading global ranking organization.

Addressing the new graduates, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong said that the graduation ceremony marked a special milestone in each person’s life. They had demonstrated exceptional resolve and inner strength in completing a four-year journey of learning and acquiring knowledge and skills. “The world of work out there may present many difficulties, and the world is undergoing profound changes. However, I am confident that you are ready and will effectively apply the knowledge and skills you have learned to your work and life; think independently; and turn difficulties and challenges into opportunities to establish yourselves and create positive values for yourselves and the community. Whatever position you hold, you will always work with passion and dedication, helping to uphold the proud tradition of National Economics University,” Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong said.

The President also reminded the new graduates that the road ahead would offer many opportunities and challenges, but that they should remember they would always be members of NEU. The University and its lecturers would always be a welcoming home, ready to receive them with open arms. “What you take with you after four years—the hardships and struggles of yesterday—will shape your resilience and intellect today and give you confidence in success tomorrow,” Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong said.

Dr. Vu Van Ngoc, Dean of the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality and POHE Programs, announces the Decision recognizing students’ eligibility for graduation

After four years of study in which they overcame many difficulties and challenges, many new graduates achieved outstanding results in their studies and personal development. In recognition of these achievements, the President issued a Decision to commend the top graduates in each specialization and students with outstanding achievements in Youth Union activities.

MSc. Nguyen Hoang Ha, Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management, announces the commendation Decision

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, present certificates of merit and congratulatory flowers to the new graduates

At the ceremony, alongside recognizing students’ achievements in their studies and personal development, NEU reaffirmed its commitment to supporting learners on their lifelong journey of developing knowledge. The University not only focuses on the quality of undergraduate education but also places particular emphasis on creating opportunities for outstanding students to pursue higher-level study through postgraduate scholarships under three programs: the Vietnam–Netherlands Master’s Scholarship in Development Economics; the Institute of International Education Master’s Scholarship; and the Master’s Scholarship at the School of Business Administration. These scholarships are not only rewards for sustained efforts throughout their years of study but also a promising beginning to the academic journey ahead for these outstanding new graduates.

Leadership representatives of the units present postgraduate scholarships to the new graduates

New graduate Pham Viet Quang, Advanced International Business Administration Class 63C, delivers remarks

Speaking on behalf of the new graduates, Pham Viet Quang of Advanced International Business Administration Class 63C shared that the 63rd cohort had an exceptionally unusual start, entering university amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet the beauty of this journey lay not in its starting point or destination, but in the moments he and his fellow students had experienced along the way.

“Over the past four years, we have overcome so many challenges together, gaining a wealth of experiences and valuable lessons that have enabled us to stand here today. Although the road ahead is long and full of obstacles, I believe we will not give up, because what we have learned at this University is not just knowledge, but also resilience and the ability to face difficulties,” Viet Quang said.

Expressing his profound gratitude to the lecturers, he affirmed that the new graduates would continue striving, developing and improving themselves to reach new heights. “In the nation’s era of advancement, as our country undergoes transformation and develops with tremendous momentum, we will also strive continually to serve and contribute our energy and intellect to the country’s development, to live up to the expectations and trust that our lecturers, families and society have placed in us, and to be worthy students of National Economics University and the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality and POHE Programs,” Viet Quang shared.

Representatives of the new graduates present flowers to express their gratitude to the lecturers

Speaking on the sidelines of the graduation ceremony, Dr. Vu Van Ngoc, Dean of the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality and POHE Programs, said that NEU was among the pioneers in introducing advanced programs in 2006 under a Decision of the Prime Minister.

These programs are based on the textbooks, course syllabi and curriculum framework of California State University, Long Beach (United States) and are taught entirely in English, with approximately 30% of courses taught directly by international lecturers. Students have opportunities to transfer and earn degrees at reputable universities such as Macquarie and Griffith (Australia), East Anglia (United Kingdom), Waikato (New Zealand) and Saxion (Netherlands), among others.

NEU currently offers five advanced programs and 16 high-quality programs, with 30–50% of courses taught in English, using foreign textbooks provided free of charge to students.

In particular, the application-oriented POHE academic program, a collaboration between the Governments of Vietnam and the Netherlands, continues to be expanded to meet the practical needs of the labor market. POHE students take up to eight practical courses at enterprises, which provide direct guidance and even participate in assessing learning outcomes, equipping students with practical workplace competencies immediately upon graduation.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President, awards degrees to the new graduates

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, awards degrees to the new graduates

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President, awards degrees to the new graduates

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President, awards degrees to the new graduates

Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Chair of the Science and Academic Council, awards degrees to the new graduates

Dr. Vu Van Ngoc, Dean of the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality and POHE Programs, awards degrees to the new graduates

One of the top graduates with a GPA of 3.99/4, Phan Thi Thu Thuy of High-Quality Corporate Finance Class 63C felt happy and grateful to her lecturers, the University and her family for always supporting her throughout her studies and personal development, enabling her to receive her university degree today. Thu Thuy shared that the AEP Institute and NEU are indispensable parts of her life. “I am very fortunate to have studied at the AEP Institute. It offers a dynamic, supportive learning environment, and the lecturers always create opportunities for students to develop.”

Sharing her tips for academic achievement, Thu Thuy said that learning at university was very important, so she tried to absorb as much knowledge as possible in class. Participating in extracurricular activities also helped her develop personally.

In a message to students in the years below her and new students preparing to enter university, Thu Thuy said: “The Institute of Advanced, High-Quality and POHE Programs and NEU provide a foundation and an ideal destination for students in general. Make use of every resource and all the support available, and be bold in trying as many things as possible throughout your university years.”

New graduate Phan Thi Thu Thuy of High-Quality Corporate Finance Class 63C poses for a photo with her family after the ceremony

Amid the shared joy of graduation day, Dam Thi Hai Au, mother of new graduate Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, could not hide her emotions as she witnessed her daughter officially embark on a new chapter, equipped with the knowledge and skills she had gained over four years at university.

“I am very honored to attend my daughter’s graduation ceremony, and even more honored to have received an invitation from the University. In particular, I was deeply moved by the President’s insightful and inspiring address to the students. I sincerely thank the lecturers for their dedicated teaching and guidance throughout this time, which have enabled my daughter to achieve today’s results and grow more mature every day,” Hai Au shared.

Alongside her pride, she also offered her daughter a message: always work hard, live responsibly and keep striving to be worthy of her lecturers’ trust and affection, as well as the distinction she had earned as a top graduate at one of the country’s leading universities.

The new graduates pose for commemorative photos with their lecturers after the ceremony

After four years of diligent study, personal development and growth at NEU, today’s new graduates officially brought a vibrant and meaningful chapter of their youth to a close. The graduation ceremony not only marked their transition from university classrooms to life in society, but also served as a momentous milestone recognizing each student’s efforts, aspirations and first steps toward maturity.

Today will be a special day filled with emotion as the graduates bid farewell to their lecture halls, beloved lecturers and friends to embark on a new journey, where they will realize the dreams they began nurturing as new students.

The graduates leave NEU, which has nurtured their knowledge, strengthened their resolve and ignited their passion, with valuable assets: not only knowledge, but also initiative, creativity and a desire to contribute.

May you remain steadfast on the road ahead, holding fast to your faith, enthusiasm, responsibility and aspirations to reach further. Wherever you are, always take pride in being students of NEU—the university that has shaped an unforgettable part of your youth!

Some photos from the ceremony:

Representatives of faculty and institute leaders award degrees to the new graduates

Article and photos: Department of Communications

Media coverage of the ceremony:

Hanoi Television

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Dai Bieu Nhan Dan: National Economics University Awards Degrees to 1,809 New Graduates

Vietnamnet: Top Graduate With an Unusual Name Earns a Near-Perfect Graduation Score

Giao Duc & Thoi Dai: National Economics University Awards Degrees to More Than 1,800 Students

A Female National Economics University Student’s Secrets to Becoming a Top Graduate

Dan Viet: A Male National Economics University Student’s Graduation Speech Leaves the Entire Auditorium Silent

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