On the morning of December 21, 2024, National Economics University (NEU) held the opening ceremony for the 33rd cohort of its master’s academic program for 2024–2026, welcoming 1,449 new students.

A view of the ceremony

Attending the ceremony were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Party Committee Secretary and Chair of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Thanh Huong, Vice Dean in charge of the Institute of Postgraduate Education. Also in attendance were representatives of the leadership of schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; faculty members from specialized faculties; and, notably, new students representing the 1,449 candidates admitted to the 33rd cohort from regions across the country.

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

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, noted that NEU was the first higher education institution in Vietnam to be tasked with providing postgraduate education, in 1977.

Over the past 47 years, the University has educated managers and entrepreneurs with advanced postgraduate degrees who have made important contributions to the country’s socioeconomic development. NEU has consistently affirmed its position as a leading university in its field, providing high-quality human resources for the entire country.

Addressing the new students, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong said that the opening ceremony marked an important milestone in each student’s pursuit of knowledge. The new students could take pride in their journey so far, having passed a difficult examination and outperformed many talented candidates to become students at NEU.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong emphasized that many difficulties and challenges lay ahead for the new students. They were beginning their studies at a time when technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), offered humanity many opportunities while also creating numerous challenges. All businesses and organizations were determining how they would operate in the future amid the rapid development of AI and digital technology. The world was advancing but was also full of challenges and pressures, making it difficult to choose the right path.

As new students at NEU, over the next two years they would have access to the latest and most essential knowledge and skills, dedicated faculty, the best learning conditions, and data resources among the foremost available at universities specializing in economics and business. They would have opportunities to explore many different databases, both domestic and foreign. “However, whether all these conditions translate into your own capabilities and skills depends almost entirely on each individual’s efforts. Your teachers are here to support you, but you will decide how you learn,” Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong said.

The President of NEU expressed confidence that, with perseverance in their studies and personal determination, the new students would continue to seize opportunities and overcome every challenge to achieve new successes and become talented entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders in industries, localities, and businesses.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Thanh Huong, Vice Dean in charge of the Institute of Postgraduate Education, announces the Decision recognizing candidates admitted to NEU’s 33rd cohort

MSc. Nguyen Hoang Ha, Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management, announces the Decision commending students with outstanding achievements in admissions to the 33rd master’s cohort

University leaders present certificates of merit and flowers to students with outstanding achievements in admissions to the 33rd master’s cohort

New students in the 33rd cohort of NEU’s standard master’s program

New student Mai Thi Thao delivers remarks

Speaking at the ceremony, new student Mai Thi Thao said that, throughout its long history since its establishment, NEU had consistently maintained and affirmed its position as a national key university and a leading institution in the country’s higher education system, offering multidisciplinary education in economics, management, and business administration.

“We believe that studying at this prestigious university, with its spacious, modern facilities and experienced, enthusiastic faculty, will enable us to gain a wealth of useful knowledge and build many mutually supportive relationships, helping each of us work better and more effectively and develop further.

At the same time, this will help the businesses and organizations where we work continue to grow, meet market requirements, and better serve the public, making our country increasingly prosperous, beautiful, and civilized,” new student Mai Thi Thao said.

Some images from the ceremony:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

Media coverage of the ceremony:

VTC10 Television (At the 13-minute mark)

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