Since its inception, National Economics University (NEU) has identified international cooperation not merely as an institutional direction, but as a strategic mission to project Vietnamese knowledge onto the global stage. Driven by a vision of comprehensive global integration, the University continuously expands its institutional network, collaborating with more than 100 prestigious universities and research institutes across more than 30 countries and territories—spanning Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and beyond.

International Academic Standing: Anchored in Research Excellence

NEU stands as one of Vietnam’s pioneering institutions in international scientific collaboration, particularly across economics, management, and business administration. The University has established extensive scholarly networks, implementing bilateral and multilateral research projects with leading international and development organizations, including UNFPA, JICA, VDF, the World Bank (WB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), AusAID, and USAID.

Beyond joint research endeavors, NEU serves as an academic hub for distinguished international lectures and high-level conferences, welcoming internationally renowned figures such as:

• Ms. Christine Lagarde – Former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• Professor Finn Erling Kydland – Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences (2004)
• Mr. Rudy Demotte – Former Minister-President of the Government of the French Community of Belgium

These prestigious scholarly exchanges bear testament to the University’s robust academic reputation and growing global profile.

Transnational Education: Expanding Global Knowledge Pathways

Guided by a strategic internationalization roadmap, NEU delivers 24 high-caliber joint education programs across the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels in partnership with prestigious universities in the UK, France, the US, Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand. These programs adhere to rigorous international academic benchmarks while equipping students with the critical knowledge, practical skills, and linguistic competencies needed to excel in a globalized, digital economy.

A Premier Destination for International Students

NEU continues to be a destination of choice for international degree-seeking students from China, South Korea, Belarus, Mongolia, Laos, Cambodia, and other countries. Throughout its history, the University has trained thousands of international alumni across various periods. As of April 2025, NEU hosts over 200 international students, including more than 130 enrolled under bilateral government scholarship agreements. The steady growth in international enrollment underscores the University’s enduring academic prestige and educational quality.

Academic Exchange: Fostering Cultural Dialogue and Human Capital

NEU actively promotes reciprocal student and faculty mobility—ranging from short-term study visits and credit exchanges to joint research internships. The University maintains partnerships with leading global institutions, including:

• South Korea: Dongseo University, Kangwon National University, Kyung Hee University, Woosong University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
• Japan: Saitama University, Senshu University
• China: Beijing Foreign Studies University, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China University of Petroleum
• Taiwan: National Taipei University, Tamkang University
• United States: The University of Akron, California State University, Long Beach
• Canada: Humber College, Royal Roads University, Mount Royal University
• Poland: University of Szczecin
• France: Burgundy School of Business (BSB), ICN Business School
• Germany: Mainz University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Mainz)
• Russia: HSE University, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON), Ufa University of Science and Technology, Financial University
• Belgium: Ghent University
• The Netherlands: Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Radboud University
• Austria: Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU)
• Slovakia: University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA)
• Hungary: Corvinus University of Budapest

Annually, NEU nominates 50 students for one-semester exchange programs at partner institutions worldwide, while welcoming approximately 50 inbound international exchange students for credit-bearing studies across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Furthermore, the University actively advances cultural exchange initiatives, faculty-led short courses, and summer school programs for both outbound and inbound cohorts.

National Economics University serves not only as an institution of learning and discovery, but also as an enduring bridge connecting generations of Vietnamese youth with global academic standards and international career opportunities.

Learn more about NEU’s international cooperation: https://phonghtqt.neu.edu.vn/