On April 15, 2024, the Institute of International Education successfully organized a series of admissions counseling activities for the IBD@NEU Program in Quang Binh and Nghe An, including admissions counseling at Vo Nguyen Giap High School for the Gifted (Quang Binh) and an admissions seminar in Vinh City (Nghe An), attracting a large number of interested students and parents.

Representing National Economics University (NEU) in the delegation were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education; and staff members and specialists from the University and the Institute of International Education.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, speaks warmly with students in his home province.

On the morning of April 15, 2024, the delegation visited Vo Nguyen Giap High School for the Gifted in Quang Binh Province to connect and engage with all of the school’s staff, teachers, and students. Speaking at the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU and a native of Quang Binh, shared his educational journey and offered students his perspectives on planning for the future.

At the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education, also presented Nguyen Le Phuong Thuy, a student at Vo Nguyen Giap High School for the Gifted, with the scholarship for the top-scoring entrant in the Spring 2024 admissions cycle, valued at VND 172 million (75% of tuition fees for the first three academic years).

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education, presents the scholarship for the top-scoring entrant to student Nguyen Le Phuong Thuy.

Students received a wealth of useful and interesting information from Dr. Le Thi Huong Lan, Head of the Cooperation and Development Division, who introduced the IBD and BBAE bachelor’s programs managed and delivered by the Institute of International Education. An engaging question-and-answer session followed, with appealing gifts awarded to students who gave the fastest and most accurate answers. The school’s students also had opportunities to meet and interact with senior students wearing IBD@NEU’s traditional red shirts.

The visit to Vo Nguyen Giap High School for the Gifted in Quang Binh was a truly fulfilling experience for the delegation. The memories made there will endure, along with the hope of welcoming students from Vo Nguyen Giap High School for the Gifted to the NEU community.

Dr. Le Thi Huong Lan’s engaging interactive session draws considerable interest from the school’s students.

The admissions counseling delegation at Vo Nguyen Giap High School for the Gifted, Quang Binh.

After concluding its activities in Quang Binh, the delegation traveled to Vinh City, Nghe An, to organize an admissions seminar on the evening of April 15.

Opening the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education, discussed the vision behind the IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program and its establishment and development, emphasizing: “We aspire to enable young people to experience inspiring educational opportunities that reflect a fresh outlook and a desire to explore. We believe that every student has unique potential and value, and we are committed to creating an open and diverse learning environment where each student can develop fully in intellect, character, and life skills.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education, discusses the learning journey at IBD.

Continuing the program, Dr. Le Thi Huong Lan provided detailed information about the Fall 2024 admissions cycle, including general information about the program, partners, majors, study pathways, learning environment, and tuition fees. Dr. Le Thi Huong Lan particularly emphasized the experience of studying in an environment that meets international standards and the benefits of participating in extracurricular activities. The Institute of International Education’s staff have devoted considerable effort to designing and organizing these activities to give students the best possible experiences and memories during their studies.

Dr. Le Thi Huong Lan presents admissions information to students at Le Viet Thuat High School.

In recent years, international joint programs have been regarded as an effective way to study abroad without leaving the country, offering learners the opportunity to earn an international degree at a lower cost. Graduates of the IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program receive bachelor’s degrees from Coventry University, the University of the West of England, or Leeds Beckett University—institutions in the United Kingdom’s public university system that rank among the world’s top 1,000. Amid intense competition in graduate recruitment based on knowledge and practical skills, an international degree and the soft skills developed during this program help students feel more confident entering an international work environment.

Students from the IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program welcome students at Le Viet Thuat High School.

At the end of the event, many parents and applicants asked questions about entrance examination methods and procedures, the advantages of international foreign language certificates in the entrance examination process, and the scholarships currently available at IBD@NEU. In addition to addressing their concerns, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education, and MSc. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Specialist at the Department of Academic Affairs, provided further useful information about NEU’s admissions methods for full-time programs. This information helped parents and students feel reassured and inspired by the opportunities and challenges of studying in both domestic and international environments.

MSc. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Specialist at the Department of Academic Affairs, shares information about NEU’s admissions methods for 2024.

Students show particular interest in IBD@NEU.

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