On July 19, 2025, the School of Banking and Finance at National Economics University (NEU) organized La Trobe – NEU Open Day 2025. This annual event aims to give high school students and parents a comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date overview of the international joint bachelor’s program between La Trobe University (Australia) and NEU.

An overview of the event

Attending the event were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Que, Dean of the School of Banking and Finance and Head of the La Trobe – NEU Program Management Board; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Huu Nghi, Vice Dean of the School of Banking and Finance; Dr. Tran Phuoc Huy, Chief of Office of the School of Banking and Finance; Dr. Le Van Chi, lecturer and member of the Program Management Board; faculty, staff, and students of the La Trobe – NEU program; the School of Banking and Finance’s Youth Union chapter; and a large number of parents and school students.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Que, Dean of the School of Banking and Finance and Head of the La Trobe – NEU Program Management Board, delivers remarks

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Que, Dean of the School of Banking and Finance and Head of the La Trobe – NEU Program Management Board, warmly welcomed parents and school students to La Trobe – NEU Open Day. He emphasized that the event was not only an occasion for parents and students to learn about the international joint program between NEU and La Trobe University (Australia), but also an opportunity for students to experience NEU’s dynamic learning environment.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Que also noted that NEU is currently the only institution in Vietnam partnering with La Trobe University to offer a full-time undergraduate program in Finance and Management that allows students to pursue an overseas education without leaving the country. Some other institutions partner with La Trobe University through 1+2 or 2+1 transfer arrangements, or offer college-level programs followed by transfer programs leading to bachelor’s degrees.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Que affirmed that, as a leading university and a key institution for economics, management, and business administration in Vietnam, with modern facilities and a professional environment, NEU expects to develop this joint program into a source of high-quality graduates not only for Vietnam but also for the world. With the support of La Trobe University, one of Australia’s long-established and reputable public universities, ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide, the program aims to meet international standards and the increasingly demanding requirements of the labor market.

“La Trobe – NEU is not only a quality academic choice, but also a comprehensive journey connecting learners with international knowledge, an advanced educational environment, and essential skills in an era of integration. We are proud to see generations of students mature, develop confidence, and become ready to take on their roles as global citizens in the future,” emphasized Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Que.

Dr. Le Van Chi, lecturer and member of the Program Management Board, presents an overview of the La Trobe – NEU program

At the event, Dr. Le Van Chi presented an overview of the La Trobe – NEU program on behalf of the Program Management Board, covering the study pathway, teaching faculty, international-standard learning environment, transfer opportunities, and employment prospects after graduation. The program’s outstanding strengths attracted considerable interest from the many parents and students seeking an international education. The Program Management Board also provided clear and open answers to questions about tuition fees, scholarships, admissions requirements, opportunities to transfer to Australia, and other matters.

The Program Management Board answers questions from parents and school students

The joint bachelor’s program in Finance and Management between NEU and La Trobe University focuses on educating students, equipping them with knowledge and modern management skills, and developing advanced ways of thinking aligned with international management and business practices. This comprehensive foundation of knowledge and skills helps students become proactive, highly adaptable to change, and consistently ready to create and innovate, grounded in strong values and culture and oriented toward sustainable development.

The program regularly organizes exchanges and talks with experts in specific professional fields and, in particular, visits and field studies at businesses or in business environments to help students connect theory with practical applications.

All teaching faculty are international lecturers or leading lecturers from NEU. Instruction is delivered in English and meets the standards required by La Trobe University.

The program lasts three years for applicants with an IELTS certificate showing a score of 6.0 or higher, or 3.5–4 years for applicants who have not yet met the IELTS 6.0 English language requirement.

Students can study for all three years at NEU, or study for two years at NEU and transfer to Australia for one year to receive a bachelor’s degree awarded by La Trobe University. Students can then continue their studies for one additional year to earn a master’s degree at La Trobe University.

Notably, when studying in Australia, students can choose from several majors other than Finance and Management. After graduation, students are also granted a two-year Working Visa (work visa) in Australia by the Australian Government.

Tuition fees for the program are nearly VND 10 million per month, equivalent to VND 298 million for the entire three-year program (tuition is VND 372 million for three years, with a 20% scholarship from La Trobe University deducted directly from tuition); VND 323 million for the 3.5-year program; and VND 348 million for the four-year program (for students who do not yet hold an IELTS 6.0 certificate).

Some photos from the event:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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