On October 3, 2026, in Japan, the National Economics University held the Opening Ceremony and Admissions Consultation for the third intake of the undergraduate distance learning program in 2026, welcoming nearly 200 newly admitted students. The program continues to affirm NEU’s efforts to expand access to higher education, meeting the learning needs and enhancing the skills of the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Japan.

Scene of the ceremony

Attending the ceremony, on behalf of the National Economics University were: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong – Vice President of the University; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Quang Vinh – Director of the Distance Learning Center; along with representatives from various Schools, Departments, Faculties, Institutes, and Centers; class management lecturers; and the new students of the E-Learning program in Japan.

In the context of digital transformation creating profound changes in higher education, the development of flexible academic programs, unrestricted by geographical distance, is becoming increasingly necessary. For the Vietnamese community in Japan, the NEU E-Learning distance learning program opens up opportunities to continue studying, accumulate knowledge, and enhance professional skills while living and working abroad.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong – Vice President of the National Economics University speaking

In his speech at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong – Vice President of the National Economics University congratulated the new students who have been admitted to the NEU E-Learning distance learning program. The Vice President emphasized that in the context of strong globalization and digital transformation, online education increasingly asserts its important role in expanding learning opportunities, enabling learners to proactively access knowledge and develop themselves.

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, the implementation of the NEU E-Learning program in Japan demonstrates the commitment of the National Economics University to accompany the Vietnamese community abroad. The University understands the challenges learners face in balancing work, adapting to life away from home, and still wishing to continue their studies to enhance their qualifications and advance their careers. Therefore, the program is designed to be flexible, applying technology in teaching and learning, allowing students to access knowledge without being limited by space and time.

Over 70 years of establishment, formation, and development, the National Economics University has affirmed its position as one of Vietnam’s leading higher education institutions in the fields of economics, management, and business administration. The University’s achievements and traditions are an important foundation for continuing to innovate, enhance the quality of education, promote the application of technology, and expand learning opportunities to meet the needs for knowledge development and skill enhancement of learners in the new context.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Quang Vinh – Director of the Distance Learning Center Announces Admissions Decision

Representing the new students at the ceremony, student Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao expressed her joy and pride in officially becoming a student of the National Economics University. Particularly, the new academic journey is even more meaningful as the year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the National Economics University and the 20th anniversary of the establishment and development of the Distance Learning Center.

Sharing about her decision to continue studying in Japan, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao stated that amidst the busyness of work and life away from home, the opportunity to study at a prestigious higher education institution in Vietnam provides great encouragement for students. Through the NEU E-Learning program, learners can continue their journey of knowledge acquisition, receive guidance from lecturers, and maintain a connection with their homeland through education.

Speech by New Student Representative Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao

According to Phuong Thao, the distance learning method, supported by technology and a digital learning environment, has helped bridge geographical distances, enabling Vietnamese people abroad to access higher education flexibly. However, balancing study, work, and life in Japan requires each student to have self-discipline, perseverance, and determination to pursue their chosen goals.

On behalf of the new students, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao expressed gratitude to the University Board of Directors, the Distance Learning Center, the faculty members, and the units that have facilitated learning opportunities for the Vietnamese community in Japan. She also expressed the hope that NEU students in Japan will build a cohesive community, actively share experiences, and support each other in study and life.

University Leaders Present Flowers to Congratulate New Student Representatives

Alongside the Opening Ceremony, the admissions counseling activities for the undergraduate distance learning program continue to contribute to disseminating information about learning opportunities to the Vietnamese community in Japan, helping those who wish to enhance their qualifications explore and choose a training method suitable to their personal conditions.

In the 70-year journey of building and developing the National Economics University, distance learning continues to be one of the methods contributing to expanding access to higher education, promoting lifelong learning, and enhancing the application of technology in education. With 20 years of establishment and development, the Distance Learning Center continues to accompany the University in bringing learning opportunities closer to learners both domestically and internationally.

The third opening ceremony of 2026 in Japan marks the beginning of the academic journey for nearly 200 new NEU E-Learning students, while also reaffirming the National Economics University’s efforts to expand access to higher education for the Vietnamese community abroad. Through innovating training methods, enhancing technology application, and improving teaching quality, the University gradually brings knowledge closer to learners, promotes lifelong learning, and contributes to developing high-quality human resources to meet societal demands in the context of international integration.

Article and Photos: Communications Department