Nguyen Tat Thanh University Attends the Vietnam – Australia TechConnect 2026 Forum
During Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s state visit to Australia (9–12 August 2026), a delegation from Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU), led by Vice Presidents Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Lan Phuong and Dr. Phan Thi Viet Nam, attended the Vietnam – Australia TechConnect 2026 forum at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), aimed at strengthening ties and exploring cooperation opportunities with Australian partners in education and training.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam and Minister of Education and Training Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Minh Son at the forum
Part of a Broader Strategic Partnership
The visit followed an invitation from Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and took place within the framework of the Vietnam – Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which both countries have been actively advancing across many fields. Education and training remain a key pillar of that partnership, reflected in ongoing training programs, joint research, and faculty and student exchanges that are helping universities in both countries share experience and raise training quality. Party General Secretary and President To Lam addressed the forum, with Minister of Education and Training Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Minh Son also taking part.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam addressing the forum.
Building on Existing Ties with Australian Universities
NTTU’s participation reinforced its connections with Australian education partners and opened up new opportunities for cooperation. The University has already been building relationships with a number of Australian universities and education organizations, with the University of Adelaide emerging as a key partner — the two sides have held early discussions on training and developing the healthcare workforce.
In June 2026, an NTTU delegation led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Lan Phuong visited the University of Adelaide’s Clinical Simulation Centre, meeting with Professor Adam Montagu, the Centre’s Director, and Professor Amanda Page from the Division of Health Sciences. Discussions centered on advanced clinical-simulation training models and potential cooperation in health-science education and workforce development — one of NTTU’s core strengths — laying the groundwork for expanded academic, training and research ties with Australian partners.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Lan Phuong (6th from left) and Dr. Phan Thi Viet Nam (7th from left) among the delegates at the forum
Room to Grow: Vietnam–Australia Education Ties
Education cooperation between Vietnam and Australia still holds considerable room to grow. According to the Ministry of Education and Training, more than 37,000 Vietnamese students are currently studying in Australia, placing Vietnam among the top five source countries for international students there. Both countries are working to expand cooperation in training, research, faculty and student exchange, and joint-degree programs — an opportunity for NTTU to broaden its educational partnerships with Australia in ways that match learners’ needs.
Looking Ahead
NTTU already runs short-term study-abroad programs in Australia, giving students a taste of an international learning environment while building their English skills and broadening their cultural and academic horizons. The University maintains cooperation networks with universities, research institutes and organizations in more than 20 countries, underpinned by hundreds of memoranda of understanding and cooperation agreements — a foundation it is now using to deepen ties with Australian partners in fields that match its strengths and development direction.
Building on its existing partnerships in Australia, NTTU plans to expand faculty and student exchange programs, short-term training, joint research and academic networking, creating more opportunities for its students to learn, gain experience and engage internationally — a key part of the University’s push to strengthen international cooperation in its new phase of development.
Reporting: Department of Global Engagement
Photos: Vietnam News Agency (TTXVN) – NTTU
