(VNF) – Rector of the University of Economics and Business (Hanoi National University), Assoc.Prof.Nguyen Truc Le, recently visited the National University of Laos (Vientiane, Laos) to discuss cooperation plan between the two institutions.

Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Truc Le (3rd, from right) meets with representatives of the Faculty of Economics & Business Administration, National University of Laos (source: UEB)

During the two-day visit (Jan 11-12), Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Truc Le worked with the incoming Rector of the National University of Laos (NUOL), Assoc.Prof. Somsy Gnophnxay, and leaders of the university's faculties and departments.

The two sides have reached several agreement on establishing partnerships in various forms. The plan will include launching the exchange program 3+1, 2+2 (allowing the students to complete their 4-year degree programme in both countries); mutually accepting certain credits and modules in the partner's curriculum for Bachelor and Master level; conducting short course and credits programme exchanges; opening new majors with certificates issued by both universities; conducting lecturers exchange; launching joint research on socio-economic development.

Furthermore, the two universities decided to join hands to build a research center for NUOL, with a focus on economics training, business, improving infrastructures and facilities used for science training, and help the local lecturers and students to improve their Vietnamese language skills./.

( Translated by Phi Yen )