(BAFU) – The Erasmus+ Day Conference was held in Hanoi on October 22 and 23, in coordination between The Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam (EUDEL) and the Ministry of Education and Training. The event attracted nearly 50 higher education institutions from European Union (EU) member countries and more than 100 higher education institutions in Vietnam. Bac Giang Agriculture and Forestry University was honored to attended the Conference.
The Conference had the presence of high-ranking officials: Vice President of the European Commission; Deputy Minister of Education and Training; EU Ambassador to Vietnam; Romanian Ambassador and representatives of EU member countries in Vietnam.
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Delegates at the Conference
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Mr. Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the European Commission
Speaking at the event, European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas noted that Erasmus+ has long been a symbol of excellence in education and cultural exchange in Europe. However, the program has extended beyond the EU, promoting global partnerships and enhancing mutual understanding. The expansion of Erasmus+ not only opens up more educational opportunities but also strengthens cooperative relations with countries around the world, including Vietnam, he said.
Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, Deputy Minister of Education and Training
Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc affirmed that education and training is Vietnam’s top policy, and that education development is considered one of the three strategic breakthroughs to implement the country socio-economic development strategy. Vietnam recognizes the need to proactively integrate with the world and to encourage foreign investment in the education sector to enhance the quality of education domestically, he stressed.
According to the Deputy Minister, Vietnam currently has approximately 200,000 students studying abroad. By the end of 2024, the country aims to attract US$4.5 billion in education and training, including 430 training programs in partnership with foreign institutions implemented at 65 domestic educational facilities, half of which are with European universities.
Through the program, 3,400 students, faculty, and higher education managers have participated in long-term and short-term courses in Europe. Vietnam has repeatedly ranked among the top 20 countries globally, with over 600 students receiving awards. In 2024 alone, 54 Vietnamese candidates have received scholarships from the program for postgraduate studies.
The program also creates opportunities to enhance cooperation between European and Vietnamese higher education institutions in scientific research, the development of training programs, and joint research projects. With 96 projects approved in this phase, Vietnam currently has the highest approval rate.
Notably, with a budget of US$26 billion earmarked for the 2021-2027 period, focusing on key areas such as green transformation, digital transformation, climate change, enhancing human resource quality, and increasing employment, the program is addressing urgent labour market needs and environmental goals, promoting a green, clean environment and climate change response, laying the foundation for both sides to work towards effective cooperation in training and scientific research over the next 50 years.
Some other photos taken at the Conference:
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Speakers attended at the ERASMUS+ Conference in Hanoi in 2024
Edited by: Center for Information and Library (BAFU)
