UWA and VinUniversity – College of Business and Management Establish Integrated Dual Degree Program for Students

It is truly wonderful to see a collaboration formed between The University of Western Australia (UWA) and VinUniversity, marked by the establishment of an innovative articulation pathway (integrated dual degree) program for VinUni’s College of Business and Management (CBM). This new pathway is formalised by a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on the 14^th of August 2024 at the UWA campus, witnessed by the Consul General of Vietnam in Western Australia, Ms Ha Nguyen.

(Representatives from UWA and VinUni, and the Consul General of Vietnam in WA)

Based in Perth, Western Australia, UWA is renowned globally for its robust educational and research standards, consistently ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide. The UWA Business School is distinguished for integrating world-class teaching with real-world experience, ranked as the top business school in Western Australia and among the best in the Indo-Pacific region.

(UWA Campus in Crawley, Western Australia)

The newly established articulation program, termed the 3+2 Integrated Degree, enables VinUni CBM students to spend the first three years of their undergraduate studies in Vietnam, followed by two years at UWA in Australia. Upon successful completion, students will receive a Bachelor’s degree from VinUni and a Master’s degree from UWA. Available UWA Master’s programs under this pathway include:

• Master of Commerce
• Master of Marketing
• Master of Business Information and Logistics Management
• Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations

This innovative approach provides a streamlined path for students to achieve advanced academic qualifications in a condensed timeframe.

(Signing Ceremony; Professor John Evans, Dean of the College of Business and Management at VinUni and Professor Tim Colmer, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at UWA)

“This partnership with the University of Western Australia aligns with our mission to provide students with the highest quality education and to prepare them to be leaders in their chosen fields,” said, Professor John Evans, Dean of the College of Business and Management at VinUni. “Graduates will be uniquely positioned in the job market, holding dual degrees that demonstrate both academic excellence and international experience. We are excited to see the impact of this program on our students and the collaboration between the two institutions.”

Professor Tim Colmer, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at UWA, echoed these sentiments “We are excited to welcome VinUni students to our campus. This collaboration not only enriches the educational experience for the students but also strengthens the ties between Australia and Vietnam. We look forward to seeing the positive outcomes of this exciting new program”.

This initiative was formalised in a ceremony attended by distinguished leaders from both institutions and the Consulate General of Vietnam in WA, highlighting the importance of this partnership.

(Meeting before the Signing Ceremony at UWA)

“Education and training have long been vital to the Vietnam-Australia relationship, significantly strengthening ties between our nations. The MOA signing today marks an important step in enhancing educational collaboration between VinUni and UWA, with the goal of building a highly skilled future workforce and further reinforcing the partnership between Vietnam and Western Australia. The Consulate General of Vietnam in Perth fully supports this initiative and looks forward to more collaborative projects in the future.” said Ms Ha Nguyen, the Consul General of Vietnam in WA.

This pathway is set to welcome its first cohort of students in July 2025, preparing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the global business environment. The program not only serves as an academic bridge but also fosters connections between diverse cultural and academic landscapes, enhancing educational and professional opportunities for students globally.