In a historic first, Trent University and International University-Vietnam National University (IU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at a virtual ceremony to explore developing academic exchange and transfer programs for IU students to study at Trent.

The MOU was signed by both universities on June 3 through a ceremony conducted on Zoom, in part due to restrictions on international travel brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In these challenging times, Trent International continues to reach out in order to build collaborative relationships with partners and institutions at home and abroad,” said Glennice Burns, associate-vice president of Trent International. “Such relationships have never been more important given the complexities brought about by COVID-19 and the global environment. This MOU facilitates Trent’s outreach to one of the world’s fastest growing economies; more importantly, it also builds capacity for both institutions to develop programs that promote student mobility, academic exchange and the development of cutting-edge ideas that benefit our mutual communities. Trent University looks forward to a fruitful relationship with International University in the years ahead.”

Attending the virtual signing ceremony were: Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University; Glennice Burns, associate vice-president of Trent International; Dr. Tran Tien Khoa, rector of International University-Vietnam National University; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Thuan, Dean of the School of Biotechnology at International University-Vietnam National University; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Kgoc Khuong, Vice Dean of the School of Business at International University-Vietnam National University; Dr. Vo Tuong Huan, deputy head of the Office of External and Public Relations; Nguyen Huu Tri, deputy head of the Office of International Academic Collaboration at International University-Vietnam National University; Dinh Kim Phung, head, International Student Service Center at International University-Vietnam National University

IU is the first public university in Vietnam that uses English as primary language of instruction. IU offers leading undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines, including economics, business management, engineering, and technology.

Find more information on Trent International.