Under the auspices of an ODA project sponsored by KOICA, the delegation from Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), the University of Danang, led by Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho, Vice Rector, along with 20 heads and deputy heads from various offices, faculties, and centers of the university, attended a training program at Kyung Hee University (KHU), South Korea from July 21-28, 2024.

The delegation led by Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho, Vice Rector, along with 20 heads and deputy heads from various offices, faculties, and centers of the university, attended a training program at Kyung Hee University (KHU), South Korea from July 21-28, 2024

During the program, the delegation participated in seminars on topics such as university management and decision-making, university financial management, document management systems, human resources management, administrative and infrastructure, innovation and entrepreneurship center roles, faculty training management, university-enterprise collaboration, etc. These sessions were facilitated by experienced professors and leaders from functional units at KHU.

The professors and leaders from functional units at Kyung Hee University directly are sharing their expertise and insights during the training program

Additionally, VKU’s delegation had an opportunity to explore and experience the multimedia laboratory system featuring cutting-edge Metaverse technologies, virtual drone control devices, and visited the central library and business shops offering products resulting from KHU’s research and entrepreneurship activities, such as high-quality Korean ginseng products, functional foods, and traditional medicinal herbs. They also visited student service spaces and the School of Art and Fusion Design campus.

The representative of the VKU delegation is presenting commemorative gifts

Through practical experiences, exchanges, and discussions, the delegation gained valuable insights to contribute towards enhancing VKU’s university management and educational capabilities in the upcoming years, thereby supporting the successful implementation of the Enhancing Education – Training, Management, and Research Capacity Project in the period of 2022-2027, worth USD 7.7 million from the non-refundable ODA funding of the South Korean government through KOICA.

The delegation visited and experienced the dormitory facilities and laboratory system

The short-term training program on education and university management in South Korea will continue until July 28, 2024.

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Introduction to Kyung Hee University, South Korea:

Established in 1949, Kyung Hee University in South Korea adheres to the founding philosophy of “Creating a New Civilization” and the mission of “Designing a future-oriented, innovative, and unique university leading in the era of transformation.” It has made significant contributions to both Korean and global education. In 1993, the university was awarded the UNESCO Peace Prize for Education and is highly regarded for its internationally standardized education quality. Kyung Hee has partnerships with 434 universities in 69 countries and has been chosen as a government scholarship institution for many years.

Kyung Hee University is spread across three campuses: the Seoul campus covering approximately 100 hectares of greenery, the Suwon campus spanning 200 hectares near the pristine Singal Lake, and the Kwangnung campus in Gyeonggi-do province covering 5 hectares north of Seoul, housing a total of 24 departments. The university boasts a faculty of 1,400 professors, 900 administrative staff members, and nearly 32,000 students, including nearly 1,000 international students.

Kyung Hee University has a remarkable track record with numerous accolades, including being ranked 200th among 3,000 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings), 35th among 476 best universities in Asia (QS Chosun ilbo Asian University Rankings 2013), and selected by the South Korean Ministry of Education for enhancing university education capacity and quality. It has received substantial government funding for research projects and startup initiatives, notably in the field of Korean ginseng products, contributing significant value.

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