On the occasion of the 66th anniversary and the new leadership term of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand, VKU’s leadership delegation, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector, along with representatives from the Deparment of Academic Affairs, Department of Personnel and Administration, and Department of Science Technology & International Cooperation, visited Thailand from February 17–20, 2025, to strengthen and expand cooperation between the two universities.

Overview of the meeting

The first working session of the visit took place on the afternoon of February 17, 2025. The VKU delegation was warmly welcomed by KMUTNB’s leadership, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pichet Sriyanyong – Vice President for International Relations, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somrek Chandra-ambhorn – Vice President for Research and IT Development, along with heads of departments and faculties. Both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on expanding collaborative initiatives.

In his remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap expressed his sincere gratitude to KMUTNB’s leadership, staff, faculty, and students for their kindness, strong cooperation, and steadfast commitment to VKU. Thanks to this partnership, both institutions have achieved meaningful and beneficial outcomes for faculty and students alike. He recalled his first meeting with KMUTNB’s leadership during his visit to Bangkok for the InfoCom event in May 2023, where the foundation for collaboration was established. In just over a year, the partnership has yielded impressive results, including 75 VKU students receiving sponsorships for exchange and internship programs at KMUTNB, with six of them participating in two-month paid internships. Additionally, 25 VKU lecturers have traveled to Thailand for academic exchange programs. Conversely, VKU has also welcomed dozens of KMUTNB students and lecturers for internships and exchanges. These achievements have laid a solid foundation for deeper and broader cooperation in the future. During the meeting, both sides discussed key areas of collaboration, particularly in faculty exchange programs aimed at enhancing training quality, especially in global and international programs. Both universities agreed to develop mechanisms to facilitate faculty exchanges for teaching and research.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU, presents a commemorative gift to KMUTNB

As part of their expanded cooperation, VKU and KMUTNB agreed to co-host the International Conference on Information Technology and its Applications CITA 2027 in Bangkok, while also jointly organizing CITA 2025 in Phnom Penh and CITA 2026 in Vietnam. In terms of research collaboration, both universities will develop joint research projects with the goal of co-publishing international papers in the fields of Information Technology, Computer Engineering, and Digital Economics. Furthermore, VKU plans to enhance its international student training programs and seek internship opportunities for Thai students in Vietnam, particularly in the tourism and digital technology sectors. The student exchange program between the two universities will also continue, providing students with valuable international learning and cultural experiences.

VKU and KMUTNB leadership take a commemorative photo

The 2025 cooperation roadmap further solidifies the strong relationship between KMUTNB and VKU while advancing both universities’ internationalization efforts. This partnership serves as a testament to their robust collaboration, enhancing VKU’s global standing and contributing to the development of the international academic community.

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