During the programme, NTU shared its internationalisation strategy guided by the vision of “bringing Singapore to the world and bringing the world to Singapore” through the development of global partnership networks, collaborative research, and the expansion of international joint academic programmes. The discussions also highlighted potential areas of collaboration between NTU and VNUHCM, including the development of joint master’s and joint PhD programmes, as well as expanded opportunities for international student exchange and academic engagement between the two institutions.
In the parallel sessions, the VNUHCM delegation further explored educational models at NTU’s School of Computer Science and Data Science, Nanyang Business School, College of Science, and College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Discussions focused on talent development in the context of AI and digital transformation, flexible learning pathways, experiential learning, internships, work-study models, and interdisciplinary education. NTU also emphasized the importance of combining technological advancement with the development of uniquely human capabilities such as critical thinking, creativity, ethical reasoning, collaboration, and career adaptability.
Through the visit, the VNUHCM delegation gained valuable practical insights into the internationalisation of higher education, educational transformation, interdisciplinary education, experiential learning, the application of AI in teaching, and the integration of education with research, industry, and society. The visit also opened up promising avenues for collaboration between VNUHCM and NTU in postgraduate joint programmes, collaborative research, and international student mobility. These insights provide useful references for VNUHCM as it continues to innovate its academic programmes, strengthen learner development, and build flexible, interdisciplinary higher education models that respond effectively to emerging challenges.