Australian Education Minister visits RMIT University.

Australian Education Minister Jason Clare visited RMIT Vietnam's campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on December 10th and 11th, 2025, and was welcomed by Professor Alec Cameron, Vice-Chair of the University Council and President of RMIT University, and Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, CEO of RMIT Vietnam. The visit provided an opportunity for the Australian Education Minister to tour both campuses and interact with faculty, staff, and students.

anh 1 (6).jpg — Mr. Jason Clare, Australia's Minister for Education, visited RMIT University's South Saigon campus and met with faculty, staff, and students.

Minister Clare reviewed RMIT's plans for a new campus in Hanoi. If approved, this new facility would allow RMIT to expand its training operations and provide world- class education to even more students in Vietnam.

This investment is part of RMIT's A$250 million strategic investment fund in Vietnam, first announced during Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's official visit in 2023.

“RMIT University is a leader in transnational and international education. It represents the best of Australia while making a positive impact overseas,” said Minister Jason Clare. “It is wonderful to see firsthand the impact RMIT has made in Vietnam over the past 25 years and its commitment to long-term investment.”

brother 2 (4).jpg — Minister Jason Clare speaks at RMIT University's Hanoi campus.

With over 12,000 students, 1,300 staff, and nearly 25,500 alumni working in prestigious digital organizations and communities worldwide, and making significant contributions to the transformation of Vietnam and the region, RMIT is a leading international university in Vietnam with campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and a Language Centre in Da Nang.

Throughout its 25 years of operation in Vietnam, RMIT Vietnam has supported more than 1,900 scholarships totaling over VND 613 billion and invested heavily in local research capacity.

Professor Alec Cameron, Vice-Chair of the University Council and President of RMIT University, stated: “With a long history of transnational education, RMIT has been delivering high-quality Australian education across Southeast Asia and beyond for decades. We are proud to contribute to the socio-economic priorities of our respective countries, while fostering trade and dialogue across the region.”

brother 3 (4).jpg — Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside - CEO of RMIT University Vietnam, Mr. Jason Clare - Australian Minister for Education, Ms. Gillian Bird - Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Professor Alec Cameron - Vice President of the University Council, President of RMIT University (from left to right)

Vietnam is entering a new era of digital transformation and green growth, and RMIT aims to support national priorities through advanced learning programs, applied research, and practical partnerships. From AI training for secondary school teachers nationwide to sustainable development projects and learning aligned with business needs, RMIT aspires to contribute to shaping Vietnam's future workforce.

“RMIT Vietnam has made a significant impact over the past 25 years, and we are now reaffirming our commitment for the next 25 years,” said Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, CEO of RMIT Vietnam.

“We aim to develop future talent to support Vietnam’s economic ambition of becoming a fully developed country by 2045. A modern, digitized, and sustainable economy requires significant investment in talent, and we are committed to supporting the country on this journey,” he affirmed.

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