Expanding study abroad opportunities for students

Danang University has recently coordinated with the French Embassy in Vietnam to organize activities to introduce French Government scholarships to students of member universities.

Students from the University of Economics (University of Danang) exchange information about studying in France. Photo: SONG KHUÊ

The above activities open up opportunities for studying and researching in France and enhance educational cooperation between the two sides, contributing to improving the training quality of Danang University.

International study opportunities

According to Mr. Yves Romani, Director of the French Institute in Da Nang , at the University of Economics and the University of Technology (Danang University), students are provided with information about training programs from undergraduate to master's and doctoral degrees in France; the advantages of education in this country as well as internship models and job opportunities along with a roadmap to support students during their study abroad...

In addition, participating students were also given specific instructions on scholarship programs for international students, admission requirements and financial support, helping to reduce study costs and expand access to high-quality education.

These introductory activities help students understand how to prepare their application, scholarship criteria, study path suitable for their career and future orientation.

Nguyen Thanh Ngoc, a second-year student at the University of Economics (University of Danang), shared that the introduction session provided students with a lot of useful information about study abroad programs. Content related to scholarships, admission requirements, study paths and internship opportunities were all clearly presented. Having direct access to information from representatives of French educational institutions not only helps to answer questions but also opens up opportunities for students to boldly learn about exchange, transfer or short-term study abroad programs in the near future.

Students of the University of Technology (University of Danang) learn about studying in France. Photo: SONG KHUÊ

Strengthening educational cooperation

In addition to cooperation and connections to send students to study abroad, member universities of Danang University also have cooperation through training programs such as: Vietnam - France High Quality Engineer Training Program (PFIEV) of the University of Technology and the French Institute in Danang.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Huu Hieu, Rector of the University of Technology (University of Danang), the Vietnam-France high-quality engineering training program plays an important role in the context of Vietnam promoting digital transformation, innovation and developing high-quality human resources. Through annual scholarship programs, students go to France to study and research at major universities, creating a solid foundation for scientific, technological and innovation cooperation between the two countries.

At the recent meeting of the National Council for Completion of the High-Quality Engineer Training Program in Vietnam (PFIEV) in 2025 between the French Consortium and the University of Technology (University of Danang), the parties continued to attract students; cooperate with the French Institute in Danang to teach French to PFIEV students from the first year.

Thereby creating opportunities for PFIEV students to receive internship and postgraduate training scholarships in France; searching for and connecting PFIEV alumni working at businesses in France to support internship scholarships as well as promote the image and training quality of the program...

Over the years, Danang University and Côte d'Azur University (UniCa), French Republic have cooperated in many fields and achieved positive results.

Including the results of activities of DNIIT Research Institute (University of Danang) on ​​developing scientific research cooperation programs such as: Developing LoRA system in Danang, landslide forecasting, developing smart cities... and training.

Last year, 51 French students came to do internships at Danang University and 5 Danang University staff and students went to Côte d'Azur University to study and research. The two sides opened a joint training program for master's degree in Tourism with 14 students admitted.

During his visit to the University of Côte d'Azur in late November 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu, Director of the University of Danang, said that the two sides agreed to sign an in-depth cooperation agreement in 6 strategic areas. Including: digital technology and artificial intelligence; human-machine interaction and autonomous systems; advanced networks and communication technology; smart embedded systems and applications; energy and materials of the future; medicine and biology of the future.

Based on the strategic cooperation document signed between the two university directors, member universities of the University of Danang will sign specific cooperation documents with member units of the University of Côte d'Azur. The two sides will carry out diverse forms of cooperation including exchange of lecturers and researchers, exchange of students, co-supervision of doctoral students, opening joint master's training programs; credit recognition and co-awarding of degrees to students and trainees participating in the cooperation program... This cooperation contributes to improving the quality of human resources, integration, creativity, and readiness to meet the requirements of globalization in education according to the trend.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/mo-rong-co-hoi-du-hoc-cho-sinh-vien-3312402.html