After 25 years of operation, RMIT University is committed to expanding its investment in Vietnam.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - RMIT University reaffirms its commitment to investing in expanding its presence in Vietnam, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

Australian Education Minister Jason Clare visited RMIT Vietnam campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on December 10th and 11th, where he was welcomed by Professor Alec Cameron, Vice-Chair of the University Council and President of RMIT University, and Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, General Director of RMIT University Vietnam.

The visit provided an opportunity for the minister to tour the two campuses and interact with faculty and students, as well as to witness firsthand the development of cooperation between the education sectors of Australia and Vietnam.

Mr. Jason Clare (seated, eighth from the left), Australia's Minister for Education, visits RMIT University's South Saigon campus and meets with faculty and students.

Minister Clare reviewed RMIT's plans for a new campus in Hanoi. If approved by the Government, 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 for Vietnam, first announced during Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's 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. It’s fantastic to see RMIT’s growth in Vietnam over the past 25 years and its commitment to long-term investment,” said Minister Jason Clare.

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 entire region, RMIT is a leading international university in Vietnam with campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, along with a language center in Da Nang.

During 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 delivering transnational education, RMIT has been providing high-quality Australian education across Southeast Asia and beyond for decades.”

We are proud to contribute to the country's socio-economic priorities while promoting trade and dialogue across the region.

From left to right: 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 - met during the recent visit.

Vietnam is entering a new era of digital transformation and green growth. RMIT aims to support national priorities through its advanced academic 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 is contributing to shaping Vietnam's future workforce.

“RMIT Vietnam has made significant contributions over the past 25 years, and we are now reaffirming our commitment for the next 25 years. We look forward to developing future talent to support Vietnam’s goal 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 this journey,” said Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, General Director of RMIT University Vietnam.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/sau-25-nam-hoat-dong-dai-hoc-rmit-cam-ket-mo-rong-dau-tu-tai-viet-nam-20251212160248316.htm