Strengthening the Australia-Vietnam Strategic Partnership in Education

Australian Education Minister Jason Clare MP visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this December, reaffirming Australia's position as Vietnam's most trusted partner in education and research, and promoting cooperation within the framework of the Australia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Signing of an agreement between leading Australian universities and the Department of International Cooperation - Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam within the framework of Project 89 on enhancing the capacity of lecturers and management staff in higher education institutions. (Photo: Australian Embassy)

Education has long been a cornerstone of the relationship between Australia and Vietnam, with Minister Clare's agenda highlighting the depth and diversity of cooperation, including cross-border education, research partnerships, and school-level connections.

The Minister's visit to Vietnam is part of a regional cooperation program, underscoring Australia's commitment to strengthening educational ties across Asia.

Australian Education Minister Jason Clare met with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long.

In Hanoi on December 11th, Minister Clare met with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long and Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son to discuss shared priorities in education and research, as well as opportunities to increase Australian investment in overseas university campuses and transnational education programs.

On this occasion, the Ministry of Education and Training signed new agreements with Australian universities to strengthen research cooperation and consolidate academic networks. These agreements will facilitate access for Vietnamese scholars to research and training programs at leading universities in Australia, including the Australian National University, the University of Adelaide, Deakin University, Macquarie University, the University of Queensland, and the University of Southern Queensland.

Australian Education Minister Jason Clare met with Vietnamese Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son.

During her visit, Minister Clare attended the 25th anniversary celebrations of RMIT University in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City – a symbol of Australian education and Australia's largest overseas university campus globally. RMIT Vietnam has educated over 25,000 alumni, with expansion plans demonstrating Australia's long-term commitment to investing in Vietnam's future workforce.

The Minister also met with students enrolled in the joint program between Western Sydney University and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, directly listening to how Australian qualifications have equipped students with the skills to develop careers in a rapidly changing economy.

The visit also showcased Australia's contribution to secondary education through a tour of Hanoi Adelaide School, where students are enrolled in the South Australian State Government's Secondary Education Certificate. These school collaborations support Vietnam's goal of making English a second language of instruction in schools.

Australia is a steadfast partner in Vietnam's human resource development, with 36,000 Vietnamese students currently studying in Australia, 17,000 students pursuing Australian degree programs in Vietnam, and a network of over 160,000 alumni contributing to shaping Vietnam's future. Through initiatives such as the Aus4Skills program and advanced research collaborations, Australia is supporting Vietnam's educational reform goals and fostering innovation-driven growth.

“The relationship between Australia and Vietnam is very strong, and education is a vital part of it. Through close cooperation, we are creating more opportunities for people in both countries,” Minister Clare said.

LE ANH

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