UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang - The new strategic branch of Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics officially participated in 250 projects started and inaugurated to celebrate the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

On August 19, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics (UEH) will start construction of UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang - a new training and research branch with the positioning of "A place where scholars and global knowledge converge". The project is one of 250 key national projects simultaneously started and inaugurated to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), and is also among the group of 5 typical projects of Khanh Hoa province.

This is an urgent event, taking place in the context of Khanh Hoa setting a target of double-digit economic growth in the period of 2025 - 2030, focusing on four pillars: Industry, energy, tourism - services and urban - construction, along with three strategic breakthroughs: Completing infrastructure, improving human resource quality and handling backlog projects, soon turning Khanh Hoa province into a centrally-run city by 2030. The project is also an important item in the cooperation roadmap between Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee and Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics in the period of 2023 - 2028.

Along with 249 other national key projects that were jointly started and inaugurated on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), the groundbreaking event of UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang of UEH was a bridge that was broadcast live on KTV channels of Khanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio and Television and rebroadcast on Vietnam Television (VTV) with solemn speeches of direction, orientation and sharing from the Prime Minister, representatives of the Ministry of Education and Training , representatives of UEH leaders and representatives of prestigious international scholars.

Schedule of the National Groundbreaking Ceremony of UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang
Time	Main content
07:30 – 08:30	SPACE FOR CONNECTION & EXPERIENCE Welcome guests; Experience technology exhibition, creative connection space
08:30 – 11:00	JOURNEY OF CONVERGENCE – THE ORIGIN OF MISSION Speech of Khanh Hoa Provincial Leaders; Speech by representative of UEH Leadership; Speech by representative of Ministry of Education and Training; Sharing from international partner representatives; Prime Minister's directive speech (rebroadcast on VTV).
11:00 – 11:15	NATIONAL GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY – THE BEGINNING OF THE FUTURE Joint groundbreaking ceremony of 80 key national projects to celebrate 80th National Day
11:15 – 11:40	SPREAD GREEN VALUES Thanks, closing; Tree planting activity – symbol of commitment to green development

Continuing the journey to fulfill the local mission

With nearly 50 years of establishment and development, UEH has always been closely connected and accompanied with the development of the cities and localities where the university is located. From dynamic Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta with the UEH Mekong branch.
The establishment of UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang is a continuation of that journey, aiming to contribute intelligence and resources to the South Central Coast - Central Highlands region.

The new facility will undertake three main tasks:

• Training high-quality human resources to meet the socio-economic development needs of the region;
• Research and transfer practical solutions;
• Connecting networks of scholars, students, and businesses domestically and internationally.

In addition to UEH's strengths such as economics, law, logistics, tourism, planning, etc., UEH Nexus Campus focuses on training, research, and international connections associated with Khanh Hoa's advantages and the region's potential such as: Sustainable marine economy, marine spatial planning, ocean technology, microchips, health care and community development.

A place where scholars gather and connect global knowledge

Shaped as a “Hub of international scholars and global knowledge” of the UEH academic ecosystem nationwide, UEH Nexus Campus is an interdisciplinary academic space and a research and innovation center, developed based on three pillars:

- Minds (People – Scholars – Community): An open space connecting students, researchers and leading experts in many fields. Through a system of international standard training programs, an academic environment entirely in English, a series of workshops, talk shows, and periodic discussions, this place becomes a meeting place to share knowledge, perspectives and experiences, not only for UEH Nexus but also for the academic community in the region.

- Books (Source of knowledge – Global – Selected): Modern library system, Book Café and display area for books, newspapers, high-quality scientific research works carefully selected by UEH. The goal is to build the leading international knowledge bookshelf of the South Central Coast – Central Highlands, spreading prestigious, updated and diverse knowledge to the community.

- Ideas (Dialogue – Creativity – Connection): A launching pad for startup and creative ideas, where students and the community can experiment and compete through competitions, academic programs and networking activities. Initiatives from here can be applied in practice, contributing to solving local socio-economic development problems.

In particular, the branch will implement an educational cooperation program under the ASEAN Cooperative Education model (UEH ASEAN COOP), helping students have the opportunity to study and experience at leading enterprises in the Asia region, increasing their ability to integrate into the international working environment, aiming for Global Citizens - acting locally - going to return.

About UEH Nexus Campus project

With optimal – modern – dynamic – green and sustainable architecture, UEH Nexus Campus has a training scale of 2,000 students, 90 working places for staff – lecturers and many areas for research, creativity, and community connection. The dormitory area provides accommodation for 376 boarding students, creating a convenient and cohesive learning and living environment.

The project is inspired by Champa architecture, reflecting local culture and traditions, while inspiring pride in the generation of learners. The library building is designed with the symbol of a globe and a converging magnifying glass , “where global knowledge converges locally and connects UEH generations with the world”.

The main blocks are connected by a green carpet of hanging gardens running along the main facade, reminiscent of the Nha Trang coastline with white sand and golden sunshine . This design not only creates a visual highlight but also improves the climate, is environmentally friendly, and is associated with the green university model that UEH pursues.

Scale of items:

• Administrative - research block : 1 basement, 4 upper floors, 1 attic; construction area 2,598 m², total floor area 9,613 m², height 20.7 m.
• Lecture hall block : 5 floors above ground, 1 attic floor; construction area 1,073 m², total floor area 5,426 m², height 23.4 m.
• Functional block : 3 floors; construction area 637 m², total floor area 2,177 m², height 12 m.
• Multi-purpose block : 1 floor; construction area 1,153 m², total floor area 1,365 m², height 11.065 m.
• Dormitory block : 1 basement, 5 upper floors, 1 attic; construction area 894 m², total floor area 5,150 m², height 21.9 m.

The project is expected to be completed and put into operation by the end of 2026. UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang will become a place of knowledge convergence, a place to nurture a new generation of human resources, contributing to the implementation of the sustainable development and integration goals of Khanh Hoa province as well as the South Central Coast - Central Highlands region.

Contact information:

Department of Communications - Partner Development (UEH)

Ms. Thanh Kieu - 0365 410 832, email: kieultt@ueh.edu.vn

Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/xa-hoi/giao-duc/202508/ueh-nexus-campus-nha-trang-phan-hieu-chien-luoc-moi-cua-dai-hoc-kinh-te-thanh-pho-ho-chi-minh-chinh-thuc-gop-mat-trong-250-cong-trinh-khoi-cong-khanh-thanh-chao-mung-80-nam-quoc-khanh-nuoc-cong-hoa-xh-5130507/