Vietnam ranks first in ASEAN in the number of students studying in the US.

To commemorate International Education Week from November 18-22, the U.S. diplomatic mission in Vietnam highlighted efforts to expand bilateral cooperation aimed at developing higher education and upgrading the workforce in Vietnam.

University of Washington in the USA

According to the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, Ambassador Marc Knapper highly values ​​U.S.-Vietnam educational cooperation. The diplomat stated: "When international students and scholars come to the U.S., and when American students study abroad, both sides bring their unique talents, perspectives, and cultural identities to new communities. And by working together to advance research and cultivate knowledge, they spark innovation and foster cross-border connections that can last a lifetime.”

The annual report of the Institute of International Education (IIE), released on November 18th, shows that the United States continues to be the world's leading destination for international students. In particular, the number of Vietnamese students studying at US universities and colleges continues to increase, reaching 22,066 students in the 2023-2024 academic year.

The number would exceed 31,000 students if all levels of education were included. Vietnam ranks first among ASEAN countries in the number of students studying in the US.

Nearly 50% of Vietnamese students studying in the US pursue majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), contributing to Vietnam's goals of developing human resources for high-tech industries.

EducationUSA, the US education office, provides accurate, complete, and up-to-date information on study opportunities in the United States.

Photo: US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City

Earlier, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of this contribution, remarking that "international exchanges build new bonds that help us cooperate on key issues."

In efforts to implement the comprehensive strategic partnership and the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the U.S. Department of State and the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training, the U.S. diplomatic mission has funded numerous exchange programs, such as training in the U.S. on technical training improvement for 18 Vietnamese education managers, expanding English language programs and STEM education activities for Vietnamese youth, implementing the Fulbright graduate scholarship program, and awarding additional Fulbright scholarships in natural sciences.

The U.S. diplomatic mission remains committed to bringing more universities and colleges to Vietnam and expanding higher education cooperation through the organization of seminars, visits, and meetings between American universities and colleges.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/viet-nam-dung-dau-asean-ve-so-du-hoc-sinh-den-my-185241121140935435.htm