Opening Ceremony for the 51st Intake of Full-time Undergraduate Programs: "The First Page

Opening Ceremony for the 51st Intake of Full-time Undergraduate Programs: "The First Page – Write Your Own Story at UEH"

28 Sep, 2025

On the morning of September 26, 2025, a solemn and meaningful Opening Ceremony for the 51st Intake of full-time undergraduate programs took place at UEH Ho Chi Minh City, leading up to the 50th anniversary of UEH's establishment (October 27, 1976 - October 27, 2026). With the theme "The First Page – Write Your Own Story at UEH," the event not only marked the opening chapter in the academic journey of the 51st Intake's new students but also encouraged them to confidently write their own stories with memorable experiences and achievements at UEH over the next four years.

The 51st Intake - A Journey to Continue Writing UEH's Golden Pages

The Opening Ceremony for the 51st Intake of full-time undergraduate programs in 2025 is a significant and meaningful event, opening a new chapter in the nearly 50-year history of UEH – an institution that has become a bastion of knowledge and aspiration for generations.

The admission of over 7,600 new students of the 51st Intake at the Ho Chi Minh City campus today, and over 600 new students at the Vinh Long campus during the upcoming Opening Ceremony at UEH Mekong on October 6, is a testament to the trust and choice that the students and their families have placed in UEH.

By choosing the theme "The First Page – Write Your Own Story at UEH," the university wished to convey a meaningful message to the new students: The 50-year book of UEH has been written with the sweat, intellect, aspirations, and glorious milestones of previous generations. Today, it is you who will open the first page of a new story!

The Opening Ceremony for the 51st Intake was solemnly held at Hall A.116 and live-streamed on UEH's official platforms, including the UEH Fanpage, the Undergraduate Admissions Fanpage, and the UEH YouTube Channel.

The First Lecture

The first lecture for the new students of the 51st Intake came in the form of a heartfelt message from Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh, President of UEH:

"To write a beautiful and meaningful four-year university story, I would like to share a few words with you:

Belief is the first stroke: The first page is always the most important. Believe in yourselves and in the path you have chosen. Self-confidence will be your first, powerful, and steady stroke, carving out your unique mark. UEH will always be your companion, building a solid foundation so that your beginning is not a solitary one.

Write with Effort: There will be difficult chapters to write and challenges that may cause you to falter. But trust that UEH is the place that will forge you, encouraging you to persevere so that every effort is deservedly recognized.

Add color with Creativity: Your student life story will become more interesting and vibrant when you are not afraid to experiment with new colors. Here at this university, small initiatives today can become major solutions tomorrow.

Connect to create long chapters: A beautiful story needs not only a protagonist but also companions. Cherish your relationships with teachers and friends, and uphold a spirit of responsibility to the community, as these connections will create the long, profound, and memorable chapters of your youth.

Shape the future with Knowledge and Technology: Leverage the knowledge UEH provides and the technology of our era as a launchpad for global integration, enabling you to become dynamic, knowledgeable, and resilient citizens.

Conclude each page with Sustainable values: Write not just for today, but so that when you look back tomorrow, you will see a story that is fulfilling for yourselves and makes a practical, sustainable contribution to the betterment of the community and society."

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh delivers an inspiring message to the new students of the 51st Intake.

The first page has been turned with valuable insights from Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh. Now, the K51 new students will officially begin writing their academic journey with the traditional flag-bearing ceremony.

Alumnus of the 47th Intake - Nguyen Phuong Hung Dung, an outstanding graduate in Business Administration and a city- and national-level "5-Good Student" in 2024, hands over the UEH Traditional Flag to the new valedictorian of the 51st Intake. This is a moment of proud transition, entrusting the K51 generation with the hope that they will continue to cultivate a spirit of learning, promote dynamism and creativity, and build a community of UEHers who positively impact society.

Honoring Outstanding Efforts

In pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) – "Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all," UEH annually implements numerous scholarship policies to encourage and create favorable conditions for students on their path to knowledge.

This year, UEH awarded over 11.2 billion VND in admission and financial aid scholarships to new students of the 51st Intake, as a worthy recognition of their 12 years of persistent effort, which has led them to officially become resilient UEHers today.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Chairman of the University Council for the 2020-2025 term, and Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao - Chairman of the University Council for the 2025-2030 term, award scholarships to new students of the 51st Intake who won National Excellent Student awards.

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - President of UEH, presents certificates of merit, awards, and scholarships to the new valedictorians of the 51st Intake.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung - Vice President of UEH, and Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice President of UEH, present certificates of merit, awards, and scholarships to the new salutatorians of the 51st Intake.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet - Chairwoman of the Strategy and Policy Advisory Council, and Dr. Nguyen Thien Duy - Chairman of the UEH Trade Union, present certificates of merit, awards, and scholarships to the new salutatorians of the 51st Intake.

"Becoming a part of UEH is a great source of pride for us. Not only myself but also my older sister has received support from the university, which motivates us to constantly strive, improve, and develop ourselves to contribute positively to society. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to UEH in general and the Giving to UEH Fund in particular for accompanying us on our academic journey. I hope that in the future, the university will continue to implement more practical policies to support students", shared new student Tran Phan Kieu Anh from the Auditing major, upon receiving her scholarship.

New student Tran Phan Kieu Anh shares her feelings after being awarded a scholarship by the university.

The Journey to Write the Brilliant Pages of the 51st Intake's Youth Officially Begins

For 50 years, thousands of knowledge stories have been written by over 280,000 alumni with resilience and aspiration. At today's ceremony, outstanding UEH alumni sent inspirational messages to the new students of the 51st Intake about their journeys of learning, career-building, and personal growth.

Inspirational messages from outstanding UEH alumni to the new students of the 51st Intake.

Starting today, the 51st Intake will officially begin writing their own pages, continuing the university's golden traditions. UEH presents you with a special gift - the "UEH Checklist" with 51 experiences that will serve as a compass to shape your academic and personal development path, ensuring your four-year journey of knowledge will be complete and meaningful.

The UEH Checklist offers 51 essential experiences for every new UEH student.

Memorable moments from the UEH 2025 Opening Ceremony:

The entire hall performs the solemn flag-saluting ceremony.

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - President of UEH, delivers an inspiring speech to the new students of the 51st Intake.

The Board of Rectors of UEH's member colleges presents financial aid scholarships to new students of the 51st Intake facing difficult circumstances.