The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) launches "UEH Scholar Exchange Program" for faculty members

04 Mar, 2025

With a strategic focus on internationalizing its curriculum, enhancing lecturer research capabilities and international publications, and strengthening UEH’s global recognition -aligning with the new vision of “Becoming a multidisciplinary and sustainable university, ranked in the Top 250 in Asia in the 2025-2030 period and advancing to the Top 150 in Asia by the 2030-2045 period.” - the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is launching the "UEH Scholar Exchange Program".

Program significance

Inspired by the sabbatical leave policy at renowned universities, the "UEH Scholar Exchange Program" offers a unique opportunity for UEH lecturers to engage in an international academic research environment. Through this program, lecturers will have the chance to spend 3 to 6 months working and conducting research at top-ranked institutions globally and regionally (QS Asia 250, THE 500, QS World Top 500) or at partner universities with existing collaboration agreements with UEH. This program not only provides exposure to advanced research environments but also serves as an opportunity to expand knowledge, adopt innovative teaching methods, and enhance academic expertise.

With the goal of realizing UEH’s vision to become a “multidisciplinary university ranked among the top 250 higher education institutions in Asia by 2030”, the "UEH Scholar Exchange Program" is designed to serve as a key catalyst in achieving four core strategic objectives:

1. Enhancing research capacity and encouraging international publications

As UEH expands into the UEH Global Hub, becoming a sustainable university with international recognition, the "UEH Scholar Exchange Program" provides lecturers with opportunities to explore and apply new research directions and methodologies, aiming at achieving high-quality research. Additionally, by experiencing life in advanced academic environments, lecturers can expand their international networks, fully dedicate themselves to learning and professional development, and pursue major research projects and international publications.

2. Strengthening UEH’s recognition in the international academic community

The presence of UEH lecturers at international academic forums and key academic conferences enables the university to stay aligned with modern educational trends while enhancing its reputation in the global academic community. In addition, the program helps address challenges related to research impact and knowledge dissemination by fostering technology transformation, expanding research fields, and strengthening academic connections. This, in turn, creates greater opportunities for collaboration in research and teaching.

3. Innovating and internationalizing the current curriculum

Beyond academic research and scholarly exchange, experiencing the learning and working environments at renowned global universities presents a valuable opportunity for lecturers to adopt and integrate advanced teaching methodologies from leading education systems. This exposure enables lecturers to update and enhance course content, develop internationally standardized programs, and improve teaching quality at UEH.

4. Attracting domestic and international lecturers and scholars

To strengthen its faculty and attract global talent, UEH focuses on building a strong employer brand and talent management strategy by implementing supportive policies that enable lecturers and researchers to engage in domestic and international academic networks, forums, and organizations. The "UEH Scholar Exchange Program" not only provides local lecturers with opportunities to enhance their expertise through collaboration with leading global scholars and experts but also serves as a platform to promote UEH’s academic brand internationally. This helps attract exceptional scholars and experts to teach and conduct research at UEH, contributing to the university’s long-term sustainable development.

Eligibility criteria

To participate in the "UEH Scholar Exchange Program," faculty members must meet the following requirements:

+ Have worked at UEH for at least six years from the date of official employment or since the completion of their most recent scholar exchange.

+ Hold a Doctorate (PhD).

+ Possess an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent or meet level 4 proficiency in one of the following languages: French, German, Chinese, Japanese, or Russian.

+ Have received an invitation letter or confirmation from a reputable international institution accepting their participation in the program.

+ Have sufficient remaining tenure at UEH to fulfill the required service period after completing the program.

+ Submit a detailed plan outlining the activities, goals, and expected results of the exchange.

+ Have consistently ranked 'Good' or higher in annual performance evaluations for the past three years before applying.

+ Not receive monthly stipends or regular income from the host institution during the exchange period.

Participants benefits

Lecturers participating in the “UEH Scholar Exchange Program” will receive professional and financial support from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) to ensure the successful completion of their exchange period. Benefits include:

+ Full salary retention: Lecturers will continue to receive their current UEH salary during the exchange.

+ Round-trip airfare support: UEH will cover the cost of round-trip flights up to a predetermined amount.

+ Living expenses support: Financial assistance will be provided based on a fixed allowance to cover food, accommodation, daily expenses, and local transportation during the stay abroad.