UEH News

• 20 Jun
• 2026

[UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH and Deakin Promote Cooperation for Student Experience and the "Happy University" Model

20 Jun, 2026

Within the framework of the "UEH Global 50+ Partners in 5 Continents" program, the leadership delegation of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) paid a visit and held working sessions with Deakin University (Australia). The meeting served as an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on cooperation directions in training, research, academic exchange, and the development of international education initiatives, while continuing to strengthen the partnership between the two institutions in the new phase.

The UEH leadership delegation participating in the working trip included Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Chairman of the UEH Strategic Development Council; Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - Chairman of the Science and Training Council; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Ha Minh Quan - Rector of the School of Talents (UEH.ISB). At the working session, the leaders of the two universities exchanged views on higher education trends in the global context, particularly learner-centered education models linked to learning experiences, professional competencies, and student quality of life.

Cooperation relationship between UEH and Deakin University

As one of UEH's academic partners in Australia, Deakin University has accompanied UEH in various education internationalization activities and the development of global learning experiences for learners.

Over the years, the two sides have implemented numerous cooperation activities in training and academic exchange. Notably, the Deakin Global Hub model, developed through cooperation with UEH, has helped bring international education standards closer to Vietnamese students, while creating conditions for learners to access a global learning environment right in Vietnam.

Additionally, through the Global Pathways partial Bachelor's program implemented by the ISB Institute, UEH.ISB School of Talents, in collaboration with Deakin University, students can complete their initial study phase of 0.5–1 year at UEH before transitioning to Deakin University to continue their program and receive an international degree in Australia. The program not only expands access to high-quality education for Vietnamese students but also helps learners adapt early to the international academic environment, develop integration capabilities, and increase their competitive advantage in the global labor market.

Exchange session between UEH leadership representatives and Deakin University on cooperation directions in training and research, held at Deakin University (Australia)

Alignment in the "Happy University" development orientation

Beyond focusing on academic aspects, the cooperation between UEH and Deakin University reflects many similarities in the philosophy of modern education development. While Deakin is known for its orientation towards student experience, employability, and quality of life for educators and learners, UEH has in recent years pursued the strategy of developing a University with a Happy Environment—an education model based on the foundations of happiness economics, positive psychology, and organizational science, aiming to build a safe and humane learning environment that promotes mental health, socio-emotional competence, and the holistic development of faculty and students.

UEH leadership delegation and representatives from Deakin University (Australia) taking a commemorative photo at the working session

This visit was not only an opportunity for UEH and Deakin University to strengthen their cooperative relationship and exchange common development orientations in the context of globalizing higher education, but also continued to affirm the partnership between the two universities in promoting human-centered education models. The cooperation between the two universities is expected to open up new strategies in training, new values in research, and the development of educational initiatives for the happiness and holistic development of learners in the future.

Information about Deakin University (Australia)

Deakin University is one of Australia's leading universities, ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide, and is currently ranked 207th globally according to the QS World University Rankings 2026. The university is known for its learner-centered training orientation, emphasizing learning experiences and students' career development capabilities.

Deakin possesses a training network with campuses in various countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and India, demonstrating a flexible internationalization strategy and strong connectivity within the global education ecosystem.

Deakin University is one of the universities with the highest student satisfaction rates in the state of Victoria (Australia), while also recording impressive graduate employment rates. In addition to training quality, Deakin University places strong emphasis on learning experiences, personal development, and professional adaptability, reflecting a training orientation linked to practical needs and the labor market in the context of globalization.