Delegation from Quy Nhon University visits and works at Lac Hong University

[Bien Hoa, Dong Nai] – On the morning of April 10, 2025, Lac Hong University (LHU) had the honor of welcoming a delegation from Quy Nhon University (QNU) for a formal visit and working session. This event marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration, promoting exchange, and sharing experiences between two prestigious higher education institutions in Vietnam. 

Introduction to Quy Nhon University (QNU)

Quy Nhon University originated from Quy Nhon University of Education, established in 1981. In 2003, the institution was officially renamed Quy Nhon University, with a development orientation towards becoming a multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral university. Over more than 45 years of construction and development, the university has grown substantially in terms of training scale, academic quality, and the qualifications of its faculty and staff.

Currently, the university comprises 13 faculties and departments, offering 46 undergraduate programs across fields such as education, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, economics and finance, engineering, and technology. The total number of full-time undergraduate students is nearly 15,000. In addition, the university offers 25 master's programs and 3 doctoral programs, with over 1,000 postgraduate learners and PhD candidates. QNU also serves as a training destination for international students from Laos—specifically from the provinces of Attapeu, Champasak, Salavan, and Sekong—at the undergraduate, graduate, and Vietnamese language levels.

QNU possesses a robust academic and administrative workforce, serving as a key foundation for the university’s comprehensive innovation in higher education aligned with standards of modernization and international integration.

Introduction to Lac Hong University (LHU)

Established in 1997, Lac Hong University has undergone more than 27 years of development, becoming one of the leading private higher education institutions in southern Vietnam. With a multidisciplinary development orientation, the university currently has 10 academic faculties, offering 28 undergraduate programs, 8 master’s programs, and 2 doctoral programs. LHU serves a student population of over 10,000 learners.

LHU plays a vital role in supplying high-quality human resources to 32 industrial zones and more than 40,000 enterprises in the Southern Key Economic Zone. The university is also a preferred destination for international students from Laos, Cambodia, and China pursuing studies in Vietnamese language, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs.

To enhance its global integration capacity, LHU has established partnerships with over 100 international universities and organizations, 46 foreign enterprises, and more than 256 domestic companies. Notably, its membership in the ASU–Cintana Alliance marks a strategic milestone in improving global competitiveness and providing international-standard opportunities for learning, teaching, and research to its students, faculty, and staff.

Purpose of the Working Session

The working session between the two universities focused on practical and specific areas of cooperation, including:

1. Exchange and sharing of experiences in quality assurance and assessment in the digital era

The two institutions discussed the digitization of exam and test score management to enhance efficiency and security.

Lac Hong University shared its experience in developing and applying output standard measurement software, supporting faculty and staff in saving time and effort while meeting both national and international standards.

2. Sharing of experience in the development of information systems to support university management and operations

Since its early days, LHU has built a comprehensive information system comprising user-friendly software, websites, and applications with high-speed connectivity, effectively supporting management, teaching, and learning activities.

3. Introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support teaching and education management

The university introduced the LHU AI tool—an integrated digital assistant within its internal information system—allowing faculty, staff, and students to quickly retrieve information related to class schedules, exam timetables, official documents, guidelines, and support services.

Additionally, LHU showcased several AI applications that assist in lesson planning, rubric design, test creation, and instructional planning.

Photos from the event

Vision for Future Cooperation

The two universities held in-depth discussions on the direction for comprehensive future collaboration, focusing on joint training programs, scientific research, academic exchange, technology transfer in education, and the application of emerging technologies such as AI in management and teaching activities.

This event not only strengthened the cooperative relationship between the two institutions but also opened new opportunities for sustainable development, working together toward the shared goal of enhancing the quality of higher education in Vietnam in the context of globalization.