Meeting with the Rector and delegation of Laval University (Canada)

At the meeting, Prof.Dr Pham Quang Minh introduced about USSH's strategy of internationalization and extending international relations. In relation to Canada, the University has performed many useful activities, such as welcoming high-level politians including former Canadian Governor General David Johnston and Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne, as well as famous Canadian speakers such as Ivan Coyote; promoting the study, teaching, and translating of materials on Canada and Canadian people; and maintaining cooperation with Canada's universities such as Humber College and Langara University.

With Laval University, USSH is planning a number of activities such as holding specialized conferences and seminars with the participation of lecturers and researchers from the former; exchanging students and learners; and especially developing a joint master's program in International Relations. Prof.Dr Pham Quang Minh said the two universities have plenty of prospects for cooperation thanks to the similarities in such majors as international relations and political science.

Prof.Dr Pham Quang Minh gives Mrs.Sophie D'Amours a ceremonial gift

On behalf of Laval University, Mrs.Sophie D'Armous highly appreciated the efforts and ideas the two sides have been realizing. She also suggested holding online courses to diversify the training methods and environments. The Rector of Laval University expressed her strong belief in Vietnam-Canada educational cooperation in general and that between two universities in particular, as expressed during the visit by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Laval University in June, 2018.

Laval University was founded in 1663 and located in Quebec City, Canada. It is the first university to provide a curriculum with subjects taught in French in North America. Over 42,500 students including 5,600 international ones from 110 countries are studying there. Laval University currently offers nearly 400 programs at 19 faculties in arts, language, science and technology, social sciences, business management, and health.