Receiving a delegation from HAN University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)

At the meeting, Associate Professor Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan introduced the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - the leading institution for research and training in Social Sciences and Humanities in Vietnam. The university currently has 34 undergraduate training programs and 73 postgraduate programs; spanning basic sciences such as Philosophy, History, Literature, Languages... to applied sciences such as Management Science, Tourism Studies, Social Work, Journalism, Public Relations. The Vice President hopes that the two universities will soon implement cooperation through activities such as student and lecturer exchanges, conducting joint research projects, and co-organizing international conferences.

On behalf of the host country, Prof. Yvonne van der Meijs expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. She said that HAN University of Applied Sciences always creates conditions for students to study and do internships abroad for at least 1 semester. Previously, HAN often sent students to do internships at organizations and social-community activity centers in Vietnam. With the desire to enrich the basic knowledge for the practical experience of students, the host country's delegation is exploring student exchange opportunities with higher education institutions in Vietnam such as the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Associate Professor Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan presents a souvenir to Professor Yvonne van der Meijs

Associate Professor Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan highly appreciated the trust that HAN has placed in the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. The University is ready to welcome Dutch students to study and intern, especially in highly applicable majors such as Hotel Management, Event Management, Journalism-Communication, and Social Work. In the immediate future, the University will notify each training unit about the possibilities of cooperation with HAN. The Vice President also proposed signing an official bilateral cooperation agreement to serve as a framework for more specific activities.

HAN University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1996 after joining forces with several other universities. HAN has two campuses in Arnhem and Nijmegen: the Arnhem campus mainly offers courses in economics and technology, while the Nijmegen campus offers courses in health care, sports, society and behavior, and education. HAN has over 35,000 students and four faculties: Business Management and Law, Health and Sociology, Engineering, and Education.