Welcoming a delegation of professors and students from the University of Passau (Federal Republic of Germany)

Accompanying the two delegation leaders were 17 students from the Faculty of Economics and Culture, University of Passau. The German students came to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to study Vietnamese language, culture, history, and society at the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and Language; to participate in exchanges and meetings with students from the University and other universities in Vietnam; and to visit famous cities and landmarks in Vietnam such as Hanoi, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City. The delegation is expected to stay in Vietnam until October 5th before returning to Germany. However, some students will stay to study at the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and Language for 3 weeks to 3 months.

View of the auditorium

At the meeting, Professor Pham Quang Minh expressed his honor in welcoming students from Passau University. The Rector emphasized that the university's policy is to internationalize its research and training activities. Therefore, the presence of foreign professors, scholars, and students will contribute to expanding the university's international relations. The Rector introduced the history, training programs, and main achievements of the university to date; highlighting the long-standing relationship with German partners such as Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, and the Dao Minh Quang Foundation. The Rector also answered some questions from the students regarding issues such as the differences between Vietnamese and German languages ​​and cultures; the education system in Vietnam; the advantages and disadvantages for foreign students studying and researching in Vietnam, etc.

From left to right: Ms. Ngo Thi Bich Thu, Professor Martin Grossheim, and Professor Pham Quang Minh.

Professor Pham Quang Minh poses for a commemorative photo with students from the University of Passau.

The University of Passau officially opened in 1978 and is one of the leading universities in Germany, ranking at the top for law, business, computer science, politics, and culture. To date, approximately 12,000 students from over 80 countries have studied and conducted research at the University of Passau. The main fields of study include Business Administration and Economics, European Studies, Cultural History, Computer Science, Law, Development Studies, Science, and Mathematical Informatics.