Vietnamese students explore study opportunities European Education Week

The programme, organized by the European Union (EU) Delegation and EU member state embassies, has drawn the participation of nearly 60 universities from various EU countries, offering information about programmes and scholarships in diverse academic fields and levels.

In his opening remarks, Thomas Wiersing, deputy head of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, emphasized the strong cooperative partnership between the EU and Vietnam, as well as the benefits of studying in Europe.

To keep pace with new technologies, managers, scientists, and experts must possess high skills and qualifications. This can be achieved through studying abroad, and this is exactly what studying in Europe can provide, said Wiersing.

According to the diplomat, studying in Europe not only helps students return to Vietnam with valuable knowledge gained in the classroom but also offers precious experiences.

What they bring back to their homeland is a personal view of Europe, shaped by their unique experiences. This includes accumulated life experiences, history, and innovative ideas that help expand their intellect, he explained.

Wiersing expressed his belief that by meeting with representatives from nearly 60 EU universities and member states, students will gain a comprehensive view of what studying in Europe can offer and be strongly inspired for their study abroad.

Recently graduating from University of Science and Technology, Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong, 22, is seeking opportunities to study in Europe. Through social media, she has turned to the European Education Week to explore the Erasmus scholarship and find a suitable school.

“When I attended the event, I received enthusiastic support from everyone here. I just visited the Erasmus booth to get advice about this scholarship. Through this, I learned how to apply for the Erasmus scholarship and which schools and countries it supports, so I can make an appropriate choice,” said Duong.

The event also featured consultation booths from the EU alumni network, the EU delegation, and embassies and organizations from 18 EU member states in Vietnam, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, and Sweden. These booths provided diverse perspectives on the experience of living and studying in Europe.

For the first time, the European Education Week organized a discussion session with the participation of European businesses in Vietnam, offering valuable information on developing necessary skills and career opportunities for European students returning to Vietnam.