Professor Raymond Gordon, Vice-Chancellor and President of British University Vietnam (BUV) at the launch ceremony. Photo courtesy of BUV
The British University Vietnam (BUV) on Thursday announced seven new programmes directly accredited by esteemed university partners in the UK with subjects across a number of fields.
This event marked a significant step in BUV's new development strategy, shifting the focus to accelerate its journey towards becoming the ‘Home of the Lionhearted’.
The seven new programmes at the undergraduate and master's levels will start in 2025.
They include six undergraduate programmes in Data Science and Business Analytics, Management and Digital Innovation; Film and Media Production; Software Engineering; Tourism Management and Event Management. Alongside one master's programme dually awarded by BUV and the University of Staffordshire, an MBA featuring five streams: International Management, Digital Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality, Creative Industries, and Financial Technology and Data Analytics.
With the new programmes, BUV has officially introduced Bournemouth University (UK) as a new awarding body.
Bournemouth University is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and third in the UK in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024. The university is also ranked 39th out of a total of 1,963 institutions in the THE Impact Rankings 2024, which evaluates universities worldwide based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
The new programmes will build upon and enhance BUV's established academic strengths, including world-class facilities with a QS 5-star rating, curriculum and teaching quality comprehensively accredited by the UK's Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), and a teaching approach centred on real-world impact, empowering students to make meaningful contributions to society.
Additionally, 100 per cent of BUV's faculty meet international accreditation standards and bring extensive practical experience, ensuring that students receive a world-class education grounded in real-world insights.
Speaking at the launch, Professor Raymond Gordon, Vice-Chancellor and President of British University Vietnam (BUV), said: "The continuous enhancement of high-quality academic programmes is a strategic priority for BUV, aligned with our guiding motto, ‘Here for the future of Việt Nam,’ to drive progress in the national education landscape. Our commitment to academic excellence extends beyond delivering internationally recognised qualifications - it fosters lifelong learning and personal growth."
At BUV, students have the opportunity to develop and broaden their international experience through exchange programmes and transfers to nearly 50 universities across five continents within BUV's partner network. Furthermore, BUV supports students in pursuing higher education within BUV’s partner network and globally.
BUV also officially announced the 2025 BUV Scholarship Fund, valued at VNĐ150 billion (US$6.25 million), an increase of nearly 75 per cent compared to 2024, offering more opportunities to outstanding young individuals nationwide, regardless of their geographic or social background.
The scholarship fund includes several paying up to 100 per cent of tuition fees, such as the Founders' Scholarship, the Lion’s Heart Scholarship, the British Ambassador’s Scholarship, the Vice Chancellor and Dean's Scholarship and Discipline scholarships.
British Deputy Ambassador to Việt Nam, Marcus Winsley, said: “BUV serves as a crucial bridge, fostering strong cooperation between Việt Nam and the UK in education, one of the three key areas of partnership between two nations. The quality of education at BUV stands as a testament to the excellence of UK higher education, as evidenced by QAA accreditation.
"The launch of new academic programmes and the largest scholarship fund to date by BUV provides even greater access to the UK’s advanced and long-standing educational heritage for Vietnamese students, regardless of their social background.” VNS