On May 12th, DTU held a signing ceremony for the Collaboration Program of the 2+2 and 3+1 study-abroad programs with Newcastle College (the UK). In attendance were Ms. Angela Allan - Director of Partnerships and Projects of Newcastle College, Ms. Le Nguyen Tue Hang - DTU Vice-provost, Faculty Deans and students.
Ms. Le Nguyen Tue Hang speaks at the ceremony
Founded in 1894, Newcastle College is one of the largest and most successful colleges in the UK with over 20,000 students and with 8 campus locations, offering a wide range of programs including: English Language courses, pre-university courses, Foundation Degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees and Masters Degrees.
Addressing the ceremony, Ms Le Nguyen Tue Hang, DTU Vice-provost, said: “Today's meeting is really a great opportunity for DTU students to understand more about Newcastle and learn more about studying aboard in the UK. The signing ceremony lays the foundation for a close partnership between DTU and Newcastle College. I hope you will enjoy your stay in Danang city.”
Under the signed MOU, DTU students in Business Management, Tourism & Hospitality and Software Engineering will be able to study at Newcastle College a 2+2 program (2 years of studying at DTU + 2 years at Newcastle College in the UK to get Bachelor Degree), or a 3+1 program (3 years of studying at DTU + 1 year at Newcastle College in the UK to get Bachelor Degree).
The signing ceremony
DTU also offers a 1+1+2 study abroad program with Lorain County Community College, 2+2 with Medaille College and Appalachian State University in the US, 3+1 with the Institute of Technology Tallagh (Ireland) and Coventry University in the UK, and a 4+0 On-site study abroad program with Upper Iowa University (America). By collaborating with Newcastle College, DTU plans to broaden study opportunities for its students.
(Media Center)