On October 29, DTU held a welcoming ceremony for the DTU K29 students from the Vietnam-Japan Institute of Engineering and Technology (VJIET) program. Dr. Le Vinh An, VJIET Director, Dr. Yukata Hirai, VJIET advisor, lecturers and K29 freshmen attended.
Advisor Dr. Yukata Hirai
Advisor Dr. Yukata Hirai said: “Japan and Vietnam have a lot in common, our strong cultures, respect for others, and a love of tea and delicious food. Looking back on our historical relations, Japan set up trading headquarters in Hoi An in the 1500s and, in 1905, Phan Boi Chau launched the Dong Du movement and sent talented young Vietnamese students to Japan for the training and development of manpower in this country.
Today, VJIET is more than a bridge between Vietnam and Japan because it enables Vietnamese to study, improve their expertise, and work in Japan. I hope that our DTU VJIET students who love studying the Japanese language and culture will have access to even more attractive opportunities in the future.”
Several scholarships are awarded to K29 students
The welcoming ceremony was a very special event for all DTU K29 students from the Vietnam-Japan Institute of Engineering and Technology program.
Dr. Le Vinh An said: “The DTU Vietnam-Japan Institute of Engineering & Technology was established in July 2018 as the focal point for cooperation between Vietnam and Japan, in education, research, technology transfer and the development of the highest-quality human resources. Students of the program employ the unique skills that they were taught and practiced, using a Japanese project-design methodology, based on the creative attributes of monozukuri, and to the dedication and hospitality of omotenashi. Such partnerships between educational institutions and businesses are becoming more common today, as universities provide foundational knowledge and business experience then broadens student practical skills and career spirit. We hope that local Japanese companies will be available to collaborate with us.”
VJIET lecturers and students
DTU VJIET was founded in Central Vietnam as the counterpart of a typical Japanese university. The Institute’s objective is to transfer advanced educational technology from Japan, enroll students and provide companies with professional, highly qualified graduates and postgraduates, focusing primarily on Japanese companies currently operating in Vietnam.
Currently, DTU VJIET offers 8 majors, including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Graphic Design, Automotive Technology, Electronics-Telecommunications, Food Technology, Informatics Technology and General Nursing.
VJIET students will be able to:
- Attend Japanese language classes, up to the N3 (JLPT) level
- Intern in skill labs established by VJIET
- Participate in international exchange activities
- Receive 100% funding for 1-year internships in Japan, including all living expenses
Quang Thanh Nha majors in Nursing and said: “In order to achieve our objectives, my colleagues and I spent much time researching which careers would be the most suitable for us. We were lucky to receive advice from our lecturers and older students about the Vietnam-Japan program, which orientated and enabled us to make the correct choices independently. On behalf of the new students, I’d like to thank the university, the VJIET lecturers and our Japanese business partners for their care, which will motivate us to conquer the height of knowledge and ultimately realize our dreams.”
(Media Center)