Collaboration

On June 20th, DTU signed a partnership agreement with PSB Academy in Singapore. Mr. Vincent Peh, Deputy Dean of the International Student Faculty at PSB Academy, Dr. Le Nguyen Bao, DTU Provost, leaders from various departments and faculties of both institutions, and a large number of students from the DTU School of Language and Social Sciences attended. 

 

Dr. Le Nguyen Bao, DTU Provost, speaks  

 

In his speech at the signing ceremony, Dr. Le Nguyen Bao stated, “I highly value the collaboration between PSB Academy and DTU. In Da Nang, students often have fewer study abroad opportunities compared to those in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, partly due to the lower cost of living and partly because many Da Nang students tend to choose to study in the US or Australia. However, I believe that Singapore is an ideal choice as it is close to Vietnam, highly developed, and has an advanced education system.

 

On the other hand, some students may think that Singapore is quite small and lacks opportunities for diverse experiences. However, it is clear that Singapore is like the hub of ASEAN-a large community where we can easily travel to other countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand to experience different cultures and learn together. Therefore, we believe that through this partnership, many academic and cultural exchange opportunities will open up for our students.

 

We have collaborated with institutions like Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic, but these were primarily exchange programs. I hope that partnering with PSB Academy will provide Vietnamese students with more study opportunities close to home while still being able to earn degrees from UK or Australian universities without having to travel far.”

 

Signing ceremony 

 

Founded in 1964, PSB Academy initially operated under the management of the Singapore Economic Development Board and later the Standards, Productivity, and Innovation Board, with the mission of training high-quality human resources for Singapore. PSB Academy is one of the largest educational institutions in Singapore and the only private school owned by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, offering a wide range of programs.  

 

PSB Academy is renowned for its exceptional quality of education, a reputation it has maintained for many years. The academy's curriculum is globally oriented, with 80% of its faculty holding Master's or Doctoral degrees. Currently, PSB Academy has around 16,000 students, nearly 60% of whom are local, underscoring the institution's credibility and the high regard in which it is held by the people of Singapore.

 

The intended areas of cooperation between DTU and PSB Academy include the following: 

 

- To promote and facilitate Student Study Tour programmes in Singapore. 

- Collaboration between DTU and PSB Academy in areas like branding, marketing, sponsorships, and school events in Vietnam. For example - English competition, Sports competition, etc.

- DTU will recommend to its enrolled students, to undertake studies at PSB Academy, through various interactions, and in counselling sessions.

- DTU students will be entitled to apply for PSB Academy’s Merit Scholarships and Study Grants.

This is an excellent opportunity for DTU outstanding students to access high-quality education in Singapore without worrying about tuition and living expenses.

 

At the signing ceremony, PSB Academy awarded 12 scholarships totaling 24 million VND to outstanding students from the DTU School of Foreign Languages and Social Sciences, aiming to support and encourage these students to continue their academic efforts, contributing to the overall enhancement of education quality at the school.

 

The collaboration between DTU and PSB Academy not only opens up numerous study and research opportunities for students but also promotes international cooperation between the two countries. With a solid foundation and commitment from both sides, this partnership promises to yield many positive outcomes in the future.

 

(Media Center)