On October 7, DTU held a Welcoming Day for the K29 Freshmen of American Degree Program (ADP), marking the first step of a long learning journey for the students.
Dr. Lim Sang Taek delivers his welcoming speech
DTU Vice-Provost Dr. Lim Sang Taek said: “As ADP students, you will be awarded a degree from a well-known American university without having to leave Vietnam. This is a unique opportunity and I encourage you to take advantage of all that our university has to offer. ADP is committed to providing a high-quality education that will prepare you to succeed in the global economy. In addition, you will study in an international environment and develop a solid foundation of English. It is the language of business and international communications worldwide, is essential for success in the global economy, and we also offer a wide variety of English courses .
I know that you are all eager to begin your ADP studies and hope that you will challenge yourselves academically, participate in extracurricular activities and make new friends. I look forward to seeing all that you accomplish. Congratulations and welcome again on your admission to ADP.”
K29 ADP Freshmen
In 2014, DTU implemented ADP programs to enable students to obtain US degrees while studying in Vietnam. DTU collaborates with two American universities, who are the only strategic higher education partners in Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands:
- Troy University is a public university, established in 1887 in the state of Alabama under its original name of Troy State University, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS). The Princeton Review ranks it among the best Colleges in the Southeast and, in 2021, Troy University was ranked 44th among the best Southern universities, by U.S. News
- Keuka College is a private university, established in 1890 in New York state and has received Middle States (MSCHE) accreditation in training quality among higher educational institutions in the US. In 2021, Keuka College was ranked 126th among the best Northern universities, by U.S. News
K29 ADP Freshmen and lecturers
Vietnamese ADP students have access to world-class curricula and receive an international American degree on graduation. The ADP course at DTU is currently an extremely economical choice, priced at one-tenth of the actual cost in the US. Meanwhile, students also benefit from a high-quality international education.
Nguyen Minh Quang received a full scholarship and is a first year K29 student majoring in Computer Science, with an HSGE score of 26.3, and 7.5 points in IELTS exam. She explained: “Since I first learned about the ADP program through the media, I’ve found it interesting and, after I learned more, I was convinced that it offered me the opportunity to experience studying in a truly international environment right here at home. For the next four years I’ll do my best, both in my studies and in school activities to excel in my basic knowledge, skills and life experience. I strongly believe that I will finally realize my dreams, with the dedicated guidance of the Troy University and DTU lecturers, together with the support of my classmates and older students.”
Several Welcoming Day activities energized the K29 ADP Freshmen to make new friends, and better understand their DTU majors and training schedules.
(Media Center)