On July 14, 2025, DTU officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Minnesota Crookston, one of the five member schools of the prestigious University of Minnesota system in the US. This significant milestone marked the beginning of numerous opportunities for the collaboration between the two institutions, aimed at enhancing the quality of education, promoting faculty and student exchanges, and developing joint research programs, as well as fostering future international cooperation activities.
The signing
Professor Dr Mary Holz Clause, Chancellor of the University of Minnesota Crookston, emphasized: "With today's signing with DTU, we are confident that students from the two universities will have great learning experiences and broad career opportunities through this partnership. In particular, the 'Visiting Student Program' will open doors for DTU students to participate in exchange courses across various academic fields of interest. We are committed to providing rich international learning opportunities that will help students develop comprehensively, from specialized knowledge to 'soft' skills, preparing them to confidently enter a competitive and opportunity-filled job market."
According to the agreement, DTU and the University of Minnesota Crookston will implement activities such as organizing short-term exchange programs for faculty and students (Visiting International Programs), discussing plans for enrolling in the University of Minnesota Crookston's distance learning programs, organizing international conferences, and working towards developing a 2+2 overseas study program in Business English, among other initiatives.
The University of Minnesota is one of the most prestigious public universities in the United States. As a member of the University of Minnesota, the University of Minnesota Crookston stands out for its training model, which tightly integrates theory and practice, while placing special emphasis on the application of technology and the development of modern online education.
Leaders of both institutions, with high expectations for an effective collaboration process, '
aim to provide the best learning opportunities for students
The University of Minnesota Crookston is ranked third among public universities in the U.S. Midwest region according to the U.S. News & World Report for the 2023-2024 academic year. Additionally, Forbes Advisor, an online platform of Forbes magazine providing analysis and evaluations in various fields, has recognized Minnesota Crookston as one of the top universities for Online Education in the field of Healthcare.
The University of Minnesota Crookston offers over 75 majors, including 15 online programs. With 1,800 students from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus provides a supportive and close-knit atmosphere, allowing students to earn a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. The Bachelor’s programs in English Language and English Education have recently attracted significant interest from international students, helping young people develop essential skills in analysis, writing, and communication, which are crucial in many career fields.
DTU and the University of Minnesota Crookston place high expectations on this special partnership, viewing it as a significant step in expanding high-quality learning opportunities for students, especially those in the English Language program at Duy Tan University.
Similar to the University of Minnesota Crookston, DTU offers over 100 majors, providing opportunities for students to acquire diverse knowledge across various professions and fields. DTU is highly ranked in international university rankings, specifically:
• Ranked 482nd among the Best Universities in the World according to QS World University Rankings 2026.
• Ranked in the Top 600+ Best Universities in the World according to Times Higher Education 2025.
It is also one of the few universities in Vietnam to achieve ABET accreditation for its Technology and Engineering programs and the first university in Vietnam to receive UNWTO.TedQual accreditation for its Tourism and Hospitality/Restaurant programs.
Dr. Nguyen Huu Phu, DTU Vice Provost, shared: "For many years, DTU has expanded its partnerships with top universities and major companies in neighboring countries such as South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, as well as maintaining long-standing collaborations with universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The goal is to provide quality learning opportunities and career prospects for students. The partnership with the University of Minnesota Crookston continues this tradition, particularly in supporting students majoring in English Language at DTU. These students will have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs, cultural exchanges, and international research, enhancing their language proficiency and communication skills, thus gaining a competitive advantage in the global job market."
(Media Center)