On April 6, 2024, the Institute of International Education of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) held a graduation ceremony for 410 new graduates of the Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the International and Transnational programs.
Video of the graduation ceremony
The memorable ceremony recognized the relentless endeavors of 410 students including 13 with a Masters’ degree from the program of Open University Malaysia (OUM), two with a Masters’ degree from the program of Lincoln University (USA), 64 Bachelors of two joint-training programs with OUM and Lincoln University, and 331 Bachelors of HUTECH International programs.
Unforgettable moments of the Master’s and Bachelor’s recipients on their graduation day
Initially, Dr. Ly Thien Trang, Vice President of HUTECH, congratulated all graduates on this special day. In the joyful atmosphere, Dr. Trang encouraged students to strive for their awaiting journey after graduation as follows: “Today’s ceremony is a fresh start for new journeys and new heights. That’s why I hope you all keep up your good work as you’ve always done and appreciate all your efforts and sleepless nights, which will lay the groundwork for your next stops later in life”.
Dr. Ly Thien Trang was delivering her congratulation speech
Family members and friends of the graduates who joined their graduation day
On behalf of all new graduates, Mr. Le Nguyen Hoang Minh, Bachelor of Information Technology of the HUTECH International program, paid his tribute to lecturers and parents and stated his determination to thrive in his future career. His words were filled with emotion as he shared that “The four years at HUTECH is not too long, yet enough for us to learn, experience, and grow every single day. This is also the final, yet most memorable ceremony over the course of my life, as a HUTECH student!”.
Mr. Le Nguyen Hoang Minh was sharing his feelings after years at HUTECH
Leaders and lecturers presented degrees for the new graduates
The ceremony which took place at Thu Duc Campus was attended by representatives of partner universities including Mr. Azriey Mazlan - Education Counselor, Consul General of Malaysia in Ho Chi Minh City; Prof. Dr. Ahmad Izanee Awang - Vice Chairman of the University Council, President of OUM; Prof. Dr. Mohd Tajudin Md Ninggal - Vice Chairman of the University Council, Vice President of OUM; Ms. Khairani Abdul Razak - Deputy General Director of OUM Evaluation and Testing Department; Dr. Do Huu Nguyen Loc - Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF); and Mr. Nguyen Ba Anh - Vice Director of UEF International Education Institute.
Leaders, lecturers, and esteemed guests at the ceremony
In addition, there were many representatives of partner businesses, namely Mr. Nguyen Van Bon - former CEO of Duy Tan Holding, Vice Chairman of LC Food Group; Mr. Pham Minh Thang - Director of Pierre Cardin Company, Mr. Ngo Thanh Tung - Vice President of Saigon Business Club; Mr. Nguyen Manh Huy - Human Resources Manager of iSMART EDUCATION, Ms. Cao Hoang Diem Chi - Supply Chain Director of Indorama Venture Company, and Ms. Ly Thanh Thao - Human Resources Director of Ben Thanh FORD Company.
The new graduates were holding a degree and gifts as indications of their achievements
Representing HUTECH were Dr. Kieu Tuan - Party Committee Secretary, Permanent Member of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Xuan Lam - Vice Chairman of the University Council, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Kien - Vice President, Dr. Ly Thien Trang - Vice President, Dr. Bui Van The Vinh - Vice President, Dr. Huynh Ngoc Anh - Vice President, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Anh - Vice President, Dr. Tran Huu Xuan Thu - Deputy Head of the Office of Administration, Dr. Nguyen Chi Thang - Vice Senior Director the Institute of International Education, Ms. Dinh Hai Yen - Director of the Center for International Cooperation, and leaders of the Faculties, Institutes, Offices and Departments.
Dr. Nguyen Kieu TuanGraduates gather for photos at the end of the ceremony
News: Bao Thu
Images: Cong Dinh
Translator: Tuyet Nhu