HUTECH expands global partnerships with 11 MoUs at QS Higher Ed Summit 2026
- 06/11/2026
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) opened up new opportunities for international collaboration by signing 11 memoranda of understanding and taking part in networking and academic discussions at the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026. The summit also marked the release of the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, in which HUTECH placed 289th in Asia.
HUTECH attended the summit as a Silver Sponsor. The delegation included Vice Presidents Dr. Ly Thien Trang and Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Kien, along with other university representatives
During the summit, held from November 3 to 5 in Bali, Indonesia, HUTECH signed 11 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with six universities in Indonesia, two in Malaysia, two in the Philippines, and one in Palestine.
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Universities signing MoUs with HUTECH
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Indonesia
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Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU)
Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) Telkom University Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani (UNJANI) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (UNISMUH) Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD) |
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Malaysia
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INTI International University
MILA University |
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Philippines
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Taguig City University (TCU)
Lyceum of the Philippines University |
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Palestine
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Al-Quds University
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The agreements lay the groundwork for collaboration in education, student and faculty exchanges, joint research, academic exchange activities, and the development of international programs that draw on each institution’s strengths.
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At the exhibition, HUTECH showcased its academic programs, research, industry partnerships, and international network. The booth also gave the delegation a place to meet representatives from other universities, learn about their strengths in teaching and research, and discuss potential joint programs.
Alongside these meetings, the HUTECH delegation attended sessions on innovation in education, digital transformation, AI applications, university governance, and research development. Discussions on international partnership models, student support, industry engagement, and teaching quality offered perspectives that HUTECH can draw on as it develops its academic activities and expands its international engagement.
Alongside these meetings, the HUTECH delegation attended sessions on innovation in education, digital transformation, AI applications, university governance, and research development. Discussions on international partnership models, student support, industry engagement, and teaching quality offered perspectives that HUTECH can draw on as it develops its academic activities and expands its international engagement.
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Dr. Ly Thien Trang was invited to join a roundtable for university presidents and vice presidents. The discussion explored the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence presents, as well as its impact on teaching, learning, research, and university governance. University leaders shared their strategic perspectives and experiences with using AI effectively, responsibly, and sustainably in higher education.
Dr. Ly Thien Trang attends the roundtable for university presidents and vice presidents
During the summit, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 on November 3. HUTECH placed 289th among 1,722 universities in Asia, 66th in Southeast Asia, and sixth in Vietnam. The result marks another milestone in the university’s efforts to improve teaching and research quality and expand its international engagement.
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The QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026 brought together approximately 1,500 delegates from 31 countries under the theme “Advancing Education for Purpose and Impact.” Organized by QS and hosted by BINUS University, with Universitas Padjadjaran and The Education University of Hong Kong as cohosts, the summit featured forums for university leaders, thematic sessions, and a major exhibition.
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