Vietnam trains Masters of Science and Technology for Laos

This morning (August 14), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (USTH) and the Lao Department of Higher Education (Lao Ministry of Education and Sports) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding on granting scholarships for the International Master's Program in science and high technology.

According to the signed agreement, USTH will participate in the Higher Education Enhancement Project of the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports (a project funded by the Asian Development Bank) as a partner university. According to Ms. Phonephet Boupha - Director of the Department of Higher Education, this project has a positive impact on improving the competitiveness and career opportunities for university graduates. Currently, Laos is implementing educational reforms and has set a target that by 2015, for every 10 lecturers, 1 person will have a doctorate, 3 people will have a master's degree, and 5 people will have a bachelor's degree.

Mr. Pierre Sebban – Rector of USTH and Ms. Phonephet Boupha – Director of the Department of Higher Education signed the memorandum of understanding.

Starting from the 2012-2013 academic year, USTH will grant scholarships to up to 15 staff and lecturers from the Lao Department of Higher Education and Lao public universities (including the National University of Laos, Champasak University and Souphanouvong University) to study international Master's programs at USTH in the following fields: Biotechnology and Pharmacy; Water - Environment - Oceanography; Materials Science - Nanotechnology; Energy; Information and Communication Technology; Space Technology and Applications. This scholarship covers all tuition and registration fees for the entire course.

The Higher Education Enhancement Project (Laos) will cover airfare, accommodation and living expenses during the study period in Vietnam.MaleIn addition, USTH will also organize free intensive courses to improve English proficiency for Lao international students within the framework of this project.

This scholarship program will start from the 2012-2013 school year and is expected to last until 2016. The list of scholarship candidates will be nominated by the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports, USTH will organize on-site interview boards to select based on criteria of English proficiency and ability to study and research.

Mr. Pierre Sebban – Rector of USTH and Ms. Phonephet Boupha – Director of the Department of Higher Education signed the memorandum of understanding. This memorandum contributes to promoting the development of a long-term cooperative relationship between USTH and the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports in training and research activities in science and high technology – the top priority development sectors of both countries today. This agreement demonstrates the goodwill and positive contribution of USTH in particular and Vietnam in general.Malein general in supporting Laos to improve the capacity and quality of teaching and research staff.

According to VietQ-M