25 years of building a unique "legacy" of RMIT Vietnam teachers and students

(Dan Tri) - Since its establishment in 2000, RMIT Vietnam has been steadfast in its mission of nurturing a generation of young Vietnamese who dare to think, dare to do, have a global mindset and the ability to create the future.

Over the past 25 years, the school has created a unique educational “legacy”: a place where students are nurtured with confidence, adaptability and fortitude to confidently welcome the future.

To date, RMIT has more than 12,000 students studying, more than 25,500 alumni in Vietnam and around the world , spreading academic and life values ​​to the community and the next generations.

RMIT lecturer's “legacy”: Empowering students to confidently step into the future

At RMIT, lecturers are not just transmitters of knowledge, but also creators of learning environments that help students develop comprehensively: from professional competence to emotional intelligence, from global thinking to cultural connectivity. That is the educational “legacy” formed through each class, each conversation, each student’s journey of maturity.

Professor Robert McClelland and students (Photo: RMIT).

Professor Robert McClelland, Head of the School of Business, RMIT Vietnam, said: “An education at RMIT Vietnam prepares students not just for a job, but for a life of purpose, adaptability and value creation. We give students the confidence to lead, the empathy to connect, and the courage to make a difference.”

For MSc. Tran Ngoc Quang, Senior Manager of the Computer Technology group, the value he pursues is to equip students with the mindset, skills and attitude to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world's leading technology experts.

Nearly two decades ago, he decided to return to Vietnam from abroad, and together with his colleagues, he continuously updated the program according to global trends, shaping the next generation of technology experts. His mark goes beyond lines of code: it is to inspire, motivate skills and confidence for students to shine anywhere.

Employee Legacy: Bringing Integrated Learning to Life

RMIT's difference comes from the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) model that the school has pursued since day one. From skills development programs, mentoring, coaching for international competitions, to connecting with a network of more than 2,000 businesses, RMIT students develop their thinking, skills and life skills.

One of the people behind those connections is Melvin Fernando, Senior Manager of Careers and Corporate Relations. He and his colleagues have brought thousands of businesses into their classrooms, organized themed recruitment events, designed competitions and coached teams to compete internationally.

Mr. Melvin Fernando (far left), Senior Manager of Careers and Industry Relations (Photo: RMIT).

The results are concrete evidence: RMIT student teams won the HSBC APAC Business Case Competition in Hong Kong 2025, were runners-up in the ASEAN AI Competition in Singapore 2025, and many other awards. Melvin's mark is the power of transformation from within: helping students connect knowledge and practice, between today's self and future role models.

Student Legacy: Not Just a Degree, a Way of Life

“More than a degree, university legacy is also a way of life,” shared Le Tuan Anh, a former student of Professional Communication, now a training expert and career consultant.

During his more than 10 years with RMIT (as a student, employee, and partner), the most meaningful thing for him is to build a system of life values, a mindset for action, and the ability to adapt to change. Those values ​​have become the “compass” for him to live a meaningful life in his own way, and he continues to transform them into work to support young people in orienting their life path.

Le Tuan Anh (front row right), former student of Professional Communication (Photo: RMIT).

Similarly, Do Thi Nam Phuong, a former student of Commerce, currently Head of the Communication Center of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, chose to contribute to the community through medical communication, contributing to changing positive health behaviors.

From a confused student 16 years ago, Nam Phuong has made great strides thanks to the “seeds” planted by RMIT: critical thinking, systemic problem-solving, humanism and responsibility. Now, she returns to the school to share with students, light new fires and continue to sow seeds of knowledge, responsibility and compassion in the same way she was inspired at RMIT.

During its 25-year journey in Vietnam, RMIT has accompanied tens of thousands of young people, each of whom has left their own mark through their choices in life, study and contribution. Stories like Tuan Anh, Nam Phuong, etc. are a living legacy that RMIT is proud of and wishes to continue to nurture.

With a consistent vision, RMIT is committed to continuing to prepare each generation of young Vietnamese people to be confident, courageous, and globally minded, ready to step firmly into the future. That legacy will continue to be written every day in the classroom, in businesses and in the community by the people who have been, are and will be associated with RMIT.

The stories in this article are excerpts from the sharing activity: "Your Story, Our Heritage" on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of RMIT University Vietnam. Readers can read more sharing articles from lecturers, staff, students, alumni and parents of RMIT here.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/25-nam-xay-di-san-rieng-biet-cua-thay-tro-rmit-viet-nam-20250912143430656.htm