The information was announced during the visit of Ms. Sam Mostyn - Governor General of Australia, to the school's Saigon South campus on September 12.

The event was also honored to welcome Mr. Pham Hung Tam - Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia, Ms. Gillian Bird - Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Ms. Sarah Hooper - Australian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong - Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.

The investment is part of RMIT's AUD250 million strategic investment fund for Vietnam, which was first announced in 2023 during Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's official visit to Vietnam.

A new A$25 million commitment will boost research and innovation in Vietnam through a significant expansion of the University’s PhD scholarship program, supporting researchers to gain an internationally recognised PhD degree with RMIT University without having to live and study overseas.

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Ms. Sam Mostyn - Governor General of Australia (center) with Ms. Peggy O'Neal - Chair of RMIT University Council (right) and Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside - General Director of RMIT Vietnam (left). Photo: RMIT

“RMIT is proud to be an Australian representative in Vietnam for the past 25 years. We have made a real impact, with nearly 25,500 graduates from RMIT University in Vietnam, ready to contribute to the prosperity of the country,” said Ms. Peggy O'Neal - Chair of RMIT University Council.

“This investment affirms the university’s commitment to building strong international partnerships and enhancing research collaboration in Vietnam,” she said.

The postgraduate research program will be led by RMIT Vietnam and implemented in collaboration with local business partners, focusing on research that supports the country's goals in the fields of education , science, technology and innovation. Specifically, the school's training program supports Vietnam in implementing Resolution 57-NQ/TW, aiming for a human resource target of scientific research, technology development and innovation of 12 people per 10,000 people by 2030.

Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, General Director of RMIT University Vietnam, said: “Education and research are core elements of the Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The university’s investment not only enhances domestic research efforts but also connects Vietnamese experts with leading experts in Australia, promoting an environment of knowledge sharing and innovation.”

“Education is at the heart of the Australia-Vietnam relationship and it is wonderful to see that partnership on campus today,” said Governor-General Sam Mostyn. “Australian education institutions like RMIT, with a presence in both countries, can help to foster deeper and broader two-way connections.”

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Ms. Sam Mostyn - Governor General of Australia speaks during her visit to RMIT University, Saigon South campus. Photo: RMIT

RMIT is a leader in transnational education, contributing to promoting bilateral relationships and regional cooperation through nearly 40 years of presence in Vietnam, Singapore and India.

With more than 12,000 students, 1,300 staff and nearly 25,500 alumni, RMIT Vietnam is the largest campus of an Australian university overseas. The 25-year milestone marks an important turning point for RMIT Vietnam, with an orientation to expand research and increase contributions to the development of the country.

(Source: RMIT Vietnam)

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/dai-hoc-rmit-dau-tu-25-trieu-do-la-uc-cho-nghien-cuu-va-doi-moi-sang-tao-2442173.html