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Fulbright University Vietnam serves as a vibrant community that brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds and passions, who all share a dedication to education and the Fulbright mission. Held on May 16th, 2023 as part of Fulbright Giving Week – a community building and fundraising initiative led by our Development and Strategic Initiatives Office, Humans […]

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM. Scott Fritzen, a public policy scholar and experienced higher education leader, will be the next president of Fulbright University Vietnam. He will assume the role on July 1, 2023.   Scott Fritzen was elected by Fulbright’s Board of Trustees after an exhaustive global search that was launched after the university’s founding […]

On May 13th, the Fulbright Fun Run 2023 event was a resounding success with the enthusiastic participation and support of over 1000 “runners”. This was also the largest gathering to date of the student, faculty, and staff community of Fulbright as well as distinguished guests, friends and partners of the university on our journey of […]

On May 6, 2023, Career Day was successfully held at Fulbright University Vietnam campus. This event provided an opportunity for students to connect with companies and organizations. In turn, the recruiters can meet potential candidates through Career Fair and Mock Interviews. From an educational perspective, early exposure to a professional work environment not only helps […]

Fulbright University Vietnam is pleased to announce the “Master’s Pathway Program” in partnership with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), a renowned public polytechnic institution in the U.S., and a leader in STEM education, research, and economic development.  Also known as the “3+1+1 Program”, the partnership will enable qualifying Fulbright students to complete their […]

In April 2023, students from Fulbright University Vietnam competed for the first time in two popular academic arenas across the country: the 29th National Mathematical Olympiad and the 11th National Chemistry Olympiad for Students.  Four students from the Math team (Nguyễn Công Thành, Nguyễn Hoàng Ngọc Hà, Nguyễn Hoàng Nhật Tân – Class of 2025, […]

Two big fashion brands have collaborated with the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) at Fulbright University Vietnam to implement the first batch of the Industry Lab program. Industry Lab is one of many activities initiated by CEI with the aim of building a strong connection between Fulbright and corporations, companies, and businesses in different […]

Within the scope of Sports Week 2023, Fulbright University Vietnam hosts the Fulbright Coed Tournament 2023 – the first multi-sports coed tournament in Ho Chi Minh City. A great number of universities participate in the tournament, including Canadian International School, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Hong […]

On April 10, 2023, Fulbright’s members had joined an cozy dinner with the delegation of the US Congress, led by Senator Jeff Merkley. Throughout the evening, the delegation attentively learned about the students’ experience at Fulbright University Vietnam, as well as shared their own expertise and stories.  Joining this CODEL dinner were Senator Chris Van […]

Since 2021, the Fulbright Leadership Camp has been a much-awaited program for undergraduate students who are interested in solving social issues and creating positive change. This year, Leadership Camp 2023 took place in Mui Ne from March 30 to April 1. Fifty-two highly motivated, intellectually curious campers were selected out of more than 100 applicants […]

Giving Week is a beloved tradition of Fulbright University Vietnam, organized annually in the month of May. It’s the time of year where members of our community and friends of the university can get together, learn more about each other, and show appreciation for all the dedicated support we have received in our journey with […]

Engagement in numerous research projects during their tenure at Fulbright has propelled Nguyen Huu Phuc Ngan and Pham Nguyen Dan Tam toward their aspiration of earning PhDs in Psychology. Upon their arrival at Fulbright University Vietnam, neither Dan Tam nor Phuc Ngan envisioned a future in Psychology. As nationally recognized scholars, they gained direct admission […]

The Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (FSPPM) extends congratulations to the team on their victory and selection as the regional representative for the global final. The winning team consisted of two members from FSPPM, Nguyễn Minh Hiếu (MPP23) and Đặng Thị Phi Hương Giang (MPP24).  While the competition aims for a winner, it […]

Fulbright University Vietnam is a familiar destination for Vietnamese and international politicians. Recently, on March 9, 2023, Fulbright was delighted to welcome Ms. Melissa Brown, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary – Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. The University administrators walked Ms. Brown through Fulbright’s curriculum that follows the American tradition of liberal arts and […]

Nguyen Phung Nhat Khoi, a final-year student at Fulbright University Vietnam, has embarked on a groundbreaking project teaching computers to grow plants. This innovative venture has attracted investment from Koidra, a successful agricultural technology startup that secured $4.5 million in funding in 2022. Khoi’s graduation project focuses on computer-aided plant cultivation and has garnered support […]

On February 20, 2023, the renowned teacher, Dr. Nguyen Tung Lam and his family signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fulbright University Vietnam to create a scholarship under his name. This special scholarship under his name will grant to students intend to pursue Psychology major, as an effort to promote psychology, especially educational psychology in […]

On February 22, Fulbright University Vietnam was pleased to welcome H.E. Mr. Mark Kent to a fireside chat with our students, lecturers and staff. The event was part of his special trip to reconnect with a fast-changing Vietnam, and Ho Chi Minh City in particular, after 12 years since he served as Ambassador of the […]

HANOI AND HO CHI MINH CITY—Mr. Thomas J. Vallely, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Fulbright University Vietnam, spoke at Alumni Gathering Events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.   In his remarks Mr. Vallely acknowledged the individuals and institutions that contributed to the vibrant academic exchange relationship between Vietnam and the US. He […]

Ho Chi Minh City, February 20, 2023 – The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) has determined that Fulbright University Vietnam is eligible to proceed with an application for candidacy for accreditation within two years. The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) is a voluntary, non-governmental membership association that serves as an institutional […]