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In January, three students from Fulbright University Vietnam – Nguyen Phan Quang Anh, Le Thi Hong Phuc, and Le Khanh Huyen – represented Vietnam at the Winter Conference of the Harvard Undergraduate in Asia Program 2026 (HUAP), a one-week academic and cultural exchange program held at Harvard University, United States. HUAP brings together students from […]

Fulbright University Vietnam is pleased to introduce Year in Review 2025 | Believing. Read the full publication HERE. Message from the President: Choose to trust in a volatile world Dear cherished friends, As you hold this publication, I trust that the rhythm of a hopeful new year is beginning to unfold—and that you are finding […]

Fulbright University Vietnam is pleased to announce the signing of an Agreement with SUNY Buffalo State University (New York, USA), establishing the Fulbright–SUNY Buffalo State 3+2 Program in Data Science and Analytics. This academic collaboration offers high-achieving Fulbright students an accelerated, high-quality pathway to earn both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of […]

Phan Châu Trinh (1872–1926) was one of the most prominent reformist intellectuals of early twentieth-century Vietnam. Throughout his political–social thought and reformist discourse, Phan Châu Trinh consistently affirmed a foundational principle for national renewal and development: “Chi bằng học” (“Nothing is better than learning”). For him, education and intellectual enlightenment were not merely means of […]

In November 2025, Thomas Vallely, Senior Advisor for Vietnam at Columbia University’s Weatherhead East Asian Institute, and founder of the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program as well as Fulbright University Vietnam, returned to Vietnam to deliver a series of lectures titled “In Search of the Narrow Corridor.” (Originally published in Tuổi Trẻ Newspaper, Lunar New Year […]

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes the most intensively discussed field of this decade and quite possibly of several decades to come (thanks to its extraordinary pace of development), the most important question for individuals is no longer “Where is AI going?” as many macro-level analyses tend to ask. Instead, the more pressing question is: How […]

Fulbright University Vietnam is proud to announce a new partnership with the International College of Innovation (ICI) at National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan.  Under this agreement, each semester, two Fulbright University Vietnam students will study at NCCU, while Fulbright will welcome two students from ICI—creating opportunities for academic exchange, international exposure, and the expansion of personal […]

The role of education in cultivating identity among the youth is gradually changing. Nurturing Vietnamese identity today is not only about preserving heritage or inspiring national pride, but also about affirming one’s capacity to integrate into a multidimensional world. “The first change must come from our perspective. In the past, identity education emphasized the ‘collective’ […]

Recently, students from the Developing Vietnam course embarked on an inspiring and memorable field trip to the United States. Through site visits, conversations, and cultural experiences, what stayed with them was not only new perspectives and information, but also a deeper reflection on Vietnam’s development journey: how the world perceives the country, and how Vietnam […]

Vo Huynh Quoc Thai is a freshman in the Class of 2029 at Fulbright University Vietnam. Quoc Thai’s journey to Fulbright University was not limited to applications and essays, but also a process of challenging himself to step out of his comfort zone. For Quoc Thai, every small experience became material that helped him find […]

The Fulbright Innovation Bootcamp 2025 (FIB 2025), Winter Entrepreneurship Term, organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) at Fulbright University Vietnam, is now officially open for applications. FIB is a five-day experiential learning program designed specifically for high school students aged 14 and above to explore entrepreneurial thinking, nurture creativity, and learn how […]

Nguyễn Hoài Thương, Class of 2025, majoring in Art and Media Studies at Fulbright University Vietnam, once found herself “lost” on the journey of discovering her passions and career direction. Before finding the right fit, she tried out different environments and roles, and not all of which went smoothly but each experience became a valuable […]

On October 10, 2025, Fulbright University Vietnam organized a Home Campus Construction Celebration in the Saigon Hi-Tech Park, marking a major milestone in the university’s development and highlighting the university’s commitment to supporting Vietnam’s continued socioeconomic transformation through human capital and technological innovation. The event was attended by Ms. Trần Thị Diệu Thúy, Vice Chairwoman […]

On September 22, 2025, Fulbright University Vietnam officially marked the launch of the Fulbright Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute with its very first seminar: From Big Data to Cellular Insight: Harnessing AI in Biology, delivered by Dr. Linh Huynh. The event brought together faculty and students to celebrate this milestone and to dive into cutting-edge research […]

On September 17-19, 2025, YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam has the honor to organize the Finale Event – Alumni Impact Conference 2025: From Learners To Leaders. For the past five years, YSEALI Academy has been dedicated to cultivating young leaders and changemakers across Southeast Asia in the fields of entrepreneurship and technology innovation. Reaching […]

Recently, the Inspiring Vietnam 2025 Film Screening & Awards Ceremony – a gathering of hundreds of young filmmakers, guests from social and educational organizations, and a wide audience of cinema lovers – officially concluded with much emotion. As part of the Inspiring Asia Film Festival, this annual event honors outstanding short films and young cinema […]

Chu Uyen Nhi is a freshman in the Class of 2029 at Fulbright University Vietnam. As a young culture enthusiast, Nhi hopes that traditional values won’t just be relics of the past, but a vibrant part of modern life. Her journey began with a communications role at V’style, a company that specializes in traditional Vietnamese […]

On August 17, at the 2025 Undergraduate Convocation themed “Decode and Define” of Fulbright University Vietnam, Dr. Đinh Vũ Trang Ngân – President of Fulbright University Vietnam, shared her message and heartfelt words of encouragement with the Class of 2029.

Fulbright University Vietnam welcomes the Class of 2029, marking the beginning of a journey where young people step into a new world—one that nurtures intellectual curiosity, a spirit of liberal arts education, and personal growth every single day. With the theme “Decode and Define”, the Convocation ceremony conveys a powerful message: Be courageous in asking […]

Pham Ngoc Khanh Linh is a freshman of the Class of 2029 at Fulbright University Vietnam. Before officially stepping into Fulbright’s lecture halls, Linh went through a memorable application process – not just about completing her personal application, but also a journey of self-discovery to understand herself more clearly. A turning point for Linh was […]