Memorandum of Understanding between the Athens University of Economics and Business with the Hanoi University of Home Affairs in Vietnam
Athens, 25 May 2022
Press Release
Memorandum of Understanding between the Athens University of Economics and Business
with the Hanoi University of Home Affairs in Vietnam
The Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hanoi University of Home Affairs (HUHA), Vietnam. HUHA, having 50 years of experience, is one of the leading public higher education institutions in Vietnam, distinguished for the quality and innovation of its programs.
The MoU between the two Universities aims at the promotion and the continuous educational cooperation for the mutual benefit of both Institutions, with special reference to the following areas:
- Facilitate the exchange of information and ideas of mutual interest and benefit to both institutions
- Offer joint training programs for civil servants in Vietnam and the wider region
- Develop mobility programs for students and teaching staff
- Expand cooperation opportunities under the European Commission's ERASMUS + program for non-EU students and
- Organize other exchange activities in academia, education, and training
The agreement was signed on behalf of the Athens University of Economics and Business by the Rector, Professor Dimitris Bourantonis, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in the presence of H.E. Mr. Le Hong Truong, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, HUHA Vice-Rector Professor Nguyen Quoc Suu, as well as a multi-member group of HUHA executives. AUEB was represented by the Vice Rector for International Cooperation and Development, Professor Vassilis Papadakis and the Dean of the School of Information Science and Technology, Professor Ioannis Kotidis.
The Vice Rector for International Cooperation and Development at AUEB, Professor Vassilis Papadakis, regarding the future of this cooperation, stated: "AUEB’s cooperation with the University of Vietnam creates added value in our research goals and academic cooperation with partners from Asian countries. At the same time, it contributes to the orientation of our university towards internationalization and in the implementation of our strategic plan of expansion and development ".
Public Relations Office at AUEB
