Vietnam 2011

The 2011 Sterling Group tour to Vietnam took place from 6 September to 14 September inclusive.  Centres visited were Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City.  There were seven tour party members.

The tour party gave 54 lectures in 19 universities and public talks were given in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.  Once again, the British Council handled detailed arrangements and this year hosted dinners in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.  Local TV stations covered a number of events, including the public talks, and several press and television interviews were given.

The full list of institutions visited is as follows:

HANOI

Hanoi University of Science, VNU
University of Engineering and Technology, VNU
Hanoi University of Science and Technology
University of Civil Engineering
Hanoi University of Transport and Communications
Water Resources University
Hanoi University of Industry
University of Mining and Geology
Electric Power University, EVN
FPT University

DANANG

University of Technology
College of Technology
University of Education

HO CHI MINH CITY

University of Architecture
University of Science
University of Technical Education
HCMC University of Technology
HCMC University of Transportation
University of Transportation and Communications

Students wishing to study in the UK may find the following funding links useful:

• VIED – MOET Project 322 http://vied.vn/vn/default.aspx
• Euraxess funding search http://euraxessfunds.britishcouncil.org/Search.aspx/Index
• The Newton International Fellowship Scheme http://www.raeng.org.uk/international/schemes.htm
• Chevening www.chevening.com
• Bosworth Smith Trust Fund www.iom3.org/content/scholarships-bursaries
• Centenary Scholarship www.iom3.org/content/scholarships-bursaries

Scholarship schemes are also provided by the Vietnam Communist Party (Programme 165), Hai Phong 100, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong 1000 and Ba ria – Vung tau.  Please visit their websites for further information.