Channel 14 - Shocking debut: A Vietnamese university welcomes 208 Indian students to study General Medicine

Amidst the familiar school setting, the appearance of more than 208 young people from the South Asian country brought a "Vietnam vibe" that was both strange and interesting: traditional sari combined with modern blouse, both serious and full of cultural colors.

If in the past, Vietnamese students often "went abroad" to study medicine, now, Vietnamese medical education is the destination of international students. The quality of expertise is constantly "leveling up", the scale of training is exploding..., all creating a completely new look for the Vietnamese medical industry.

Not America, England or China, but Vietnam is the place where 208 Indian students chose to fulfill their dream of becoming doctors.

208 Indian students "flood" Dai Nam University

On October 10, Dai Nam University officially opened its international general practitioner training program. In the first course alone, the school recruited 208 Indian students from over 500 applications, far exceeding the number of international students that major medical schools in the country have ever received.

Check-in with Miss Luong Thuy Linh - the radiant visuals of the international students make everyone want to "like".

Notably, all admitted candidates have passed India's NEET exam - a strict "gateway" to enter the medical field, and possess an IELTS certificate of 6.5 or higher, affirming the quality of the input.

Compared to many other medical universities - where international students usually only come to exchange for a few months in modest numbers, the "debut" of Dai Nam University really attracted attention. In the region, even countries with developed education systems such as Thailand or Malaysia only recruit a few dozen to more than 100 international students per course. Therefore, the fact that Dai Nam welcomed 208 Indian students in the first time opening a new training program really made people exclaim.

Indian students wearing white coats, confidently study in a 100% English environment.

The special highlight of this "debut" is the image of Indian students wearing white blouses, confidently studying in a 100% English environment. They not only major in Medicine but also learn Vietnamese for easier communication and integration, and actively participate in cultural activities, volunteering, and community exchanges.

Anirikshita, a new international medical student of the school, shared: "At Dai Nam, we are warmly welcomed, tuition fees are reasonable, we study entirely in English and have many opportunities to practice. I believe this is the right choice to become a good doctor."

Portrait of DNU international medical student with memorable smile.

Study medicine with international standards, but still with a strong Vietnamese character

No matter how prestigious a university is, the key factor is still the quality of the training program and the practical learning environment. For medical students, especially international students, this is even more important, because they not only need solid professional knowledge but also need to practice and gain experience in an environment that meets international standards.

It is known that the international medical program at Dai Nam University is designed according to international standards with a training period of 6 years, including 2 years of basic theory and 4 years of direct practice at major hospitals in Hanoi. The entire program is taught in English, and students are also taught Vietnamese to easily integrate into the local life and environment.

A bright start to a 6-year journey at Dai Nam University.

The International Medical Program at Dai Nam University is built according to international output standards, aiming to train doctors with the capacity to practice globally. The entire learning path is systematically designed, combining theoretical training in the classroom, practice at the pre-clinical center right on campus, and practical experience on the modern medical simulation system, helping students practice professional skills right from the first years.

Another “cool” point is the Global Digital Passport - a “digital learning passport” personalized for each student. This is a platform that records the entire learning process, skills and abilities, helping students to transfer or practice in many countries such as India, UK, US, Australia and European countries.

Indian male students also attracted special attention from the online community with their cool demeanor and charisma of future doctors.

The program's faculty consists of leading professors and doctors from Vietnam and India, who are not only knowledgeable in their fields but also have rich teaching experience in an international environment. The combination of the two medical backgrounds helps students acquire modern knowledge and deeply understand the characteristics of pathology and clinical practice in the Asian region.

Outside of class, international students can also fully experience Vietnamese culture and life through participating in volunteer activities, festivals, culinary exploration, travel, etc. These experiences help them have a true study abroad journey: both learning knowledge and living and feeling the "Vietnamese quality" which is friendly, open and rich in identity.

Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Thi Thu Giang - Principal of Dai Nam University emphasized: "We not only help international students realize their dream of becoming a doctor, but also aim to make Hanoi an international medical training center in the future."

Vietnam - The new "hot hit" destination for medical study abroad in Asia!

The admission of 208 Indian students to study Medicine at Dai Nam University not only creates a beautiful image of educational integration, but also opens a new turning point for Vietnamese higher education on the international map. According to experts, this pioneering move by Dai Nam can become a model for the "education export" roadmap - a trend that countries in the region such as Singapore, Malaysia or Thailand have implemented and achieved success over the past many years.

It is worth mentioning that, instead of just stopping at attracting students for short-term exchange, Dai Nam University aims to build a systematic, comprehensive and long-term international medical program, aiming to create a complete learning - practice - cultural experience ecosystem for foreign students right in Vietnam. This is considered a bold but right step.

With reasonable costs, a safe living environment, high-quality lecturers and a friendly culture, Vietnam has the potential to become a "hotspot" for medical study abroad in Asia in the next few years.

Vietnam has the potential to become a "hotspot" for medical study abroad in Asia.

Mr. Le Dac Lam - Vice Chairman of the Board of Dai Nam University shared:
"We are very pleased that the program is built according to international standards, with 100% English teaching by international professors and lecturers... In particular, attracting Indian students - a billion-people country, speaking English to study at Dai Nam University also brings great opportunities for more than 20,000 Vietnamese students of the school to practice and communicate in English every day with international friends."

"Indian smile" lights up Dai Nam lecture hall.

The school currently has nearly 20,000 students studying in many different fields, in which the Medicine and Pharmacy sector is increasingly asserting its pioneering position. And the presence of more than 200 Indian students is the most vivid proof of the organizational capacity, training quality and growing attraction of Vietnamese education.

After all, it is a proud start, opening up a new image for medical study abroad, international students come to Vietnam not only to study, but also to live, experience and grow up in a space full of "Vietnam vibe"!