Nearly 500 Dai Nam University students have been conquering international semesters abroad.

In the era of integration and strong development of the nation, Vietnamese higher education is facing the need for comprehensive innovation, catching up with international trends. In line with that flow, Dai Nam University (DNU) has identified one of the important strategic goals as: enhancing practice and practical experience at enterprises; expanding international semester opportunities at the world's leading training institutions; helping students reach out to the ocean, access scholarships, study, work and affirm their name in the international market.

Promoting global cooperation and connectivity

Implementing the policy of internationalizing education, up to now Dai Nam University has signed cooperation agreements with nearly 100 universities, academies and large enterprises in the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Ireland, Poland, Norway, Russia, Japan, Korea , China ...

Partnership agreements not only open doors to learning, but also help students:

- Paid internship at prestigious international companies.

- Trained and nurtured directly by experts and staff with rich practical experience.

- Have the opportunity to work and live permanently in the host country after completing the program.

Success from practical experiences

All faculties have focused all resources to effectively implement the international cooperation program. Up to now, Dai Nam University has had nearly 500 excellent students participating and completing the internship and international exchange semester at the following units:

- Nam Seoul University, Mokpo National University, Dongeui University (Korea).

- Harbin Normal University, Guangxi University of Transport Engineering, Taichung University of Science and Technology, Honghe Vocational Technical College, Jiaxing City Transport Academy (China).

- MARUWA UNYU KIKAN CO., LTD, GAG Fukuoka Japanese Language Academy, Co-op Sapporo Company... (Japan).

- Famous hotels in Japan: Hakone Yumoto Onsen Aura Tachibana, Hirado Kaijo, Iiraka Juraku…

After the international study period, some students were retained by Japanese and Korean enterprises for long-term employment. Many continued to receive Master and Doctoral scholarships from partner universities. These figures are the clearest evidence of the effectiveness of the internationalization strategy of education that Dai Nam University is steadfastly pursuing.

International Semester - A journey of comprehensive growth for students

An international semester is not just a short-term study abroad trip, but a turning point that changes the mindset and courage of young people. After each experience, Dai Nam students bring back:

- International standard specialized knowledge - access to modern training methods, keeping up with global trends.

- Outstanding foreign language – from a subject to a tool for daily communication and work.

- Soft skills – global mindset – independence, time management, multicultural teamwork.

- Multicultural understanding – living and learning in an international environment, learning to respect differences.

- Discipline & adaptability – cultivate perseverance and self-study habits.

- International career opportunities – opening doors to multinational corporations or further education at higher levels.

“Before, I only dared to think that I would graduate and then find a job in the country. But after 6 months in Korea, I believe that I am capable of studying for a Master's degree and working at international corporations ... ” - Luong Thu Thuy, a student of Korean Language and Culture , is currently studying for her master's degree at Mokpo National University.

Ta Thi Cuc - former student of K14, Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture, after completing a paid internship in Japan, was excellently retained by the partner company to work long-term with good treatment. Cuc's success is not only a source of personal pride, but also a clear demonstration of the training quality and effectiveness of Dai Nam University's education internationalization strategy.

Future Vision - Launch pad to the ocean

Associate Professor , Dr. Dao Thi Thu Giang - Principal of Dai Nam University said: " In the coming time, Dai Nam University will continue to expand its international cooperation "map", implementing many joint training programs with leading universities and businesses in the world. This will be a solid launching pad for Dai Nam University students to confidently integrate, affirm their intellectual capacity and Vietnamese identity in the international arena ..."

International semester not only brings new experiences, but also gives students knowledge - skills - thinking - opportunities to confidently integrate and shine anywhere.