Signing a Cooperation Agreement with Tula State University (Russian Federation)

Overview of the Signing Ceremony

The event marked a new milestone in the University’s strategy to expand international cooperation, aiming to strengthen academic exchange, scientific research, training activities, and student exchanges between the two higher education institutions.

Prof. Dr. Oleg A. Kravchenko, Rector, and Ms. Olesia E. Labadze, Vice Rector for International Cooperation and Project Management, attend the signing ceremony

Attending the ceremony on behalf of Tula State University were Prof. Dr. Oleg A. Kravchenko, Rector, and Ms. Olesia E. Labadze, Vice Rector for International Cooperation and Project Management. Also participating in the program was Dr. Ly Tien Hung, former First Secretary in charge of Vietnamese students in the Russian Federation.

Representing Hanoi Metropolitan University were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Hong Cuong, President of the University, together with leaders of departments, centers, faculties, and research institutes under the University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Hong Cuong, President of Hanoi Metropolitan University, chairs the signing ceremony

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Hong Cuong, President of Hanoi Metropolitan University, emphasized that the signing of the cooperation agreement with Tula State University represents an important milestone in the international integration process of Hanoi Metropolitan University. The University President affirmed that, in the context of higher education undergoing significant transformation under the trend of globalization, international cooperation not only creates opportunities for academic exchange but also contributes to enhancing training quality, scientific research, and the development of high-quality human resources. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Hong Cuong expressed his expectation that, through the Memorandum of Understanding, the two universities will gradually and effectively implement lecturer and student exchange programs, collaborate on scientific research, organize academic conferences, and develop international training programs in the coming years.

Prof. Dr. Oleg A. Kravchenko, Rector of Tula State University, delivers remarks at the signing ceremony

At the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Oleg A. Kravchenko introduced the history, strengths in education, and research achievements of Tula State University. Accordingly, Tula State University is one of the leading higher education institutions in the Russian Federation in the fields of science and research, featuring a system of ten modern research laboratories and a strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and development activities.

Tula State University currently ranks 26th among 81 Russian universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. The University hosts more than 1,100 international students from 71 countries worldwide, with Vietnamese students currently ranking fifth in terms of international student enrollment at the institution.

Representatives of both universities sign the Memorandum of Understanding

Within the framework of the program, leaders of the two universities discussed specific directions for future cooperation, focusing on areas such as scientific research, human resource development, student and lecturer exchange, international cooperation, and the development of interdisciplinary academic programs.

The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between Hanoi Metropolitan University and Tula State University concludes successfully

Following discussions and working sessions, leaders of the two universities officially signed the Memorandum of Understanding between Hanoi Metropolitan University and Tula State University in the presence of representatives from both sides. The event marks a new stage in the cooperative relationship between the two higher education institutions, creating numerous opportunities for implementing student and lecturer exchange programs, scientific research collaboration, and international cooperation initiatives in the future. It also contributes to strengthening friendship and educational cooperation between Vietnam and the Russian Federation.

           The signing ceremony was conducted in a formal, open, and friendly atmosphere, demonstrating the commitment of both universities to enhancing international connectivity, improving the quality of education and scientific research, and building a modern, globally integrated, and sustainably developing educational environment.