Vietnam-Japan University inaugurates first training coursesThe Vietnam-Japan University under the Vietnam National University-Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi), launched the academic year 2016-2017 and officially started its first training courses at a ceremony on September 9. Vietnam-Japan University rector Motoo Furuta beats the drum to launch the academic year 2016-2017Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha said that the university is the combination between the Japanese education – one of the leading educations of the world, and the VNU – Vietnam’s leading training and research centre. He praised the contributions that both Vietnamese and Japanese professors and scientists have made to the compilation of training curricular for the courses. In the first year of operation, the university offers six master’s training courses, and has recruited 72 students, he added. Motoo Furuta, the university’s rector, said the university aims to create a new model of training in Vietnam which adopts new viewpoints on tertiary education, combines training with research and establishes links with businesses.

Source: VietNamNet News September 11, 2016 03:55 UTC