BU will offer courses in Vietnam as part of new partnership agreement with British University Vietnam (BUV).
BU undergraduate degrees in Tourism Management and Events Management will be delivered at BUV from September 2025. Graduates will receive a BU degree upon completion of the course.
The transnational education (TNE) agreement is a first for BU, with up to 40 students on each course from the 2025/26 academic year, taught on BUV’s campus just outside of Ha Noi.
British University Vietnam’s ultramodern campus in HanoiA partnership agreement between BU and BUV will look for opportunities for future collaboration and growing the BU brand in Southeast Asia.
Professor Alison Honour, Vice-Chancellor of Bournemouth University, said, “We are a university with a vibrant international community of students and staff, and I am delighted that we are partnering with BUV to offer programmes in Vietnam and expanding our BU global presence.”
Dr Alastair Morrison, Head of International Partnerships at Bournemouth University, said, “We have had established links in Vietnam for a number of years and we are pleased to partner with BUV in offering two programmes, working together to develop talent for Vietnam.”
BUV was established in 2009 and is the first and only international university in Vietnam to deliver degrees by UK universities. BUV aims to develop highly employable graduates by delivering programmes with the partner universities they work with.
Professor Raymond Gordon, Vice-Chancellor and President of British University Vietnam said, "At BUV, we are committed to delivering world-class education and equipping our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the global workforce. Our new partnership with Bournemouth University represents a pivotal advancement in our ongoing mission to bring the highest calibre of UK education to Vietnam. We look forward to welcoming students to these innovative programmes and seeing them become successful in the tourism and events management sectors."
British University Vietnam (BUV) is the first institution in Vietnam to achieve a 5-star certification from Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), and the first university in Vietnam and ASEAN to be awarded global quality accreditation by QAA, two of the most recognised accreditations for higher education quality in the world. BUV's dynamic curriculum is designed to stay ahead of industry trends, combining theory and practice, maintaining the employment rate or pursuing higher education of students within three months after graduation at 100%. The expansive 6.5-hectare campus, built with a total investment of $165 million, embodies sustainability and provides an enriching environment for academic and personal growth.
For more information about BU’s international partnerships, visit https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/collaborate/global-bu.
For more information about BUV’s programmes and international experience, please visit https://www.buv.edu.vn/
