TÜV NORD Vietnam and VNU University of Economics and Business Sign Cooperation Agreement

On the morning of 17 April, in Room 502, Building E4 of VNU University of Economics and Business (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), the School of Business Administration (SBA) held a signing ceremony for a Cooperation Agreement with TÜV NORD Vietnam Co., Ltd. – a member of the TÜV NORD Group (Federal Republic of Germany), one of the world's most respected testing, inspection and certification organizations. The agreement aims to promote an e-learning training model closely linked to practice.

About TÜV NORD GROUP

Founded in Germany in 1869 with the mission “Making the World Safer”, TÜV NORD GROUP is one of the world's leading independent technical service providers, operating in more than 100 countries with over 15,000 experts. The group offers technical services such as inspection, testing, certification and training across six core business areas, from industry, energy and mobility to digital transformation and sustainability.

In Vietnam, TÜV NORD has been present since 2001 and has supported more than 800 companies and organizations across sectors such as manufacturing, electrical and electronics, mechanical engineering, banking, trade, food, and oil and gas on their journey of integration and sustainable development, guided by a consistent philosophy: Independence – Neutrality – Objectivity – Integrity.

Attendees

Representing VNU University of Economics and Business were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Khac Lich, Vice Rector; Dr. Nguyen Duc Lam, Head of the Office of Scientific Research and Development Cooperation; MSc. Pham Canh Toan, Deputy Director of the Student Support and Career Guidance Centre; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Chi Anh, Director of the School of Business Administration; Dr. Hoang Xuan Vinh, Head of the Department of Business Administration and Enterprise Development; and lecturers of the School.

Representing TÜV NORD Vietnam were Mr. Vinta Srinivas Reddy, CEO of TÜV NORD Asia Pacific; Mr. Le Sy Trung, General Director of TÜV NORD Vietnam Co., Ltd.; and Ms. Cao Hoang Lan, Project Coordinator.

Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Chi Anh highlighted the significance of the event as the School actively expands cooperation with domestic and international businesses to build a practice-oriented training environment that meets international standards.

Three pillars of cooperation

1. Practice-based training and applied skills development

TÜV NORD will help organize internships, company visits, and send experts to teach and share professional experience with students. A highlight is the ESG E-Learning programme (Environment, Social, Governance), running from April 2026 to April 2027 on an LMS learning management platform. The programme has three progressive levels:

• Foundation knowledge (8–16 hours);
• Applied analytical expertise (16–24 hours);
• Expert level, solving real-world cases (24–40 hours).

Learning is flexible in time, place and device. Students who complete the course and pass the final test receive a specialized training certificate or a certificate of completion, strengthening their profiles and career competitiveness.

2. Talent connection and career development

The two parties will create internship and work-shadowing opportunities for students in TÜV NORD's international working environment. Outstanding students may be considered for employment within TÜV NORD – an organization present in more than 100 countries with over 15,000 employees worldwide.

3. Brand communication and shared messaging

The parties will jointly organize events and specialist seminars at the University and support each other's image, admissions and recruitment information through their respective communication channels.

A new chapter in internationalization

Speaking at the signing, Mr. Le Sy Trung expressed his hope that the agreement will serve as a foundation for substantive cooperation programmes that deliver real value to students and contribute to developing high-quality human resources for Vietnam.

The partnership between TÜV NORD Vietnam and VNU University of Economics and Business not only helps renew the training model but is also a practical step in connecting business and academia, building a high-quality workforce that meets the needs of a sustainably developing economy.