On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Poland (4 February 1950 – 4 February 2025), the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Hanoi and RMIT Vietnam are honoured to co-host the Vietnam - Poland Higher Education Forum 2025.
The forum is organised to celebrate the enduring cooperation between the two nations over the decades, in which education and training have always played a pivotal role. The program will include welcome remarks, presentations from NAWA and RMIT Vietnam and a roundtable discussion on strengthening higher education collaboration.
Time |
Activity |
Details |
| 08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Check in | Check in |
| 09:00 AM – 09:15 AM | Welcome Address |
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| 09:15 AM – 09:40 AM | Keynote remarks |
NAWA: Building Academic Bridges between Poland and Vietnam
RMIT Vietnam: Internationalisation and Partnerships
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| 09:40 AM – 10:00 AM | Networking icebreaker | |
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Panel discussion |
Topic: Strengthening and Expanding Vietnam–Poland Academic PartnershipsModerator: Ms Magdalena Kachnowicz – Director, Student Programmes Office, NAWA Panelists
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| 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Networking and refreshments | Informal networking over refreshments |
| 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Closing remarks | Prof Iwona Miliszewska, Dean of School of Science, Engineering & Technology, RMIT University Vietnam |
| 01:15 PM – 02:30 PM | Academic networking and consultations Session (Open for public) | Academic exchange and partnership discussions with Polish institutions |
Networking sessions will enable Vietnamese institutions to meet directly with 16 leading Polish institutions, opening significant opportunities for cooperation in education, research and academic exchange.
Institution |
Short description |
| Kozminski University | Warsaw-based private business university with “triple crown” accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). Offers business and law programs in Polish and English |
| The Silesian University of Technology (SUT) | Founded in 1945, one of Poland’s top 10 research universities with 14 faculties, 60+ programs, and 16,500 students. Member of the European University Initiative. |
| University of Gdańsk | Northern Poland’s largest university with 11 faculties and 22,000 students. Known for innovation, sustainability, and strong research in cancer and quantum science. |
| AGH University of Kraków | Leading technical university (est. 1913) with 17 faculties and 19,000 students. Focused on engineering, IT, and innovation. |
| University of Warsaw (UW) | Poland’s top and largest university (est. 1816), ranked in the world’s top 3%. 25 faculties, 42 English programs and member of the 4EU+ Alliance. |
| Civitas University | Founded in 1997 by Polish Academy of Sciences professors. Offers practical programs in social sciences and media in Polish and English. |
| Vizja University | New private university (2025) in Warsaw and Cracow which offers modern programs in management, psychology, and arts with international focus. |
| Jagiellonian University | Founded in 1364, this is one of Europe’s oldest universities with 32,000 students. Strong in interdisciplinary research and global cooperation |
| University of Łódz | Central Poland’s largest university (26,000 students), promoting creativity, diversity, and international engagement through UNIC Alliance. |
| University of Białystok | One of the largest in north-eastern Poland with 10,000 students and 15 faculties. Offers 500+ English-taught courses and 600+ global partnerships |
| Poznań University of Technology (PUT) | Established 1955, leading technical university with 9 faculties and 16,000 students with strengths in engineering, IT, and R&D. |
| University of Warmia and Mazury (UWM) | One of the largest universities in the north and north-eastern Poland. Offers programs in agriculture, biology, engineering, and veterinary sciences on a scenic campus. |
| Cracow University of Economics (UEK) | The top economics and business university (est. 1925) with 15,000+ students and strong business-industry ties. |
| Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa (JDU) | Public university with six faculties and a medical college with over 60 study fields and active in international alliances. |
| University of Wrocław (UWr) | Historic public university (since 1702) with 12 faculties and 20,000 students. Member of the Arqus European University Alliance. |
| Study in Lublin | The city-led program promotes Lublin’s nine universities to international students through support, scholarships, and integration initiatives. |
