Expanding global education through academic mobility, joint research, and international collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding.
MILA University continues to accelerate its international strategy with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF), a respected institution in Vietnam known for its excellence in business, finance, and international education. This MoU highlights MILA University’s ongoing mission to develop globally connected graduates and cultivate impactful, practice-based academic collaborations across Asia.
The virtual ceremony was officiated by Prof. Dr Jason Fitzsimmons, Vice-Chancellor of MILA University, witnessed by Prof. Dr. Graham Kendall, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research & Enterprise, and Dr. Do. Huu Nguyen Loc, Vice President of UEF. Joining them were delegates from UEF:
- Dr. Ha Thi Thuy, Dean of Faculty of Finance and Accounting
- Dr. Nguyen Kim Thoa, Deputy Head of International Institute
- Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam (Dr. Ryan), Deputy Dean of Faculty of Finance and Accounting
As for MILA University:
- Ms. Wong Siew Fong, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research and Ranking
- Ms. Wong Chin Siew, Manager of Student Affairs
Enhancing Regional Collaboration through Academic Synergy
The collaboration with UEF further reinforces MILA University’s strategic vision of combining academic excellence with real-world applications. UEF’s strong regional reputation in finance and business perfectly aligns with MILA University’s focus on industry-relevant learning and student mobility within ASEAN and beyond.
Key Areas of Collaboration under the MoU
The agreement will see the launch of several impactful initiatives:
- Cross-border student exchange programme
- Joint research activities across business and finance disciplines
- Dual-degree and academic mobility pathways
- Industry engagement and knowledge-sharing forums
These initiatives aim to enrich both institutions with cultural diversity, innovative thinking, and future-focused academic growth.
Following its strategic MoU with Beijing Polytechnic University, one of China’s leading institutions, MILA University continues to accelerate its international influence in higher education. [Read more about the Beijing Polytechnic partnership here.]
Driving Industry 4.0-Ready Education in Malaysia
This milestone comes align with the Industry 4.0 Malaysia agenda. Through strategic regional and international linkages like the one with UEF, MILA University ensures that students are not only globally aware, but also equipped with adaptive, transferable skills demanded by evolving industries.
Through this MoU, MILA University supports national goals to:
- Develop a digital transformation roadmap through regional partnerships
- Enhance graduate employability via international experience
- Promote practice-based learning rooted in real-world industry needs
- Position Malaysia as a hub for globally engaged higher education
Together, these initiatives reflect MILA University’s deep commitment to nurturing future-ready graduates capable of leading confidently across borders.
