Working together for a stronger future
UQ and Vietnam share a strong vision for economic and community development, with research collaborations across agriculture and food science, environmental science, digital transformation, tourism and public health. The UQ-VISTI Innovation Centre project, a collaboration between UQ Ventures and the Vietnam Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation, reflects this shared passion for harnessing innovation to create a better future.
Fast facts
341
Vietnamese students enrolled at UQ
100
Vietnam-UQ co-publications
36
academic staff born in Vietnam
3
research project collaborations
1,505
alumni in Vietnam
34
agreements with 27 official partners
Fast facts show full year 2025 data.
Collaboration in action
- After a competitive selection process, 11 initiatives have been awarded funding totalling $130,924 for Round One of the University of Queensland (UQ) Global Partnerships Funding Scheme in 2026.
- Artificial intelligence and insect monitoring are at the centre of a new Australia–Vietnam research collaboration led by The University of Queensland (UQ), aimed at helping communities better adapt to climate change and safeguard food security.
- A University of Queensland–led global health initiative aimed at strengthening dengue early warning systems has reached a major milestone during an intensive field visit to Vietnam, formalising new partnerships with key national public health institutions and advancing the project towards large scale implementation.
- The University of Queensland (UQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education and research partnerships with Vietnam through a new agreement under Vietnam’s Project 89 initiative.
- After a competitive selection process, 7 initiatives have been awarded funding totalling $100,000 for Round Two of the University of Queensland (UQ) Global Partnerships Funding Scheme in 2025.
- In a compelling example of international collaboration and strategic learning, Lao government officials have developed a comprehensive road safety reform plan for Vientiane Capital, following their participation in the Australia Awards Short Course in Strategic Analysis and Analytical Writing. Delivered by The University of Queensland (UQ) through its International Development unit, the course is part of the Australian Government’s Mekong-Australia Partnership initiative.
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Alumni
UQ has 1,385 alumni living in Vietnam and is a corporate member of AusCham Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which enables professional development and networking opportunities. Alumni with significant links to Vietnam include:
President, Hanoi University & International Alumnus of the Year (2024) for promoting foreign language education in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, and for strengthening educational ties between Australia and Vietnam (PhD School of Languages and Cultures, 2010, Visiting Scholar at UQ's School of Education, 2014)
Associate Professor Pham Thi Hong Nhung
Vice Rector of Hue University of Foreign Languages and Australia Awards Endeavour Executive Fellowship recipient (PhD – applied linguistics 2005)
Nguyen Thi Le Huyen
HIV prevention specialist (Master of Development Practice 2009, 2012 winner of the UQ-Vietnam Professional Development Seminar Series Alumni Award)