Affirming its commitment to sustainable development and global integration, Nam Can Tho University (DNC) continues to expand international collaborations to provide students and faculty with a modern, world-class learning and research environment. In line with Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW (August 22, 2025) of the Central Committee on breakthroughs in education and training, DNC has actively strengthened partnerships with prestigious institutions worldwide.
On August 23–24, 2025, a delegation from Nam Can Tho University and Nam Can Tho University Medical Center—led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phillip Tran, Director of the DNC Institute of Health Sciences and Chairman of the Medical Advisory Council of Nam Can Tho University Hospital—visited and held working sessions at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell), one of the leading public research universities in Massachusetts, USA.
Representatives of Nam Can Tho University and Nam Can Tho University Hospital, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phillip Tran, take a commemorative photo during the working visit at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell).
Key areas of collaboration include:
Facilities at Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell)
Notably, UMass Lowell is well known for its Interactive Teaching Model—a smart classroom system that enhances faculty–student interaction and promotes effective team-based learning. This approach aligns with DNC’s early initiatives in Vietnam to elevate teaching and learning quality.
Representatives of Nam Can Tho University and Nam Can Tho University Hospital, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phillip Tran, take a commemorative photo during the working visit at the University o f Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell).
At the conclusion of the visit, the two institutions formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), creating sustainable opportunities for learning, research, and development for both faculty and students.
Representatives of Nam Can Tho University and Nam Can Tho University Hospital, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phillip Tran, take a commemorative photo during the working visit at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell).
With its strong internationalization strategy, DNC is committed to serving as a global academic bridge, enabling students to begin their first 1–2 years of study in Vietnam at affordable costs before continuing their academic journey in the United States under internationally recognized programs.
The visit and signing ceremony with UMass Lowell marked a significant milestone in DNC’s path toward global integration, leaving a strong impression and reaffirming Nam Can Tho University’s position on the world academic map.
