RMIT International University, Vietnam
| Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology |
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| Motto | một khuôn viên của The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Vietnamese) |
| Motto in English | Literal: a campus of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology |
| Established | 2001 |
| Type | private, international |
| Chancellor | Dr Ziggy Switkowski |
| President | Professor Merilyn Liddell, AM |
| Academic staff | 380 approx. |
| Students | 3,800 approx. |
| Location | Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam  10°45′0″N 106°40′0″E / 10.75°N 106.666667°ECoordinates: 10°45′0″N 106°40′0″E / 10.75°N 106.666667°E |
| Campus | urban |
| Colours | red, navy blue, white |
| Affiliations | ASAIHL, ATN, GU8, OUA |
| Website | rmit.edu.vn |
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The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) is an Australian-based university operating in Vietnam, with its main campus located in Ho Chi Minh City and a second campus in Hanoi. The Vietnamese branch is officially known as RMIT International University Vietnam (commonly referred to as RMIT Vietnam) and its Australian counterpart is known as RMIT University.
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[edit] History
In 1998, RMIT in Australia was invited by the Vietnamese Government to establish a fully foreign-owned university in Vietnam.[1] In 2000, RMIT was granted a licence by the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate education, training and research.[1]
RMIT University Vietnam was officially founded in 2001, and commenced offering programs at its purpose-built campus in Ho Chi Minh City. In 2004, it established a second campus in the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi.[1]
Since its foundation, RMIT University Vietnam has granted over US$3 million in scholarships.[1]
RMIT University Vietnam has been awarded eight Golden Dragon Award for its "excellence in education" by the Vietnamese Ministry of Trade since 2003.[2] It has also been awarded by the Australian Chamber of Commerce for its "innovation and community service" as well as received Certificates of Merit from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and the Hanoi Government.[1]
In 2008, RMIT International University received a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyen Tan Dung, for its "educational achievements contributing to the social and economic development of Vietnam".[3]
[edit] Organisation
All degree programs at RMIT International University are recognised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training and are audited by the Australian Universities Quality Agency. The University's degrees are awarded by RMIT University in Australia.[1]
The resident President of the university in Vietnam is Professor Merilyn Liddell, AM.[4] The Chancellor of RMIT, Dr Ziggy Switkowski, is the Chancellor of both RMIT University and of RMIT International University. RMIT University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Margaret Gardner, AO, is the corporate President of RMIT International University Holdings Pty. Ltd.
[edit] Campuses
[edit] RMIT Saigon South
RMIT's "Saigon South" campus is located in Ho Chi Minh City, approximately 7 km from the city centre. The purpose-built facility was opened in 2001 and was designed by architectural firm Norman Day and Associates. Professor Norman Day is an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at RMIT University and also an alumnus of the university.
The East Wing of the campus houses its main academic centre and sporting fields, and the West Wing houses the university's administration offices, food and beverage outlets, a health clinic, the 'Melbourne Theatre' and the campus library.
There are two more stages planned to the Saigon South campus, due to be completed by 2010. Stage 2, completed in 2009 includes a sport and leisure centre, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and residential buildings. Stage 3 includes the construction of an additional academic centre, due for completion in 2011.[5]
In October 2011, RMIT opened English classes at a campus on Pham Ngoc Thach in District 3. The campus will also host business and IELTs classes.
[edit] RMIT Hanoi
RMIT's Hanoi campus opened in 2004 in a renovated multi-level building situated in the Van Phuc Compound in the diplomatic quarter of Hanoi. The University recently acquired a nine level building near the famous Văn Miếu Hà Nội (Temple of Literature) to expand the Hanoi campus.[6]
[edit] Student life
RMIT International University's campuses currently have a combined student population of over 3,800 with international students from Australia, China, France, Germany, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as other countries.[1]
Each campus (in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city) owns about 30 clubs for students in many aspects including English, art, photography, motion picture, dancing, entrepreneur, business, accountancy, Aikido, San Shou, SIFE,and others.
Events and parties are held by student clubs and Student Council (SC) for every month and annually.
[edit] Alumni
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g About RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT VN Homepage)
- ^ RMIT Vietnam wins fifth consecutive Golden Dragon Award - RMIT VN News, January 26, 2008
- ^ RMIT Vietnam receives award from Vietnamese Prime Minister - RMIT VN News, October 15, 2008
- ^ Professor Merilyn Liddell appointed RMIT Vietnam’s New President - RMIT VN News, July 1, 2009
- ^ Saigon South campus (RMIT VN Homepage)
- ^ Hanoi campus (RMIT VN Homepage)
[edit] External links
- RMIT University Vietnam homepage
- RMIT University homepage
- RMIT Alumni homepage
- Norman Day + Associates
[edit] See also
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