On February 8, 2023, Hanoi University and IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems (Austria) officially signed an agreement on a cooperation program, aiming to organize vocational training in German for the Lower Austrian State. The signing ceremony took place at Hanoi University and at Lotte Hotel Hanoi. Ambassador of the Republic of Austria in Vietnam Hans – Peter Glanzer, Dr. Heinz Boyer – founder of IMC  University of Applied Sciences Krems, Dr. Karl Ennesfellner – CEO of IMC Krems. IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences attended the signing ceremony. From Hanoi University, President Nguyen Van Trao and other representatives attended the event.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, President Nguyen Van Trao affirmed that this cooperation program is a new direction in the strategy of diversifying international activities and promoting the internal development of the University in the period 2020 – 2025.

Dr. Karl Ennesfellner – CEO of IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems shared that career guidance is considered as one of the important activities contributing to social development. Through these opportunities, students can find their own direction and create their own future. IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems will always stand side by side with Hanoi University during students’ participation in the German language training course. The two universities will also organize a series of on-site and online activities so that students can have opportunities to develop knowledge, culture, work experience as well as career skills to prepare well for their prospective career in Europe.
Ambassador of the Republic of Austria in Vietnam Hans – Peter Glanzer highly appreciated this cooperation program, especially its connection and social significance, opportunities to help students develop themselves and contribute further to society. This is an innovative cooperation model and is in line with the national human resource development strategies of the Republic of Austria.

The signing ceremony of the Agreement on German Vocational Training Program is an important milestone in the 10-year cooperation anniversary between Hanoi University and IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems. This is also one of the activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Republic of Austria.