{"id":42630,"date":"2025-12-29T09:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T02:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=42630"},"modified":"2025-12-29T09:44:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T02:44:00","slug":"buv-partners-with-chinese-service-center-for-scholarly-exchange-to-support-asian-talent-mobility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=42630","title":{"rendered":"BUV partners with Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange to support Asian talent mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HANOI, Vietnam<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 28, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; British University Vietnam (BUV) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), under <span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span> Ministry of Education, aimed at strengthening cooperation in education and academic exchange between <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement was signed by Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Rick Bennett<\/span>, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of BUV, and Xia Jianhui, Deputy Director of CSCSE. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam&#8217;s<\/span> Ministry of Education and Training, CSCSE, and BUV.<\/p>\n<p><b>Expanding cross-border education cooperation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration focused on international talent mobility, study-abroad support, and academic exchange within <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>. Under the agreement, the two institutions will work together to support students from <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> and other Asian countries through preparatory programs designed to strengthen academic readiness, language proficiency, and cultural understanding prior to enrollment in degree programs at BUV.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2852091\/image_5030406_30372723.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2852091\/image_5030406_30372723.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Professor Rick Bennett (4th, R), Deputy Vice-Chancellor of BUV, shakes hands with Xia Jianhui, Deputy Director of CSCSE. Photo courtesy of BUV\" alt=\"Professor Rick Bennett (4th, R), Deputy Vice-Chancellor of BUV, shakes hands with Xia Jianhui, Deputy Director of CSCSE. Photo courtesy of BUV\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Professor Rick Bennett (4th, R), Deputy Vice-Chancellor of BUV, shakes hands with Xia Jianhui, Deputy Director of CSCSE. Photo courtesy of BUV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The partnership also provides opportunities for students to access innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives, including <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>-based platforms and academic competitions. In addition,\u00a0BUV students may participate in &#8220;Study in <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>&#8221; programs and short-term exchanges. The agreement also seeks to facilitate degree recognition and verification to support academic and professional mobility across borders.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the cooperation, CSCSE will expand its outreach activities in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, with BUV supporting the promotion of &#8220;Study in <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>&#8221; initiatives and hosting education-related events in <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>According to Xia Jianhui, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> is becoming an increasingly relevant destination for Chinese students seeking internationally oriented education within the region. He said the partnership with BUV is intended to provide students with additional study pathways while supporting bilateral educational cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Rick Bennett<\/span> said the agreement reflects BUV&#8217;s intention to expand regional academic partnerships. He noted that combining CSCSE&#8217;s study-abroad services network with BUV&#8217;s British-accredited programs could broaden access to international education opportunities for students across <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Quality assurance and degree recognition<\/b><\/p>\n<p>CSCSE, which operates under <span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span> Ministry of Education, supports international academic exchange, overseas study services, and qualification verification for Chinese students.<\/p>\n<p>BUV has previously been recognized by <span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span> Ministry of Education as an accredited foreign university and is listed on CSCSE&#8217;s official platform. As a result, degrees awarded by BUV are formally recognized by Chinese authorities. This enables BUV graduates seeking further study or employment in <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> to verify their qualifications through CSCSE.<\/p>\n<p>BUV stated that this recognition aligns with its Triple Quality Assurance framework, which benchmarks institutional quality at local, national, and international levels. The university is accredited by <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam&#8217;s<\/span> Ministry of Education and Training and has received institutional accreditation from the U.K.&#8217;s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). BUV also maintains a QS 5-Star rating across multiple categories.<\/p>\n<p><b>Regional education pathways<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Recent changes in major study-abroad destinations such as <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, including higher tuition fees and stricter visa requirements, have prompted some students to consider alternative education pathways within <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>. Transnational education models, such as British-accredited programs delivered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>, offer regional options with international recognition.<\/p>\n<p>BUV was established in 2009 as a foreign-invested university and partners with U.K. institutions to deliver British degree programs. These include University of <span class=\"xn-location\">London<\/span> programs with academic direction from the <span class=\"xn-org\">London School of Economics and Political Science<\/span>. In 2025, BUV was designated an International Partner of the University of <span class=\"xn-location\">London<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>According to publicly available estimates, the cost of completing a three-year University of <span class=\"xn-location\">London<\/span> degree in the U.K. can exceed <span class=\"xn-money\">US$170,000<\/span>, including tuition and living expenses. BUV said the same qualification completed in <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> typically involves lower overall costs, partly due to reduced tuition and living expenses.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Yinglu Guo<\/span>, a student from <span class=\"xn-location\">Shenzhen<\/span> currently studying at BUV, said the program offered an opportunity to pursue a British degree while remaining closer to home.<\/p>\n<p>BUV has also received international recognition related to student experience and admissions processes. The university is located within the Ecopark township near <span class=\"xn-location\">Hanoi<\/span> and operates a campus with sustainability certification, on-campus services, and student support facilities.<\/p>\n<p>BUV said it will continue to expand partnerships with international institutions and invest in academic programs and infrastructure as part of its long-term development strategy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HANOI, Vietnam<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 28, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; British University Vietnam (BUV) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), under <span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span> Ministry of Education, aimed at strengthening cooperation in education and academic exchange between <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement was signed by Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Rick Bennett<\/span>, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of BUV, and Xia Jianhui, Deputy Director of CSCSE. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam&#8217;s<\/span> Ministry of Education and Training, CSCSE, and BUV.<\/p>\n<p><b>Expanding cross-border education cooperation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration focused on international talent mobility, study-abroad support, and academic exchange within <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>. Under the agreement, the two institutions will work together to support students from <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> and other Asian countries through preparatory programs designed to strengthen academic readiness, language proficiency, and cultural understanding prior to enrollment in degree programs at BUV.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2852091\/image_5030406_30372723.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2852091\/image_5030406_30372723.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Professor Rick Bennett (4th, R), Deputy Vice-Chancellor of BUV, shakes hands with Xia Jianhui, Deputy Director of CSCSE. Photo courtesy of BUV\" alt=\"Professor Rick Bennett (4th, R), Deputy Vice-Chancellor of BUV, shakes hands with Xia Jianhui, Deputy Director of CSCSE. Photo courtesy of BUV\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Professor Rick Bennett (4th, R), Deputy Vice-Chancellor of BUV, shakes hands with Xia Jianhui, Deputy Director of CSCSE. Photo courtesy of BUV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The partnership also provides opportunities for students to access innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives, including <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>-based platforms and academic competitions. In addition,\u00a0BUV students may participate in &#8220;Study in <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>&#8221; programs and short-term exchanges. The agreement also seeks to facilitate degree recognition and verification to support academic and professional mobility across borders.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the cooperation, CSCSE will expand its outreach activities in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, with BUV supporting the promotion of &#8220;Study in <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>&#8221; initiatives and hosting education-related events in <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>According to Xia Jianhui, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> is becoming an increasingly relevant destination for Chinese students seeking internationally oriented education within the region. He said the partnership with BUV is intended to provide students with additional study pathways while supporting bilateral educational cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Rick Bennett<\/span> said the agreement reflects BUV&#8217;s intention to expand regional academic partnerships. He noted that combining CSCSE&#8217;s study-abroad services network with BUV&#8217;s British-accredited programs could broaden access to international education opportunities for students across <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Quality assurance and degree recognition<\/b><\/p>\n<p>CSCSE, which operates under <span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span> Ministry of Education, supports international academic exchange, overseas study services, and qualification verification for Chinese students.<\/p>\n<p>BUV has previously been recognized by <span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span> Ministry of Education as an accredited foreign university and is listed on CSCSE&#8217;s official platform. As a result, degrees awarded by BUV are formally recognized by Chinese authorities. This enables BUV graduates seeking further study or employment in <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> to verify their qualifications through CSCSE.<\/p>\n<p>BUV stated that this recognition aligns with its Triple Quality Assurance framework, which benchmarks institutional quality at local, national, and international levels. The university is accredited by <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam&#8217;s<\/span> Ministry of Education and Training and has received institutional accreditation from the U.K.&#8217;s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). BUV also maintains a QS 5-Star rating across multiple categories.<\/p>\n<p><b>Regional education pathways<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Recent changes in major study-abroad destinations such as <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, including higher tuition fees and stricter visa requirements, have prompted some students to consider alternative education pathways within <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>. Transnational education models, such as British-accredited programs delivered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>, offer regional options with international recognition.<\/p>\n<p>BUV was established in 2009 as a foreign-invested university and partners with U.K. institutions to deliver British degree programs. These include University of <span class=\"xn-location\">London<\/span> programs with academic direction from the <span class=\"xn-org\">London School of Economics and Political Science<\/span>. In 2025, BUV was designated an International Partner of the University of <span class=\"xn-location\">London<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>According to publicly available estimates, the cost of completing a three-year University of <span class=\"xn-location\">London<\/span> degree in the U.K. can exceed <span class=\"xn-money\">US$170,000<\/span>, including tuition and living expenses. BUV said the same qualification completed in <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> typically involves lower overall costs, partly due to reduced tuition and living expenses.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Yinglu Guo<\/span>, a student from <span class=\"xn-location\">Shenzhen<\/span> currently studying at BUV, said the program offered an opportunity to pursue a British degree while remaining closer to home.<\/p>\n<p>BUV has also received international recognition related to student experience and admissions processes. The university is located within the Ecopark township near <span class=\"xn-location\">Hanoi<\/span> and operates a campus with sustainability certification, on-campus services, and student support facilities.<\/p>\n<p>BUV said it will continue to expand partnerships with international institutions and invest in academic programs and infrastructure as part of its long-term development strategy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42630","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42630","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=42630"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42630\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=42630"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=42630"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=42630"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}