British University Vietnam celebrates 11th graduation ceremony

Meaningful milestone

The graduation ceremony took place over two days at the university's campus in Ecopark for students from various majors, including International Business Management, Finance, Computer Games Design and Programming, Computer Science, and more.

BUV’s graduation ceremony was attended by representatives from partner universities, business representatives, and leading experts in the field. Photo courtesy of BUV

Under the theme "Soar to New Heights," the ceremony delivered a message of encouragement to new graduates, inspiring them to keep a spirit of continuous learning, seize opportunities for self and societal growth, and strive for new achievements in their future journeys.

During the ceremony, Dang Trung Anh, a fresh graduate in Marketing Management, represented her fellow graduates and expressed gratitude to lecturers, parents, friends, and the entire BUV staff.

"I want to take a moment to shout out to all of my friends at BUV. Thank you for those overnight deadline camps, the caffeine-fueled work dates, the panic attacks over group projects, and also all the pep talks... I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our amazing professors. To all our lecturers, your dedication to our growth has not gone unnoticed, and we thank you from the bottom of our caffeine-fueled hearts", she said.

Anh also thanked British University Vietnam and all its staff who have supported her and her schoolmates, making their university years a remarkable experience.

The new graduates of BUV's class of 2023 attend their graduation ceremony. Photo courtesy of BUV

Continuing the journey

During the ceremony, Professor Raymond Gordon, Vice-Chancellor and President of British University Vietnam, delivered a touching speech. He said that the graduates had worked extremely hard, and BUV is proud of each of them for what they have achieved.

He said he has complete confidence in their ability to represent their university’s testamur in work and social settings throughout the world. He believes these graduates will move into the workforce with something that differentiates them from other graduates in Vietnam: a BUV and a British degree.

"The value of such a degree is the provision of three key criteria that employers throughout Vietnam are seeking from university graduates: English language proficiency, a degree with international quality assurance, and currency in skills, disposition, and mindset," Gordon added.

He also emphasized that, to date, BUV is one of the first universities in Vietnam to have attained international accreditation from QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education) and been awarded a 5-star Excellent University rating from the internationally acknowledged QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) organization, covering the aspects of teaching, employability, academic development, facilities, social responsibilities, and inclusiveness.

Furthermore, the university has designed a unique Personal & Social Growth (PSG) Programme for students, aimed at nurturing a well-rounded younger generation in various aspects.

Each student is advised to build a unique, highly personalized roadmap based on PSG's four core areas, which are work and career readiness; university and community engagement; social, cultural, and emotional development; and academic excellence.

BUV has also continued to expand its campus and teaching facilities, with a total investment of US$165 million planned for three phases completed by 2028 to provide a comprehensive learning experience for students.

Professor Martin Jones, Vice-Chancellor of Staffordshire University, award degrees to new graduates of BUV's 11th cohort. Photo courtesy of BUV

In addition, BUV offers graduates a strong network connecting them with alumni both in the U.K. and Vietnam, supporting their future career endeavors.

Professor Martin Jones, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Staffordshire University, a partner institution that awards degrees to BUV graduates, congratulated the new graduates.

"On behalf of Staffordshire University, I congratulate you on the completion of your Staffordshire University and British University Vietnam awards, because today you will become a member of the international community of Staffordshire and British University Vietnam graduates who shape their future and mark their influences around the world. Your journey is taking place in a world that is changing economically, politically, and socially, and one thing is guaranteed: there will be more challenges and opportunities to come," he said.

Armed with knowledge and skills acquired from an internationally accredited educational environment, the recent BUV graduates hold the promise of making significant contributions to Vietnam in the near future and becoming part of the high-quality talent pool for the nation.