RMIT celebrates ongoing relationship with Vietnam during ministerial visit

RMIT celebrates ongoing relationship with Vietnam during ministerial visit

RMIT University has reaffirmed its commitment to invest in expanding its presence in Vietnam during the 25th anniversary of its transnational education relationship with the country.

Federal Minister for Education Jason Clare this week visited the RMIT Vietnam campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.  

Minister Clare was joined by RMIT Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Alec Cameron and RMIT Vietnam Pro Vice-Chancellor and General Director Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside.

They toured both campuses and engaged with staff and students, seeing first-hand the impact of Australian education in-country.

(L-R) RMIT Vietnam Pro Vice-Chancellor and General Director Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, Australia’s Minister of Education the Honourable Jason Clare MP, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Ms Gillian Bird, RMIT University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Alec Cameron (L-R) RMIT Vietnam Pro Vice-Chancellor and General Director Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, Australia’s Minister of Education the Honourable Jason Clare MP, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Ms Gillian Bird, RMIT University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Alec Cameron

Minister Clare viewed plans for a new state-of-the-art campus in Hanoi that, subject to government approvals, will enable RMIT to expand its offerings and deliver world-class education to more local students. 

This investment is part of RMIT’s broader AU$250 million strategic fund for Vietnam, first unveiled during an official visit by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in 2023. 

“RMIT University is a leader in transnational and international education, showcasing the best of Australia, while making a positive impact abroad,” Minister Clare said.

“It’s great to see first-hand the impact that RMIT has made in Vietnam over the past 25 years and its ongoing commitment to invest for the long-term.”

Minister Clare greets Professor Cameron during his visit to RMIT Vietnam. Minister Clare greets Professor Cameron during his visit to RMIT Vietnam.

With more than 12,000 students, 1,300 staff, and nearly 25,500 alumni who are driving transformation in Vietnam and across the region in some of the world’s most sophisticated organisations and digital communities, RMIT is Vietnam’s pre-eminent foreign university with campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and an English Language Training Centre in Da Nang. 

During its 25 years of operation in-country, RMIT Vietnam has supported more than 1,900 scholarships valued at more than 613 billion VND and invested deeply in local research capability.

“RMIT has a decades-long transnational education legacy, delivering high-quality Australian education across Southeast Asia and beyond," Professor Cameron said. 

"We are proud to contribute to the country’s social and economic priorities, while fostering trade and dialogue across the region.” 

As Vietnam enters a new era of digital transformation and green growth, RMIT aims to support national priorities through innovative programs, applied research, and partnerships that matter. From nationwide AI training for Vietnamese educators to sustainability projects and industry-linked learning, RMIT is shaping the future workforce for Vietnam and beyond.

“RMIT Vietnam has made a significant impact over the past 25 years – and we’re now reaffirming our in-country commitment for the next 25 years,” Professor Thompson-Whiteside said.

“We want to build the future talent pipeline to support the economic ambitions of the country towards a fully developed nation in 2045. A modern, digital and sustainable economy requires substantial investment in talent, and we are committed to supporting the country on this journey.”

12 December 2025

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