British University Vietnam
Trường Đại học Anh Quốc Việt Nam | |
 | |
Other name | BUV |
|---|---|
| Motto | Home of the Lionhearted |
| Type | Foreign Invested |
| Established | 2009 |
| Founders | Khalid Muhmood MBE & Arabella Peters |
| Accreditation | Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Training |
| Chair | Professor Michael Driscoll |
| President | Professor Raymond Gordon |
| Vice-president | Professor Rick Bennett |
| Dean | Dr Mark Wheaton |
Academic staff | 58.[1] (FTE) |
| Students | 2002[2] |
| Address | Lot GD-01, Ecopark Township , , , |
| Campus | Urban, 16,300 square metres (175,000 sq ft) |
| Language | English |
| Colours | red, navy blue |
| Affiliations | Taylor's Education Group |
| Website | buv.edu.vn |
British University Vietnam (abbreviated as BUV; Vietnamese: Trường Đại học Anh Quốc Việt Nam) is a Vietnamese private international university with main campus located in Ecopark, Hung Yen.
BUV was the first university in Vietnam to earn a 5-star QS rating in Vietnam by Quacquarelli Symonds[3][4] and is the first university in the ASEAN region to pass International Quality Review[5] (IQR) to receive the QAA's Accreditation.[6] The university's range of subjects includes business, computing, communications, media, games, hospitality and tourism.
History
[edit]BUV was founded in 2009[7] by Khalid Muhmood MBE and Arabella Peters[8] through Dragonfly Education Group, a family business owned by the founders. In 2010, the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training approved three bachelor's programs:[9] BSc (Hons) International Business Management, BA (Hons) Marketing Management and BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance, with the first two being awarded by the University of Staffordshire and the latter being awarded by the University of London with academic direction by the London School of Economics and Political Sciences.
At the end of 2012, BUV launched a new scholarship scheme named after HRH Prince Andrew,[10] with four full scholarships annually for the University of Staffordshire's TNE programmes. In 2014, BUV became the Official Registered Centre of University of London International Programmes, the first one in Vietnam.[11] In 2015, the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training also approved BUV for its first-owned bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics.[12]
2015 marked the groundbreaking ceremony to construct Phase 1 of BUV Ecopark campus.[13] The campus construction plan consisted of three phases with a total investment capital of USD 165 million[14] and is invested by Taylor's Education Group.[15] In mid-2017, BUV was granted permission to deliver its first TNE postgraduate degree,[16] the Master of Business Administration (MBA), awarded by the University of Staffordshire. In 2018, BUV officially welcomed students to its Ecopark campus. In 2020, BUV announced the British Ambassador's Scholarship.[17]
In 2023, BUV became the first university in Vietnam to achieve 5-star QS certification from Quacquarelli Symonds[4] and the first university in the ASEAN region to achieve QAA accreditation[6] by fulfilling the IQR[5] standards. BUV also announced TNE partnership with the University of Stirling[18] and Arts University Bournemouth[19] this year. In 2024, BUV announced its TNE partnership with Bournemouth University,[20] the fifth TNE partnership with UK universities. This year, BUV was also granted the ability to deliver its own postgraduate degree in Master of Business Management, with dual-degree option of MSc International Business Management, awarded by the University of Staffordshire.[21]
In 2025, BUV finished their Phase 2 construction of their Ecopark Campus, able to accommodate up to 5,500 students.[22] During the same year, BUV earned the international partner status from the University of London[23]
Rankings and Reputation
[edit]In 2023, BUV is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency, followed by an International Quality Review conducted by this agency, becoming the first university in the region to be accredited by QAA.[6] The IQR report of QAA on BUV has deemed the following notes as great practices in operation by BUV, being excelled in employer engagement, employability, and personal development for students. QAA also noted a range of recommendations for the university, encouraging the university to consolidate their existing policies to support quality assurance, transparency on documents, governance effective review, mapping student-centered approaches, student engagement in course offerings, define transitions points along student lifecycle, and map institutional data-needs to inform data-driven decision-making.
BUV is awarded by QS-5 stars by Quacquarelli Symonds in 2022.[4] The university is awarded five stars across Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, Social Impact, Inclusiveness, and a Specialist Criteria in Economics & Econometrics. Two stars were awarded for Global Engagement, making the overall stars received to be five stars.[24] This achievement have made the university became the first QS-5 stars institution in Vietnam[4]
BUV is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Training as a foreign-invested higher education institution.,[25] and therefore, allowed by the nation's regulatory bodies to deliver and award national degrees in bachelor and master levels. All of contents delivered by BUV is fully-taught by the university, with exceptions of Vietnamese-mandated modules being outsourced to other universities in the region[6]
Programs
[edit]The currently offered programs include:
Pathways, English & Lifelong Learning
[edit]- International Foundation Programme, the University of London
- Pathway to University (Business and Tourism)
- Pathway to University (Contemporary Creative Practice)
- Pathway to University (Computer Science)
- Pathway to University (Computer Games Design and Programming)
- IELTS for University
- UniPath (English for Academic Purposes - EAP)
The Business School
[edit]Awarded by the University of London, with Academic Direction by London School of Economics
- Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Science, Economics and Management
- Bachelor of Science, Business and Management
- Bachelor of Science, Management and Digital Innovation
- Bachelor of Science, Data Science and Business Analytics
Awarded by the University of Staffordshire
- Bachelor of Science, International Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts, Digital & Social Media Marketing
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Science, Finance and Economics
Awarded by Bournemouth University
- Bachelor of Arts, Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Arts, Events Management
Awarded by British University Vietnam
- Bachelor in International Hospitality Management
- Bachelor in Finance and Economics
School of Computing and Innovative Technologies
[edit]Awarded by the University of Staffordshire
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Games Design and Programming
- Bachelor of Science, Games Art
Awarded by the University of Stirling
- Bachelor of Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering
School of Communications and Creative Industries
[edit]Awarded by the University of Staffordshire
- Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Creative Practice: Graphic Design
- Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Creative Practice: Illustration
- Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Creative Practice: Photography
- Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Creative Practice: Animation
Awarded by Arts University Bournemouth
- Bachelor of Arts, Professional Communication (Business, Design & Strategy)
- Bachelor of Arts, Film and Media Production
The Graduate School
[edit]Awarded by the University of Staffordshire
- Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
- Master of Science, International Business Management
Awarded by British University Vietnam
- Master in Business: Global Management
- Master in Business: Digital Marketing
- Master in Business: Tourism and Hospitality
- Master in Business: Creative Industries
- Master in Business: Fintech & Data Analytics
The Business School
[edit]Awarded by the University of Staffordshire
- Bachelor of Arts, Marketing Management
- Bachelor of Arts, Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Arts, Events Management
School of Computing and Innovative Technologies
[edit]Awarded by the University of Staffordshire
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science: Cyber Security
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science: Cloud Technologies
Student life
[edit]The BUV student population stood at 2002 in 2022-2023. BUV currently operates over 30 student clubs and societies, with one student council named the Student Association Committee (SAC).[26] The SAC consists of seven students voted by all BUV students to represent the student community. The SAC is granted authority to dialogue with the University's governing party under the Student Engagement Department's (SE) oversight and is considered an affiliate of British University Vietnam. BUV student clubs include dance, basketball, football, fashion, esports, volunteer, photography, etc., all operated by students under the supervision of SE. Student projects such as TEDxBUV and Z Marketers are also organised and operated annually by students. Students can also expect well-being and psychological support,[27] from consultation to psychological workshops. BUV offers student accommodation[28] operated by BUV Student Accommodation Management (BASM). These accommodations are situated within Ecopark, 2km away from their main campus.
BUV also partnered with industry partners to ensure students' employment after graduation and during studies.,[29] with various internship options, employment opportunities, career coaching, field trips, career fairs, and workshops. BUV currently maintains that 100% of graduates are employed (except study-progressing students) three months after graduation[9]
BUV students can enjoy international exchanges, transfers, short-term studies, and progression studies organised and managed by the International Office (IO).[30] IO continuously organises discounts, home tuition offers, scholarships, and language requirements exemptions with a partner universities network from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, etc.
See also
[edit]- University of London
- University of Staffordshire
- University of Stirling
- Arts University Bournemouth
- Bournemouth University
Notes
[edit]- ^ Form No. 20. Publicizing information about the full time lecturers of higher education institution for the academic year of 2022-2023 British University Vietnam. Retrieved 09 December 2024.
- ^ Form No. 19. Publicizing information about facilities of higher education institution for the academic year of 2022-2023 British University Vietnam. Retrieved 09 December 2024.
- ^ "British University Vietnam". Top Universities. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ a b c d An, Thy (June 13, 2024). "British University Vietnam earns 5-star QS rating for 2024". VnExpress.
- ^ a b Quality Assurance Agency. "International Quality Review". Quality Assurance Agency. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ a b c d Quality Assurance Agency (October 2022). "International Quality Review of British University Vietnam" (PDF). Quality Assurance Agency.
- ^ "British University Vietnam seeks aggressive expansion in Vietnam with new programs". The Investor. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ "Ông Khalid Muhmood, Đồng sáng lập Apollo English: Người mang sứ mệnh đào tạo công dân toàn cầu cho Việt Nam". Báo Đầu Tư (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ a b British University Vietnam. "About BUV". British University Vietnam (BUV) - The first QS 5-star university in Vietnam. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ ONLINE, TUOI TRE (2019-01-03). "Khởi động chương trình học bổng Hoàng tử Andrew 2019 trị giá 700 triệu đồng". TUOI TRE ONLINE (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ VIR, Vietnam Investment Review- (2022-04-07). "Study the University of London International Foundation Programme at BUV". Vietnam Investment Review - VIR. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ British University Vietnam. "About BUV". British University Vietnam (BUV) - The first QS 5-star university in Vietnam. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ Ecopark, Thành phố xanh. "British University Vietnam chính thức xây dựng cơ sở mới tại Khu đô thị Ecopark". Thành phố xanh Ecopark (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ "BUV to expand EcoPark campus". Nhịp sống kinh tế Việt Nam & Thế giới (in Vietnamese). 2022-08-24. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ Ilieva, Janet B; Tsiligiris, Vangelis; Nguyen, Vang Xuan; Pham, Hiep; Quach, Minh; Killingley, Pat (2023). "Towards a more competitive environment for transnational education in Viet Nam" (PDF). British Council.
- ^ PV (2017-06-17). "BUV khởi động chương trình Thạc sĩ quản trị kinh doanh". Tạp chí Tài chính (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ British University Vietnam (2020-01-06). "British University Vietnam celebrates its 10-year anniversary". British University Vietnam (BUV) - The first QS 5-star university in Vietnam. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ "Scottish Secretary to visit Vietnam to boost trade links with Scotland". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ British University Vietnam (2024-05-27). "Arts University of Bournemouth and British University Vietnam Collaboration Brings New Opportunities for Professional Communication Students". British University Vietnam (BUV) - The first QS 5-star university in Vietnam. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ "British University Vietnam visit BU for partnership signing". www.bournemouth.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ An, Thy (October 14, 2024). "BUV introduces 7 new programs awarded by UK university partners". VnExpress.
- ^ VnExpress. "BUV expands campus to welcome 5,500 worldwide students - VnExpress International". VnExpress International – Latest news, business, travel and analysis from Vietnam. Archived from the original on 2025-04-26. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ Minh, Dan (April 29, 2025). "British University Vietnam achieves top-tier International Partner status with University of London". VnExpress.
- ^ "British University Vietnam". Top Universities. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ Ministry of Education and Training. "TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC ANH QUỐC - VIỆT NAM". Ministry of Education and Training.
- ^ British University Vietnam. "Clubs and Societies". British University Vietnam (BUV) - The first QS 5-star university in Vietnam. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ British University Vietnam. "Wellbeing & Psychological Support". British University Vietnam (BUV) - The first QS 5-star university in Vietnam. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ British University Vietnam. "Accommodation". British University Vietnam (BUV) - The first QS 5-star university in Vietnam. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ Career Services and Internship British University Vietnam. Retrieved 09 December 2024.
- ^ British University Vietnam. "International Office". British University Vietnam (BUV) - The first QS 5-star university in Vietnam. Retrieved 2025-06-07.