On May 28th, 2024, a cooperation agreement between University of Lille and University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) on implementing the double bachelor’s degree programs in Information and Communication Technology, Biotechnology – Drug Discovery and Chemistry was officially signed. The signing ceremony was held online.
Participating in the ceremony, on the side of University of Lille, was Prof. Nil Özçaglar-Toulouse – Vice-President in charge of International and European Affairs, Mr. Thomas Heckly – Head of International Affairs, Faculty of Science and Technology, Prof. Bilel Derbel – In charge of International Affairs at Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Assoc. Prof. Sebastien Clausen – Vice-Dean in charge of International Affairs at Faculty of Science and Technology; on the side of USTH, was the Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest – Principal Rector, Dr. Tran Giang Sơn – Co-Director of Department of Information and Communication Technology, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Kieu Oanh – Deputy Director of Department of Life Sciences, Dr. Nguyen Quang Huy – Deputy Director of Department of Life Sciences, Dr. Nguyen Duc Anh – Deputy Director of Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Nhi – Officer of Department of International Cooperation.
In order to continue to affirm the position and quality of training in the field of science and technology with an European learning environment, from 2022, USTH cooperates with French universities, including University of Lille to launch the double bachelor’s degree program in 3 programs: Information and Communication Technology, Biotechnology – Drug Discovery and Chemistry.
According to this cooperation agreement, students will study 2 years at USTH and 1 year at University of Lille. Especially, during the time at USTH, students will have the opportunity to hone their knowledge under the guidance of experienced lecturers from University of Lille. After graduation, students will receive two degrees, one from USTH and one from University of Lille.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest (USTH) expressed his delight at the new step in the partnership between USTH and University of Lille, as well as his belief in the success of the double degree programs. Professor stated that these double degree programs are great opportunities for not only students but also lecturers to exchange and share knowledge and experiences.
Prof. Nil Özçaglar-Toulouse (University of Lille) affirmed that the cooperation of the two universities in these double degree programs will contribute to the development of scientific training and research, and the development of technology of the two countries. Moreover, this academic cooperation will create high quality human resources and bring advantages for the society in the future.
At the end of the ceremony, Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest and Prof. Nil Özçaglar-Toulouse signed the double degree cooperation agreement between University of Lille and USTH, opening up opportunities for study and academic exchange in France for young people who are passionate about Information and Communication Technology, Biotechnology – Drug Discovery and Chemistry, as well as the desire to experience and develop themselves in an international environment, thereby accessing job opportunities on an international scale.
About University of Lille:
University of Lille – a multi-disciplinary university of Excellency based in the north of Europe, is one of the universities of the USTH Consortium. The university was formed by a merger of three universities: Lille University of Science and Technology, Lille 2 University of Health and Law, and Charles de Gaulle University – Lille III, and has become one of the largest in not just France but also the French-speaking world. University of Lille houses 66 laboratories and research units covering all fields of study. The quality of its research has been widely recognized on the national level through the awarding of prestigious labels and funding: an I-SITE project, seven research facilities of excellence (EQUIPEX) and five laboratories of excellence (LABEX). University of Lille has high-level research facilities covering a wide range of fields, information and technology sciences and health sciences (molecular and cellular imaging, biotherapy, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics, promotion of clinical knowledge development, medical imaging and visual sciences and cultures).