On 23rd April, the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) and Institut Supérieur de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace (ISAE-SUPAERO), France’s leading aerospace engineering school, officially signed a cooperation agreement today, marking an important milestone in the establishment of collaboration in training and research between the two institutions.
Attending the ceremony, on behalf of ISAE-SUPAERO were Mrs. Marie-Hélène Baroux, President of ISAE-SUPAERO; Mrs. Florence Puech, Deputy Manager of the International Office; Mrs. Corinne Garcia-Mac Cionnaith, Head of International Cooperation; and Mr. Mikhail Stepanov, Head of External Relations. Representing USTH were Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest, Principal Rector; Assoc. Prof. Patrice Estelle, Director of Research, Innovation and Technology Transfer; Assoc. Prof. Ngo Quang Minh – Deputy Director of the Department of Aeronautics; Dr. Hoàng Trung Kiên, Director of Applied Engineering and Technology; along with representatives from the Department of International Cooperation.
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Marie-Hélène Baroux, President of ISAE-SUPAERO, emphasized: “We are delighted to officially sign this cooperation agreement after a period of close discussions and collaboration between our two sides. This agreement not only strengthens the partnership between our institutions but also opens up numerous opportunities for academic exchanges, scientific events, joint research projects, and lays a solid foundation for the two universities to jointly build and develop a Master’s program in Aeronautics.”
Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest, Principal Rector of USTH, expressed his confidence in the collaboration’s potential: “We believe that this cooperation will greatly contribute to enhancing the quality of aeronautics training at USTH, especially in the context of Vietnam’s rapidly growing aviation industry, which urgently requires internationally qualified human resources.”
Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest, Principal Rector of USTH gave a speech at the event.
He also highlighted the historical significance of the partnership: “USTH is proud to be one of the institutions under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology — a national research organization, founded by Major General, Professor and Academician Tran Dai Nghia, an outstanding technologist who once worked at ISAE-SUPAERO. This serves as a unique historical bond linking our two institutions.”
Established in 1909 in Toulouse, France, ISAE-SUPAERO is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious aerospace engineering schools. The institution maintains a global network of partners, collaborating with leading research centers, major corporations, and top universities around the world.
Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest and Mrs. Marie-Hélène Baroux signed the MoU.
The connection and collaborative discussions between USTH and ISAE-SUPAERO began in March 2024, through the introduction of Prof. Daniel Alazard, Head of Academic Cooperation for the Asia-Pacific region. In May 2024, an ISAE-SUPAERO delegation visited USTH, opening up discussions on potential areas of cooperation.
Under the newly signed agreement, the two institutions will implement a range of collaborative initiatives in training and research. These include student exchange programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, enabling USTH students to access advanced academic and research environments in France. The exchange of lecturers, experts, and staff will also be promoted to share expertise, teaching methods, and enhance research capacities.
In addition, USTH and ISAE-SUPAERO will jointly organize international conferences, seminars, and scientific workshops, contributing to the establishment of a specialized academic forum for aviation in Vietnam. The two sides will also cooperate on joint research projects, leveraging each institution’s strengths in applied research and advanced technical expertise.
The representatives of USTH and ISAE-SUPAERO took photos at the event.
Moreover, ISAE-SUPAERO will assign lecturers and experts to teach directly at USTH, while providing support in designing and developing a Master’s program in Aeronautics. The agreement further paves the way for joint doctoral supervision through Cotutelle programs, providing opportunities for young Vietnamese researchers access to international PhD training standards and methodologies.
The signing ceremony marks a meaningful milestone, representing a new step forward in USTH’s strategy to expand its international partnership and reaffirming the university’s commitment to developing European-standard training and research programs that serve the growing demand for high-quality human resources in Vietnam’s aviation industry.
