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Elevating Knowledge – Connecting the Elite Education of the UK and Vietnam
Welcome to the Joint Doctoral Training Program in Economics and Management between the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and the University of Huddersfield (United Kingdom). This is the highest tier of education, designed for researchers, lecturers, and senior executives who wish to make original and groundbreaking intellectual contributions in the era of globalization.
1. Why Choose This Doctoral Program?
The program is a strategic combination of two prestigious educational institutions, operated by the Institute of Business Research (IBR) – UEH and the Huddersfield Business School – University of Huddersfield. By joining the program, candidates not only receive a prestigious degree but also join an international elite academic network.
PRESTIGIOUS PARTNERS
University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH)
As a key national university with a faculty of professors and lecturers trained at renowned domestic and international institutions, UEH possesses deep expertise and high scientific prestige. Established in 1976, UEH is the flagship institution in economics and business education in Vietnam.
National Status:
- Top 501–600 Universities in the World 2025 (Times Higher Education 2025).
- Top 136 Best Universities in Asia (QS Asia 2025).
- Top 10 universities with the most prestigious international publications in Vietnam (2019).
- One of the 14 key universities of Vietnam, honored to be awarded the title of “Labor Hero” and various Independence and Labor Orders by the State.
International Quality: UEH is accredited by top prestigious organizations such as AUN-QA and FIBAA, confirming its strong commitment to educational and research quality under global standards.
University of Huddersfield (United Kingdom)
Founded in 1825, the University of Huddersfield is a institution rich in tradition and achievement in the United Kingdom, located in the historic heart of the country.
Global Rankings:
- Ranked within the 501–600 bracket globally by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, and outstandingly achieved the #1 global position for Reducing Inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2025).
- Ranked in the Top 15% of the world’s leading universities (according to QS World University Rankings).
Gold Teaching Quality: Awarded the “Gold Award” in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) of the United Kingdom.
AACSB Accreditation: Huddersfield Business School has achieved AACSB accreditation—the gold standard dedicated only to top business schools globally, ensuring your degree’s value is recognized worldwide.
Institute of Business Research (IBR)
Serving as the unit directly managing and operating the program in Vietnam, the Institute of Business Research (IBR) is the academic heart of this collaborative partnership.
Center of Excellence at UEH: IBR gathers leading Professors, Associate Professors, and PhD holders with high professional capacities. The Institute is a vibrant academic environment that generates numerous scientific research works published in renowned journals indexed under Web of Science and Scopus, alongside applied research projects at various levels (State, Ministry, Province/City) and international projects.
An Ideal Environment for PhD Candidates: IBR is not only a training place but also a launchpad for scientific ideas. The Institute regularly hosts international workshops, seminars, and academic networking activities with domestic and international research organizations and scientists, providing optimal conditions for candidates to develop their thinking and skills.
Strong Resource Support: With a commitment to developing high-quality human resources, IBR presides over the review and granting of valuable scholarships, while investing in infrastructure and rich data resources to support the research process of students.
EXCLUSIVE ADVANTAGES
- Study directly in Vietnam, optimizing costs and time. Candidates can also register to conduct research at the University of Huddersfield (UK) for a certain duration, subject to written approval from the University of Huddersfield.
- UK Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree: Awarded directly by the University of Huddersfield with global value, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam. (See diploma recognition guidelines here).
- Cotutelle (Dual-Supervision) Model: Jointly supervised by two lecturers (one from UOH, one from UEH), ensuring the thesis meets international standards while maintaining high applicability in Vietnam.
- Optimized Expenses: Access a standard British program right in Vietnam with a reasonable tuition fee, saving significantly compared to studying abroad full-time.
- Flexibility: Full-time and Part-time modes are suitable for both university lecturers and working professionals.
Why Choose the Joint PhD Program with the University of Huddersfield, UK (Economics – Management Sector)?
1. Admission Procedures
- Flexible and simple admission methods: profile evaluation, followed by offline or online interviews (for applicants working far from Ho Chi Minh City).
- No mandatory requirement for continuous on-campus centralized study.
2. Modern Learning & Research Environment
- International Standard Environment: Students will benefit from the advanced education of two leading universities across two nations.
- International Standard Infrastructure and Library: Classrooms and research rooms are equipped with modern teaching and learning aids that fulfill University of Huddersfield criteria. Candidates have access to the library and computer labs of UEH.
- Study and Research Entirely in English: A necessary condition to perform international publications and complete the doctoral thesis.
3. Research Benefits & Privileges
- International publication is not mandatory but highly encouraged since publications serve as an evaluation criterion for thesis quality. IBR will provide professional support and funding pools for candidates to execute research.
- Entitled to publication endorsement in materials presided over and compiled by IBR.
- Sponsored submission fees for scientific papers in reputable journals (up to 3 papers) throughout the course derived from the candidate’s research results ($150/paper).
- Sponsored with 3 English editing service packages for up to 3 scientific papers from the thesis (10 million VND/paper) and 1 package for the thesis itself (30 million VND/thesis) provided by program partners (totaling 60 million VND/course).
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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PROGRAM WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD, UK
- Hotline: (028) 3825 7364
- Email: phd.huddersfield@ueh.edu.vn
