Introduction

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

The University of Leicester is one of the United Kingdom’s leading universities, internationally recognized for its excellence in teaching and research. The University has built a strong global reputation through high-quality research and academic innovation across a wide range of disciplines.

Leicester attracts students from around the world with its outstanding academic programs, competitive tuition fees, and industry-relevant curricula that are regularly updated to meet the evolving needs of employers.

Key achievements include:

• Ranked among the Top 30 universities in the UK and consistently recognized in leading global university rankings.
• Renowned for research excellence and international impact.
• Awarded Silver in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
• Recognized as one of Europe’s most innovative universities.

University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), Vietnam

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is one of Vietnam’s leading national universities and the country’s premier institution in economics, business, and management education. Each year, UEH educates more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

With more than four decades of development, UEH has established a strong reputation for academic excellence, impactful research, and international collaboration. Its faculty members have been trained at prestigious universities worldwide and actively contribute to international publications, national research projects, and practical policy development.

UEH maintains partnerships with over 125 universities and institutions worldwide, including those in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Singapore.

The University has also received numerous international recognitions, including:

• One of the Best Universities in Asia (QS Asia University Rankings).
• Ranked among the Top 25 universities worldwide in selected performance dimensions (U-Multirank).
• Listed among the Top 100 institutions worldwide for master’s education by Eduniversal.

The Leicester–UEH Joint Doctoral Programme

The Leicester–UEH Joint Doctoral Programme (Doctor of Social Science – DSocSci in Business Administration) is a collaborative doctoral programme between the University of Leicester (United Kingdom) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam).

The programme provides an opportunity for doctoral candidates to pursue an internationally accredited doctoral degree while studying primarily in Vietnam. Graduates receive the Doctor of Social Science (DSocSci) degree awarded by the University of Leicester.

Designed with an applied research orientation, the programme equips candidates with advanced knowledge in contemporary management, rigorous research capabilities, and the skills required to address real-world organisational and societal challenges. Research outcomes are expected to contribute to academic knowledge and may be published in internationally peer-reviewed journals and presented at recognised international conferences.

The programme also enables candidates to bridge academic theory with professional practice, ensuring that research generates meaningful impact for organisations and society while supporting evidence-based decision-making.

For professionals, academics, and researchers seeking to advance their careers through internationally recognised doctoral education, the Leicester–UEH Joint Doctoral Programme offers an ideal pathway to global academic excellence.