On August 8, 2026, Vietnam Maritime University (VMU) solemnly held the 2026 Graduation Ceremony for postgraduate students, celebrating 130 graduates, including 2 new PhDs and 128 new Master’s graduates, who successfully completed their programs.
The Ceremony was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Xuan Duong, President of VMU, along with the participation of the University’s Party Committee, Vice Presidents, representatives of departments and faculties, as well as the families and friends of the graduates.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Xuan Duong delivered a congratulatory speech to new PhD and Master's graduates
In his congratulatory speech, President Pham Xuan Duong commended the graduates for their perseverance and achievements throughout their academic and research journeys. He expressed his confidence that, equipped with “Intelligence, Courage, Resilience, Passion, and Love”, the graduates will continue to promote innovation, excel in their professional careers, and make meaningful contributions to their organizations, communities and the country.
The President also highlighted that the Graduation Ceremony marked an important milestone as the University is actively implementing the Project on “Develop Vietnam Maritime University to be the National key university for education and research serving the sustainable development of Vietnam’s seaward economy by 2030, with a vision to 2045”, approved under the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 1901/QĐ-TTg dated September 5th, 2025. The University continues to modernize its training programs, strengthen research capacity, expand international cooperation, and promote innovation and technology transfer.
The new PhDs and Master's graduates took a commemorative photo with the University's leaders
At the ceremony, 26 outstanding postgraduate students were honored for their achievements in academic study, scientific research, and extracurricular activities.
The graduation ceremony marked not only the successful completion of an important academic journey but also the beginning of a new chapter for the graduates. With the knowledge, expertise, and research capabilities acquired at VMU, they are expected to apply their knowledge creatively and effectively in practice, contributing to the development of the maritime sector, logistics, the marine economy, and the country.