Vietnam Maritime University is one of the first universities in Viet Nam to pioneer international cooperation. We have consistently prioritized international collaboration as a key focus in our development strategy. Up to now, we have established partnerships with over 80 universities, research institutes, shipping companies, and organizations around the world. Notable partners include World Maritime University (located in Sweden), California State University Maritime Academy (USA), Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada), University of Tasmania (Australia), Maritime State University Named After Admiral G.I. Nevelskoy (Russia), Gdansk University of Technology (Poland), Dalian Maritime University (China), Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (Japan), etc.
Vietnam Maritime University and the World Maritime University exchanged the MoU in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Sweden on June 12th, 2025
MOU Signing Ceremony between VMU and University of Tasmania, Australia
MoU Signing Ceremony between VMU and Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada
Vietnam Maritime University Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Dalian Maritime University, China
The University has also always emphasized the close organic link between training institutions, enterprises, and state management agencies. Vietnamese deck officers trained by VMU are now captains and chief engineers on newly built mega-ships owned by major Japanese shipping companies such as NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd., NYK Energy Ocean Corporation, MOL Ship Management Co., Ltd., Sugahara Kisen Co., Ltd., etc. Vietnamese ship design engineers trained at VMU are designing some of the most sophisticated ship types today to Japanese standards. This affirms VMU’s training quality and the intellect and capability of Vietnamese people in mastering the sea and integrating into the global maritime industry.
Mr. Kazuma Yamanaka, President of NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd - representing the University’s partners, delivered his remarks at the Inauguration Ceremony for the New Academic Year 2025-2026
Vietnam Maritime University has actively supported the training and development of human resources in other countries, including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Mozambique, etc. Particularly, training and upgrading for nearly 300 officials and staff in the transportation sector from Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
The Pilot training and TOT courses for Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Viet Nam