On the afternoon of June 27th, 2025, the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) and Macquarie University officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), marking a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between the two institutions.

The signing ceremony between the two institutions, reflecting a formal atmosphere.

From Macquarie University:

Professor Sakkie Pretorius, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

Mr. Matt Monkhouse, Director of Southeast Asia and Eurasia

Ms. Hanh Bui, Senior Country Manager, Southeast Asia

Ms. Anh Vu, Vietnam Country Coordinator

From PTIT:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Hoai Bac, President of PTIT

Dr. Pham Vu Minh Tu, Deputy Director in Charge, Center for International Education (CIE)

Dr. Le Thi Hang, Deputy Dean in Charge, Faculty of Multimedia

Dr. Do Trung Anh, Deputy Head, Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung, Head of Software Engineering Department, Faculty of Information Technology 1

Lecturers and staff from the Faculty of Multimedia, IT1, Department of Science & International Cooperation, and Center for International Education

From Austrade:

Mrs. Hien Le, Business Development Manager

From SET Education:

Mr. Chinh Do, Chief of Hanoi Representative Office

During the ceremony, both parties agreed to collaborate on a wide range of initiatives, including student and faculty exchange programs, joint research, academic workshops, resource sharing, and notably, a transfer program for students majoring in Information Technology and Multimedia Communications.

Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Sakkie Pretorius stated: “I hope that the partnership between our two institutions will thrive, built upon two fundamental pillars: Trustworthy and Competence.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Hoai Bac, President of PTIT

Leaders from both institutions expressed strong belief that this partnership will unlock enriching opportunities in education, research, and international exchange—nurturing and empowering the next generation of global talent. This collaboration not only opens new pathways for students but also contributes to the advancement of globally relevant education and scientific research. Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing education quality, driving innovation, and cultivating a connected global academic community focused on tackling future global challenges.

Professor Sakkie Pretorius, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

About Macquarie University

Macquarie University, established in 1964, is one of Australia’s most prestigious institutions located in Sydney, ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (QS #133, THE #178 – 2025). With 23 subjects ranked in the global top 200 (QS by Subject 2025) and the highest graduate employment rate in Sydney (QS 2023), Macquarie offers a practical, career-oriented learning environment on its 126-hectare campus, surrounded by a network of over 300 companies.