Phan Chau Trinh University signs MoU with Bond University

On October 25, 2025, Phan Chau Trinh University (PCTU) and Bond University (Australia) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a new chapter in international collaboration in education, research, and academic exchange between the two institutions.

Under the agreement, Bond University will send 24 students annually to PCTU for internships and joint research programs in the fields of medicine and health sciences. In return, PCTU students will also have the opportunity to study and experience academic life at Bond University.

The two universities have also agreed to implement a wide range of cooperative activities, including: clinical training and experiential programs for medical students; faculty and researcher exchange; joint academic and scientific projects; co-hosted scientific conferences and cultural events; mutual credit recognition and student mobility programs; as well as academic visits and institutional meetings.

Representatives of the two universities signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

These initiatives represent a significant step forward in strengthening academic exchange, enhancing faculty and student mobility, and creating international opportunities for professional growth and applied medical research.

Prior to the signing ceremony, the Bond University delegation visited PCTU from October 23–25, 2025. During their visit, the delegation toured PCTU’s modern facilities—including the Pre-Clinical Simulation Hospital, the Medical Museum, the Digital Library, and affiliated teaching hospitals within the university’s healthcare network.

The delegation also held working sessions with hospital leaders and the Center for Biomedical Research & Application at PCTU to discuss potential collaborations in clinical education and medical research.

Representatives from Bond University highly commended PCTU’s academic excellence, state-of-the-art facilities, and humanistic educational philosophy—recognizing the university’s alignment with international medical education standards and its potential for meaningful student and research exchanges.

Located in Queensland on Australia’s famous Gold Coast, Bond University is one of the nation’s leading private, independent, non-profit institutions. With around 5,000 students—40% of whom are international students from more than 90 countries—Bond offers over 180 academic programs and boasts Australia’s lowest student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1, ensuring personalized support and mentorship for every learner.

The signing of this MOU marks an important milestone in PCTU’s journey toward international integration and reinforces the university’s commitment to advancing global cooperation in medical and health sciences education.