Overview
International cooperation at Tay Bac University
International cooperation is one of the strategic tasks of Tay Bac University, aimed at improving the quality of training and research and raising the University’s standing. Its central focus is developing human resources for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, while expanding relations with universities, organisations and enterprises in Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United States, the Russian Federation and many other countries.
Lao students trained
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northern Lao provinces in partnership
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international delegations received
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Lao students enrolled (June 2026)
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Lao students
A second home for students from Northern Laos
Tay Bac University is a “common home” for hundreds of students from nine northern provinces of the Lao PDR. Students first take a preparatory Vietnamese language course, then study undergraduate and master’s programmes alongside Vietnamese students, with comprehensive support for their studies, daily life, residence procedures and cultural and sports activities.
new Lao students, academic year 2026–2027
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visa dossiers supported each year
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dropouts among Lao students (to June 2026)
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home provinces in Northern Laos
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Study pathway
The study pathway for Lao students
1. Preparatory Vietnamese
Learn Vietnamese and become familiar with the culture and the learning environment.
2. Enrolment
Admission to undergraduate and master’s degree programmes.
3. Study and training
Study together with Vietnamese students, supported by academic advisers and lecturers.
4. Graduation
Receive the degree and return home to serve the country.
Support
Support for Lao students
Residence and visa procedures
Guidance on visa extensions and temporary residence registration, in coordination with the Immigration Division of Son La Provincial Police.
Dormitory
Safe and secure accommodation in the University’s residential area.
Lao Students’ Representative Board
Connects Lao students with the University; organises Lao New Year (Boun Pi Mai), Lao National Day and cultural and sports exchanges.
Management and counselling
The Office of Political Affairs and Student Management, the Office of Science, Technology and International Cooperation and the faculties jointly provide management and counselling.
Partners by country
Partners and cooperation programmes
Lao PDR
Ministry of Education and Sports of the Lao PDR; National University of Laos, Souphanouvong University, Champasack University; the northern provinces of Laos.
Australia
Aus4Skills programme; Southern Cross University; the University of Adelaide; the Australian Embassy (GREAT 2 project).
Japan
JICA and NPO-IFPaT (sustainable agriculture project in Son La); Tamagawa University.
Republic of Korea
Impact Partners (agricultural cooperation agreement); IC Food; experts from Chungnam National University.
Russian Federation
The 3rd Conference of Rectors of Vietnamese and Russian Universities; cooperation with the Institute of Asian and African Studies (IAAS), Lomonosov Moscow State University.
United States and other countries
Receiving expert delegations and educational organisations; academic exchange and new opportunities for cooperation.
Areas
Areas of cooperation
Training
Training international students; joint and curriculum development; support for the Lao – Thai Language Teacher Education programme.
Academic exchange
Exchange of lecturers, students and volunteer experts; strengthening governance and foreign-language capacity.
Research and technology transfer
Agriculture and forestry projects, indigenous crops, coffee, climate change adaptation and community livelihoods.
International scientific conference
“Improving the Effectiveness of Training and Managing Students from the Lao PDR”.
Tay Bac University
Useful links
Contact
- Office of Science, Technology and International Cooperation
- Dang Thai Mai Street, To Hieu Ward, Son La Province, Viet Nam
- (+84) 212 3751 700
- contact@utb.edu.vn