Hanoi University of Science and Technology celebrates 25 years of the Program for Training Engineers of Excellence in Vietnam (PFIEV)
Hanoi celebrates 25 years of PFIEV: a model of international educational cooperation
On November 15, 2024, a solemn ceremony marked the 25ᵉ anniversary of the Programme de Formation d'Ingénieurs d'Excellence au Vietnam (PFIEV) at Hanoi Polytechnic University. This program, born of a bilateral agreement signed in 1997 between France and Vietnam, embodies excellence and innovation in engineering training, while strengthening ties between the two nations.
A pioneering and ambitious program
Launched in 1999, the PFIEV stands out for its ability to train top-level engineers, adapted to contemporary economic and technological needs. It relies on a network of four Vietnamese partner universities:
Hanoi University of Science and Technology,
Da Nang University of Science and Technology,
Hô Chi Minh City University of Science and Technology,
Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.
These establishments collaborate with nine prestigious French institutions:
CentraleSupélec,
École nationale des ponts et chaussées,
Lycée Louis-le-Grand,
ISAE-ENSMA,
INSA Lyon,
Toulouse INP,
Grenoble INP,
IMT Atlantique,
Polytech Marseille.
This network offers training aligned with European standards, reinforced by the dual accreditation of the program by the Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur (CTI ) and the HCERES, guaranteeing its academic excellence.
A representative French delegation
The ceremony was attended by a large French delegation, including representatives of the nine member institutions of the PFIEV consortium. Alongside the French Ambassador to Vietnam, Olivier Brochet, were Joël Bianco, Principal of Lycée Louis-le-Grand, and Majdi Khoudeir, Director of ISAE-ENSMA. This presence testifies to the collective commitment of the French partners to the success and development of the program.
In his speech, Olivier Brochet emphasized that the PFIEV is a strong symbol of Franco-Vietnamese friendship, and a unique model in Asia thanks to its academic and international roots. He recalled France's ongoing support, through the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the French Embassy in Vietnam, in terms of funding, scholarships and the promotion of academic exchanges.
The key role of ENPC
In cooperation with the Hanoi University of Civil Engineering and theHo Chi Minh City University of Science and Technology, ENPC contributes to the development of educational programs. ENPC acts as spokesman for the French consortium, in the person of Thibaut Skrzypek. In his speech, Thibaut Skrzypek emphasized that the PFIEV embodies innovation and excellence, thanks to the tireless collaboration of its partners.
A forward-looking program
The speakers underlined the future ambitions of the PFIEV, with the introduction of new specializations in strategic fields such as semiconductors, rail transport and sustainable infrastructures. These directions are aimed at preparing tomorrow's engineers for ecological and technological challenges.
The Director of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Huỳnh Quyết Thắng, reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening collaborations with French partners while innovating to meet emerging industrial needs.
A symbol of lasting cooperation
The PFIEV represents a pillar of Franco-Vietnamese friendship and a model of international collaboration. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, it has established itself as a key player in the training of tomorrow's engineers, and a driving force for economic and technological development. The partners are committed to continuing this momentum to meet the challenges of the future.
25th Anniversary Celebration
Olivier Brochet, French Ambassador in Vietnam
Thibaut Skrzypek, Spokesman for the French consortium
Huỳnh Quyết Thắng,Director of Hanoï University of Technology