On October 9, Eastern International University (EIU) held the 2026–2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony and EIU Festival 2026 to welcome nearly 1,300 new students.
The event was attended by Mr. Nguyen Loc Ha – Member of the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and Honorary Chairman of the University Council of Eastern International University; and Ms. Nguyen Truong Nhat Phuong – Member of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council.
Representing Becamex Group were Mr. Pham Ngoc Thuan – Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Becamex Group; Mr. Quang Van Viet Cuong – Deputy General Director of Becamex Group; and Ms. Tran Thi Hong Minh – Deputy General Director of Becamex Group, along with leaders of the Group’s departments and units. Representing EIU were Mr. Nguyen Tan Loi – Chairman of EIU; Dr Ngo Minh Duc – President of EIU; Dr Nguyen Ngoc Huy – Vice President; and Dr Nguyen Thanh Trong – Vice President. The event also welcomed EIU staff and lecturers, parents, business partners, and representatives from the Boards of President of high schools.
Mr. Nguyen Loc Ha – Standing Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee (second from right), and Ms. Nguyen Truong Nhat Phuong – Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council (far right), together with Becamex Group leaders, present a congratulatory flower arrangement at the Opening Ceremony.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Ngo Minh Duc – President of EIU, shared: “Today marks the beginning of your learning journey at EIU. You will have the opportunity to explore different fields of knowledge and gradually learn to look at problems from different perspectives. Some subjects will interest you, while others may be challenging. However, these challenges will help you push your limits, try new things, and gradually discover the fields you want to pursue. Once again, EIU warmly welcomes nearly 1,300 new members to our community. I wish you all the energy and confidence to enjoy this exciting new journey.”
Dr Ngo Minh Duc – President of EIU, delivers a speech at the Opening Ceremony.
At the Opening Ceremony, EIU honored the top students of each academic program and the overall top student of the 2026 intake. To encourage academic excellence and provide opportunities for international exchange, EIU awarded 13 top students a fully sponsored study trip to Singapore, with all expenses covered by the University. On this occasion, EIU also recognized students who achieved outstanding results in academic competitions in 2026, including the National Student Mechanics Olympiad 2026, the National Student Mathematics Olympiad 2026, the SIMNEX Olympiad 2026, and the 3rd Vietnam Mold and Die Competition 2026. These awards recognized the students’ achievements, hard work, creativity, and determination throughout their participation in the competitions.
Mr. Nguyen Tan Loi – Chairman of Eastern International University, honors EIU’s top students. The 13 students will receive a fully sponsored study trip to Singapore, with all expenses covered by Eastern International University.
On this occasion, EIU also honored students for their outstanding achievements in academic competitions.
Phan Hoang Lam – a freshman Economics student at Becamex Business School, shared: “Today marks an important milestone in our journey of growth and personal development. Perhaps this is also the time for each of us to ask ourselves: Who will we become in the next five years, and how will we prepare for our future? From our very first days at EIU, the University has given us opportunities to visit companies, explore real working environments, and begin to understand how the knowledge we gain today can be applied in the future. These experiences have shown us that our university journey at EIU will not only take place in classrooms but will also include practical experiences, opportunities to take on new challenges, and chances to grow and improve ourselves step by step.”
Phan Hoang Lam – a freshman Economics student at Becamex Business School, shares at the event.
As part of the event, EIU was honored to receive AUN-QA certificates for four academic programs, including Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Software Engineering, Bachelor of Control and Automation Engineering, and Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering. This achievement recognizes the University’s efforts to develop, maintain, and continuously improve the quality of its academic programs in line with regional education quality standards.
Dr Ngo Minh Duc – President of EIU, delivers a speech on the University’s achievement of receiving AUN-QA certificates for four academic programs.
Following the Opening Ceremony, EIU Festival 2026 took place with a variety of activities for new students. Students enjoyed musical performances, festival booths, and fun games, giving them more opportunities to meet and connect with friends and lecturers while becoming familiar with campus life at EIU.
Festival booths at EIU Festival 2026.
The 2026–2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony and EIU Festival 2026 marked the beginning of a new journey for nearly 1,300 new students at EIU. From this milestone, students will gradually adapt to university life, gain knowledge, develop their skills, and prepare for their future careers.
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