In 2025, Germany and Vietnam will celebrate half a century of diplomatic relations. Since 1975, this partnership has developed continuously and is now characterized by close economic cooperation, cultural exchange and educational initiatives. German institutions play an important role in Vietnam's development, particularly in the fields of science and research
Leipzig University's involvement in Vietnam
Leipzig University has maintained close relations with Vietnam for many years. Its commitment includes academic cooperation, joint research projects and student and lecturer exchanges. It also promotes Vietnamese-German start-up cooperation and supports German companies in their internationalization in Vietnam.
Activities in the Anniversary Year 2025
As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, Leipzig University is organizing a variety of events and initiatives in Vietnam and Germany. These include information events for students, international innovation awards, delegation trips and scientific exchange programs.
Calendar of Events of Leipzig University in Vietnam
17.02.2025 - 18.02.2025
Presentation of “Study in Saxony” for DSD II and DSD I school leavers in Hanoi
10.03.2025 - 14.03.2025
International Innovators Award - Competition of the SEPT Competence Center and the Office for Economic Development of the City of Leipzig in Vietnam - Selection of the best innovative start-up ideas
17.03.2025 - 22.03.2025
Support of the Saxon Science Liaison Office (SSLO) during the visit of representatives of the HTWK in Vietnam
26.03.2025
Online briefing on the DAAD education fair
31.03.2025 - 03.04.2025
Support of the Saxon Science Liaison Office (SSLO) during the visit of representatives of the HTWK to Vietnamese universities
02.04.2025 - 08.04.2025
DAAD education fair in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City - Leipzig universities' exhibition stand
29.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Online consultation hour with potential applicants for the study programs in Saxony
05.05.2025 - 16.05.2025
Stay of Vietnamese students from the cooperation program with the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) and the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) in Leipzig
16.05.2025
Graduation ceremony for the Vietnamese students
16.06.2025 - 20.06.2025
International Innovators Award 2025 - Winning team from Vietnam at the Start-up Week in Leipzig. Preparation of an EXIST start-up application
04.07.2025 - 13.07.2025
Research and teaching stay of lecturers from the SEPT Competence Center of Leipzig University at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU)
04.07.2025 - 13.07.2025
Implementation of a module on research methodology at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) in Ho Chi Minh City
22.09.2025 - 26.09.2025
Delegation of six startups/SMEs from Germany to Vietnam as part of the International Startup Campus
28.09.2025 - 05.10.2025
Trip to Vietnam to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations
