On the afternoon of April 4, 2026, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) officially welcomed and held a working session with the delegation from IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems (Austria). The meeting took place in a formal and cordial atmosphere, opening up promising prospects for substantive collaboration between the two institutions.
Participants from two universities consist of:
From IMC Krems:
Dr. Heinz Boyer – Chairman of the Board;
Dr. Andreas Lichtenwörther – Head of Academic Affairs;
Prof. Markus Golla – Head of the Nursing Center.
From Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Lam – Vice Rector, along with representatives of university leadership and relevant departments.
Within the framework of the meeting, both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on sustainable development strategies:
- Education and Research Collaboration: Exploring opportunities for joint scientific research projects and advanced professional exchanges among experts.
- Training Program Development: Sharing teaching experiences, updating and standardizing curricula in alignment with international standards. Notably, both parties discussed the proposal to implement articulation programs based on a 3+1 model.
- Academic Exchange and International Mobility: Strengthening connections between faculty members and learners through exchange programs (such as Erasmus+), thereby enabling lecturers/students to access advanced educational environments in Europe.
- MOU signing: providing a basis for collaborative activities between two schools over the next 5 years.
Representatives from the two universities discussed opportunities for cooperation
Following the discussions, the delegation toured CTUMP’s facilities, laboratories, and learning environment. The visitors expressed high appreciation for the university’s systematic investment and strategic development orientation.
Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Van Lam presented a commemorative gift to Dr. Heinz Boyer.
The representatives from both universities took a commemorative photo
after the meeting
This meeting marks an important milestone in the cooperation between the two universities, contributing to the enhancement of training quality and the expansion of sustainable international partnerships, thereby affirming the position of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy on the global education map.
External Relations Section - CTUMP Office
