👩‍🎓👩‍🎓 JOURNEY TO MASTER'S DEGREE: THE STORY OF THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN VIETNAM (AUV) ALUMNA VU MINH THU 😍Vu Minh Thu, an outstanding alumna who graduated in 2024 from the Communication Media major at the American University in Vietnam (AUV), has been demonstrating her exceptional abilities at Central Michigan University (CMU), USA. 🏫Thanks to her impressive achievements and the solid foundation from AUV, Thu has successfully earned a scholarship and was directly admitted into to the Master of Business Administration - Marketing Emphasis (MBA Program) at Central Michigan University (CMU). The strong collaborative relationship between AUV and Central Michigan University (CMU) has opened golden doors for AUV students, exemplified by Minh Thu. Thanks to the comprehensive cooperation programs between the two universities, Minh Thu not only shortened her study time and saved costs but also had the honor of receiving a scholarship to pursue a master's program at CMU. 🤝 Over the years, AUV's strong partnerships with prestigious universities in the United States have served as a solid bridge, creating opportunities for AUV students like Thu to easily transfer credits and recognized equivalent degrees between the two sides to renowned American universities. This also eliminates the need for GMAT/GRE scores for those who wish to pursue a master's program. As a result, Thu and other AUV alumni have saved significant time and costs on their academic journeys. 👩‍🎓 What's remarkable is that AUV students have a distinct advantage: 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐆𝐌𝐀𝐓 𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐑𝐄 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 – 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. This clearly demonstrates AUV's international-standard education quality, helping students realize their dreams of reaching further on their journey of knowledge. It's known that Central Michigan University (CMU) is one of the leading public universities in the U.S., renowned for its excellent education across various fields. Moreover, CMU is the "cradle" of many outstanding individuals who have left their mark in diverse areas. Notable alumni include Alex Cruz (former CEO of British Airways), James Kamsickas (President & CEO of Dana Incorporated), Matt Bevin (former Governor of Kentucky), Kevin Cotter (former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives), Dick Enberg (Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster), and Lem Tucker (Emmy Award-winning correspondent for CBS News),... This is a testament to CMU's tradition of training exceptional leaders and experts. 🎙With the MBA – Marketing Master's program at CMU, featuring in-depth courses on marketing strategy, market research, and social media, it's certain that Minh Thu will be fully equipped with the knowledge and skills to become one of the prominent figures in the field of communication and marketing in the future. Congratulations to Thu for overcoming the challenges, and may you continue to conquer new heights at CMU! Keep spreading the positive energy and passion that you once did at AUV.

AUV ALUMNI VO TRAN QUYNH NHU SUCCESSFULLY TRANSFERS TO UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (UMKC) WITH AN EXCLUSIVE SCHOLARSHIP We are delighted to share the great news that Vo Tran Quynh Nhu, a former student of APU American International School - Bilingual Program and a current student of the American University in Vietnam - AUV, has successfully transferred to the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) to continue her studies in Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management. Remarkably, all of Nhu's credits earned at AUV have been seamlessly transferred to UMKC - one of the prestigious universities in the United States - without the need for additional standardized tests such as SAT or IELTS. As an outstanding student and the talented Student Council President of APU - Bilingual Program in the 2022-2023 academic year, Nhu has continued to excel at AUV. Thanks to her relentless efforts and the strong foundation provided by APU and AUV, Nhu has been awarded the prestigious Dean's International Scholarship Award (DISA) worth over 863 million VND for her studies at UMKC. UMKC has been a long-standing and strong partner of the APU and AUV education system. With approximately 1,172 faculty members, 95% of whom hold doctoral or the highest degree in their respective fields, 2 faculty members have won Pulitzer Prizes, and 8 faculty members have received Guggenheim Fellowships. Additionally, through the unique College Bridge Program (CBP) exclusive to APU, students can earn university credits at UMKC while still in high school. "I used to be a shy student. But when I came to APU, I completely transformed. The dynamic bilingual environment and the dedicated support of APU teachers helped me gain confidence in communicating in English and grow tremendously. Continuing my studies at AUV, I was even more fortunate to be exposed to in-depth knowledge and valuable practical lessons. The passion of the professors inspired me to explore and develop myself. AUV is not only a learning environment but also a second home where I am empowered to explore, nurture my dreams, maximize my potential, and equip myself with a solid foundation for the future." This is what Quynh Nhu shared about her learning journey and growth at APU and AUV. APU and AUV have provided Nhu with the flexibility and confidence to pursue her new goals at UMKC. We wish Nhu continued success in her new journey with the Business Administration BBA program at UMKC.

A round of applause for Pham Thi Ngoc Bich - a sophomore student at The American University in Vietnam - AUV, for a successful transfer to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) with double majors in Business and Graphic Design, without taking IELTS, GMAT or TOEFL. Located in Richmond, Virginia, VCU is one of the top 3 public research universities in the state with more than 200 programs across diverse professions and attracting students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the world. Moreover, VCU has been a significant academic partner with APU & AUV for many years, granting our students amazing USA study opportunities. Congratulations Ngoc Bich and may her upcoming journey at VCU will prepare her well for a promising future.

AUV American University in Vietnam - AUV recently received good news from To Vo Ngoc Vi, AUV student, who successfully transferred to Central Michigan University (CMU), a prestigious university in the United States, without having to submit certificates such as SAT, IELTS, or TOEFL. With an impressive GPA of 3.9 during his time at AUV, Vi has successfully won the International President’s Award worth 227 million VND from Central Michigan University (CMU) exclusively for AUV students, along with the Dean's International Scholarship Award (DISA) worth 215 million VND from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In the United States, Vi will continue his in-depth study of Data Science, while all credits accumulated at AUV are fully transferable to CMU, significantly shortening Vi's study time by up to 2 years. For many years, AUV's partnership with prestigious American universities has provided students with numerous opportunities to complete university credits while studying in Vietnam through the College Bridge Program (CBP) before successfully transferring to the United States. Central Michigan University (CMU) is a leading public research university in Michigan and one of the top public universities in the United States, renowned for its diverse and high-quality academic programs. As a leader in the Alternative Breaks program, one of only two universities in Michigan with an Adobe Creative Campus, and one of the four top Celonis Academic Centers nationwide, CMU is a long-standing and valued partner of the APU and AUV education systems. CMU proudly offers over 200 programs, from business, education, and health to STEM fields and social sciences, catering to the passions and aspirations of every student. “The personalized, insightful and good faith conversations I’ve had with my professors over the course of my time at AUV. These interactions helped me tremendously with things like understanding myself, my strengths and weaknesses, my field of study as well as the real world outside the classroom. I appreciate them”. With the strong knowledge and skills he has acquired at AUV, as Vi shared, AUV is confident that Ngoc Vi will excel in the Data Science program at Central Michigan University (CMU).

The American University in Vietnam - AUV received great news when Tran Huan Chuong - a freshman at AUV - has successfully been transferred to University of Missouri - Kansas City in the USA, without having to submit IELTS, GMAT or TOFLE certificates. For many years, academic partners that APU & AUV established with many universities in the USA has successfully granted many students great privileges including earning college credits during high school years with College Bridge Program or being able to start college years at AUV before being transferred to the USA, and University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) is amongst the most important figures. UMKC is a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri. UMKC has about 1,172 faculty members, of which 95% hold doctoral degrees or highest degrees in research fields, 2 faculty members have won Pulitzer Prizes and 8 lecturers have won Guggenheim Fellowships. The knowledge as well as essential skills that Huan Chuong has acquired during the years at APU and AUV will become a firm foundation for him to accomplish his degree in Computer Science at UMKC. May his new journey be showered with amazing experiences and precious memories.

Huynh Thanh Huy is an outstanding graduate of APU American International School and The American University in Vietnam - AUV. Afterwards, Thanh Huy earned his Master’s degree in finance and is currently working at Deloitte Group, one of the four biggest consulting and auditing companies in the world. Speaking about the journey of achieving his dream of studying in the US and the goal of working in a successful finance company, Thanh Huy says: “Attending the American University in Vietnam - AUV to pursue my dream of becoming a financial expert was one of the best decisions I have ever made.” Huy was able to receive an international standard education with transferable credits to leading universities worldwide while he was still in Vietnam, saving money and time in the process. After studying at AUV for 2 years, he transferred to UMKC to finish Bachelor’s degree and continued on to earn the Master's degree in Finance, majoring in financial analysis. It is also an important stepping stone for Huy to take the next remarkable steps in his career. Huy tells us "I was provided with a wide range of skills, knowledge, and confidence when studying at APU and AUV. Two years later, I completed my bachelor's degree and continued to earn the Master's degree in Financial Analysis with distinction. I believe APU and AUV established a perfect American educational environment in Vietnam, contributing to my achievement today.” With his high level of effort and preparation, we believe that Thanh Huy will achieve more prestigious goals in his career. We also hope that Huy’s sharing will inspire many APU and AUV generations as well as giving them extra motivation to face the exciting new challenges ahead.

Shout out to Ly Tran, an APU alumna from the 2010-2011 class. After that, she has transferred to The American University in Vietnam - AUV and become one of the campus's first students, majoring in Marketing. After graduating from The College at Brockport, State University of New York – It is a constituent college of the State University of New York (SUNY) which offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 40 graduate programs, including Masters and Ph.D. She found her favorite job at DXC Technology as a Product Management System Consultant. After graduating from university in 2016, she continued her education by pursuing a master's degree in marketing at SUNY University. As one of the first seniors to step out of AUV, Ly said: “The time studying at AUV is always the happiest time for me. At AUV, the teachers are always willing to guide, facilitate and give other students and me the necessary opportunities to hone their knowledge and globe skills.” Ly also shared her experiences during her studying time at AUV: “Dear freshmen! You will not know what welcomes you at AUV but just go ahead because AUV will give you many opportunities to develop yourself.

Shout-out to Harry, who's studying for our Bachelor of Hospitality degree. It's a great program that allows Harry to explore a range of diverse perspectives on global tourism issues. Harry comes from India and never really saw himself anywhere else but AUV. Needless to say, he's loving the friendly atmosphere we've got going on here, and he also feels loved by everybody at AUV. He says: “ AUV brings a lot of opportunities about my major and a chance to meet new friends, new cultures.” He's already got some experience in that capacity, having produced 7 events about cultural diversity as a freshman at AUV!

It's great to see Tan Wei Kit again at our AUV. Previously, Tan Wei Kit was a former APU student, after graduating, he chose the University of Missouri - Kansas City to continue to pursue his dream. However, due to the Covid epidemic, he decided to return to Vietnam and study at AUV. "The study program at AUV and UMKC and prestigious universities in the United States and other developing countries are similar, so I have no difficulty transitioning to AUV. Compared to UMKC, AUV's classroom is smaller, so the interaction between students and teachers is better." Tan Wei Kit shares.

Luong Hong Nhat Tan, a brilliant APU Alumni graduating in the class of 2015 with impressive accomplishments. After graduating from APU, he continued to study at the American University in Vietnam - AUV before transfering to the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Later then, he continued to pursue a Graduate Diploma in Commerce at The University of New South Wales (UNSW) which is ranked 2nd in Australia. and a Master of Business degree in Human Resource Management at Griffith University (top 2 percent of universities globally). He is currently working as an HR Executive in Sydney.   “Studying at APU and AUV was a very important event in my academic career. APU, AUV and Dr. Binh Tran provided me with an American academic structure where the courses I undertook at APU and AUV were equivalent and eligible to transfer to American universities. APU also had some great college preparation programs (College Bridge Program - CBP), which included some courses that counted towards my Bachelor’s degree at UMKC even from the time I was still at APU. I feel that was valuable to me and to my classmates at that time as we were already prepared in terms of knowledge and class experience. Especially, in terms of knowledge, English language, communication skills – all of those that I learned from APU have been always supporting me during my undergraduate studies, postgraduate studies, and also professional careers. Besides, APU gave me different flexibilities where I could have options while completing my high school diploma compared to traditional Vietnamese high schools where students were not offered any flexibility in their studies.” - Tan shared proudly when asked about his high school in Vietnam.

THE AIRCREW IS WAITING FOR OUR FUTURE AVIATOR - LE HO CHI BAO FROM FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. Le Ho Chi Bao - a sophomore at AUV - has successfully been transferred to finish his study in Aviation at the Florida Institute of Technology, without having to submit IELTS, TOEFL or GMAT certificates. AUV and APU Group are the first educational institutions in Vietnam to collaborate with leading partners in the Aviation field like Boeing and play a fundamental role in the development as well as training of aviation professionals. With many years of experience and success, AUV’s aviation training programs are now in tandem with top universities in the USA such as the Florida Institute of Technology, Arizona State University, and Central Washington University, providing students with the best opportunities to learn and grow. AUV students are offered limitless opportunities to transfer credits and pursue their dreams at FIT. Being in a study environment with international standards like FIT and AUV has equipped Chi Bao with essential knowledge and skills, which, in the future, will help him achieve great accomplishments and become an amazing aviator.

Congratulations Dinh Ngoc Van - a sophomore at The American University in VietNam - AUV, for successfully transferring to the University of Missouri - Kansas City to finish her study in Technology Information, without the need to take IELTS, GMAT, or TOEFL. Amongst APU & AUV academic partners, UMKC, a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the most critical figures with 1,172 faculty members, of which 95% hold doctoral degrees or the highest degrees in research fields, 2 faculty members have won Pulitzer Prizes and 8 lecturers have won Guggenheim Fellowships. For many years, students studying at APU & AUV have been granted great opportunities from earning college credits in high school to being transferred to universities in the USA thanks to the international standard study environment as well as the College Bridge Program. Ngoc Van’s knowledge together with soft skills have been constantly strengthened and advanced during her time studying at AUV, so this solid foundation will certainly assist her during the new journey at UMKC.

Pham Thi Uyen Nhi, a talented AUV student, has successfully transferred to Central Michigan University (CMU), one of the prestigious universities in the United States. At CMU, Nhi will continue her studies in Nursing/Health Science, with her credits earned at AUV being seamlessly transferred and no additional certifications required. Notably, thanks to the strong collaborative relationship between the APU, AUV education systems and CMU, Uyen Nhi has been selected and awarded the prestigious International President's Award, valued at 224,268,964 VND per year. Central Michigan University (CMU) is a leading public research university in Michigan, renowned for its diverse and high-quality academic programs. As a frontrunner in the Alternative Breaks program, one of only two universities in Michigan with an Adobe Creative Campus, and one of four distinguished Celonis Academic Centers nationwide, CMU has been a long-standing and valued partner of the APU and AUV education systems. For many years, APU and AUV, together with the partners, have created an ideal learning environment with unique opportunities for students to earn university credits while still in high school through the special College Bridge Program (CBP) and smoothly transition to prestigious universities in the United States. Uyen Nhi is now ready to conquer new heights at CMU. AUV believes that with her passion and relentless efforts, Nhi will soon become a key figure in the Healthcare industry, making positive contributions to the community and society in the future.

Ngo Quynh Nhi, a talented student at AUV, has received great news about being transferred to the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) to continue her studies in Business Administration. Notably, the credits Nhi accumulated while studying at AUV have been accepted and transferred seamlessly to UMKC without the need to submit certificates such as GMAT, IELTS, or TOEFL. More specifically, thanks to the launchpad from AUV, Nhi is honored to receive the Dean's International Scholarship Award (DISA) worth 211,012,363 VND each year. UMKC has been a long-standing partner with a strong and close cooperation with the APU and AUV education systems, with about 1,172 faculty members, 95% of whom hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their research fields, 2 faculty members have won the Pulitzer Prize and 8 faculty members have won the Guggenheim Scholarship. In addition, with the special College Bridge Program (CBP) only available at APU, students have been able to accumulate a number of university credits at UMKC while still in high school. AUV has provided and trained Nhi with the flexibility and confidence to pursue her new goals at UMKC, wishing Nhi success on her new journey.