Strengthening Industry-Academia Collaborative Research - MOU Signed with University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City
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Summary
- Since 2022, NREV has been conducting industry-academia collaborative research with two major architectural universities in Northern Vietnam.
- In August 2025, NREV signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH), a prestigious institution in the fields of architectural design and urban planning.
- Through this MOU, NREV becomes an official partner of the university, aiming to further strengthen collaborative research between academia and industry.
Background and Details
In August 2025, NREV signed MOU with UAH, initiating full-scale discussions toward collaborative research.
While NREV has already signed MOUs and conducted joint research with Hanoi Architectural University and Hanoi University of Civil Engineering in Northern Vietnam, this marks its first industry-academia partnership in Southern Vietnam.
The purpose of this MOU is to enable cooperation in academic and professional fields based on mutual interests. By becoming an official partner of the university, NREV will actively engage not only in joint research but also in student and faculty exchanges, as well as staff capacity-building activities. The agreement is valid for a period of five years.
Through this collaborative research initiative, NREV aims to deepen its understanding of local culture and lifestyle, thereby enhancing its ability to develop products that meet regional needs.
As part of the industry-academia collaboration, NREV conducts design workshops for students based on joint research with the university and invites renowned architects to participate in review sessions and deliver lectures.
NRE’s Industry-Academia Collaboration
NRE’s industry-academia collaboration activities have a proven track record: 20 years in the domestic business division as of 2025, and 10 years in the overseas division, including the period prior to the establishment of the headquarters.
In Vietnam, discussions began in 2022. The outcomes of these research initiatives have been reflected in product planning for NRE’s overseas business, contributing to enhanced product value. These efforts have also led to tangible achievements such as receiving awards from universities and the formulation of design guidelines.
University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City
University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH) is a public university located in Ho Chi Minh City. Including its origins in the Department of Architecture at the Indochina College of Fine Arts, the university has a history of nearly 100 years, making it the oldest institution for architectural education in Vietnam. In 1976, UAH was restructured under the Ministry of Construction into its current university form.
Today, UAH consists of nine faculties: Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Fine Arts, Faculty of Urban Planning, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Interior Architecture, Faculty of Urban Infrastructure Engineering, Faculty of Political Theory.
Under this organizational structure, UAH plays a leading role in training highly specialized professionals in architecture, planning, and applied arts in Vietnam.
