Australia’s federal Minister for Education, the Honourable Jason Clare MP, visited RMIT Vietnam’s campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on Dec. 10–11. Accompanied by RMIT Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Alec Cameron and RMIT Vietnam Pro Vice-Chancellor and General Director Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, he met with staff and students to see the university’s local activities and outcomes firsthand.
Australia’s Minister for Education Jason Clare (L, 8th, front row) visited RMIT’s Saigon South campus on Dec. 10, 2025. Photo courtesy of RMIT |
Clare reviewed plans for a proposed state-of-the-art campus in Hanoi that, subject to government approvals, would enable RMIT to expand its program offerings and accommodate more local students.
The proposed investment forms part of RMIT’s broader AUD250 million (about US$166.6 million) strategic fund for Vietnam, first announced in 2023 during an official visit by Australia’s Prime Minister.
“RMIT University is a leader in transnational and international education, showcasing the best of Australia while making a positive impact abroad,” Clare said. “It’s great to see the impact RMIT has made in Vietnam over the past 25 years and its commitment to invest for the long term.”
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Minister Jason Clare speaking at RMIT’s Hanoi campus. Photo courtesy of RMIT |
RMIT Vietnam currently serves more than 12,000 students, employs around 1,300 staff and counts nearly 25,500 alumni across the region. The institution operates campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and maintains an English Language Training Center in Da Nang.
Over 25 years in Vietnam, RMIT Vietnam has supported more than 1,900 scholarships valued at over VND613 billion (approximately US$23.3 million) and has invested in local research capacity.
Professor Alec Cameron, RMIT University Vice-Chancellor and President, said the institution’s transnational education model aligns with regional education and development priorities. “RMIT has a decades-long transnational education legacy, delivering high-quality Australian education across Southeast Asia and beyond. We are proud to contribute to the country’s social and economic priorities, while fostering trade and dialogue across the region,” he said.
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(From L) RMIT Vietnam Pro Vice-Chancellor and General Director Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, Australia’s Minister of Education the Honourable Jason Clare MP, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Gillian Bird, RMIT University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Alec Cameron. Photo courtesy of RMIT |
RMIT said it intends to support Vietnam’s stated goals for digital transformation and green growth through applied research, industry partnerships and workforce development. Examples cited include nationwide AI training for educators, sustainability projects and industry-linked learning programs designed to develop skills aligned with national priorities.
Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, RMIT Vietnam Pro Vice-Chancellor and General Director, said the university was reaffirming its long-term commitment in the country. “We want to build the future talent pipeline to support the economic ambitions of the country towards a fully developed nation by 2045. A modern, digital and sustainable economy requires substantial investment in talent, and we are committed to supporting the country on this journey,” he said.
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