Enhancing the Dissemination of Vietnamese Law for International Students at Thai Nguyen University

On January 20th, Thai Nguyen University (TNU), in coordination with the Immigration Management Division and the Internal Political Security Division of the Thai Nguyen Provincial Police, organized a conference on the dissemination of Vietnamese law for international students currently studying at Thai Nguyen University.

Photo: Overview of the conference.

The conference was attended by representatives of the leadership of the Department of Academic and Student Affairs and the Department of Science, Technology and International Affairs; leaders of member universities; the College of Economics and Technology, the School of Foreign Languages, and the International School, leaders and professional staff of offices and specialized units responsible for the management of international students, together with all international students studying at the university’s affiliated units.

Photo: Delegates attending the conference.

In his opening address, Prof. Nguyen Danh Nam, Head of the Department of Academic and Student Affairs, Thai Nguyen University, emphasized that Vietnamese law consistently creates conditions and safeguards the legitimate rights and interests of foreigners studying, working, and residing in Vietnam. He noted, however, that these rights come with the responsibility to strictly comply with the law, including regulations on entry and exit, residence, study, employment, traffic, security, and public order, as well as the obligation to respect Vietnam’s cultural values and social ethical standards.

Currently, Thai Nguyen University is providing education and training for approximately 1,000 international students from 26 countries and territories. Through the conference, the university hopes that international students will proactively enhance their understanding of Vietnamese law, strictly observe legal regulations and the rules of Thai Nguyen University and its member institutions, and become “cultural ambassadors,” contributing to the promotion of a positive image of international students who are civilized, friendly, and respectful of the law.

Photo: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Danh Nam, Head of the Department of Academic and Student Affairs, Thai Nguyen University, delivering the opening address.

To ensure the effectiveness and practical impact of legal dissemination for international students, relevant units and faculty members are encouraged to continue paying close attention to this work and to innovate communication methods in a clear, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate manner for foreign students. At the same time, coordination should be strengthened and timely support provided to students when they encounter difficulties during their studies and daily life in Thai Nguyen.

Photo: International students attending the conference.

At the conference, representatives of the Immigration Management Division and the Internal Political Security Division of the Thai Nguyen Provincial Police presented key topics, including Vietnamese legal regulations on entry, exit, and residence for foreigners; procedures for temporary residence declaration and information reporting; regulations on administrative sanctions applicable to foreigners; the current situation of security and public order among pupils, students, and international students in Thai Nguyen, common legal violations committed by international students while studying in Thai Nguyen, and several requirements that international students are expected to fulfill.

Photo: Representative of the Immigration Management Division, Thai Nguyen Provincial Police, presenting Vietnamese legal regulations on entry, exit, and residence for foreigners.

The conference aimed to enable international students to gain a clearer understanding of fundamental legal regulations directly related to foreigners studying and residing in Vietnam; to raise awareness of legal compliance; to foster respect for Vietnamese customs, traditions, and culture; and to proactively prevent avoidable violations arising from insufficient legal awareness.