Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to Luan Phu Hung (Y2022B) and Le Thien Thanh (Y2023B) for their outstanding achievement in securing full scholarships in Medicine from the International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW), Japan. Their success is the well-deserved result of rigorous academic commitment and personal dedication, and it affirms their exceptional capabilities in a highly competitive international selection process.
Students Luan Phu Hung and Le Thien Thanh at Tan Son Nhat Airport
preparing for their flight to IUHW, Japan.
The IUHW scholarship is awarded to first- and second-year medical students who rank in the top 10% academically within their institutions. In addition, applicants are required to demonstrate strong English language proficiency, particularly in listening and speaking skills, to successfully participate in IUHW’s entirely English-conducted examinations and interviews.
Both students officially commenced their studies at IUHW in April 2025, embarking on a new academic journey in a modern international environment and gaining access to Japan’s advanced medical education system.
This prestigious scholarship program was made available to students of Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine thanks to the efforts to promote international collaboration by Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Trong Hao, Chairman of the PNTU’s University Council, during his working visit to Japan in March 2024. The fruitful connections established during this visit have not only opened doors for scholarship opportunities but also marked a significant milestone in the university’s ongoing strategy of global integration.
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Trong Hao – Chairman of the PNTU’s University Council – speaking with top 10% first- and second-year students to share information about the scholarship in June 2024.
The accomplishments of Luan Phu Hung and Le Thien Thanh are not only a personal triumph for the students but also a testament to the high quality of medical education provided by Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine in the context of an increasingly globalized academic landscape.
Once again, the University extends its warmest congratulations to these two new international scholars. We trust they will continue to uphold the spirit of academic excellence and the noble ethics of Vietnamese medicine, contributing to the growing prestige of Vietnamese medical students on the international stage.
Two PNTU students with international peers at The Opening Ceremony
for the new academic year at IUHW, Japan – April 2025.
Writer: Thanh
Duyen, Med
Editor: Nguyen Ngoc Van Phuong, MD., PhD.