HANOI, Vietnam, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Research from IDP Education reveals a shift in student preferences, with traditional destinations like Canada, the US, and Australia losing appeal due to strict visa policies, high costs, and limited family support. As a result, students are considering new options that offer affordability, career prospects, and family-friendly policies.
Amid this shifting landscape, Vietnam is emerging as an ideal choice for international students, particularly in Asia. The country provides accessible non-stop flights to all major Asian cities, affordable living costs (USD 4,000–8,000 annually, ranking in the top 40 globally), and low student visa fees (USD 75–300). With its favourable framework for transnational education (TNE), Vietnam offers nearly 30 high-quality international universities, including La Trobe, Fulbright, British University Vietnam (BUV), and RMIT, creating a safe, dynamic and culturally familiar environment close to home for Asian students seeking world-class education.
Investment-wise British Education in Asia
As the only foreign-invested university in Vietnam accredited by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) for meeting international education standards, BUV is an exceptional choice for students from Southeast Asia, India, China, Korea, etc., seeking a globally recognised British degree at regional rates.
Located in the award-winning eco-friendly township Ecopark adjacent to the capital city of Hanoi, BUV's 6.5-hectare campus combines sustainability with state-of-the-art facilities, with a projected total investment of USD 165 million.
Dubbed as the "Home of the Lionhearted," BUV is Vietnam's first university to earn a 5-star QS rating, a distinction it has held since 2022. As of June 2024, it remains the sole 5-star institution among nine QS-rated universities in the country.
BUV combines British academic rigour with a supportive environment fostering personal growth. All programs are English-taught and accredited by the UK's Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), ensuring alignment with the same high standards as leading British universities. Faculty members hold advanced degrees from globally respected institutions, bringing real-world expertise into the classroom.
BUV offers a diverse range of 21 undergraduate and 2 postgraduate programmes. Students earn degrees directly awarded by five top-tier UK institutions - University of London with academic direction from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of Stirling, Bournemouth University, Arts University Bournemouth, and University of Staffordshire - spanning Business, Computing and Innovative Technologies, Communications and Creative Industries, Hospitality and Tourism.
Beyond academics, students benefit from exchange opportunities with nearly 50 universities worldwide and a robust Personal and Social Growth (PSG) program designed to develop essential soft skills. Additionally, BUV's network of over 400 business partners connects students to valuable career opportunities in Vietnam and beyond.
Strategic Investment with Quality Assurance
BUV offers British education at a fraction of the cost of studying in traditional Asia's established education hubs. For example, with annual tuition starting at USD 11,700, it is a more accessible option compared to Southeast Asian neighbouring countries' top universities, where fees for international students range from USD 52,000 to USD 61,000 annually.
To further broaden access, BUV offers up to 100% scholarships for outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate international students holding foreign passports. Scholarship applications for the autumn 2025 intake close on June 30, 2025.
"BUV's mission is to cultivate students with resilient hearts and brilliant minds, equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are committed to providing high-quality British education to outstanding students across the region, enabling lifelong learning, personal growth, and academic excellence. We look forward to welcoming a new generation of international students ready to lead with lionhearted characters and resilience," said Professor Raymond Gordon, Vice-Chancellor and President of BUV.
For more information, visit https://www.buv.edu.vn/scholarships/global-pathfinders-scholarship/
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Access World-Class British Education at Southeast Asia's QS 5-star University
Matsuyaginza.com is First Japanese Department Store to Offer Global Customers a "Click and Collect" Service Including Tax Refund
TOKYO, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Matsuya Co., Ltd., through its consolidated subsidiary company, MATSUYA GINZA.com, announces its new online shopping hub (https://www.matsuyaginza.com/en/), launching on Wednesday, 27th of November 2024.
This hub brings the elegance and innovation of Matsuya Ginza into the digital realm. Its unparalleled aesthetics and cutting-edge technological features further enhance the customer experience, ushering in a new era for luxury shopping in Japan.
Matsuya has been shaping Japan's luxury retail landscape for more than 150 years, first serving as a kimono retailer before opening as a luxury department store, offering fashion, cosmetics, food and homewares. As its flagship store, Matsuya Ginza, located in Tokyo's chicest shopping district, approaches its 100th anniversary, the brand extends its shopping experience and impeccable service with the introduction of https://www.matsuyaginza.com/en/. This platform makes Matsuya Ginza the first Japanese department store to offer global customers a "click and collect" service, including tax refund. The product lineup includes MIU MIU, Prada, Roger Vivier, Aesop and Tom Ford Beauty, etc.
The launch marks a deep digital transformation for the store, providing a seamless shopping experience that optimises customer convenience and personalisation. Customers can utilise the hub's "click and collect" function to browse Matsuya Ginza's extensive product lineup from the comfort of their homes and collect them at the store's 4th-floor pick-up counter. Japan residents can opt to have their products delivered to their homes at an extra cost. International customers can make their shopping experience far more efficient, by receiving tax refunds on their purchases at the same pick-up counter.
This multi-purpose platform also allows customers to reserve products. Matsuya Ginza is revered for its comprehensive curation of "glocal" products, offering high-end international products and traditional, regional items that support Japan's artisans, designers and architects. The new platform will ensure international shoppers and busy locals alike can avoid the disappointment of finding that these unique items are out of stock by reserving them in advance.
This customer-centric digital platform further elevates the services offered by Matsuya Ginza. New products, brand insights, concierge shopping appointments and in-store pickup are all designed to provide 360-degree support by seamlessly integrating communication, information sharing, and sales into a single, user-friendly platform.
To celebrate the launch of this new platform, Matsuya Ginza will host an interactive launch event from Wednesday, November 27th to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, inviting customers to experience a fusion of in-store tradition and digital innovation. There will be activity areas inside and outside the store featuring original games for customers, which they can join by scanning QR codes placed at each activity area or by visiting matsuyaginza.com and registering as a new member. Activities and events include:
Mr. Takehiko Furuya, Representative Director of Matsuya Co., Ltd. and Chairman of MATSUYA GINZA.com expressed his enthusiasm for the launch of the new matsuyaginza.com hub: "We're excited about this move to enhance Matsuya Ginza's shopping experience through matsuyaginza.com and maintain our position as the premier luxury shopping experience in Ginza. This launch will be especially valuable to overseas visitors to Japan who can reserve items they want to buy before they even arrive in Japan. They'll benefit from being assured the products they want will be waiting for them in store and that the pickup will be quick and easy, ensuring they don't spend their precious time in Japan queuing."
About Matsuya Co., Ltd
Matsuya Co., Ltd has a 150-year legacy in Japan's luxury landscape. Over the years, it evolved from a kimono retailer to two landmark department stores, in Tokyo's Ginza and Asakusa districts. Its flagship store, Matsuya Ginza, opened in 1925 and has remained a prominent name in Japan's luxury department store sector ever since. Its storied history and focus on forward-thinking retail have seen Matsuya continue to expand its global presence, driven by a vision to create lasting value.
More information about Matsuya Co., Ltd is available at https://www.matsuyaginza.com/en/
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Matsuya Ginza Transforms Luxury Shopping for Tourists with Launch of Digital Platform
