The IIES is delighted to welcome its newest member, Phenikaa University in Hanoi, Vietnam. The membership agreement between the IIES and Phenikaa University, signed in September 2025, aims to facilitate cooperation among IIES members in their academic and research missions related to climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable development. We look forward to more extensive cooperation with Phenikaa University, particularly in the exchange of students and faculty members, as well as joint research.
About Phenikaa University
Established in 2007 and restructured by the Phenikaa Group in 2018, Phenikaa University is a rapidly growing private university in Hanoi, Vietnam. The number of students has grown to over 35,000 as of September 2025.Phenikaa University strives to become a sustainable university that excels in education and research, a leading higher education institution in Vietnam, pioneering and results-driven innovation. Education, research, and innovation will develop synergistically and be closely interconnected, based on the principle of ensuring equity among all stakeholders.
Researchers at Phenikaa University focus on several environmental fields, including nanomaterials for environmental remediation, renewable energy, and nuclear energy.
Image: Phenikaa University campus building in Hanoi, Vietnam.
“Environmental issues have always been one of the key areas that Phenikaa University focuses on. The University appreciates the opportunity to collaborate and be part of the IIES network. Through this cooperation, Phenikaa remains committed to pursuing the goal of sustainable development, promoting international integration in the spirit of partnership and mutual support. Not only does Phenikaa wish to learn from this experience, but the University also commits to making practical contributions to common development. At the same time, this is also an opportunity to open up many new directions for the University’s faculty, staff and students in international research and learning activities.”
– Professor Phu Khanh Nguyen, Deputy General Director and Vice-President of Phenikaa University
This new partnership further demonstrates the IIES and Phenikaa University’s commitment to their common goals of sustainable and globally cohesive development. The IIES is excited for this new opportunity for international collaboration and exchange.
Image: Professor Phu Khanh Nguyen (left) from Phenikaa University and professor Huy Dang (right) from Trent University at the Signing Ceremony at Phenikaa University in Hanoi, Vietnam.
To learn more about Phenikaa University, please visit the link below. You can also check out their faculty profiles on our membership page.
