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Achievements & Events2026-03-09

Scholarship Success: VGU Materials Science Students Win Competitive DAAD Awards for Germany

Scholarship Success: VGU Materials Science Students Win Competitive DAAD Awards for Germany

Scholarship Success: VGU Materials Science Students Win Competitive DAAD Awards for Germany

The Master of Science in Materials Science (MSI) program at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is proud to highlight the outstanding achievement of two students from the MSI Intake 2024 who have been awarded the highly competitive DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship.

This award fully funds their one-year master thesis research stay at our German partner institution, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU).

Our scholars are:

  • Nguyễn Sơn Tùng (Student ID: 21324001)
  • Nguyễn Ngọc Thuỵ Khanh (Student ID: 21324009)

🎙️ Student Reflections: Insights from our Scholars

Hear directly from our DAAD scholars about their experiences in the VGU MSI program and their anticipation of studying in Germany:

🔬 Nguyễn Sơn Tùng: A Strong Scientific Foundation

"Receiving the DAAD Scholarship is a great honor and motivation for me. The MSI program at VGU has provided a strong academic foundation in materials science, and I am excited to continue my research journey in Germany. I hope to gain deeper knowledge and contribute to advanced materials research in the future."

Nguyễn Sơn Tùng - DAAD Scholar 2024
Nguyễn Sơn Tùng - DAAD Scholar 2024


⚛️ Nguyễn Ngọc Thuỵ Khanh: Access to Global Research Networks

"This scholarship opens an incredible opportunity to experience Germany's research environment and collaborate with international scientists. I am very thankful to the MSI program and our professors for their guidance and support throughout my studies."

Nguyễn Ngọc Thuỵ Khanh - DAAD Scholar 2024
Nguyễn Ngọc Thuỵ Khanh - DAAD Scholar 2024


!NOTEDirect Pathway to Germany: VGU's Materials Science & Innovation program acts as a launchpad for international research. The direct connection with OVGU Magdeburg ensures that students can transition easily to Germany for funded thesis work, doctoral opportunities, and European careers.


🇩🇪 Advancing Global Materials Science

By training globally competitive materials scientists and engineers, the MSI program bridges advanced industry and scientific research.

The entire VGU community congratulates Sơn Tùng and Thuỵ Khanh on their well-deserved achievements and wishes them a fruitful and inspiring research journey in Magdeburg, Germany!