Connect - Experience - Grow: Course “Vietnam Interior Architecture Study Tour in 2025”

On the afternoon of July 17, 2025, the Faculty of Arts and Design, Van Lang University, held the closing ceremony of the course “Vietnam Interior Architecture Study Tour in 2025”, an international collaboration between Van Lang University (VLU) and University of South Australia (UniSA). This 28-day program was a part of NCP Scholarship funded by the Australian Government, offering UniSA students the opportunity to study, experience, and conduct in-depth research on traditional Vietnamese interior architecture.

The program was built upon the course “Studies on traditional Vietnamese architecture and interior design”, combining theoretical learning, practical application, and fieldwork in Ho Chi Minh City. The course brought together 24 Interior Design students from Class 28 at Van Lang University and 10 Architecture and Interior Design students from UniSA, under the guidance of lecturers from both institutions. A co-teaching approach was adopted to ensure effective academic interaction and professional support for all participating students.

Academically, the course provided students with a comprehensive understanding of major cultural regions in Vietnam, enabled them to identify traditional architectural styles across different historical periods and apply visual skills to illustrate these architectural features. Their learning outcomes were presented in various forms, such as research books, videos, clips, etc.

Alongside academic objectives, the program also created opportunities for students to interact, collaborate, and gain deeper insights into cultural lifestyles through group activities, field trips, and in-class sharing sessions. This served as a valuable chance for students to develop cross-cultural working skills, an essential requirement in today’s global design and creative industries.

Ultimately, the greatest outcome of the course did not lie in academic products, but in the connections formed between people, between present and tradition, between theory and real-life experience. The spirit of learning, exploration, and respect for differences will continue to accompany students on their future professional and personal journeys.

News: Xuan Nhi
Photos: Le Hoang