THE LINKAGE BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY

Abstract

This research was conducted to evaluate types, strength and benefits of linkages between university and industry in Ho Chi Minh City. Data was collected from both universities and businesses. We received 138 responses from faculties and centers of 26 universities (out of 30 universities surveyed) and 120 responses from 120 businesses in manufacturing, service and trading. The study identified three prevalent types of the linkage in training and technology transfer, which are: (1) Industry supports university in training; (2) University provides training and technology transfer for industry; and (3) Industry provides technological facilities for university. The level of this collaboration was found to be average in the universities group and weak in the businesses group. The benefits of collaboration are divided into two groups, namely benefits in training and benefits in research. The result also showed there is significant correlation between the strength and benefits of the linkage.