For her volunteer work and academic achievements, Tran Ha Linh Phan has been awarded the DAAD Prize 2025 by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The Vietnamese student has been pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems at the University of Münster since the winter semester 2022/23.

“From the very beginning, she has demonstrated outstanding academic performance and has enriched our courses with perspectives from her Vietnamese background,” praised Prof. Dr. Michael Quante, Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Transfer, and Sustainability, during the award ceremony at the Botanicum – House of Studies. “Her social engagement reminds us that the university is not only a place for careers but also a space for humanity.”

Tran Ha Linh Phan has consistently advocated for dialogue and social issues. As a member of the university’s UNICEF group, she volunteers in the social media team and organizes charity runs as well as projects with partner organizations. As a volunteer for “Volunteers for Peace Vietnam,” she promotes intercultural exchange in Vietnam. The former student of Chuyen Ngoai Ngu High School in Hanoi also volunteers to support younger students, advising them on studying in Germany. Through the University of Münster’s buddy program, she helps international freshmen navigate their everyday academic life.

The DAAD Prize for Outstanding Achievements of International Students at German Universities is endowed with €1,000. The award aims to send a signal that international students are a valuable enrichment to the university community. In addition, the University of Münster uses the prize to express its appreciation for its international students and their contributions to society. The DAAD Prize is funded by the DAAD with resources from the German Federal Foreign Office (AA).

German Text and Foto: Brigitte Heeke, Communication and public relation, University of Münster