Introduction to the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies – Hanoi University Website https://vnh.hanu.edu.vn/
1. Academic Levels and Training Programs
Bachelor’s Program in Vietnamese Language and Culture, with three specializations:
Translation and Interpretation
International Economics and Tourism
Vietnamese Language and Culture
Master’s Program in Vietnamese Language.
Joint Training Programs with foreign universities offering various models such as 2+2, 3+1, and 0+4, in which students’ study at partner institutions abroad before transferring to the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies for completion, as specified in cooperation agreements between Hanoi University and each partner institution.
Short-term Vietnamese Language Training Programs (1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years), including general communication Vietnamese and specialized Vietnamese courses; students may take examinations for the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Certificate (six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).
Customized Vietnamese Language Courses specifically designed to meet the requirements of partner institutions.
2. Lecturers and Academic Staff
The faculty consists of 22 full-time lecturers and 2 assistants, including 5 PhDs and 5 PhD candidates; all lecturers hold at least a master’s degree, and all were trained at prestigious universities in Vietnam and abroad.
Each year, the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies dispatches lecturers to countries such as Japan, Poland, China, Thailand, and Laos to teach Vietnamese, design curricula and course materials, and assist partner institutions in establishing Departments of Vietnamese Language and Culture in their respective countries.
Research Activities: The faculty has completed 8 institutional-level research projects.
3. Students and Extracurricular / Career-Oriented Activities
Since its establishment, the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies has welcomed students from nearly 30 countries, including China, the United States, Canada, Palestine, Laos, Cuba, Poland, South Korea, Japan, and the Russian Federation, with approximately 800 students’ enrollments per academic year across various programs.
Career Orientation: The faculty regularly organizes activities that provide students with soft skills and practical exposure to professional environments. Students participate in cultural excursions, visits to famous tourist destinations, companies, and factories to gain insight into Vietnamese culture and industry.
The students are notably active, enthusiastic, and creative, participating in numerous annual events such as: The Welcome Ceremony for New Students; The Multinational Cultural Exchange Festival; The Vietnamese Speaking Contest; Student Research Conferences; New Year and Christmas Celebrations, among others.
4. Scholarships and Student Support
Numerous scholarships provided by Hanoi University and various domestic and international organizations are awarded to outstanding students at the beginning of each academic year, as well as to those achieving excellent academic performance in subsequent years.
The faculty also provides support and assistance to students facing difficulties during their study and residence in Vietnam.
5. Employment Opportunities after Graduation
Career Positions: Graduates can pursue careers as lecturers, researchers, translators, interpreters, project assistants, executive assistants, office secretaries, foreign affairs officers, project coordinators, tour guides, business and tourism managers, editors, journalists, and broadcasters.
Employers: Graduates are employed by Vietnamese and foreign diplomatic agencies, banks, investment projects, trade representative offices, travel agencies, corporate groups, as well as in media organizations (newspapers, radio, and television) and educational institutions (colleges, universities, and language centers).