Saigon University Explained
| Saigon University |
| Native Name: | Trường Đại học Sài Gòn |
| Established: | 2007 |
| Rector: | Phạm Hoàng Quân |
| Students: | ~21,000 (2021) |
| Address: | 273 An Dương Vương, Ward 3 |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Colours: | Teal, Sky Blue and White |
Saigon University (SGU) is a public university located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The university offers over 30 degree programs through its academic faculties in 3 campuses, including law, business administration, information technology, applied mathematics, environmental science, biotechnology, electrical engineering, psychology, international studies, English language studies, Vietnam studies, library science and pedagogical subjects.
History
Saigon University was established on 25 April 2007 upon Government Decision No. 478/QĐ-TTTg by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng, operating under the People's Committee in Ho Chi Minh City. It was founded on the basis of the Ho Chi Minh City College of Pedagogy.
The first enrollments for this university started in July 2007.
Campus
The headquarters of Saigon University is in Ho Chi Minh City, with an official address of 273 An Duong Vuong in District 5.
Other campuses are located at:
- 04 Ton Duc Thang, District 1
- 105 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Ward 7, District 3
- Saigon University Practice Primary School - 20 Ngo Thoi Nhiem, Ward 7, District 3
- Saigon Practice High School - 220 Tran Binh Trong, Ward 4, District 5
A new campus is currently under development in the new urban area in Southern Ho Chi Minh City.
Academics
The structure of each "faculty" at SGU is comparable to those of "colleges" in the United States institutions, where each faculty is composed of two or more departments.
Pedagogy-related faculties
- Natural Sciences Pedagogy
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics and Applications
- Social Sciences Pedagogy
- Vietnam Literature
- History
- Geography
- Elementary Pedagogy
- Kindergarten Pedagogy
- Early Childhood Education
- Fine Arts
- Performing Arts
- Pedagogical Performing Arts
- Education Administration
- Psychology
- Education Administration
Other faculties
- Culture & Tourism
- Vietnam Studies (Culture & Tourism)
- International Studies
- Tourism
- Foreign Language
- English Language Studies
- Pedagogical English
- Information Technology
Business Administration
Library and Information Science
- Library Science
- Office Administration
- Archival Science
- Executive Secretary
- Finance and Accounting
Environmental Science
Political Studies
Law
Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Family Economics
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Academic research centers
- Information Technology Center
- Key learning Facilities Center
- Foreign Language Center
- Information - Communications & Education Development Center
- Environment and Natural resources
- Student Assistance Center
- International Training Center
Partner universities
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