VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities explained

VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities
Native Name:Trường Đại học Khoa học Xã hội và Nhân văn, Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội
Native Name Lang:vn
Former Name:University of Literature,
University of Hanoi,
College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Motto:Trân trọng quá khứ, nắm giữ tương lai
Mottoeng:Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future
Rector:Hoàng Anh Tuấn
Colors:Red, Yellow, Blue

VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH; Vietnamese: Trường Đại học Khoa học Xã hội và Nhân văn, Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội), or Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities, is a major research university in Hanoi, Vietnam, and a member university of Vietnam National University, Hanoi.[1]

History

In October 1945, President Hồ Chí Minh signed the decree to establish the University of Literature (Ban Đại học Văn khoa, or Trường Đại học Văn khoa) - the precursor of the current VNU-USSH. In April 1956, the University of Hanoi (Trường Đại học Tổng hợp Hà Nội) was established. During this period, fundamental foundation for the disciplines of social sciences and humanities as well as the university's tradition and reputation were laid.[2]

In September 1995, the VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities (formerly College of Social Sciences and Humanities) was established on the basis of social sciences and humanities from University of Hanoi, and became an official member of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) - the country's leading comprehensive and most prestigious training and research center.[3]

Rectors (1995 - present)

No.NameTerm of officeSpeciality
1Phùng Hữu Phú1995 - 1999Scientific Communism[4]
2Phạm Quang Long1999 - 2001Literature[5]
3Phạm Xuân Hằng2001 - 2006Historical Documents[6]
4Nguyễn Văn Khánh2006 - 2015Vietnam's History[7]
5Phạm Quang Minh2015 - 2020Southeast Asian Studies[8]
6Hoàng Anh Tuấn2021–presentHistory[9]

Programs

Graduate programs

Doctoral programs

School, Faculties and Division

Institute, Museum and Centers

Administrative Offices

Notable people

For over 70 years, the university has represented the convergence of intellectuals such as President Hồ Chí Minh, Prime Minister Phạm Văn Đồng, General Võ Nguyên Giáp, erudite scholars including professors Đặng Thai Mai, Trần Văn Giàu, Đào Duy Anh, Cao Xuân Huy, Trần Đức Thảo, Đinh Gia Khánh, Đinh Xuân Lâm, Hà Minh Đức, Hà Văn Tấn, Hoàng Như Mai, Hoàng Xuân Nhị, Lê Đình Kỵ, Lê Văn Lan, Nguyễn Tài Cẩn, Phan Cự Đệ, Phan Huy Lê, Trần Đình Hượu, Trần Quốc Vượng and generations of eminent academics who have founded and developed the social sciences and humanities in the country, and brought international fame to Vietnam.

VNU-USSH has educated and hosted many prominent modern Vietnamese politicians, including: General Secretary - President Nguyễn Phú Trọng, Secretary Phạm Quang Nghị,...

In addition, journalist and commentator Trương Anh Ngọc, currently working at the Vietnam News Agency, used to study at this university.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Quy đinh đặt tên giao dịch quốc tế (Tiếng Anh) của ĐHQGHN, các đơn vị thành viên và trực thuộc, các chức danh lãnh đạo trong ĐHQGHN . vnu.edu.vn. 2019-04-25.
  2. Web site: ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC GIA HÀ NỘI - TRANG CHỦ. vnu.edu.vn. 2019-04-25.
  3. Web site: Overview. www.ussh.vnu.edu.vn. 2019-04-25.
  4. Doctor of Philosophy in Scientific Communism at the Moscow State University (Soviet Union), 1983.
  5. Doctor of Philosophy in Literature at the Leningrad State University (Soviet Union), 1984
  6. Doctor of Philosophy in Historical Documents at the Moscow State University (Soviet Union), 1988.
  7. Doctor of Philosophy in Vietnam's History at the Academy of Sciences of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Soviet Union), 1990.
  8. Doctor of Philosophy in Southeast Asian Studies at the Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany), 2002.
  9. Doctor of Philosophy in History at the Leiden University (Netherlands), 2006.
  10. Web site: Programs. www.ussh.vnu.edu.vn. 2019-04-25.
  11. Web site: Faculties and Departments. www.ussh.vnu.edu.vn. 2019-04-25.
  12. Web site: Centers and Institutes. www.ussh.vnu.edu.vn. 2019-04-25.
  13. Web site: Administrative Offices. www.ussh.vnu.edu.vn. 2019-04-25.